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South Africa’s number one travel and outdoor lifestyle magazine. We pay our own way and tell it like it is. We drive back roads and speak to real people, giving you practical information about affordable destinations in southern Africa. Each issue is crammed with excellent photography, honest gear reviews and delicious recipes to make at home or in the bundu. Whether you’re looking to escape for a weekend or a month, your journey starts here.

The call of the wild

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BEHIND THE SCENES • This month’s town feature about Montagu was written by resident Marchelle van Zyl, a journalist and tour guide. Turn to p 100 to find out why she and many others have decided to make the town home.

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LETTERS • Where have you been? What have you seen? Write to editor@gomag.co.za

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Q & A • Every month our experts answer your questions about birds, bugs and beasts. Send your photos and questions to editor@gomag.co.za

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Local, lekker and eco-friendly • At a time when our local economy is in much need of a boost, how we spend our money is more important than ever. Here are six local businesses that do their part for the environment, and that stock products perfect for your travels.

SNAKE FILES

NIGHT WATCH

PHASES OF THE MOON OCTOBER

SUNRISE & SUNSET

Henk Brand • From IT geek to adventure freak! This nature guide started his career by discovering off-the-beaten-track spots in the Mother City as The Secret Adventurer. But good things can’t stay secret for long; now he and his wife Suna have a travel show on TV.

BOOKS AND MUSIC

ROAD MUSIC

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Mind the donga • A South African in London soon misses the familiar chaos of home, writes Kyra Tarr. Yes, even the potholes…

Why the Kgalagadi is king • The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is remote but accessible; it’s wild, but you can stay in comfort in one of the rest camps. It also has the X-factor: You can lock eyes with a lion on a dune at sunrise, or hear the clang of horns as gemsbok bulls battle for dominance. We celebrate this wonderful park with amazing photos and stories from our readers.

21st-century nomads • The Cloete family have turned adventure into a lifestyle. Two years ago Pieter, Rut and their children, Declan and Charma, left their home in Pretoria to embrace a more nomadic lifestyle. Why work from home when you can work from anywhere in the country?

FAST FACTS

HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE WAY

WATHABA NEXT WEEKEND? • Kick off your boots and dip your toes in the Schoonspruit as it burbles past your camp at Wathaba Hiking Trails. There are two day routes in the Skurweberg mountains – a great weekend escape for friends and family.

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The long journey of Oupa Lodewyk • In 2012, filmmaker Timothy Gabb set out to make a documentary about the disappearing culture of the karretjiemense of Colesberg in the Northern Cape Karoo. These are some of his diary entries and memories of the seven years he worked on the project.

Eyes over Africa • Deciding on a career is like one of those choose-your-own-adventure books: Each small decision you make impacts on what you end up doing with your life. Delport Botma (28) went for the “out-there”option and became a helicopter pilot.

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TAKE YOUR PIC • Here are this month’s reader photos, with tips from Toast Coetzer. Send your best shots to takeyourpic@gomag.co.za

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TAKE THE WINNING PHOTO • Next month you can win this durable camera bag worth R650!

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