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By BRIAN JEFFERIES In the heart of Secunda, just an hour and a half’s drive from Johannesburg, you will find one of the most hip and happening new caravan resorts in South Africa. Lake Umuzi Kamp Oase in Mpumalanga only opened their gates in October

My first impression of the seven-seater Outlander is that (like Namaqualand) it has tons of space. I needed this on my trip for all my camera equipment and camping gear. With the rear seats folded flat, I could also have slept in the back - at a push

We are retired, nonsmokers, and experienced motorhomers. Kathleen was a teacher and a horticulturist, and Kevin designed motorhomes for Swagman on Caddie since 1995, and has 23 years of motorhome experience. We spend half the year in our motorhome an

Good day, Caravan & Outdoor Life. I am a long-standing member of CCSA, and in recent years also of the MCSA, so this issue of licences is always a hot topic. I think your article in the October edition was one of the best ones I’ve seen on the topic.

Hi all, I am contemplating the fitment of a caravan mover to my caravan. I have done some research, and it seems that there is not a lot of variety in our market. Can anyone tell me if it is worth the money to install a caravan mover? If you have a m

As adventurous people go camping further away from the grid, having more charging power is becoming more and more critical. Campers often use photovoltaic solar panels (also known as PV panels, or solar panels) to keep the energy-hungry camping setu

Thought I would offer some advice to fellow readers. If you are camping along the coast this summer, and have a sea view: beware of the wind! Sea-view stands can, and often do, bear the brunt of ocean winds. Early mornings can be breathlessly still a

Since buying a caravan, I have become a fan of turbo diesel. I had two reasons: the first was for its fuel economy, and the second was for the torque performance. But I am becoming concerned, as my vehicle recently started going into “limp mode”. A f

I love camping in a tent, but my wife doesn’t. We’ve never owned a caravan, so I suggested we buy one so she could come with me more often. But to my horror, she refused, saying it's simply glorified housekeeping in a small space. I’m not a nag, but

Natal Caravans and Marine will be introducing several new and innovative trailer, caravan and motorhome brands into the KZN region. The first brands to hit the showroom floor are Eagle luggage trailers and Echo off-road trailers and caravans. This wi

Hi everyone, my husband Leon and I have come to love camping over the past 16 years. Our favourite destinations are national parks. We started camping in a tent, with a fan and bar fridge for some convenience. In 2006 there was a breakthrough… we buy

Words & pictures by NICK YELL I remember sitting with my fiancée a few years ago on the south-eastern arm of the Gariep Dam. From a gazebo high above the shore, we watched the sun set, and talked of buying a cheap house there with a bilge-keeler bobb

South Africa’s only triple ultra-distance trail run is back, promising a wild, gruelling experience in one of our most beautiful protected areas. Terrain includes single track trails, 4x4 trails and old, disused jeep tracks, taking you through gorgeo

School holiday special: Book a campsite for 10 nights and only pay for 8! Dates must include Easter Weekend. Terms and conditions apply. T: 032 946 2187 E: info@dolphinholidayresort.co.za  W: www.dolphinholidayresort.co.za Easter special: R2 000 fo

[ By Jannie Rykaart ] When the suspension on my Pajero Sport got too soft to tow an off-roader, I decided to give Tough Dog a go. Man, do they work wonderfully on the Mitsubishi! The service is great, and the job was done right the first time – the m

Words & pictures by RICHARD VAN RYNEVELD From the moment I heard the cheerful laugh of Anneke Olwage on the phone, I felt at home at Koro-Koro. I arrived quite late in the day, and waiting at the gate to show me to my site was Anneke’s husband, Daan

The Sterland Caravan Park, on the right hand side as you enter the small town of Sutherland, is one of my favourite campsites in the Karoo. I say this for a number of reasons. Firstly the owners Jurg and Rita Wagener, who in their words “farm with st