In Europe motor homes are extremely popular and in Oz grey nomads are a common sight on the road. In Africa big overland trucks are mostly used by tour operators for group travel and for solo travellers 4WD vehicles (pick-ups with custom-built canopies, Land Cruisers or Land Rovers) with or without off-road trailers are most common. However, it appears that the motor home is slowly but surely also becoming a popular African overlanding vehicle. Continue reading Are the grey nomads invading Africa?
Category Archives: Preparing for a trip
Be careful of the big star!
We all love summer holidays, but Africa can be extremely hot at that time of year. Therefore travellers should take care to protect their skins as well as prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Continue reading Be careful of the big star!
Beware of the small dangers of the African bush
Normally we think big when we think about the dangerous animals of the African bush. However, not only lion, elephant, hippo and hyena are dangerous; small arachnids and insects like ticks and flies can also pose a serious threat to travellers’ health.
For that reason it is always best to wear thick long-sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes or boots and a hat when you are out in the veld. Continue reading Beware of the small dangers of the African bush