The
African climate is hospitable and tourist facilities comfortable. Africa is
very often described in the media as being an unsafe tourist destination, this
pessimism is misplaced as Africa does not have the monopoly on political
conflicts and endemic disaster. There are many tourist destinations in Africa
where safety and security are guaranteed.
What is an Overland Trip? read all about what
to expect on an organised overland trip - what included in the prices, what's
not, type of vehicles used, type of accommodation and more...
Recommended Books
Africa Overland - by: Lizzie
Williams BUY FROM: Exclusive Books - South Africa Overland
Africa is a souvenir and guide to the nine countries included on the Kenya to
Cape Town route Kenya Uganda Tanzania (including Zanzibar) Malawi Zambia
Zimbabwe Botswana Namibia and South Africa. Each chapter includes an
introduction to the country details on its history and an overview of the route
as well as information on main attractions towns and cities national parks
wildlife and activities. Useful tips on road quality where to look out for good
quality fresh food or have an excellent meal are included throughout. The title
is illustrated with photographs taken by overlanding companies and overlanders
featuring all aspects of life on the road..
African Adventure Atlas over 350 full-colour
photographs and a 30 page introduction to Africa’s 15 geographical regions
the African Adventure Atlas is the first of its kind. The atlas contains maps
to the scale of 1:1,000,000 and 1:3,500,000 that show points of interest,
airports, national parks and all major and minor routes including 4WD
trails.
The Africa Guide's
recommended Book
Lonely Planet Africa : On a Shoestring (2004) (amazon.com) - USA(amazon.co.uk) - UK Covering the countries on the
African continent, this text is designed for all budgets and provides a
comprehensive guide to the region. It includes: cultural, political and
historical notes; travel advice; information on border crossings and visas; and
advice on health, safety and local transport
If you
are planning on travelling overland you may want to consider one of these maps
for your journey...
