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The enchantment of the Kruger

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Kruger magic • Over the past 10 years, he’s visited the Kruger 70 times… Yes, Johan Marais from Lydenburg says he’s in love with the place. He takes almost a thousand photos each visit, using his Canon EOS 550D or 450D, a 18-200 mm and a 150-500 mm lens as well as a 2x teleconvertor.

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Land Rover gets tow happy

Infanta’s shop is open for business

The virus is still suppressing sales

Get on the bus! • Cyril Klopper.

The refined Armadillo 302 • Cape Town caravan manufacturer Xtreme Outdoor is forging ahead. Take a look at the new Armadillo XTR 302 model and you’ll see why, says Leon Botha.

The lakes of maputaland • Take a sandy track along the coast from St Lucia to Kosi Bay – to your left crocodiles eyeball you from their lakes, and to your right beaches stretch out next to atropical ocean.

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Where to stay

Lucky 13 • The Kruger National Park’s campsites are almost as diverse as the wildlife you find here: there’s everything from a bush camp to a campsite that has a bank – yes, complete with cashiers. We visit all 13 of them.

Briefly | Crocodile Bridge

Briefly | Malelane

MALELANE • Living the wild, wild life

Briefly | Berg-en-Dal

PRETORIUSKOP • Grandfather of the Kruger

Briefly | Pretoriuskop

Briefly | Lower Sabie

Fields of green... • The Golden Gate Highlands National Park has lovely hiking trails, but there is also a 13 km long winding road that you can drive with an SUV.

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Dog days at the endless river • About 9 km outside Greyton, in the direction of Riviersonderend, is a spot where you can camp with your family in the middle of nature, says Nico Heunis of Durbanville, Cape Town.

Triple ton and ticking • He’s conquered much of South Africa and Botswana in his Nissan Sani, but Alain Beltran from Hillcrest says there’s still plenty to see.

From regular to rugged • His kids love bush camping, and after they invited him to join them he decided to build his own bush trailer, says Bakkies Kruger of Polokwane.

Trout’s haven at Lydenburg

Briefly | Nooitgedacht Trout Lodge

MACKEREL WITH ORANGE • Small portions, big flavour

FISHING GEAR • A mullet makes it easy

10 years living with a Jimny

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Should I buy secondhand?

A BIG TOP OF YOUR OWN • We asked some veteran campers for the five most important elements to consider when you’re about to buy your first tent.

Fully charged • At one point or another, many of us have been the victim of a flat battery. But you can fight back if you know how.

5 fabulous routes 4x4 routes • The provincial borders are open again and it’s time to take a tour with your off-road rig. Here are five favourite routes inside South Africa’s borders.

What you need to know

Looking for a lightweight • In most cases you need at least a code EB license to tow, but...