Previous Issues

Features

Mozambique
Speeding, blinkered, to your destination means missing some travel gems. Sarah Duff slows things down on a road trip through southern Mozambique.

Richtersveld
Have your breath taken away by unparalleled desert wilderness. By Scott Ramsay.

Sani Pass
The mother of all passes, this hairpin-littered route isn’t for sissies. By Marion Whitehead.

Lesotho
There’s no need to head overseas for a skiing holiday. Lesotho has all you need in a winter wonderland. By Lucy Corne-Duthie.

Durban
Sarah Duff and Russell Smith ate their way across Durban in search of the country’s best curry. Here’s where you should eat.

Double-cab shoot-out
Diesel and dirt as Getaway joins a team of experts to test the latest bakkies. By Melanie van Zyl.

Regulars

Ultimate Getaways
From the Editor
Inbox
Departure Lounge
Ranger in your Pocket
Bird Watch
Lord of the Braais
Natural Selections
Getaway Gallery
Great Escapes
Getaway Guide
Getaway Shop
Excess Baggage

Plus

Thermal gear and socks
Last chance to win a kitted-out Ford Everest, worth R310 000
Win exotic holidays in Mozambique
Stevensford Nature Reserve
Kenton-on-Sea

Next month

Gauteng weekend breaks sorted. Plus, we delve into the history of the iconic malva pudding and take you to Kenya’s Tsavo reserves.

July issue on sale 24 June 2013

Features

Kgalagadi
The temperatures may be extreme and the animals hard to find, but these 50 insider’s tips will help make any Kgalagadi visit magical. By Villiers Steyn.

Seychelles
Think a holiday in paradise is beyond your means? Narina Exelby sailed the azure tropical waters and explored palm-fringed beaches to bring you the Seychelles on a budget.

Northern Botswana
Hit the dusty roads with all the creature comforts of home and discover the secrets of northern Botswana’s national parks. By Chris Davies.

Golden Gate
Protecting one of South Africa’s last pristine wildernesses, this awesome park nestled in the foothills of the Maloti-Drakensberg has a history stretching back to the days of the dinosaurs and it’s beckoning you to visit. By Scott Ramsay.

Camp Chobe
Do your game viewing from tented luxury or a bobbing houseboat, the choice is yours at Camp Chobe. By Fatima Anter.

Haenertsburg
Biking, fishing, birding, cheesemaking, shopping, and more … pack up the family for a weekend in the Magoebaskloof. By Marion Whitehead.

Regulars

From the Editor
Inbox
Departure Lounge
Ranger in your Pocket
Bird Watch
Lord of the Braais
Natural Selections
Ultimate Getaways
Getaway Gallery
Quick Escapes
Getaway Guide
Getaway Shop

Plus

Gas and gadgets
How to buy a kayak
Tackling 4x4 ascents
Excess Baggage

Win!

• A 10-day break in the Karoo and Garden Route, worth R60 000.
• Canon photo equipment, worth R147 700.
• A luxury holiday at Mount Grace Country House and Spa, worth R25 000.
• Plus loads more... hiking boots, wine and gadgets.

Next month

We find Durban’s best curry, tackle Mozambique without a 4x4 and have family fun skiing in Lesotho.

June issue on sale 20 May 2013.

Features

Photo destinations
Where to go and how to get the ultimate travel and nature pics. By Dylan Kotze.

Rwanda
Put gorilla tracking on your bucket list. By Sarah Duff.

Thabana Ntlenyana
Climbing Lesotho’s big peak. By Mark Sampson.

Hiking food
Pack light, but still eat well. By Nikki Werner.

GWM
We start our traveller’s test of the new Steed. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Abel Erasmus Pass
A dramatic cliff-hugging road on the Panorama Route. By Marion Whitehead.

Mapungubwe
A park of treasures and legend. By Scott Ramsay.

Getaway Gallery
Your chance to enter the 2013 competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Cameron Ewart-Smith shares his thoughts on travel and conservation.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Travel photography
Exhausting your options. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Hiking
Table Mountain’s Woody Ravine reopened. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
A great trail in the Elgin Valley. By Jacques Marais.

