The October issue is out and features three coastline hikes of splendour; a guide to seeing elephants; how to visit Namibia’s Oranjemund; clearing your mind in Spain’s Formentera island; an insider’s guide to Chintsa and more!
Here’s what to expect in the October issue on sale now:
Ethiopia
Photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe capture biblical scenes in Lalibela.
Seaside slackpacking
Find a true sense of place on these hikes along three very different coastlines.
Elephants
Don Pinnock is obsessed with them. This is where he goes to visit these captivating creatures.
Oranjemund
This once off-limits diamond town is open now. Tony Jackman returns to the scene of his childhood.
Spain
Unspoilt Formentera island is the Cinderella to wicked party-sister Ibiza. Biénne Huisman finds it’s a great place to chase her imagination.
Upfront
Ed’s letter
Justin Fox’s elephant encounters have led to a lasting love affair.
Contributors
Meet this month’s adventurers and experts.
Travelling tales
Ben Trovato‘s bucket list of tricky situations.
Inbox
Our favourite letters and messages this month.
Escape
Wish you were here
The rainbow forests of the north.
First Look
A no-frills base near the Durban beachfront.
Adventure
Bicycling through ‘Big Five’ country? It’s more thrilling than scary.
Culture
Namibia is the star of a set of new music videos.
Bites
Celebrating gardens and all that grows in them.
Calendar
Four top events this month.
Neighbourhood
Escape the urban jungle in Joburg’s creative ‘village’.
Photography
Masterclass
Less is more when it comes to desertscapes.
Gallery
Six spectacular images out of Africa from our readers.
Road trip
Kenya to Cape Town
Two women, seven countries, 63 days … on bicycles. Jonathan Ancer tells the story.
Food
Braai pizza
Turn out tasty offerings on a terracotta potplant base.
The Final Cut
Barrydale
Where to sleep in a barn or bath in a mountainscape.
Gear
Leather bags
A selection of the best by local artisans.
Insider’s Guide
Chintsa, Eastern Cape
This town may have two sides but it’s got one big heart, says Ondela Mlandu.
Competitions
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