Bradt Africa Overland: 4x4, Motorbike, Bicycle, Truck (Bradt Travel Guides) - Softcover

Jones, Siān Pritchard; Gibbons, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841621358 ISBN 13: 9781841621357

Publisher: Bradt Pubns, 2005

Synopsis

Travelers can relish the freedom of the road with this thoroughly updated guide, covering the continents' most memorable landscapes on a country-by-country basis, from Morocco to South Africa, with route and regional maps.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Exploring Africa independently on your own set of wheels is an increasingly popular way of seeing this massive and varied continent. With this fourth edition of Africa Overland, our most informative to date, travelers can plan their own trip or seek out the best of the overland expeditions.
The authors' expert knowledge encompasses everything from the initial planning stages through to health and safety advice, coping with bureaucracy and fixing that flat tire. An inspiring guide for anyone looking to unite their passion for travel with the freedom of the open road.
Inside you will find:

Comprehensive and up-to-date advice on planning and preparation
Terrain driving techniques and fault-finding guidelines
Personal anecdotes from the authors' own experience
Accommodation, food and cultural considerations
Route suggestions and maps

About the Author

Siān Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons have updated this new edition of Africa Overland. They have traveled extensively overland in Africa, running several expeditions en route. The combined travel experience of this couple spans all corners of the globe and has included working as guides and drivers on coach tours, leading mountain treks, and operating cycle trips and desert expeditions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bradt Pubns
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1841621358
• ISBN 13: 9781841621357
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 308