In this issue of Getaway, we’re gearing up for spring, as are the Springbucks who’ll battle it out against the best of world in the Rugby World Cup in Japan from 20 September.
This month, Justin Fox reflects on his own recent nine-day trek through Japanese forests, picking up on the latest travel trends that are good for body and the soul. John Maytham returns to Central Africa to experience a Big Five luxury safari in Rwanda, Alison Westwood goes rock-hopping in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve in Nieuwoudtville, and Christi Nortier gets to know the humble wine region of the Cape’s Breedekloof Valley. For our international story, we follow Pippa de Bruyn through the samba city of Rio de Janeiro, and wild desert horses couldn’t drag Teagan Cunniffe away from the Namib-Naukluft, where she encounters the equine wildlife in crisis.
Next month, look out for our new-look, revamped and redesigned Getaway!
Cover image shot by John Vosloo
Dale Morris – Madagascar portfolio, page 66
The fourth-largest island in the world is famous for its unique creatures and breathtaking scenery. Dale Morris found the humans interesting too.
Matthew Sterne – Eastern Cape, page 74
When you think of game reserves in the Eastern Cape, Addo probably comes to mind first. But there’s way more to this biodiverse province than elephants. We set out to find the lesser-known parks where wildlife lovers get their fix.
Jazz Kuschke – Maputaland, page 84
The giant trevally holds a much-revered place in South African saltwater fly-fishing lore. Just as getting to the far-flung Maputaland lairs of this elusive fish was a mission improbable.
Teagan Cunniffe – Namib Desert, page 90
In the face of drought and predation, Namibia’s population of wild desert horses has dwindled to crisis point. A decision had to be made to ensure both their survival and that of the tourism industry which relies on them.
Upfront
Ed’s letter
Justin Fox gets lost in the leafy embrace of forests
Contributors
Meet this month’s experts and adventurers
Travelling tales
Life has taken a few twists and turns for Susan Hayden
Inbox
Our favourite letters and messages from our readers this month
Escape
Wish you were here
Mad about mariachi
First Look
A lakeside camp in Rwanda
Nature
Rewilding humans
Culture
In Steve Biko’s footsteps
Calendar
The top events this month
Bites
Caribbean in the Cape
Neighbourhood
Melville’s beguiling mix of old and new
Amazing places
Rock pianos in the Karoo
The Good Read
Lerato Mogoatlhe
Ambling around Africa
Photography
Masterclass
Capturing street stories
Gallery
Five images out of Africa from our readers
The Final Cut
Elgin Valley
Fresh air and fair views at these countryside idylls
Food
Netherlands
Dutch comfort classics
Hike
Oorlogskloof
Alison Westwood’s big trek in the Bokkeveld
Gear
Go green
Essentials for eco-camping
Insider’s Guide
Breedekloof
This little-known wine valley cast a spell on Christi Nortier
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