In this, our special Kruger issue, Chris Davies embarks on a family-reunion journey to the park’s northern reaches, Catherine Hofmeyr explores the popular south, while Harriet Nimmo presents alternative activities and behind-the-scenes action, including the current poaching struggles. In the spirit of Greater Kruger, Michelle Hardie visits nearby Sábiè Game Park in Mozambique and Keri Harvey looks at the latest developments in Zinave National Park.
Enjoy our bumper Kruger issue!
Catherine Hofmeyr – Essential Kruger, page 70
With two-million hectares to choose from, you need to be either retired with a trust fund or very picky in Kruger. There’s a quintessential route linking Skukuza, Satara and Lower Sabie that
everyone should do – and then do again and again…
Harriet Nimmo – Alternative Kruger, page 82
Who heads up the park’s 700-plus rangers? Who researches and helps threatened species to ensure their survival? And who’s on call to treat humans? Zoologist Harriet meets five dedicated Kruger personalities.
Keri Harvey – Mozambique, page 88
Our neighbour is on the road to restoring its wildlife heritage. We went on a recce to Zinave National Park and privately owned Sábiè Game Park, both of which are setting the pace for wildlife conservation. They have an abundance of game and are still off the regular tourist route, so you’ll get a true wilderness experience with no cars in sight.
Allison Foat – Durch Barging, page 96
For laid-back leisure at its best, exploring Holland’s waterways is a surprisingly affordable European holiday for wanderlusting South Africans and Allison rounds up a group of friends to go boating.
Upfront
Ed’s letter
Kruger was a rite of passage for Justin Fox
Contributors
Meet this month’s experts and adventurers
Travelling tales
Ben Trovato finds himself on hell’s highway
Inbox
Our favourite letters and messages from our readers this month
Escape
Wish you were here
Deep in the Sahara
Culture
Open your eyes to Maputo
First Look
A new hotel in Maputo
Adventure
An e-biker goes off-road
Calendar
The top events this month
Bites
New tastes with olives
Gear
The off-roader’s toolkit
Neighbourhood
Charming Simon’s Town has a story to tell
Amazing places
See for yourself – in this series by David Bristow
Photography
Masterclass
How to capture the waterhole hustle
Gallery
Five images out of Africa from our readers
The Final Cut
Plettenberg Bay
Where to find the best holiday vibes
Road trip
Kruger Park
Chris Davies returns to his happy childhood stomping ground
Food
France
A little bit of haute cuisine (but not difficult to do)
Gear
Mobile coffee
Gadgets to keep you brewing on the go
Insider’s Guide
St Lucia
Melanie can Zyl confronts wildlife in the streets of this wetland-reserve town
Competitions
Send us your photos
Win a trip to Bazaruto Island and camera gear, worth over R100,000
Win
Mozambique safari
Five days in the new Sábiè Game Park, worth R41,000
A Kruger spoil
Two nights of luxury at Tintswalo Safari Lodge, worth over R47,000
