Cyril’s Beauties
Photographer Daniel Naude’s images of the president’s Ankole cattle.
Gariep
There’s a comforting energy here, Ondela Mlandu finds, and the dam is at the heart of it.
Best snow escapes
Ten winter wonderlands for building snowmen, making snow angels and lobbing ice balls.
Lesotho
Tyson Jopson has two very different experiences in the kingdom’s lofty national parks.
Isle of Skye
This Scottish island is very popular, but Chris Davies finds an idyllic (and mostly free) way to experience its charms.
Upfront
Ed’s letter
Our new editor Justin Fox returns to where he started.
Contributors
Meet this month’s adventurers and experts.
The traveller
Sharks and show-offs don’t mix well, reckons Darrel Bristow-Bovey.
Inbox
Our favourite letters and messages this month.
Escape
Wish you were here
A reminder of Zimbabwe’s ancient majesty.
First Look
A place to spoil all your senses in Franschhoek.
Neighbourhood
Groenkloof – Pretoria’s green ‘village’.
Adventure
A dam fine watery time in Ballito (not at the sea).
Bites
The high-flyers’ private chef goes public.
Gear
We tuck into, and rate, the latest instant meals.
Calendar
Four top events this month.
Photography
Masterclass
Fine-tuning your freeze-motion skills.
Gallery
Five spectacular images out of Africa by our readers.
Road trip
Karoo Parks
Beyond the windpumps and sheep, Melanie van Zyl finds something wild.
The Final Cut
Prince Albert
Accommodation in this village has been created with care.
Gear
Stargazing
Telescope and binoculars tested, plus expert tips.
Gear shop
Four illuminating options for your next trip (lights).
Insider’s Guide
Qolora
Justin Fox is shown secret pools and tangled forests in this place of legend.
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