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I refer to an article by Neels van Heerden in the November 2019 issue called “Don’t mess about with electricity”, and again would like to emphasise safety of electricity in the campsite. I’ve been an electrician for 40 years, and as Neels points out,

I took this photo last December in the Addo Elephant National Park. When you meet a cop at a stop street, you could maybe try your luck, but in the Addo you stop! Follow @wegrysleep on Instagram and mark your photos with #wegrysleep, and we might re

Wherever my husband, Nols, goes, all the old publications of Drive & Camp and go! come along. Nols distributes it among our fellow campers who thoroughly enjoy it. There are even people who have come to ask us for magazines. You could say that’s how

If you look closely, you’ll see the world teeming with small bugs, says Louise Henderson of Kempton Park. “We have a lavender bush in our garden that attracts a lot of insects. It’s really obvious when you look closely. This butterfly sat there qui

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That’s right: the new Edgeout caravan is not made of wood, fibreglass or aluminium. It’s made of plastic, and some of it is even recycled plastic. But that’s not the end of this caravan’s unique features. With its modern and oblique shapes, it looks

You get two types of camper shells: those where the load bin is replaced by a sleeping unit that’s bolted on the bakkie’s chassis (see page 90), and the type that simply slides on and of the load bin and you don’t have to permanently lose your bakkie

Afsaal’s campsite is a four-hectare fenced camp on Pieter Snyman’s 24-hectare land. So you’re camping in Dinokeng, but you don’t have to worry one of the Big Five will come sniffing around your tent. As you drive into the campsite, the stands are to

Subaru says its latest Outback is its best vehicle in the brand’s history. For the first time in Africa, buyers can choose from two trim levels: the Field and Touring models, priced at R699 000 and R729 000, respectively. This allows customers to cho

The route starts at Mont-aux-Sources in the Royal Natal National Park. The Tugela Falls, the highest in the world, crashes down the Drakensberg Amphitheatre and several streams coalesce at the foot of the dramatic cliff. At the car park (S28.70953 E

The winter months are synonymous with a number of things: aloes bloom for Africa, and if you want to make biltong, now is the time… But it’s a different matter when you want to go camping. Water freezes in taps in the middle of the country, and it’s

The Tankwa Karoo is synonymous with drought, dust, arid plains with sparse vegetation and heat. In a way, it’s this remoteness that makes the region so beautiful, and there could hardly be a better place for escaping from humanity. Now if only there

Befitting its name, Hobby Park is where you come to indulge your outdoor interests. Besides 4x4 driving, the facility is mostly geared toward mountain bikers who want to improve their skill on Hobby Park’s tough outrun trail, as there is a training s

My wife Glenda and I are new campers and have in the past done more of the budget-type getaways on people’s farms in chalets and the like. Our issue with any new accommodation is that the first night is often uncomfortable because the surroundings ar

Early last year, the Cooks went on a road trip and made their way to Namibia for their first visit. They didn’t know it then, but they did it just before the Covid-19 lockdown. Terrence tells us more… We left our home on Thursday, 6 February 2020. W

Choose from one of 30 sites next to the river – you’ll never be more than 100 m from the water anywhere. The campsite is laid out on three terraces: on the top two, most of the stands have grass with shade trees, but down below by the river, there ar

If you absolutely have to drive in this prime specimen of a German SUV, with all the gadgets, you’ll have to cough up another R1,3 million. For about R10 000 cheaper you can buy this brand-new Discovery. That’s provided you find the new design appe

The Ranger Thunder is Ford’s temporary flagship model. We say “temporary” because Ford calls the Thunder a “limited edition”, but they don’t elaborate on the nature of this limitation – will only a certain number be built? Will they stop manufacturin

By now, the Jimny has more than proven itself as a great little off-roader that can run with the big dogs any day of the week. But when it comes to towing, it’s not quite the same scenario. The Jimny’s 130 Nm torque from its petrol engine limits the

Oil tycoon John Paul Getty once said the following about the topic: “If it appreciates, buy it. If it depreciates, lease it.” According to Getty’s logic, nobody should own a car unless it’s an exotic that increases in value. A new LaFerrari, for exam

The South African camping scene gets a little quiet during the months between May and August. And for good reason too, as some parts of our country are downright miserable. It’s not appealing to have to pitch a tent in that. (Besides a few exceptions

This dish is ready within 20 minutes of the coals being ready – and the perfect choice for the night you arrive at the campsite. (serves 4, with leftovers) 2 tablespoons oil500 g mince meat1 onion, finely chopped1 packet (50 g) chilli con carne spi

Covid-19 ruined many of our travel plans, but thankfully Namibia is open and accessible – and it’s green after good rains! There are fewer tour buses and the roads are in a good condition. This is the best time to plan a trip to the land of unparalle

Get your crayons and colouring pencils out and bring life to this line drawing. Search for the hidden words in the list and tick them off as you find them. There are at least 10 differences between the two illustrations. See if you can find them all!

At the start of each academic year my child’s school hosts a picnic on their rugby field, and so, obeying COVID-19 regulations, every family spread their blankets two metres apart. Our daughter and the son of the couple next to us are good friends, e

The Western Cape manufacturer Infanta 4x4 entered the market 20 years ago with an off-road trailer, but today it focuses mainly on its two large off-road caravans. But with last year’s Covid-19 lockdown, owner Jurie Swart decided to breathe new life

The 4x4 rental company Britz loaned us an Orion. Drive & Camp paid for the insurance and fuel, but Britz waved the rental fee. The Orion is based on a single cab Toyota Land Cruiser 79 and the conversion was done by Travelstar in Knysna. Contact 011

We retired five years ago and made a conscious decision to relax and enjoy life – for us, this means camping regularly. Drakensville is a fantastic resort, and we love visiting it. In the 12 years since our first visit, we’ve been here often. It also