Ten super useful things about T4A’s atlas

The Tracks4Africa Traveller’s Atlas Southern Africa is jam packed with helpful information.

For a start, it features 10 countries south of the equator: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. And it shows more than 107,000km of roads, both major ones and off-road tracks.

But that’s just the beginning. The Tracks4Africa team have layered lots of handy features onto the maps to make this the ultimate road atlas.

Just take a look at these 10 useful aspects: Continue reading Ten super useful things about T4A’s atlas

Best places to stay in the Cederberg

For adventurers who love to take the road less travelled, the Cederberg is a playground of otherworldly rock formations, winding dirt roads and secluded camps. Whether you’re looking for some soul time or want to hang out in a group, you’ll find the perfect spot in our round-up of Cederberg spots. By Chris Davies

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LAND LOVER to become a Sea Gypsy

The wind conducts a tinkling symphony, tapping lines against the masts, and I marvel at the interesting names as I walk down the jetty: Cape Dawn, Kind of Magic, Ariel, St Augustine, African Dream, Sea Born, Le Murls, Rosie Dry, Wind Song, Tenacity, Figaro, Sweet Waters and Maximillien to name a few. I realise that I have grown to love our marina since we sailed into Hout Bay with Moondust in October 2016…

Moondust…

Shortly after returning from our seven month trip to Ethiopia in 2015, Pete was reminded of his dream to go sailing. For me sailing was quite foreign as I grew up in the Transvaal and was never really exposed to it.  However, I am always up for adventure and so, when Pete asked if I would like to accompany him I didn’t have to think hard about joining him on an extended cruise. Continue reading LAND LOVER to become a Sea Gypsy

Overland travel in Africa