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LIVE THE LEGACY, WITH THE NEW GRAND VITARA

The new Grand Vitara is designed to make your dreams a reality while allowing you to fully experience the ones you already have. Back in 1988, the first-generation Suzuki Vitara made a lasting impression with its exceptional potential. Ten years later, the Grand Vitara (1998) emerged, solidifying its place in automotive history.

Now, thirty years later, we still marvel at the heritage of this iconic vehicle, especially with the launch of its fresh new sport utility vehicle - the new Grand Vitara, you can drive your own legacy in style.

The Grand Vitara effortlessly blends its rich heritage with modern design, delivering a stunning aesthetic that is sure to turn heads. From exceptional cabin space to its trusted cruise control, automatic climate control, 210mm ground clearance, and incredible tech that enhances your driving experience, the Grand Vitara has got

You can look forward to grand display features, including the 9” touchscreen infotainment system (GLX) and the 7” touchscreen infotainment system + reverse camera (GL). These come with smartphone connectivity for both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ through USB. There is also wireless Apple connectivity for you to enjoy, as well as voice recognition and Bluetooth playback.

Another cool feature that comes with the new Grand Vitara, is the ALLGRIP SELECT all-wheel drive system (GLX). This feature lets you take on any road, using the four easily selectable modes.

Auto for fuel efficiency. Sport for increased performance. Snow/Mud feature for stability and enhanced traction. Lock for maximum torque when driving on difficult or rocky surfaces.

Say hello to the Hybrid Drive (GLX). The Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) incorporates an integrated starter generator motor, designed to deliver additional assistance to the engine during acceleration.

Light up every trail with the LED Projector Headlights with LED daytime running lights across the range. The 9" touchscreen infotainment system allows you to adjust the ambient lights in the cabin using seven different levels.

With all the Grand Vitara’s incredible design changes coupled with its pioneering innovative features. Your journey to living out your legacy starts today.

Suzuki AllGrip and hybrid technology available only in GLX 6AT. Pictures shown are for illustrative purposes only.

THE WORLD AT YOUR FEET –

aha Gateway Hotel

Location, location, it’s the mantra that says you’ve arrived! Well, just imagine a hotel with a choice of 380 stores, 38 restaurants, Ster Kinekor, Cinema Nouveau, science fair, funfair, art gallery, fantasy forest, theatre and sports arena, right on your doorstep. The Gateway Hotel, with its small carbon footprint, is your one-stop destination with direct access to southern Africa’s premier Mecca, the Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

Whether you’re a city slicker, a tourist, taking a fun family break or on business, then aha Gateway Hotel is your ultimate accommodation choice. Its great position and excellent location give you access to an exceptional experience, from non-stop entertainment, great shopping, and dining, to fun and adventure for the whole family. The aha Gateway Hotel is also a very attractive destination for businesspeople who require seamless business services as well as conference and executive meeting facilities.

With 146 rooms, including 40 deluxe rooms, three junior suites, two paraplegic rooms and 12 sets of interleading rooms, the Hotel is tailored to meet the requirements of every guest segment.

Besides the delights of the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, guests can also relax in the Hotel’s rooftop pool or well-stocked bar.

Business travelers can take advantage of the free wireless internet connection to keep in touch as well as superb conference facilities consisting of five venues, which are able to accommodate between 78 to 600 delegates.

Although the Gateway complex has a range of dining options, the hotel has its own restaurant to provide guests with an o ering which is aimed to please the most discerning palate. The Fig Tree Café serves a variety of Continental Cuisine with a selection that is endless and extremely delicious.

The Gateway Hotel promises to deliver a friendly and welcoming service, combined with a range of facilities aimed at both leisure and business guests, together with an incredible location designed to ensure that guests return again and again.

From the Editor

Spoiled for choice...

It might be the winter season, but that does not mean we are stuck indoors!

Wanting some sunshine and some water activities in winter, we head to KwaZulu-Natal. Wanting a luxury yet decadent experience – we head to any number of the wine farms for a tasting in the Western Cape. (For more information check out the lead feature "Lanzerac: Retreat to the warm heart of Pinotage" on page 12 in addition to page 30 that highlights some super-swanky yet chilled wine farms to visit.) Wanting a bush-cape –we head north to Limpopo/Mpumalanga...

There is a lot to do in winter but it also boils down to personal choice. A colleague, who is an avid camper, and I got talking about whether winter is conducive for a camping experience. What we ultimately reached consensus on is that is up to the individual. She finds it impractical, yet I find it an adventure. Check out the article on page 56 for more insights.

I think it's perhaps because we are spoiled for choice, and our provinces are so diverse that sometimes we forget we also have some awesome neighbours. Check out the Rove SA team's adventure crossing borders into Lesotho (page 72). All things considered, the expedition highlighted to us that it is relatively easy to experience something a bit different that won't break the bank.

Our country has a lot to offer, so whatever you choose to do this winter, ensure it is awesome!

Tashne Singh editor@rovesa.co.za

Stand a chance to win a three night out-of-season stay at the beautiful Umngazi Hotel & Spa on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape. The prize includes accommodation in a river-facing unit with three meals per day and a bottle of wine. (Turn to page 22 for more info on Umngazi Hotel & Spa.)

Worth R13 000

How to Enter

Scan the QR code with your phone and fill in the entry form for Umngazi Hotel & Spa online at rovesa.co.za/competitions

Entries close on 31 August 2023

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Prize is valid for 12 months from date of the competition draw. Accommodation is only available during the hotel’s out of season periods. All drinks and activities not included in the prize will be for guests own account. This prize is non-transferrable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

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Lanzerac: Retreat to

warm heart of Pinotage

Endless summer in KZN South Coast

ADVERTORIAL: UMNGAZI

HOTEL & SPA – A winter retreat for the senses

Great getaways

The hottest wedding trends of 2023

Unique wine farms

Advertorial: Neethlingshof releases its first Cap Classique

Small town sojourns

Mac Mac Falls Canyon

Stop breeding wolves in SA

African penguins face extinction (but it's not inevitable)

Drakensburg: Amphitheatre

Wonders of the Northern Cape

Green Flag MTB trails

Nature and wildlife encounters

Loving Limpopo

Off-roading tips

The delight that is De Hoop

Crossing countries: SA & Lesotho

DO SO MUCH MORE IN-STORE

TRAVEL AND EVENT BOOKINGS

PAY WITH YOUR PnP STORE ACCOUNT

A credit facility with great benefits, accessible on your Smart Shopper card to shop in-store or online.

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DO WITHDRAWALS AND DEPOSITS

Cash withdrawals are available for all South African banks. Cash deposits are available for participating banks.

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Lanzerac

South Coast Tourism

Francette Jerling

Devon Bowen

Heather Wares

Plett Tourism

Johann Visser Adv. Johan Jonck

Talent Mutsvunguma

Chef Zandi Manyaku

Thilivhali Mash Mugwena

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