hidden gems of the garden route
Known for its sunny beaches and nature trails, the area also offers a few choice new activities.
WORDS TIMOTHY TWIDLE
PHOTOGRAPHY DESMOND SCHOLTZ
diesel cuts a dash
The benefits of diesel powered cars – fuel efficiency and real world drivability – have yet to persuade South Africans to make the switch from petrol, but world sales of diesel cars are on the rise as they boldly enter the age of sporty luxury.
first among unequals
This is a story of unequals and how, despite their differences, they play into a growing automotive niche of ‘four-door coupés’.
WORDS Richard Webb
be captivated on the cango route
Against the backdrop of the majestic Swartberg mountains, the Cango Route offers spectacular scenery, serene stillness, a host of cultural delights and action aplenty
WORDS TIMOTHY TWIDLE
PHOTOGRAPHY TAMARA CLAIRE
flying high
A young Knysna entrepreneur is making waves in the international media production world with his revolutionary aerial camera support system, the SteadiDrone.
the ghosts of prince albert
Ailsa Tudhope’s spooky tales about the Karoo town of Prince Albert and her historically soaked Ghost Walk are ideal ways to delve into
the mists of time saturating this captivating and quirky Karoo town.
WORDS GARETH PRETORIUS
PHOTOGRAPHY ADRIAN SKELTON
close encounters
They form part of the shy five, and with endless patience South Africa’s “Meerkat Dundee”, Devey Glinister, has habituated these fascinating creatures to allow tourists and researchers from all over the world an intimate view.
WORDS Nick van der Leek
PHOTOGRAPHY Nick van der Leek
ultimate altruism
Voluntourism is one of the fastest growing travel sectors in South Africa, and in the Garden Route hundreds of volunteers from across the globe are getting their hands dirty for the greater good.
WORDS Athane Scholtz
PHOTOGRAPHY Melanie Marè
defender of the faith
Most will view the Defender as an oddity in a world of sanitised, efficient transport, but this is still an extraordinary vehicle with
class-leading off-road ability. So what does its future have in store?
WORDS Richard Webb
an eye for the wild
Award-winning photographer Peter Delaney pursues his new vocation with a passion which promises many more memorable wildlife pictures.
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