Ranger in your pocket
Death by plastic. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
Nature’s music: birdsong. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Mysterious flufftails. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
Jan’s tip to surviving autumn. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
Top-notch paper maps. By Melanie van Zyl.

How to
Avoid Delhi belly. By Evan Haussmann.

Jacked up
How to tackle a descent. By Evan Haussmann.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products.

Getaway Guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa this month.

Roadside Rendezvous
The Heath, Plettenberg Bay. By Marion Whitehead.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across South Africa.

Paternoster
Restaurants, activities and where to stay. By Fatima Anter.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
We interview Sir David Attenborough and look at Justin Fox’s new book.

Competitions

20 prizes worth R500 000, including the chance to win a fully kitted-out Ford Everest, worth R310 000.

Don't miss

• Take a hike with Getaway and Hi-Tec.
• Family fun at an Off-Road Trailer Rally near you.

Next month in Getaway

• Insider’s tips to Kgalagadi
• Sailing in the Seychelles
• Wild camping in Botswana

May issue on sale 22 April 2013.

Features

Best waterholes
Southern Africa’s top spots for viewing game. By Villiers Steyn.

Réunion
What to do in this adventurers’ playground. By Dylan Kotze.

Northern Cape off-roading
Patrick Cruywagen shares his favourite 4x4ing destinations.

Behind the scenes in Kruger
Conservation out of the sight of the tourists. By Claudia Hodkinson.

Van Rhyns Pass
Hug a hairpin or two. By Marion Whitehead.

Addo Elephant National Park
More than just pachyderms. By Scott Ramsay.

Getaway Gallery
Your chance to enter the 2013 competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Cameron Ewart-Smith shares his thoughts on the month’s magazine.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Travel photography
Plan the shoot, shoot the plan. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Hiking
Cederberg hikes you didn’t know about. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Swop paddles for pedals on these Vaal River trails. By Jacques Marais.

Ranger in your pocket
Surviving desert extremes in the Kalahari. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
Travelling sea turtles. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Down by the river. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
Fire building for dummies. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
The best head torch for you. By Michellé D’Almeida.

Jacked up
Tricks to towing off the beaten track. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
LED lighting woes explained. By Kati Auld.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products.

Getaway Guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa this month.

Roadside Rendezvous
Pucketty Farm Stall, Midlands Meander. By Marion Whitehead.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across South Africa.

Dullstroom
Restaurants, activities and where to stay. By Dylan Kotze.

Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
Peace and quiet a stone’s throw from Windhoek. By Jeanette Clark.

Places to stay
Find your accommodation here.

Couch potato
Getaway’s Tyson Jopson tracks uMkhuze’s wild dogs and new books reviewed.

Competitions

28 prizes worth more than R500 000!

Don't miss

• Book your next holiday with Getaway Cruises.
• Family fun at the Cape Getaway Show.

Next month in Getaway

• Gorilla tracking in Rwanda
• Treasure hunting in mysterious Mapungubwe
• Great meals from your backpack

April issue on sale 25 March 2013.

Features

Delicious Mauritius
Sarah Duff and Russel Smith eat their way around a paradise island.

Mashatu photo safari
Go underground for a unique view of this Botswana reserve. By Dylan Kotze.

African lion
Roger and Pat de la Harpe reveal the untold story of these big cats through photos.

West Coast National Park
Year in the Wild takes you to fields of flowers and birds. By Scott Ramsay.

Getaway Gallery
Your chance to enter the 2013 competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Cameron Ewart-Smith shares his thoughts on this month’s magazine.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Hiking
Top-notch kloofing spots. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Cranking in KZN’s Kamberg. By Jacques Marais.

Ranger in your pocket
South Africa’s small wild cats. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
Collections in science. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Ducks and geese. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
Here’s how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
All you need for a great picnic. By Michellé D’Almeida.

How to
Comfortably fit a backpack. By Evan Haussmann.

Jacked up
All you need to know about vehicle angles. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
A reader shares his disaster story. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products.

Getaway Guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa this month.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across South Africa.

