Since 2008 adventure biker Craig Marshall has been leading tours along Southern Africa’s most memorable routes. Now he’s making the back country accessible to independent travellers with a new series of guides and using Tracks4Africa maps, of course.
This summer holiday, incorporate the jaw-dropping delights of a mountain pass in your road trip. Marion Whitehead, author of South Africa’s Favourite Passes and Poorts, shares five to try on the way to your holiday destination.
While nothing quite compares to the real deal, South Africa’s diverse topography offers some great alternatives for those iconic African overlanding destinations. Swap cross-border spots for these local places to feed your appetite for adventure. By Melanie van Zyl