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Local will always be lekker

BEHIND THE SCENES • This month we’ve got a 13-day travel plan for an amazing wilderness holiday in Botswana (p 28). To research the feature, our map man François Haasbroek put his 4x4 into low range and went looking for the best campsites in Moremi and Chobe.

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

WRITE TO US & WIN!

SPEAK TO US

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

The gift on giving that keeps

Plant a little love

BY THE NUMBERS

The Boer & Butcher, Stellenbosch

Knysna ellie out and about during lockdown

Juvenile snakes – setting the record straight

PHASES OF THE MOON

SUNRISE & SUNSET (16 JULY)

New snake named after Harry Potter character

Venus and the bull

VIEW FROM HERE Ryan Sandes • South Africa’s most accomplished ultra-distance runner tells us about the 13 Peaks Challenge – a new trail that links his favourite climbs on the Cape Peninsula. Warning, jelly legs ahead!

The new bird board game you should be playing

BOOKS & MUSIC • An inspiring story of an unbreakable bond between two wildlife trackers, a highly enjoyable celebration of African birdlife, the late Douglas Adams at his very best and mesmerising road music by local band Benguela.

Peacocks & Picathartes

ROAD MUSIC • Are You Awake?

CLASSIC READ • Last Chance to See

CHECK THIS

Blue Ridge Mountains Blues • In Galax, a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of America’s famous Appalachian range, Dara Kell finds solace in memories of her aunt – and the sound of a banjo.

The Moremi, the Chobe and you! • Botswana has plenty of scenic destinations, but mention Moremi and Chobe and everyone agrees: These parks represent Botswana at its wildest. This 13-day travel plan from Maun to Kasane cuts through both parks and adventure is guaranteed.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

CAPE TOWN’S UNDER WONDER • You don’t have to go deep into the ocean to discover amazing underwater worlds – the Cape Peninsula has several great places where you can go snorkelling within easy access of the shore.

I’M KEEN!

PHOTO TIPS

TOP SNORKEL SPOTS

The school in the hills • Sterkspruit is in a forgotten, mountainous corner of the Eastern Cape. This is where Chris and Anna-Marie Oosthuysen started Sterkspruit Christian Private School more than 20 years ago. Their goal was simple: To uplift children and prepare them for the future.

Stuck in the mud on the Mountains of the Moon • The mythical Rwenzori Mountains on the border between Uganda and the DRC offer high-altitude adventure and ever-changing scenery. Sunel Botha and her friends spent five days hiking to the summit of Weismann’s Peak.

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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

SEND US YOUR BEST TRAVEL AND NATURE PHOTOS!

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FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI LIPLAY • Do you like to be different? Everyone goes to Plett, but you prefer Elands Bay? Well, this camera will...