Parys
Restaurants, shops, activities and where to stay in this Free State dorp. By Lisa Johnston.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Obituary
Don Pinnock bids farewell to Gill Holgate.

Couch potato
Blogger Jay Roode shares her travel passions and photo guide reviewed.

Don't miss

• Taste award-winning green wines with Nedbank and Getaway.
• All the excitement at the Cape Getaway Show.
• Learn from the pros at Getaway’s Photo Boot Camp.

Competitions

23 prizes worth more than R100 000!

In Getaway next month

• Southern Africa’s top 10 waterholes
• Must-do adventures in Réunion
• 4x4 routes of the Northern Cape

March issue on sale 25 February 2013.

Features

Your best holidays
From Kruger to Knysna, here are your favourite Southern African getaways.

Wildlife wanderlust
The national parks and reserves you love.

Reader’s story
Serengeti in a Smart car. By Anton Crone.

Bucket-list destinations
Find travel inspiration with nine incredible holidays.

Camping recipes
Tasty campfire recipes to try next time you’re tent bound in the bundus.

Your favourite farm stalls
Make the most of the journey with these great places to stop along South Africa’s roads.

Photographic tips
Getaway’s photography contributors share their secrets.

Getaway Gallery
See 2012’s winning images.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Readers’ issue guest editor Sarah Duff seeks to satisfy your wanderlust.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of incredible places that will make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Hiking
Summits to conquer in 2013. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Ride off the map in Williamsburg Mountain Reserve. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
Photos, family and fun at the annual Sodwana Shootout. By Dylan Kotze.

Ranger in your pocket
Trees and the age-old stories they tell. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
Unravelling the geological time scale. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Discovering fynbos and feathers. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
New Year’s resolutions for true braai masters. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
Travelling essentials. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

How to
Make the most of your iPad in transit. By Evan Haussmann.

Jacked up
How to tackle sand driving. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
‘MacGyver’ fixes. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products.

Getaway guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa this month.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across South Africa.

Franschhoek
Restaurants, activities and where to stay. By Adél Groenewald.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
Best reads online and off.

Competitions

21 prizes worth more than R43 000!

Don't miss

• Coming soon: the Cape Getaway Show.
• Pick up a trick or two at a Getaway Photography Boot Camp.
• The BMW night-driving experience.

In Getaway next month

• A foodie adventure in Mauritius
• Photo feature: vanishing cultures of Africa
• West Coast National Park

February issue on sale 21 January 2013.

Features

Surviving sharks
Can humans and sharks coexist? Dylan Kotze investigates.

Kogelberg Nature Reserve
A reserve that rivals the rainforests in plant species diversity. By Scott Ramsay.

Shoal searching
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Cape Town Aquarium. By Tiara Walters.

Padkos recipes
Great snacks make great travels. By Michelle Parkin

Staying home in Gauteng – and loving it
All of the fun without an empty petrol tank. By Lisa Johnston

Wine farms going green
Conservation and sustainable farming has taken root in our winelands. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Oliviershoek Pass
Gateway to a Drakensberg playground. By Marion Whitehead.

Getaway Gallery
Africa’s premier travel and wildlife photography competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Cameron Ewart-Smith applauds our local heroes.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Travel Photography
Digital photo editing – how much is too much? By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Hiking
Trails for the whole family. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Devil’s Bellows Pass, Eastern Cape. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
Nudibranchs: miniscule but a highlight of a dive. By Dylan Kotze.

Ranger in your pocket
The tale of a hippo. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
A big story from a small bone. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Understanding larks. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
The ultimate braaing holiday. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
Favourite products of 2012.

Jacked up
Off-road tyre pressure explained. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Safe towing. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products.

Getaway Guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa this month.

Six of the best
Paintball fields. By Michael Maart.

Roadside Rendezvous
Drakensberg’s Giant’s Cup Café. By Marion Whitehead.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across South Africa.

Kamberg
A quiet farming community with a bounty of experiences. By Mark Sampson.

Magaliesberg
A guide to restaurants, activities and where to stay. By Lisa Johnston.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
Best reads online and off.

