The Otter Trail is breathtakingly beautiful as it follows one of the most rugged and scenic coast lines of South Africa. The trail leads you through both fynbos and forest vegetation. When you walk in the open, the sea can be deafening at times, however, when you are in the forest, the surf is muted to a soft whisper by the trees and the cheerful singing of the birds…
The route is physically challenging, very challenging. You have to climb about a thousand steps, both up and down, and in many places you have to walk or climb over huge rocks. Carrying a backpack of 12 kg plus makes it all the more difficult. Continue reading All you need to know about the Otter Trail→
Driving into water without checking if it is safe to cross can get you into deep water AND deep trouble. It can leave you stranded and may even write off your vehicle’s engine. It’s prudent to avoid exposing your vehicle to all water as far as possible, but what do you do if you have to cross a river and then get stranded in the middle?
When you get to a water crossing, first look for any fresh tyre tracks exiting the crossing point as these will give you some indication that someone else made it across. Check them to try to assess if they belong to a vehicle similar to yours and not a tractor or Unimog! Continue reading How to handle water crossings→
Once you start a family your overland travel plans get put on hold for a few years, right? Not necessarily, if you are smart and cautious. To travel Africa with small children is not a decision to be taken lightly, but it is possible.
Families who have been overlanding for generations often love the African bush so much that they want their children to grow up with the same appreciation of the wilderness. These children normally learn from a very young age to appreciate nature and wildlife and also respect the dangers associated with it. Continue reading Can you travel Africa with small children?→
