Go! Drive & Camp

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

That map on a table…

Go! Drive & Camp

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Alongside Tietiesbaai's ambulance

A caravan carnival • The recent Caravan Show at Gallagher Estate once again confirmed how vibrant the industry is.

The Chery on top • Chery confirmed in February this year that it will bring a double-cab bakkie to South Africa. Cyril Klopper looks at what we can expect.

Meet the iCaur • Yet another new Chinese brand is heading to South Africa, and its first vehicle is an electric SUV. Cyril Klopper takes a closer look.

The thorn in the elephant's foot • We follow one of South Africa's most temperamental rivers from its source to the point where it hands its waters over to a more steadfast river. Along the way, we engage four-wheel drive and meet the people who've made peace with this river's moody nature.

I want to go too!

Where we stayed

Give me an oar!

In and around the Swartland • The Swartland is known for wheat fields and wine, but it turns out to be fertile ground for good campsites too. We visited three worth adding to your list.

Die Hut

Vensterklip

N7 Kardoesie

Freedom, fish and fun - all in one • The River Run resort lies in the Vredefort Dome on the banks of the Vaal River. Pack your fishing rods, a book or two and the kids'swimming costumes, and come unwind beside the water.

River Run Resort

Falling in love with Vic Falls • A small town with a big personality – vibrant, welcoming and full of life. On a recent reconnaissance trip, Lea Erasmus and Heidri Rust of Ultimate Routes enjoyed three days in Victoria Falls and they're ready to wax lyrical about it.

The Gates of Patience • Between Clanwilliam and Nieuwoudtville lies a 60 km farm road with… wait for it… 26 gates. That means stopping roughly every 2,3 km to open a gate, drive through, and close it again behind you. It's the perfect place to test your child's patience – and obedience.

Need to know

A camping trip for the ages • You have camping friends… and then there are the kind of friends willing to tow 4 830 km with you through our neighbouring countries. Johan Naudé tells the story of this remarkable experience.

Top dog • These eight campsites will make you and your four-legged sidekick feel right at home.

Tata takes flight • Tata returns to South Africa with real intent, and we take its latest vehicle to the country's oldest plains.

Venture beyond the skyline • Travellers with light vehicles such as the Suzuki Jimny and Renault Duster have until recently had to make do with small trailers offering limited packing space. Trek Lifestyle now builds a full-size off-road trailer that you can tow with a code B driver's licence.

Talk with your hands • We discuss the 11 most common hand signals used to guide the driver of a 4x4 vehicle through an obstacle.

Ground or rooftop? • Is it better to sleep in a ground tent or a rooftop tent? As with most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to each.

Hit the road - it's the weekend • Road trips call for serious snack planning. Our six picnic-ready treats make the perfect excuse to pull over, spread the blanket and enjoy the journey.

KIDS’ CORNER

To AI or not to AI • He does not see a place for artificial intelligence in the creative sphere, says Mic van...