Competitions

Prizes worth more than R160 000!

Don't miss!

• The BMW night-driving experience.
• Taste SA’s best green wines with Getaway.
• Pick up a trick or two at a Getaway photographic workshop near you.

Next month : Getaway’s first Readers’ issue
Your favourite places in Africa: campsites, weekend breaks, holiday towns, bucket-list destinations, readers’ photo tips and must-have gear. January issue on sale 17 December.

Features

Sun City
All the highlights of a South African favourite. By Lisa Johnston.

Family resorts
Pack up the kids for a fuss-free holiday at one of these destinations. By Lisa Johnston.

Dolphin Trail
Slackpacking route in the Tsitsikamma. By Dale Morris.

Merc’s family wagon
Cameron Ewart-Smith tests the versatile Vito.

Victoria Falls Bridge
The epic history of a majestic Southern African bridge. By Sarah Isaacs.

Kleinmond
Marion Whitehead’s search for wild horses turns up a whole lot more.

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
South Africa’s wildest reserve. By Scott Ramsay.

Getaway Gallery
Africa’s premier travel and wildlife photography competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Never sleep naked, says Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Travel photography
Photography in conservation. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Hiking
Top-notch overnight huts. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Bokpoort Holiday Farm, Free State. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
Marine voluntourism. By Adél Groenewald.

Ranger in your pocket
South Africa’s poaching problem. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
Elephants, ants and whispering trees. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Migratory birds. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
The perfect wedding gift. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
Scott Ramsay reviews the gear that got him through his Year in the Wild.

How to
Pack a hiking survival kit. By Evan Haussmann.

Jacked up
Exploring diff-locks. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Reversing made easy. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products. Getaway Guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa this month.

Six of the best
Haunted hotels. By Rachel Robinson.

Roadside Rendezvous
K-ôpikôfi in Frankfort. By Marion Whitehead.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across South Africa.

Plettenberg Bay
Restaurants, activities, shops and where to stay. By Marion Whitehead.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
This month’s top blog and book reviews.

Competitions

48 prizes worth more than R188 000

Don't miss

• Flex your photo-taking muscles at a Getaway Boot Camp.
• The BMW night-driving experience.
• Off-road trailer rallies in your neck of the woods.

Features

Garden Route National Park
Scott Ramsay takes in Wilderness, Knysna and Tsitsikamma.

Fill your summer days
Must-visit beaches, picnic spots and much, much more. By Fatima Jakoet.

Robertson Wine Valley
Value-for-money winelands tourism. By Brandon de Kock.

Bush breaks on a budget
Nature reserves that won’t empty your pockets. By Lisa Johnston.

Blouberg Wilderness Trail
Home to one of SA’s largest Cape vulture colonies. By Villiers Steyn and Tabby Mittins.

Harley-Davidson
Chris Davies hits the open road on two retro Hogs.

Robbers Pass
Tour another of Mpumalanga’s majestic mountain roads. By Marion Whitehead.

Getaway Gallery
Africa’s premier travel and wildlife photography competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Get ready for summer, says Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Hiking
Exciting new trails. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Little Switzerland, Drakensberg. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
The beauty of free diving. By Hanli Prinsloo.

Travel photography
The great sensor debate. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ranger in your pocket
Problematic predators. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
An epic Antarctic egg hunt. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Saving our sea birds. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
The history of the hamburger. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

How to
Use a compass. By Pia Minchener.

Jacked up
Essential off-roading kit. By Evan Haussmann.

Gear
Knives and multi-tools. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Get your caravan into tip-top touring shape. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products, plus nifty vehicle accessories.

Getaway guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa this month.

Six of the best
Freshwater rock pools. By Michael Maart.

Roadside Rendezvous
Plett’s Old Nick Village. By Marion Whitehead.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across South Africa.

Grahamstown
Restaurants, activities and accommodation. By Meg de Jong.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
Best reads online and off.

Competitions

18 prizes worth more than R190 000

Don't miss

• The Getaway/BMW night-driving experience.
• Off-road trailer rallies in your neck of the woods.
• Flex your photo-taking muscles at a Getaway Boot Camp.

