Go! Drive & Camp

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

Go! Drive & Camp

Dirk, we say thank you

Before the rooster crows

WINNING LETTER

Where is this going?

Tent christened

Vanrhynsdorp gets a showstopper campsite

NAYELA TAKES FLIGHT • Nayela, initially known for its sleek double-axle off-road caravans, has just launched its first single-axle model. The Mahem offers comfort like no other, says Leon Botha.

The square that dares • The new Outventure Square Drop is almost fully equipped, and boasts a kitchen that'shard to beat. For less than R200 000, you can practically just hitch and go, says Leon Botha.

The first building block • The price of a new off-road trailer can take a toll on your bank balance, so if you'd rather consider a basic trailer and then add on bit by bit, the Delago Outdoor DO1 is for you, says Leon Botha.

The Tiguan tactic • The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan landed in South Africa this September. Cyril Klopper takes a look at what's new.

Kosi's David and Goliath • We swap Kosi Bay's sand for a paddle and get a new perspective on one of the country's most beautiful landscapes.

Make your way to the Waterberg • The eastern part of Namibia with its Naukluft National Park, Fish River Canyon and Skeleton Coast is less well-known than the west. We take the back roads through the Kalahari, to the interior, ending our tour in northern Namibia.

Our overnight stays

Land of strife

Breathing thunder • Mazda's new CX-60 crossover now comes with a big turbodiesel, bucking the trend towards hybrid and electric. To celebrate the company's against-theherd thinking, we headed to the Northern Cape, unheralded, empty and full of determinedly individual souls.

Where we stayed

What we drove

Rocky retreat • Snug against a granite koppie in the North West, nestled among Bushveld trees and bush, lies a campsite where you can unpack and forget the world. Welcome to Rotsinbos.

Through the delta to Caprivi (without TV) • What do you get when 25 people in two Ford Rangers, three Toyota Land Cruisers and a Fortuner head north on the N7 from Cape Town, ultimately making their way to the Caprivi via the eastern parts of the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls? Holiday stories that will last a lifetime, says De Jongh Borchardt from Bellville.

North to south • We bring you eight more campsites that will welcome Rex and Roxy.

Brave but thirsty • The GWM Tank 300 HEV 4x4 Super Luxury is a lavish ride we put through its paces – how does 15 days in Namibia with a rooftop tent and an off-road trailer sound?

Pride in motion • The Scorpio-N carries Mahindra's legacy forward with power and style.

Honeymoon suite on wheels • Why haul an entire hotel when you can manage with a double bed on wheels? With the TrailPod Max, even the most remote campsite is within your reach.

Loafing around • In these recipes, ordinary store-bought white bread takes centre stage.

SELF-PROPELLED CARAVANS • If you're in the market for a motorhome, there's a wide variety available locally – check out these 34 models.

CROSSWORD

KIDS’ CORNER

The trouble with fitting bigger tyres • Tyres are indeed the biggest form of aftermarket 4×4 accessory worldwide, but it'snot as straightforward as bigger is better, says Mic van Zyl.

Zen and the art of persuasion • How do you convince a staunch anti-camper to at least give it one try? Neels van Heerden has some advice.

The trials of touring • There are three elements of a successful tour: having a good route plan, experiencing an adventure and bringing back many memories. Some people, however, confuse a tour with a holiday, says...