Go! Drive & Camp

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

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Go! Drive & Camp

The gas stove revolution!

Scenes at the campsite

Thanks to you

Mariental gets a new campsite

Short and sweet • Skipper caravans are as proudly South African as they come – and unique in many ways, says Leon Botha. Skipper has just revamped its Model T and even added a new variant.

Good wood • Red Gecko's TDX teardrop caravan is one of the newest of its kind on the road and is entirely made of wood. This is where nostalgia and modernity meet, says Leon Botha.

And, in first place • The brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is now officially for sale in South Africa. Cyril Klopper takes a look at what's new.

En route to the Sun • Driving between Johannesburg and Cape Town doesn't have to be an 18-hour slog on the N1. We propose this alternative route where the kids – and you – can learn something interesting about our Solar System.

What happened to pluto?

WHERE WE STAYED

Kosi encounters of the tusk kind • Hidden in the northern reaches of Kwa-Zulu-Natal, you'll encounter elephants that leave you in awe. We camped just outside Kosi Bay and encountered some magnificent old giants with fearless tusks.

PARADISE FOUND • If you're heading west out of Cape Town looking for utopia, ignore the signs for Atlantis and rather head for Kleine Paradys.

Kicking up Kalahari dust • The Kalahari Game Lodge in Namibia's Karas region features a wildlife reserve with a lekker 4x4 route winding through it. Join us for a drive.

A fishing venture with a difference • Upon reaching the venerable age of 70 last year, Charles Foster from East London decided to add a bit of adventure to his golden years. He would add some kind of unusual excitement to his life every year.

Destination: South • It started as a dream for Rodrigo da Silva of Randburg when he bought a Sprite Splash in 2020. After many trips, he upgraded to a Quantum Comfort… and recently headed south.

Spot is joining! • Did you know that your pets are welcome at one of every three campsites in South Africa? We bring you all of them.

X marks the spot • Isuzu's vehicles are well-established as reliable towing vehicles – and the new X-Rider is no exception.

Twostep into the bush • Head off in any direction you like: the One4Odyssey's Bush Chameleon 2 is more than ready for the bush.

The light bulb bows out • Although the plug has been pulled on the light bulb as most people know it, camping lights continue to shine.

Give your rig the green light • When planning an overland trip, you spend months preparing, booking and creating lists. Why would you neglect your vehicle? Here's what to check before you hit the road.

A plan of action • Your smartphone is fine for taking basic videos, but an action camera is what you need to capture incredible footage of your recent adventure.

garlic galore! • A single clove or a full head … the right amount of garlic is a flavour weapon of note.

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 109.

KIDS’ CORNER

Mapping a diesel engine • Diesel Engine ECU mapping… to do or not to do? This is a question that regularly pops up in his inbox, says Mic van Zyl.

Defending the off-road trailer • Local manufacturers certainly know how to build tough trailers for challenging trails. Neels van Heerden digs a little deeper to see why South Africans love them so much.

Trust your instruments...