Features

Rhino poaching
Their plight, our fight and the full story. By Don Pinnock.

Forgotten Limpopo
Take a trip down the R101. By Tyson Jopson.

NamibRand Nature Reserve
Desolate desert beauty away from the crowds. By Sarah Duff.

Photographic camp
Tips to take great pictures anywhere. By Marion Whitehead.

Gordon’s Bay
Our hunt for the best fish and chips. By Hannelie van As.

National Braai Day
Grab your tongs and get cooking with Jan Braai. By Claire Reddie.

iSimangaliso
The park South Africa nearly lost. By Scott Ramsay.

Getaway Gallery
Africa’s premier travel and wildlife photography competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Poaching has gone too far, says Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Here’s where you have your say.

Travel photography
Black-and-white conversions. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Hiking
Pretoria’s top walks. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Elands River Valley trails. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
Saving manta rays. By Andrea Marshall.

Ranger in your pocket
Cicadas and their songs. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
Bacteria that makes you human and keeps you safe. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Haughty herons. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
How to write a book. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
Best braais and accessories. By Evan Haussmann.

How to
Camp in large groups. By Pia Minchener.

Jacked up
HID vs tungsten-halogen headlights. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Caravanning feng shui. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products, plus nifty vehicle accessories.

Getaway guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa in September.

Six of the best
Flower extravaganzas. By Michael Maart.

Roadside Rendezvous
Piggly Wiggly Country Village, Midlands Meander. By Marion Whitehead.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways.

Hot-air ballooning
A new view of the Magaliesberg. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ponta do Ouro
Where to eat, stay and play. By Vanessa Berger.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

On the web
Highlights on www.getaway.co.za.

Couch potato
Top conservation books reviewed.

Competitions

31 prizes worth more than R216 000

Don't miss

• Take a hike with Hi-Tec.
• The BMW night-driving experience.
• Get to the Gauteng Getaway Show.

Features

Angola
Road tripping and wild camping. By Dale Morris.

Karoo lamb
A foodie pilgrimage through SA’s centre. By Nikki Werner.

Romantic breaks
Lovely holidays on a budget. Compiled by Meg de Jong.

Wupperthal
Grass-roots tourism in the Cape’s mission villages. By Lucy Corne-Duthie.

Gifberg and Ouberg passes
Explore two out-of-theway Western Cape roads. By Marion Whitehead.

Mkhambathi Nature Reserve
Scott Ramsay’s Year in the Wild takes in a spectacular Wild Coast nature reserve.

Getaway Gallery
Africa’s premier travel and wildlife photography competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Cameron Ewart-Smith remembers a South African legend.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Travel photography
Understanding contrast. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Hiking
Trails in Gauteng. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Touwsberg tracks. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
Big-wave surfing. By Dylan Kotze.

Ranger in your pocket
Wild wetlands. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
The kapenta war. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Estuary birds. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
Klein Karoo ostrich burger. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
New on the market. By Evan Haussmann.

How to
Care for down-filled gear. By Evan Haussmann.

Jacked up
Reasons to fit a snorkel. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Battery-power monitoring. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products, plus nifty vehicle accessories.

Getaway guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa in August.

Six of the best
Fly-fishing spots. By James Cumming.

Roadside rendezvous
Knersvlakte Spens, Vanrhynsdorp. By Marion Whitehead.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across Southern Africa.

Kamieskroon
What to do and where to stay. By Marion Whitehead.

St Lucia
Our guide to restaurants, activities and accommodation. By Fatima Jakoet.

Places to stay
Find dream accommodation.

Couch potato
Top reads online and off.

Don't miss

• Go on a photography course at the Gauteng Getaway show.
• Book your spot at the Getaway Travel & Tourism Conference.

Competitions

39 prizes worth more than R236 000.

Features

Kruger roads
Top 10 roads for big game, birds, photos and landscapes. By Jaclyn Stephenson.

Surfing in Africa
Remarkable photos of big-wave riding. By Alan van Gysen.

