Go! Drive & Camp

A 132-page lifestyle magazine for campers, caravan and 4x4 enthusiasts and adventure travellers.

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Go! Drive & Camp

Keep it up, Karoo!

A thorn among the roses

Questions about the battlefields

Splashing around in the klein karoo

ELXV arrives in the Cape

Six is better than four

Mahindra has the drip

More Chinese mobility on the way

Leader of the pack • BorderX’s new flagship model is the embodiment of luxury in an off-road caravan.

Hero in a half shell • Krafted Kampers is a new name in caravan-building, and its Canyon 01 model is the culmination of a long-held vision.

Power ranger • BAIC has confirmed that it will build its new B30 SUV in South Africa. Cyril Klopper looks at the numbers.

The boss bus • The GAC M8 Master bills itself as South Africa’s first plug-in hybrid MPV. Cyril Klopper takes a closer look.

A-okay in Albertinia • Albertinia is far more than just a quick fuel stop along the N2 on the way to the Garden Route. There are two solid camping options, so pull in for a day or three.

A hand full of dust • Renault’s latest Duster has some big shoes to fill; the previous generation was the go-to car for the cost-conscious, recently retired, last-car tribe. How does the new one stack up, hanging with the tractors at the Vleisfees?

Luxury hideouts • Sometimes you just need a break from it all, and the only sensible advice is to go camping somewhere that feels wonderfully remote. Here are five intimate campsites where every stand comes with its own kitchen and/or bathroom facilities.

Migration magic • You don’t need to spend your life savings on the Great East Africa Migration. As these impressions and images from fellow travelers show, there are three mightily impressive migrations not too far away.

Day tripper • Follow the Franschhoek Pass out of the Cape Winelands into the Riviersonderend Valley, then experience the ancient Van der Stel Pass into the Overberg.

Depositing into our memory bank • For their latest camping adventure, Johan and Elmare van Staden of Parow squeezed four of South Africa’s most iconic destinations into a single circular route.

Let every dog have its day • Give man’s best friend a holiday of its own at one of these pet-friendly campsites.

Bomber crew or fighter jock? • In this issue, as always, we put something with four wheels to the test. Except that this time, it comes in the form of two GS motorcycles. One relies on an arsenal of technological wizardry to make overland travel effortless, while the other harks back to a time when motorcycles were simpler machines.

Tow the line • The modern Land Rover Defender may be easier on the eye than its boxy predecessor, but hitch a caravan and it quickly proves that it’s lost none of its edge.

Double the fun • The Infanta Enkulu 4’s extra axle delivers far more than just two additional wheels

FOUR WHEELS VERSUS TWO

True or false? • The world of 4x4 is packed with hard-earned wisdom, valuable lessons and tried-andtested practices, but it’s also riddled with bad habits and questionable advice.

Look tough, be tough • Shorts and T-shirts are great for holidays, but when you’re heading into the bush, you need clothing that’s built to take a knock or two.

Mind the gap • Everyone’s mad about a flavour-packed filling, hether it’s in a sandwich, wrapped in a tortilla or tucked into something warm and crispy.

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KIDS' CORNER

‘New' Hilux on its way • Toyota’s strategy for the Hilux is clearly a winner, which is why the manufacturer needs to be very careful not to spoil this winning formula when launching a new model, says Mic van Zyl.

A shocking truth...