Go! Drive & Camp

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

Go! Drive & Camp

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Hoedspruit gets a new bush spot

A little big deal • If you’re after a small caravan that fits your needs like a glove, Chris Erasmus from Kempton Park has the answer.

A falcon built to flex • When he decided to build a caravan, Kotie Terblanche from Worcester had one nonnegotiable: it had to be different. Enter the Rooivalk – his bold new off-road m

Built light, made right • Building a caravan that comes in under 750 kg is already a tough ask – let alone one that still leaves room for a decent payload. But Danie Brough from Pretoria has pulled off the seemingly impossible with his new Serenity caravan.

Plastic fantastic • How do you build a multipurpose camping trailer that can handle any weather? You ask the plastic pros, suggests Leon Botha.

A fresh face for an old favourite • The Kia Sorento recently got a facelift. Cyril Klopper takes a look at what’s new with this popular family car.

Booming waterfalls and serene hot springs • Take a winding drive through the lesser-known side of Augrabies Falls National Park and explore the backroads of Riemvasmaak’s community land.

OVERNIGHT STOPS

RIEMVASMAAK'S HISTORY

Country calm Free State strong • These two new camping spots in the Free State don’t just raise the bar – they’re the kind of places you simply must visit when you’re passing through the province.

Where the swallows settle • Campsites in the northern parts of the country are a winter favourite for a special group of campers known as “swallows”. Marula Oase is one of their top spots.

The lure of Luangwa • For self-drivers craving fresh ground and wilder horizons, Zambia is the next great frontier, says Ultimate Routes’ Lea and Kobus Erasmus.

The long and straight of it • At 312 km, the R358 is the longest gravel road in South Africa. Grab a coffee to stay alert – it also happens to be the straightest.

Sucker for punisment? • When they said “Kgalagadi, here we come!” were they brave words uttered in the heat of the moment or just misguided bravado? Deon Boshoff from St Francis Bay elaborates.

Tail-wagging bliss • Let your dog run wild (in the best way) at one of these eight campsites that welcome pets with open arms.

Suburban cowboy • The Jeep Wrangler Sahara comes in at just under R50 000 cheaper than the top-spec Rubicon. We took it for a spin to see if its performance also trails only slightly behind the legend.

Nothing's stopping the Disco • Land Rover’s Discovery with its new D350 engine not only tows like a beast – it boasts towing features most rigs can only dream of.

Compact and capable • The BunduTrail comes with so many clever new features, you’ll feel like you have to learn how to camp all over again.

Local caravans under the spotlight • We analyse South Africa’s caravan industry by taking a closer look at the latest models on display from local manufacturers.

DID YOU KNOW?

10 pro tips for off-roading • The number of SUVs and lifestyle bakkies on our roads is still on the rise, and new enthusiasts enter the 4x4 world daily. André Botha from African Off-Road Academy shares some useful tips and basic principles to guide beginners – and remind veterans while he’s at it.

Let me play amoung the stars • One of the best things about camping is stargazing. And if you had to choose between city lights and the lights of the night sky… well, the stars win every time, right? Here are six gadgets – and a nifty smartphone app – to take your hobby to the next level.

Green & Gold • Brighten up the flavours on your plate...