Cradle of Humankind
Fossil-finding fun for the whole family in Maropeng. By Lisa Johnston.

Cape Malay feasts
Delve into the history and tastes of this rich Cape culture. By Sarah Duff.

Sutherland
Explore South Africa’s coldest town and its surrounds. By Sarah Isaacs.

De Hoop Nature Reserve
Scott Ramsay continues his Year in the Wild in a marine protected area.

Getaway Gallery
Africa’s premiere travel and wildlife photography competition.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Save our open spaces, says Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Hiking
Best resources for planning a hike. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Skeerpoort MTB Trails in the Magaliesberg. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
Antarctica, bucket-list destination across icy waters. By Dylan Kotze.

Travel photography
The highs and lows of natural light. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ranger in your pocket
Scorpions of Southern Africa. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
Mysterious and beautiful spirals. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Cruising the coast for cormorants. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
Jan’s secret to making a super-hot peri-peri sauce. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
We test the latest technical outdoor watches. By Evan Haussmann.

How to
Control rats and snakes by promoting owl conservation. By Evan Haussmann.

Jacked up
Pros and cons of campsite lighting. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Crashing caravans at demolition derbies. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products, plus nifty vehicle accessories.

Getaway Guide

Diary
Our choice of events across South Africa in July.

Six of the best
Places to see snow. By Chris Davies.

Roadside Rendezvous
Tan’ Malie se Winkel, Hartbeespoort. By Lisa Johnston.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across Southern Africa.

Nottingham Road
Explore this quaint Natal Midlands village. By Mark Sampson.

Bela-Bela
Our guide to restaurants, activities and accommodation. By Tyson Jopson.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
This month’s best reads.

Competitions

61 prizes worth more than R186 000

Don't miss!

• Book your spot at the Getaway Travel & Tourism Conference.
• Join the Getaway team for a hike along Hennops River.
• Getaway and PSSA host a national photography congress.
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Features

Zimbabwe
After years of instability, is now the right time to visit? By Christopher Scott.

Disgusting animals
Meet the messiest, smelliest and most foul animals in Africa. By Tyson Jopson.

Photo portfolio
Career highlights of Getaway’s award-winning journalist Justin Fox.

Hidden gems
Here they are: the 10 places even we didn’t know about. By Nicola Rushmere.

Long Tom Pass
Take a scenic route in Mpumalanga. By Marion Whitehead.

Year in the Wild
Karoo National Park, a place of desolate beauty. By Scott Ramsay.

Getaway Gallery
A selection of stunning images sent in by our readers.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Cameron Ewart-Smith gives you another reason to get packing and start travelling.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what other readers have been up to.

Hiking
Essential gear for winter trails. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Dusty desert rides in the Green Kalahari. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
The great migration of the sea: southern right whales. By Dylan Kotze.

Travel photography
Part two of two: basic SLR settings to improve your pictures. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ranger in your pocket
Learn about the fascinating habits of porcupines. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
How the zebra got its stripes – and why. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
What avian wonders can you spot this winter? By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
Jan visits Ireland for tips to make National Braai Day a global affair. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
Stylish winter apparel for guys and girls. By Sarah Isaacs.

How to
Choose a camping fridge to suit your needs. By Sam Corbett.

Jacked up
The great debate: rooftop vs ground tents. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Tips to get the most out of your insurance. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products, plus nifty vehicle accessories.

Getaway Guide

Diary
Our choice of countrywide events in June.

Six of the best
Out-of-the-ordinary museums. By Rachel Robinson.

Roadside Rendezvous
The Red Windmill Farmstall and Nursery, Napier. By Rachel Robinson.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across Southern Africa.

Lüderitz
Our guide to accommodation, restaurants and activities. By Sarah Duff.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
This month’s selection of top-notch blogs, books and DVDs.

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• The next Getaway Off-Road Trailer Rally in Namibia.
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Features

Sardine run
Witness one of the world’s greatest spectacles on the east coast. By Dylan Kotze.

Wildlife on your doorstep
Where to find the Big Five within hours of the city. By Craig Leyenaar.

