If you love the bush, but have small kids or simply hate taking malaria tablets, the Waterberg is an ideal option. Unspoilt Bushveld and home to the Big 5; we explored Bela Bela, Modimolle, Vaalwater and Lephalale during our road trip.

We review two brilliant GPS devices and also tell you about a couple of ­fantastic new South African travel books – one focusing on mountain passes and poorts and the other on lighthouses. Two copies of each book, beauty ­treatments for 10 lucky readers, an open water diving course for two, and a weekend’s ­accommodation at Vic Falls with a gorge swing for two thrown into the mix, are up for grabs in this issue.

Check out our brand new Retreat Guide section at the back of the mag for a directory of places to go and things to do, and keep an eye out for our next issue which will focus on Gauteng’s shopping malls, restaurants, activities, and more.

I am standing in front of the lighthouse at Cape Agulhas situated at the most southerly point in Africa. Send me a picture and letter about your ideal “retreat” to stand in line to win great Canon cameras (p4). – Suzanne Grobler suzanne@smartpublishing.co.za

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