Stuck In The Mud On The Mountains Of The Moon

The mythical Rwenzori Mountains on the border between Uganda and the DRC offer high-altitude adventure and ever-changing scenery. Sunel Botha and her friends spent five days hiking to the summit of Weismann’s Peak.

Take Your Pic

Here are this month’s reader photos, with tips from Toast Coetzer. Send your best shots to takeyourpic@gomag.co.za

Cape Town's Under Wonder

You don’t have to go deep into the ocean to discover amazing underwater worlds – the Cape Peninsula has several great places where you can go snorkelling within easy access of the shore.

LUCKY ROMEO

Alfa Romeo had the audacity to drop a Ferrari V6 bi-turbo engine into the latest version of their Stelvio SUV. It’s a gamble that has paid off. Beautifully.

TAKE A HIKE

Take a walk on Cape Town’s wild side

BIRDS

A RODENT’S NIGHTMARE

A Life Rooted In Nature

It’s late afternoon in the Bushveld north of Thabazimbi, near the border with Botswana. Retired banker Willem Frost opens the door of his Land Cruiser. Get in, we’re going to look at some trees.

View From Here James Lowe

The big wave surfer turned geology lecturer tells us about visiting some of the most remote places on earth, and why he always carries a sarong.

No Panic In This Disco

These days, a new Land Rover is the preserve of the rich and not-so-famous. The new Discovery Sport is out to change that perception. It’s the cheapest new Land Rover available and it’s more capable than you think…

From Siberia With Love

The Trans-Siberian Railway offers an almost mythical journey across nearly a quarter of the planet, through frozen forests and across icy lakes, in a landscape that was once off-limits to anyone who wasn’t doing time in a gulag. Come experience the train trip of a lifetime.

Destination Erongo

Join us on a road trip around the Erongo Mountains in Namibia and explore a landscape of house-sized boulders, hidden shelters full of rock art and so much open space it feels like you’re the last person on earth.

Barberton rocks!

Barberton is known for its gold rush history and the unique geology of the surrounding mountains. Come meet the people who call this fascinating townhome.

The introvert's guide to B&Bs

Choosing the right place to stay when you travel is important, says Elsabé Brits, especially if you have issues with strangers and small talk.

Memories of Mali

Some time back in early 2006, Toast Coetzer’s phone rang. On the line was Bun Booyens, the founding editor of Weg. (The first issue of go! – the English sister title of Weg –would only be published later that year.)

The way the warren wind spins

Copperton is a barely-there town in the Northern Cape. Will its once-profitable mine reopen? Will the solar and wind farms around it be enough to help some of the farmers through the merciless drought? And what about a time before Copperton existed – does anybody still remember?

Going solo

Christoff Els decided to start 2020 with an ambitious adventure: a six-day cycle tour from Beaufort West to Ceres. But was he may be too ambitious?

Packing Up Memories

It’s an inevitable part of life’s journey: When death forces you to bid farewell to a parent. But as Sophia van Taak discovered after her father passed away, you can find comfort while sorting through their things.

Make Better Memories

If you camp and hike and you want to preserve all your precious family memories, you need a robust, nature-proof camera, especially if you want to up your photography game and get away from simple phone snaps. Here’s our pick.

The River Of Remembrance

Rise with the sun and tread along the Buffels River to where the Moordenaars Karoo bleeds into the horizon, where time is measured in footfalls and the crank of a weary windmill lulls you to sleep.

Sipping Cocktails In The Philippines

Tired of overcrowded Thailand? Been to Bali? Then do what Sybrand Mostert did and try the Philippines – a beautiful tropical destination travellers are slowly discovering.

Join the party

Where’s my dad? I just saw him – actually I saw his camera lens sticking out from behind a tree.

Wild at heart

The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s greatest tourist treasures, home to a range of habitats where wildlife is plentiful. Our readers love going to the Kruger. In this article, we celebrate the park through their photos and stories.

Kavango kin

The Kavango River forms 360 km of Namibia’s northern border with Angola. Along the Namibian side there are many great places to stay, especially near the towns of Rundu and Divundu. Meet some of the people who call this remote area home.

The final frontier

James Lowe is a Stellenbosch University geology graduate who works in the expedition cruise ship industry.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE

The Isuzu D-Max is a robust, never-say-die bakkie that offers character, reliability, and value. Now that the 2.5-litre models have an auto option, there’s even more practicality for the price, says Arthur Jones.

Dream it, live it, do it!

The world-renowned explorer Mike Horn recently visited his country of birth to launch a new book. Erns Grundling felt his bone-crushing handshake and spoke to him about his expeditions.

Put Your Feet On The Table

Table Mountain is a hiking wonderland: a wilderness right in the middle of the city. But not all hikes are created equal. Some are more fun than others, or the trail is better maintained. These are our favourite – and most are free!

48 Hours In Pilgrim's Rest

A living museum dating from 1873, Pilgrim’s Rest is one of South Africa’s most fascinating towns. It’s been down in the dumps of late, but like any prospector worth his pan, the town has picked itself up again to fight another day. Here’s your guide for a fun weekend away.

THE RX EFFECT

The first truly luxurious SUV from Japan, the Lexus RX, has evolved over four generations into a vehicle of the future. The latest facelift ups the ante.

Laugh a minute

The most watched and shared videos on the Internet often involve animals. Why? Because they’re hilarious! Animals have a unique ability to melt human hearts, especially when they’re up to no good. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards tap into the power of humour by celebrating the less serious side of the animal kingdom. In doing so, they hope to promote a powerful conservation message.