I love diving along the warm African coast, sussing out South Africa's best stargazing spots, setting up tents in Botswana, snorkelling with seals in Cape Town, clambering up Namibian dunes and once I walked 250km through the Karoo. Find more on my website, www.melanievanzyl.com

Selk'bag sale

Remember the crazy piece of gear we included in the Gear of the Year pickings... read more

New Nikon D7100

The new 24.1 megapixel Nikon D7100 with durable weather-resistant body seems perfect for high action... read more