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Next Month's Issue
When the travel and tourism ban is finally lifted, one of the ideal places to spend some time is in the fresh, clear air of the Kalahari. The Kalahari Rest Lodge has spacious ‘kraal’ fenced stands that offer privacy from fellow campers, and each has
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Camping Gear
This multi-purpose, fold-up camping accessory from Tentco is a must-have for those avid outdoors campers and adventurers. It is jam-packed with everything you need to make your holiday stays that much easier when it comes to food preparation. The cou
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Transkeion The Fly
When the call came in from a fellow journalist, that his doctor had suggested he not travel due to a recent op, I had about a day to get everything prepared for an adventure to the Transkei Wild Coast. This meant throwing clothes together, charging c
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African Snakebite Institute
I have enough information to write 10 articles about Johan Marais, South Africa’s well-known naturalist, snake man, entrepreneur, and photographer. He’s the author of the ‘A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa’. And, I believe, a new and
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Conservation The Endangered Vultures
Rating: The conservation of vultures in Africa is generally regarded as high priority, although limited resources are made available to assist with this important work. Did you know that vulture populations have declined by an average of 68% acros
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The Jacaranda Wreck
The last rusting remnants of the Jacaranda shipwreck are just visible above the waterline near the Qolora Mouth. The Jacaranda was a 2 000-ton Greek-owned ship, which ran aground due to high winds on 18 September 1971. All 15 crew members, including
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Journalist
‘Guys get here quickly, this is perfect forest cobra territory’ shouted Johan Marais. His excitement was palpable! ‘Where is the stump ripper?’ Stump ripper, forest cobras, twig snakes and mambas? Was I in some frightening nightmare? Actually no, I w
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Caravan Clinic
Being an avid caravanner/camper, as well as enjoying detailing my cars, I decided to try out my skills on my 17-year-old Gypsey Rapier – and was very impressed with the results. Car detailing is a painstaking process which involves the thorough clean
Caravan and Outdoor Life2 min readRegional & Ethnic
Gourmet Campfire Cooking
This potjie is perfect if you are a vegetarian, but you can also add chicken or lamb if you would prefer. Serve with some fresh parsley and crusty bread, for mopping up the sauce. Serves 4-6 • 2 tbsp olive oil• 6 cups vegetable stock• 1 cup carrots
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Activities At Trennerys
Take a leisurely trip up the Qolora River and enjoy the splendour of the area. The riverbanks are densely populated with incredible birdlife and other flora and fauna. Take your own refreshments, swimming costumes, cameras, and hats, all will come in
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Hi-Range Safari Centre (Gaborone, Botswana)
I have to extend a big thank you to Chris Thomson of Hi-Range Safari City, the 4x4 go-to place in Gaborone. He was one of the core sponsors of this trip, together with Darrell van Zeil of Opposite Lock in Gauteng. I drove with Chris and Darrel from G
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Having A Problem? Got Some Advice?
Make the outdoor life more enjoyable by sharing your camping problems, questions and opinions, and raising topics that can improve things for everyone. Our print and digital community is a great place to swop tips, get advice, and find answers to you
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Lagoon And Beachfront bliss
On my arrival at Morgan Bay Campsite, it was clear right from the start as to why this is such a popular outdoor venue. The campsite is set against the scenic backdrop of the Inchara Lagoon and has large trees that offer lots of shade to campers. Lus
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Our Take On SNAKES
I was damn glad that tonight we were looking for frogs and aquatic stuff in a croaking and groaning swamp, rather than rare snakes! I knew my companions would go ape if they found a deadly twig snake or mamba but, for now, I was happy the hunt was on
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Lockdown 2020
The current outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of stress, fear and uncertainty for most of us, and being forced to stay at home meant a lot of you (our readers) had to cancel your upcoming camping trips. However, this did not stop man
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Crisp, CLEAN AIR & GURGLING STREAMS IT SEEMS
After roughing it for about a week at various campsites, it was a welcome relief to spend a night at Old Mac Daddy in one of their permanent tented camps. Old Mac Daddy is a combination of Airstream caravan park, luxury villas, and tented campsite wi
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Write To Us And Win
In every issue, one lucky letter will win the writer an exciting prize. Congratulations to Bev Reynolds, whose letter wins them a set of Fiamma Omni-Stops. These multi-purpose holders are ideal for motorhomes and caravans. It will keep plates or othe
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13 Top Tips For Outdoor Accessory Maintenance
You certainly don’t want to arrive at your holiday destination only to find your gas bottles are empty, the tent has been chewed to heavenly holiness by marauding mice, and you left grandma napping in the caravan when you put it out to pasture at you
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Adapt Or Die!
No one knows conclusively what happened to the dinosaurs, yet some say they were simply unable to adapt to a changing world and died. It’s certainly a phrase, or perhaps even a lesson, that is appropriate to what we humans are now experiencing. At th
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Winning Letter
While the nationwide lockdown has been in place, the Easterns region of the Caravan Club of South Africa has been using the time – camping! Yes, Easterns club members are very enthusiastic and passionate about their rallying so lockdown was not going
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Photo Competition
I recently took this picture of a tiny jumping spider (Pseudicius sp.) while on holiday in Howick KZN. Hannes Mitchell The Loch Bridge which is in walking distance to railway reverse # 7 & 8 Since then I've discovered there is a 'twin' bridge, di
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Kruisrivier GUEST FARM
Kruisrivier Guest Farm lies in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains between Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn and is, without a doubt, one of my favourite campsites in the Klein Karoo. To get to the guest farm, you need to travel to the town of Calitzdor
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Around The Campfire
It is not good news for overnight places that the Coronavirus lockdown is prohibiting travel. However, we should expect the travel and accommodation industry to experience a boom period once the lockdown is lifted. We can’t wait to travel to our wond
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Interesting Facts About Vultures
• Over the last 10-15 years, modern technology has enabled the ability to conduct extensive movement studies of vultures across east and southern Africa. These studies have shown how incredibly mobile vultures are and that some individuals can cover
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Camping Connect
Every month we publish the most interesting online Forum posts in the magazine. If you want your question, destination review, or letter to be published, make sure to post it on the Forum on our website. I decided to design and build my own canvas
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Opposite Lock vehicles
A disclaimer here: I am pathologically afraid of snakes. After this adventure with Darrell van Zeil of Opposite Lock and snake expert Johan Marais, I was able to lie on the deck literally staring a giant Forest cobra in the eyes. I only got to this p
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Want To Share Your Story? Have Something To Say?
Nothing beats sitting around a campfire and telling caravanning and camping stories. But what if the entire country was your campfire, and you could share your adventures with thousands of other outdoor lovers? This is what Caravan & Outdoor Life is
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Next Month's Issue
After roughing it for about a week at various campsites, it was a welcome relief to spend a night at Old Mac Daddy in one of their permanent tented camps. Old Mac Daddy is a combination Airstream caravan park, luxury villas, and tented campsite with
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Join Us On A Tour Of A Lifetime!
Caravan and Outdoor Life and Coenie Moll, of Cederberg 4x4, join forces to offer an affordable adventure suited to the whole family. Seasoned outdoor enthusiast and guide, Coenie Moll, with our very own photojournalist, Richard van Ryneveld, will be
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Gourmet Campfire Cooking
Makes 2 What is a braai without a delicious braai broodjie, the surprise star of every braai? If you want to impress your guests with a mouthwatering gourmet braai broodjie like they have never tasted before, then you simply need to try recipe your c
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