Go! Drive & Camp

A 132-page lifestyle magazine for campers, caravan and 4x4 enthusiasts and adventure travellers.

Go! Drive & Camp

Memories for a new generation…

Second at Third Bridge

We asked our followers on Facebook to share their Easter pics with us.

What a line-up! • Manufacturers showcased their latest products at the KykNET Outdoor Expo in Malmesbury, Western Cape – and there were even some new faces making their debut.

A midway oasis

Ironman and Isuzu care for kids

Brand-new Ford

LET THE SPARKS FLY! • Eskom will have to step up to accommodate the current surge of batterypowered vehicles. Cyril Klopper examines a nifty electric gem.

Nature's nooks • Mountains, rivers, a secluded village, and two delightful camping sites… that's all you need to trade the rat race for tranquillity. We unpack in Greyton.

A state of freedom • The Free State is sometimes called the breadbasket of South Africa, but this province offers much more than just wheat and maize farms.

Sea, sand and shells • Spend your next long weekend as an international tourist: Mozambique is closer than you think.

Mystical Myanmar by motorcycle • Living in South Africa offers many advantages for an adventure motorcyclist, but sometimes one craves something completely different. Myanmar in Southeast Asia is definitely different, says Johan de Villiers from Melkbosstrand.

Restful Ruah • The Ruah campsite near De Doorns is the perfect spot when you want to forget about modern life for a while, sit back and breathe, Gareth and Tamsyn Rosslee from Cape Town tells us more about it.

My fourth child • It's gone from a tour bakkie to a farm bakkie… and later a student bakkie. Wessel Papenfus from Ventersdorp says he wouldn't trade his 2003 Land Rover Defender 130 TD5 for anything on earth.

5 guys celebrate Women's Day • How do you and five friends treat your significant others on Women's Day? You give them peace and quiet by leaving them alone while the men head off to Richtersveld in a convoy for a few days, says Willie Jordaan from the Strand.

Full throttle ahead • The Stellantis group is set to introduce six new vehicles this year – we took some of the newcomers for a spin, but also revisited a few familiar faces.

Mr Modesty • Time is an important measure to determine whether a model is successful or not. Isuzu's mu-X stands on the right side of that line.

Camp champ • The Overlander is the third in Stealth's series of Cub models. It's not only the latest, it's also the most versatile.

Cooking with gas • Your gas stove is as much a part of camping as your braai, here's more on that special partnership between the gas and the stove.

Darkness, begone! • A reliable and portable light source is essential on an overland trip where you might camp far from the nearest power outlet.

A DOG'S LIFE • Dogs are excellent camping companions – cats and goldfish, well… not so much. Here's a list of 16 items that will enhance camping for your four-legged friend.

Back to the fold • The folding braai grid is the unsung hero of your braai equipment. Here are some fabulous recipes for this stalwart.

CROSSWORD • Exercise your brain with this crossword puzzle. Research suggests it is not only beneficial to your language and cognitive skills, but it's also a great way to relax. Get a pencil (and eraser) and enjoy. The solution to the previous puzzle is on page 107.

KIDS' CORNER

Watch your weight on the roof • If you're considering fitting a roof rack, take heed of the various load limitations involved, says Mic van Zyl.

The ways of a swallow • There are some important considerations if you want to camp in one place for months on end. But once you...