To some, scorpions and snakes are amongst the scariest creatures in the veld and very few people like the idea of encountering them. Whilst the majority of scorpions and snakes are harmless to humans, it is important to know how to prevent stings and bites and how to treat these, especially if they may be lethal.
Continue reading Watch out for the deadly snakes and scorpions of southern Africa
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
Travelling in a converted van offers you the convenience of a caravan in a quirky package. More affordable than an expedition vehicle and more rugged than a motorhome, a van is a holiday home on wheels. What’s involved in living the #vanlife? By Magriet Kruger
Continue reading Overlanding in a van – is #vanlife for you?