Something’s brewing
Beer resurrects old Port Alfred. By Nick Mulgrew.

Tankwa Karoo
All you need to know about the new Watervlei 4x4 Eco- Trail. By Hannelie van As.

Taking on the Rubicon
We test drive the new Jeep Wrangler. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

A year in the wild
Agulhas National Park, steeped in stormy history. By Scott Ramsay.

Alternative sport
South Africa’s freestyle motocross champ. By Evan Haussmann.

Getaway Gallery
A selection of stunning images sent in by our readers.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Take the leap and explore close to home, says Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of spectacular places that will make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Hiking
Discover your inner caveman with these great treks. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Thrilling ride through Cape Town’s Tokai Plantation. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
Seabirds under threat: our coastal species need help. By Peter Chadwick.

Travel photography
Part one of two: basic SLR settings to improve your pictures. By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ranger in your pocket
Chimps, humans’ closest relatives. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
Cheetahs: more like birds than big cats. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
Stunning sunbirds, jewels of the avian world. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
Winter workout programme for braaiers. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
Gadgets, gear and apparel for hikers. By Evan Haussmann.

How to
Make your own beer. By Jaclyn Stephenson.

Jacked up
Suspension: to lift or not to lift? By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Winner of the Jurgens Designa- Caravan competition. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products, plus nifty vehicle accessories.

Getaway guide

Diary
Our choice of events in May.

Six of the best
Quirky festivals across South Africa. By Rachel Robinson.

Roadside rendezvous
The Wheelbarrow in Magoebaskloof, Limpopo. By Lisa Johnston.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across Southern Africa.

Crystal Springs Mountain Resort
Perfect spot for a family weekend break. By Marion Whitehead.

Stanford
Our guide to accommodation, restaurants and activities. By Sarah Duff.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
Best reads online and off.

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Features

A year in the wild
Wide-open spaces in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. By Scott Ramsay.

Holiday rentals
Why you should hire a house. By Claudia Hodkinson.

Liuwa Plain National Park
A piece of forgotten Africa in Zambia. By Christie Fynn.

Barberton
A Lowveld playground for all to enjoy. By Marion Whitehead.

Passes and poorts
Bain’s Kloof Pass and its savage past. By Marion Whitehead.

101 free things to do
Activities and sights that won’t break the bank. By Emma Odendaal.

Getaway Gallery
A selection of stunning images sent in by our readers.

Departure lounge

From the editor
Cameron Ewart-Smith weighs in on the nitty gritty of domestic flying.

Ultimate getaways
Pictures of places that’ll make you wish you were there.

Inbox
Have your say and see what Getaway has been up to.

Hiking
Explore Cape Town on foot. By Fiona McIntosh.

On your bike
Prince Albert, home of a helluva trail. By Jacques Marais.

Drop in the ocean
How waves are formed. By Dylan Kotze.

Travel photography
All-in-one camera kits: are they worth it? By Cameron Ewart-Smith.

Ranger in your pocket
Pelicans and people. By Hannelie van As.

Natural selections
The world’s last true huntergatherers. By Don Pinnock.

Birding
All about eagles, masters of the sky. By Vernon Head.

Lord of the braais
Jan re-invents the rules of traditional golf. By Jan Braai.

Getaway gear

Gear
The results of the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. By Evan Haussmann.

How to
Use an iPad to edit images. By Shayne Robinson.

Jacked up
Decoding tyre sidewall information. By Evan Haussmann.

Trailer talk
Must-have support resources for caravanners. By Tyson Jopson.

Shop
Industry news, outdoor and lifestyle products, plus nifty vehicle accessories.

Getaway Guide

Diary
Our choice of events in April.

Six of the best
Activities to keep you and the kids entertained. By Rachel Robinson.

Roadside Rendezvous
Tam’Jazi Country Farm Stall, Alexandria. By Marion Whitehead.

Quick escapes
Great weekend getaways across Southern Africa.

Nieuwoudtville
Our guide to accommodation, restaurants and activities. By Marion Whitehead.

Places to stay
Find your dream accommodation here.

Couch potato
Best reads online and off.

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