Go! Drive & Camp

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

Holidays: plan or perish

Go! Drive & Camp

You might know Star Wars, but have you heard of Starwors?

Modimolle's mountain kingdom gets a campsite

New campsites in the Waterberg

Conqueror excels in the Western Cape

Young drivers and their worrying seatbelt habits

Volkswagen backs women's football

Defender aims for Dakar

Bushy gets a shiny new inner • The Bushy Rhino now boasts a body made of stainless steel. But that's not all, says Leon Botha.

The new Tuff Cats cub • The Katsi, Tuff Cats'fourth and latest model, is a basic trailer that can easily transform into various camping setups, says Leon Botha.

Big in Japan • The new Mitsubishi Triton is finally here, ready to take on its competitors in the South African market, says Cyril Klopper.

From Ingolstadt, with Love • The Audi Q7 recently underwent a second facelift. Cyril Klopper explores what's new.

Serenity served with a side of wild • Many people believe the best balm for the soul is camping by the water or in the bush. Why not have both at these two campsites in KwaZulu-Natal?

Along Namibia's coast • Discover the freedom of the open road as you journey from Lüderitz on Namibia's southern coast to Torra Bay in the north, en route to Kaokoland.

Tankwa down the road • The R355 is South Africa's longest uninterrupted gravel road – one that isn't crossed by any other road. It's a delightful indulgence to set aside a few hours and drive it from end to end.

A father, a son and South Africa's borderland • Few things are better for a father-and-son relationship than a trip all around South Africa, says Kobus Boshoff from Modimolle.

A dog's life • Here are eight campsites in eight provinces where your pets are welcome to join you camping.

Compact, with attitude • The Viking is Adventure Xtreme's newest baby – ready for your next dirt road adventure.

Carry me, tow me • The Obiqua is a rare example of an off-road trailer that can transform into a camper shell and sleeps up to four people.

Leading the camping chorus • The local camping industry is thriving, but how do we compare to the rest of the world?

Call me, maybe? • What to do when travelling across borders while you still need to talk to people back home – and how much will that call home cost?

Sweet Dreams (are made of these) • Sleeping in unfamiliar places can be tricky, and getting a proper night's rest while camping can be a challenge. Here's a collection of products to ensure the sandman finds you.

Island style • Pop a colourful paper umbrella in your cocktail and enjoy the taste of a tropical holiday on your plate!

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The march towards electric vehicles • Two enduring myths about electric vehicles are frequently invoked to justify their exorbitant development costs, says Mic van Zyl.

I see stars… • The grading of campsites can only focus on the tangible and measurable aspects such as cleanliness, facilities and safety. It doesn't create room to measure your experiences, says Neels van Heerden.

The psychology of the campsite bathroom • While a spacious, clean and neat bathroom with enough hot water is certainly important for any camper, there is so much more to the experience inside its walls, says Linda Brink.

When four wheels just aren't enough • If your Ford Ranger's payload capacity feels a bit underwhelming, the solution is simple: add another axle… and offyou go!