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?→
If you plan on doing some overlanding, there are essential things that you should add to your vehicle to ensure that you are self-sufficient and enjoy your travelling.
Water tank
Water tanks make it possible to get rid of the scores of bottles and containers you would otherwise have carried for extended expeditions or areas where the tap water is not reliable. They also make it possible to carry more water for longer distances between replenishment stops. Continue reading 8 essential add-ons for overlanding→
