Could an overlanding trip set you up for a new beginning? On his ride from Gauteng, headed for his new home in Villiersdorp, adventure biker Andrew Miller set out to find out. Swapping tar for gravel, he found what he was looking for: scenery to lift the spirits, plus the time and solitude to clear his head.
Continue reading On gravel from Vredefort to Villiersdorp for a fresh start
What does it take to drive Van Zyl’s Pass, Namibia’s toughest route? We asked Tracks4Africa users Rod Williams and Siobhan Hanvey to share their experience of doing the pass – on their own.
Can you use the Tracks4Africa Online Trip Planner to build a mega route? What are the advantages of travelling with the Tracks4Africa Guide App? And why is it worth getting paper maps if you have digital navigation tools? After a 5-month trip through Southern Africa, American travellers Steve and Nicole Charnon have some answers. They reveal which mapping solutions worked best for them during the planning stages and on the ground.
Continue reading Tips for route planning and navigation from a 5-month trip
