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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Go! Drive and Camp

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WINNING LETTER

COMMENT OF THE MONTH! • We asked readers on Facebook what they think of the new Ford Ranger. It appears that Christo Thomson is a fan.

Correction

Good enough to frame • It’s unbelievably rewarding to capture an excellent photograph in nature. These three readers got that very, very right.

The Sandveld is calling

Cherry on top

Big Fish expands

Volvograms

Gap covers

As Nature intended • Tastes differ, sure, but it’s safe to say Destination’s new Nature model fits the average caravan owner like a glove, says Leon Botha.

FROM THE COMPETITORS • Road caravans with a double axle

POWER RANGER • The new Ford Ranger has arrived, and it’s not only good looking but muscled too, just like Mr South Africa, says Cyril Klopper.

From the competitors • Bakkies that will have to watch out for the new Ranger

Much ado about mu-X • The second-generation Isuzu mu-X has just come ashore at Gqeberha – and it’s bigger and safer than ever, says Cyril Klopper.

FROM THE COMPETITORS • Bakkie-based SUVs with automatic transmission

Van on the moon • It looks like a Hot Wheels toy, or something from a sci-fi series. Hyundai shows it’s not afraid to be original with this van, says Cyril Klopper.

From the competitors • Fancy buses for large families

To new beginnings! • After a long absence, the Peugeot bakkie is back. This one, however, is in a completely different class than the iconic 404 bakkie of the seventies, says Cyril Klopper.

From the competitors • … in the same price range as the Peugeot Landtrek

East, west, South Africa’s best • France has the Eiffel Tower and Thailand lovely beaches. New York has Central Park and the Statue of Liberty, and Rome the Colosseum. But the best destinations in the world are right here in South Africa!

They say • Deon Joubert Manager at the Tankwa Tented Camp

I also want to go!

Our overnight stops

Winning in the Winelands • Whether you want a busy family resort or prefer a peaceful spot for relaxation, there’s one of each in the Winelands between Paarl and Franschhoek.

Briefly | De Hollandsche Molen

Briefly | Franschhoek Camping

OUR TOWING VEHICLE

Still waters run deep • We invite you to spend a weekend next to the Berg River. It’s just around the corner from Cape Town, and has everything you need for a wonderful time away with your family.

Briefly | Berg River Resort

TRAIL GUIDE The tortoise shell • South Africa’s third oldest town has a beautiful reserve – located on a mountain where you can go driving through the veld – or fish, rock climbing, hike, and braai from morning to late afternoon.

What you need to know

Heeding the call of the wild • As an avid bird watcher, Mariska Kruger of Pretoria packed the tent in their bakkie and hit the road when she heard of one specific bird that appears in the vicinity of Mapungubwe.

Age is but a number • At 22 years of age, Knersus is considered young – and this Cruiser has become part of the family, says Johnny van Dyk of...