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.

Of caravans and numbers

Go! Drive & Camp

Time to go

Bushveld oasis

New bush camp in Hoedspruit

Peace and quiet in the gorge

The Turks land in Pretoria

Bushwakka on your bakkie

Brits Caravans on the move

All in one • Armadillo's latest model, the XTR 312 is a step into the future with an improved design and construction materials, says Leon Botha.

A COMMANDING PRESENCE • It's most at home deep in the bundus, and the very latest version of Conqueror's Commander only confrms that, says Leon Botha.

Phwoar! • The latest Range Rover Sport is a posh powerhouse, says Cyril Klopper.

Three musketeers • The Mahindra Pik Up now comes in three additional flavours to suit different tastes, says Cyril Klopper.

The legend of the Lost Valley • In a remote valley in KwaZulu-Natal, five families have hidden from the rest of the world for 111 years. Or have they? This sounds like the perfect excuse for a trip into the past…

Where we stayed

I also want to go!

What we drove

wild about Marloth • Marloth Park is an year-round holiday destination, whether you're staying in your own home or camping.

Birding bliss • The Bushveld is known for beautiful sunsets, wildlife, and camping sites. Let's pitch a tent at Bush ’n Buck, where there is something for everyone.

Namaqua gold • There's an attractive nature reserve called Goegap 7 km outside Springbok in the Northern Cape. It boasts an arresting 4×4 route that is especially popular in late winter and early spring.

Defender forever • A Land Rover Defender is – and has always been – his one true love, says Willie Jordaan from the Strand.

Pure pleasure • Bring the kids – and your fishing gear – to the farm. Manzini awaits…

HAKE WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

A plier of many talents

Hot Stuff • The Opel Mokka is a maverick among crossovers – it defies classification.

Blue on brown • The Mitsubishi ASX belongs in the hands of an outdoor enthusiast rather than a petrolhead. And the ES model is gentler on your budget to boot.

The French Combination • It's fairly new and has yet to prove its mettle, but it certainly looks as though Peugeot's Landtrek will make its mark.

The cat's whiskers • The Dindingwe is the top model in the Tuff Cats line-up and comes with luxuries that allow you camp in comfort.

Rallying around

A camping caravan for all • Which caravan is the most popular: one for couples, three people or four? And is that about size, weight or price? Let's look at the numbers.

How not to buy a pig in a poke • Marry in haste, repent at leisure, they say. Buying a used four-wheel drive vehicle is no different. Consider these 17 points when buying a used vehicle.

Don't be that guy

Pump up your volume • Many interesting back roads lack fuel stations, so you may have to carry extra. Check out these 18 ways to extend your vehicle's range.

It's the weekend, baby!

CROSSWORD • Andries van Rensburg from Durbanville has won a cooler bag worth R220 for his correct entry in our June-July 2022 issue. You can also win the cooler bag at the bottom of the page. Complete this crossword puzzle and e-mail a picture to drivecamp@gomag.co.za. Last month's solution is on p 104.

KIDS' CORNER

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