Go! Drive & Camp

Drive Out is a monthly African overlanding magazine. The magazine takes readers to where the tar road ends and the real fun begins. It offers practical advice about motor vehicles (new and second-hand), 4x4 trails, accessories, DIY projects, gear and outdoor cooking.

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Panoramic memories • Three of our readers brought home something special from their travels, be it the Namibian desert or Bronkhorstspruit’s morning sun.

Manufacturers put their shoulders to the wheel

Bobo helps to stall the virus

Mobi Lodge gets a new flagship

Jump on the virtual bandwagon!

AA says we’ve got too much fuel

Vehicle sales nosedive

Whatever floats Elon’s boat

Fortuner gets epic • South Africa’s favourite SUV just got even more attractive, reports Cyril Klopper.

TAKING THEIR WORD FOR IT

COMPETITORS Bakkie-based SUVs

Shipwrecks, slipfaces and tight lines • The Kunene mouth is a treasure trove for bird-watching, dune riding, photography, observing timid wildlife and even fishing. The adventure, however, begins even earlier because you have to get there first…

FISHING LAWS

I WANT TO GO TOO!

The west is the best • There’s nothing extravagant nor lavish about South Africa’s western coasline. Expect to find humble accommodation like these four understated but welcoming seaside caravan parks from Lamberts Bay to Port Nolloth.

Thay say

Briefly | Lamberts Bay

Briefly | Strandfontein

Briefly | Hondeklip Bay

Briefly | McDougalls Bay

The Bushveld is beckoning • The Abba Game Lodge in the Bushveld is a campsite with a special kind of charm. It definitely belongs on your list of places to visit.

Briefly | Abba Game Lodge

Sand-driving for rookies • A mere 20 minutes outside of Cape Town there’s a 4x4 trail that is perfect for off-road rookies and colleagues who want to host a team-building weekend.

What you need to know

Cool off at Weesgerus • This camping spot just outside Modimolle sees them at least once a year, says Geert de Jong of Pretoria.

Peace of mind • He doesn’t care that much about brand loyalty, says Johan Buys from Randburg. All he wants is his current ride to give him years of problem-free motoring.

Easy does it • The wilderness area in the Baviaanskloof isn’t for sissies. So it helps if you tackle it with the right team by your side, says Barry van der Berg from Bellville.

Between the bush and deep blue sea • At Dwesa on the Wild Coast, you camp in the green bush without modern amenities, while feasting every day – that’s if you bring your fishing rod.

Briefly | Dwesa Nature Reserve

WHOLE TROUT BRAAIED IN NEWSPAPER Fish parcel

French flair • The always quirky Citroën has returned to South Africa after going quiet on us three years ago. Here’s its refreshing take on a compact SUV, the C5 Aircross.

Competitors • Compact SUVs with style

Snug in a Spider • It’s designed for two people, but the GT Camper Spider is not at all cramped – there’s plenty of room to camp comfortably.

The technical stuff

Towing tips • We asked some seasoned caravanners what their top five tips would be for nervous newbies before they start towing.

In a manner of camping • What tent peg is used for which job? How do you secure your tent properly? What should you consider when choosing your wild camp? Here are the answers.

TYPES OF PEGS • A brand-new tent usually comes with just one type of tent peg, two at the most, but did you know there are multiple types for different...