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Africa Overland, 5th: 4x4, Motorbike, Bicycle, Truck (Bradt Travel Guide Africa Overland)
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Be vigilant when driving through Africa: camels are careless when crossing the road, and women carrying waterpots are little more watchful. So warn the authors of this fifth edition of Africa Overland. They also give updated information on each country’s political and security situation (Angola, Sierra Leone and Liberia are on the up; since this guide’s last edition, security in Western Sudan and Eastern Chad has turned sour); provide an expanded Route Outlines section including information on border crossings; and offer revised recommendations on vehicles including practical coverage on buying a vehicle, maintenance and driving.
‘This is the ultimate roadies' guide to traversing the wilderness of Africa. An indispensable guide to negotiating the unchartered perils of Africa's vast plains.’
Daily Express (UK)
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #241784 in Books
- Published on: 2009-07-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 352 pages
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- ISBN13: 9781841622835
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Editorial Reviews
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‘This is the ultimate roadies' guide to traversing the wilderness of Africa. An indispensable guide to negotiating the unchartered perils of Africa's vast plains.’ Daily Express (UK)
‘A lively and informative first choice.’ Traveller
From the Back Cover
Traveling across Africa on your own set of wheels is to know the true freedom of the open road. Crossing the Sahara, driving through game reserves, camping by the Indian Ocean - the possibilities are endless. This third edition of Africa by Road brings travelers up-to-date on how to plan and get the most out of an overland trip. Detailed information on preparation is backed up by on-the-road strategies, from driving through rivers to coping with bureaucracy, plus an insight into the people to be met along the way. An indispensable handbook for anyone dreaming of the ultimate African adventure. You will find comprehensive and up-to-date advice on planing and preparation. There is information on buying a vehicle, driving, maintenance, repairs, and more; suggested itineraries and maps; A-Z country gazetteer with essential travel facts and highlights; overland trucks for group travel; and health and safety tips throughout the continent. (5 1/4 X 8 1/2, 304 pages, color photos, b&w photos, maps, illustrations, diagrams, charts)
About the Author
Siân Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons have been travelling in Africa for 30 years. They are the authors of many guidebooks, including the Bradt guides to the Maldives and Cape Verde.
Customer Reviews
From initial planning to health and safety and handling bureaucracy across the states
It used to be travelers to Africa would never think of making their journeys entirely overland - but today they can, and with Africa Overland's updated fourth edition, travelers can plan their own trip or choose from one of the overland expeditions recommended herein. From initial planning to health and safety and handling bureaucracy across the states, Africa Overland covers everything from driving in different terrains to cultural differences and locating accommodation. Africa Overland reflects the author's on experience, so is seasoned with more than just hearsay.
Africa by Road: The Bradt Travel Guide
The authors of Africa by Road do a great job of presenting an overview to planning and undertaking an overland African trip. They assume the reader has a decent degree of common sense and independence and point the would-be traveller in all right directions without producing that 'hand-holding' feeling.
Anyone who needs to know where to start or what needs to be covered in planning an African Adventure shouldn't be without this guide. All the important aspects are covered and combined nicely with notes of personal experience and amusing anecdotes that accentuate the 'African feeling'.
Well worth the money.
An all-embracing practical guide!
An all-embracing practical guide! A real inspiration to travellers wishing to see the world's most exotic continent by road. Our trip was enhanced by Charlie's creative suggestions and advice and my only regret is that we didn't have time to see all places he suggested.
