November 2020 issue is on sale! Posted on 11 November 2020 Whether you’re timid or intrepid, there’s adventure to be had in November’s Getaway Three groups of adventurers walk hundreds of kilometres among dangerous beasts to draw attention to the effect of the pandemic (and resulting dearth of tourism) on local communities. We follow kayakers on first descents down raging rivers, and explore more sedate, but no less thrilling, ways to ride our wonderful waterways. We bump along legendary trails in the Baviaanskloof to swim its hidden gorges and reveal Zululand’s lesser-known game reserves. A pair of intrepid photographers spend years in the wild planning and preparing for that one chance, that one shot, that captures the whole experience in an instant, and we bring you an extra treat: our first truly foreign destination after many months. A hint of travels to come, a lure to lift your spirits over the seas to the city of soul, Bangkok, where immersion is complete. Zululand: unfiltered and unfenced There are a string of lesser-known game reserves in Northern KwaZulu-Natal that offer some of the most intimate and thrilling wildlife encounters in the country – think pangolin walks, camping in unfenced Big Five country and elephant-monitoring boat safaris. Add these six to your game-reserve itinerary. Walking with intent With the pandemic wreaking havoc on the tourism industry, three unrelated groups of adventurers hit on the same idea: an epic wilderness walk to help local communities. The republic of baboons There’s just one lonely road through the Baviaanskloof; the rest is big, wild, largely inaccessible backcountry, a realm made for hiking, mountain biking and 4x4ing. Contents November 2020 EXPLORE 76 KZN’s northern parks Six lesser-known reserves that deserve gem status 90 Baviaanskloof road trip Take your 4×4 where baboons, but few others, go EXPERIENCE 98 Wilderness walking Hundreds of kays through some of the wildest regions of Southern Africa 110 Bangkok An insider’s take on this soulful city FIELD NOTES 3 The editor Goes swimming with crocs 7 Contributors Who’s bringing you the adventures? 8 The Big Picture Drop in for a thrill 10 News – Return of the Turtles and SA Tourism in numbers 12 Reader’s Mail and Gallery Your photos, and thoughts on the ‘new’ mag 30 Food The politics of pies: Peregrine vs Houw Hoek 34 The Thread Whatever you do, don’t run 36 Wheels The road less travelled: Route 62 56 Feathery friends Kruger’s most beloved birder 52 Gear Wear your waste: recycled kit for a better world 129 Where next The ‘secrets’ of Table Mountain uncovered THIS WEEKEND 18 Book it Small-town festivals near you 24 Adventure Rapid river rides 60 Urban safari The street art of Woodstock & Salt River PHOTOGRAPHY 42 Portfolio Hannes Lochner on photographing wildlife by night 68 Getaway Gallery Photos out of the top drawer from our latest finalists Related Posts June 2023 issue now on sale! 13 March 2023 May 2023 issue now on sale!... read more March 2021 issue now on sale! 17 February 2021 Some of South Africa’s most beautiful and luxurious private safari lodges have dropped their prices... read more February 2021 issue now on sale! 19 January 2021 PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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