A 132-page lifestyle magazine for campers, caravan and 4x4 enthusiasts and adventure travellers.
Camping with canines
Go! Drive & Camp
The "other road" to the Kgalagadi
WINNING LETTER
Five caravans through Eswatini?
Keep an eye on that lock
COMMENT OF THE MONTH! • We asked on Facebook what the longest distance is that people have travelled by car in one day. Some folks nearly reached 3 500 km, but driving can only be enjoyable for so long.
Hitched and ditched
Double the adventure, half the size!
Leefek halts production
A push in the right direction
Innovation meets adventure
WIN A NATIONAL LUNA FRIDGE/FREEZER WORTH R16 599!
Rhinoman hits the decade mark
Up a command • Bigger, better and now brimming with luxury – that’s the Conqueror’s latest Commander, says Leon Botha.
FROM THE COMPETITORS • Off-road caravans in a similar price range
Thar she glows • Mahindra has unveiled an intriguing concept car, and Cyril Klopper is crossing fingers that the production model retains this look.
FROM THE COMPETITORS • The Thar.e doesn’t really have a rival in SA, but here are three Jeep-like off- roaders currently available:
Into the heart of the Cederberg • From Duiwelsgat to Heuningvlei, from Wupperthal to the Biedouw Valley. Drive through a world where poet Boerneef’s mountain goose sheds a feather and author Jan Rabie’s dreamland begins.
I also want to go!
Life's a farm in Bonnievale! • Bonnievale presents a unique setting where kids, camping and church come together for a unique family holiday.
Briefly | Melkhout Guest Farm
Briefly | Leopard Trail Guest Farm
Discover Dinokeng: beyond the Big Five • The Dinokeng Big Five Reserve is a favourite for weekend getaways, but just past its borders lies an untapped haven waiting to be explored.
Briefly | Nyani Lodge
Klein-Kariba chronicles • His family has camped so often at ATKV Klein-Kariba that they now consider this popular resort their holiday home, says Roelof van Eeden of Witbank.
The call of a twin-track • A bunch of guys who’ve been friends for years; a fleet of old Land Rovers; and a maze of dirt tracks in the untamed African bush… What more could you want, asks Kabous Coetzee of Marloth Park.
Hook, line and tune • That exhilarating rush you feel when something tugs at your hook and races away with your line is what perpetually draws him back to the angler’s paradise, says singer Bok van Blerk.
TROUT AND POTATO SALAD From stream to dream • A delectable potato salad is always a hit when paired with a braai. Now combine it with succulent trout to elevate it to a light yet sophisticated meal.
Viva, Amarokoroko! • We take a spin through the Western Cape’s Cederberg to See if the Ford-built Volkswagen Amarok retains its poshness.
From the competitors • 4×4 flagship models from the top three sellers
Everest peaks again • Ford reaches new heights with its new Everest Platinum.
Here's what Pieter Crous, our towing expert, says:
From the competitors • Diesel, automatic, 4×4
The X factor • Invader’s new Duo X now offers buyers in the market for a two-person off-road trailer an extra option.
FROM THE COMPETITORS • Unique two-person off-road trailers
WHO'S THE BAKKIE KING? • Eight brands, seven categories… and one overall winner. We find out which double-cab bakkie performs best when towing a caravan and off-roading.
THE 4X4 TEST
First aid for your travel companion • There are two types of emergency kits: one for minor boo-boos, and another for more serious injuries and ailments. We spoke with a local travel clinic to find...