Having enough packing space is always a problem when you do an overland trip, especially if you are a comfort creature who simply cannot go camping without basic luxuries. The big question is whether to tow a trailer or not and if it will put a damper on your off-road fun.
Hardcore overlanders recently debated the pros and cons of towing a trailer on the 4×4 Community Forum and there was no clear-cut answer. It all depended on the families’ needs and how far they wanted to go off the beaten track. Continue reading To tow or not to tow→
If you aren’t a regular visitor to remote parks, you may be unsure what to expect and how to behave. Are you allowed to make your own firewood, how do you dispose of your garbage, what do you do in case of an emergency and what about those marauding monkeys?
The national parks definitely are some of the most valuable natural assets of the southern African region. Few travellers visit this area without including at least one of these protected areas on their itinerary. To preserve them for posterity, it is vital that all visitors adhere to some basic rules. Continue reading Keep protected areas special!→
The late afternoon sun transforms the dry landscape into a soft golden twilight glow while the heat of the day subsides. Everybody is weary after a long day’s travel and looking forward to setting up camp. You cross a dry riverbed which offers the ideal spot for wildcamping…
