go! - South Africa Magazine - June/July 2023

In this issue

In this issue of go!: Reach new heights! - Get breathless in Lesotho – no 4x4 required, See penguins by the thousand on South Georgia, Discover the other Stellenbosch in the Dwarsrivier Valley; Next weekend - Lie low at Lapamanti near Lydenburg; Go Green - Good gear for eco-friendly adventures; Kids - Say hello to the endangered Cape parrot; Day trail - Look for leopards in Komati Gorge; Porterville - Hike, swim and meet your inner muse; Baviaans - Ride glorious gravel from farm to farm and Simply the zest! - Citrus recipes to make you smile.

Giving back to birding

Duncan McKenzie is one of the top bird experts in the country. We sat down with him at home in Mbombela and talked about citizen scientists, narina trogons and why he feels so lucky to be able to give back to the activity that has defined his life.

5 mins

Beetle breakdown in the Baviaans

When your Volksie starts acting up in the Baviaanskloof, you have no choice but to make a plan, says Deon Strydom.

5 mins

Where the road meets the sky

Fun fact: You don't need a 4x4 to explore Lesotho - not even in winter. Stick to the tar roads and you can see all the country's highlights in a week. Here's what you need to know.

10 mins

Discover the other Stellenbosch

The R310 between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek runs through the Dwarsrivier Valley. Visitors often speed past on their way to wine estates, not knowing that people have lived here for generations and have a rich history to share. Next time, turn off and explore the villages of Kylemore, Johannesdal and Pniël.

10 mins

Ride the secret Baviaans

The greater Baviaanskloof region is much more than just the famous gorge. In the north, between the imposing Grootrivier, Groot Winterhoek and Baviaanskloof mountains lies a network of excellent gravel roads and great farm stays that have long begged to be explored... especially on two wheels.

10 mins

The people have spoken

In issue # 185 we featured a pick of our favourites from the 2022 edition of the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. More than 50000 entries were received but the judges could only award 100 winners. For the exhibition in London, the judges selected another 25 photos and asked the public to choose their favourite either online or by using the interactive screens at the museum.

2 mins

Zest for life

Inject some freshness into your winter dishes with a squeeze of juice, a sprinkling of grated peel, or a slice of bright citrus. Here's how to make use of those oranges, lemons and limes in your kitchen.

6 mins

The Clone Wars

When Suzuki, an ambitious upstart on a stellar trajectory, and Toyota, the long-reigning heavyweight champion of the South African automotive industry, launch the same car in the same week, it makes for an interesting bunfight...

3 mins

Art and rugby

Porterville is a no-frills Swartland town where artists create, farmers congregate and paragliders ride the thermals above a pristine mountain wilderness. Here's your guide.

10+ mins

The penguin kingdom

The name \"South Georgia Island\" means nothing until you see it for yourself - then you'll never forget it. It's home to penguins and seals and it was the second stop on Toast Coetzer's journey to Antarctica.

10+ mins

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go! - South Africa Magazine Description:

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.