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Can you travel Africa with small children?

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?

You can overland solo off the beaten track

Many people would like the freedom of travelling on their own but don’t feel comfortable exploring Africa solo off the beaten track. Travelling in a group can give you a false sense of security and if you are cautious and keep a few basics in mind, there is no reason why you cannot travel Africa in one vehicle. Continue reading You can overland solo off the beaten track

How to act around wild animals while on safari

You are about to embark on a safari into Africa! On the one hand you are super excited and on the other you are a bit nervous because you have little or maybe no experience of wild animals and don’t know how to behave around them. There is no quick and easy safari guide that explains the do’s and don’ts, but experienced travellers have some advice.

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