12 campsites visited – it’s all about the adventure in a Conqueror
There’s something about being a Conqueror Commander owner – it’s not about
South Africa
Classic Kruger camping in revamped ’65 Gyspey caravan
Approximately five years ago I received a phone call from a good friend, Manie
South Africa’s National Parks closed due to nationwide lockdown.
Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries, Ms. Barbara Creecy has confirmed on Tuesday, 24 March
Heavy rain forces road closures in Kruger National Park.
Heavy rain has forced SANParks to close gravel roads and various other parts of the
Gooderson … better … best
A scenic road trip four hours from Gauteng enjoying many activities including relaxing in therapeutic hot springs
Pietersrivier Nature Reserve, De Vlugt, Western Cape
You must please pay attention because there will be an exam tomorrow,” said Katot Meyer,
De Voetpadkloof Holiday Resort, Mpumalanga
Access to this beautiful resort is off the N11 between Loskopdam and 32kms from Middleburg.
Where giants walk the earth
What do Stone Age humans dating back 125 000 years, the Khoekhoen people, the Xhosa
Fun for everyone in Magaliesberg
Before I had even entered the resort’s office, I noticed the “Camp Rules” posted on
Camping for grown-ups in the Riebeeck Valley
On a recent trip to the Riebeeck Valley, where I camped at the Fish Eagle
Greyton’s fab four campsites
By Richard van Ryneveld The writer, poet and philosopher G.K. Chesterton once said: “The whole
Mosselbay: The bay of plenty
Spring is long gone, and now summer has also officially come to an end. In
The call of the Karoo
The Karoo National Park is surely one of the best-kept national parks in South Africa.
5 resorts in Kosi Bay
“You’re a travel journalist, what is your favourite spot in South Africa?” I was recently
Unplanned adventure
With our Isuzu KB350 and Dessert Runner rooftop tent on our self-customised trailer, we tackled
Sun or snow, it’s time to go
The Sani Pass is a bucket-list trip for many travellers in South Africa. The famous
Blooming Good Time in Namaqualand
The flowers of Namaqualand draw travellers from all over South Africa, as well as overseas.
Travel: From Kruger to Addo
Last year, we followed Australian couple Uwe Bockmann and Meg Stuart as they travelled through
You only live once: Swartberge, EC
I burst into song. One can do this when traveling alone. Even though I still
Forget Kruger, we’re going to KwaZulu-Natal
Reader Graham Strachan and his family usually spend the school holidays in Kruger National Park.
Gone fishing… and camping at Die Dam
On a recent caravanning trip to Die Dam with my friend Rob, we decided to
Family friendly: Plett, PE & East London
I have now, unofficially, become a new superhero called Captain Stormer. It has nothing to
Summer in the Cederberg
Some 16 years ago, I mooched around the length and breadth of South Africa for three months in a Land Rover Discovery II.
It’s always nice in Victoria Bay
Sometimes you have to just go with the flow. That flow, over four of six days of my trip, was caused by unrelenting rain, and more rain.
Camp and hike the Garden Route
Whether you prefer camping next to the river, in the forest, or at the ocean, there’s something for everyone in the Garden Route National Park.
Mountain Zebra National Park
We crossed the electrified animal grid surrounding the chalets and camping site, and turned right
The life aquatic – Quaggaskloof Dam
Our editorial team headed to Quaggaskloof Dam near Worcester with everything one needs for a
Trouble on the way
Angus Barnard’s bi-annual stay in the Kruger National Park in May for five weeks was
Land of history & legends
The popular tourist destination of Sabie lies about four hours’ drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria. This forestry town on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga is very well known among caravanners as it is only 64 km from the Kruger National Park.
First time at Vyftienmylse- berg
Back in the early seventies, I fell in love with Namaqualand. It was during the first varsity vacation that I went there, after a friend had said: “There’s plenty of work in Tsumeb… hike up?”
