Africa is so vast that at first you will ask yourself which countries to visit and which to leave out - but it's an impossible task. Each country has its own unique 'something'! Whether you are interested in the wildlife, the landscape, or the culture Africa has something to offer. Get up close to the wildlife in the national parks, take in the beauty of Victoria Falls or the Hoggar Mountains, meet with the Masai of Kenya or the San people in Botswana. The possibilities in Africa are endless. Travelling across Africa on your own set of wheels is to know the true freedom of the open road.
Be vigilant when driving through Africa: "camels are careless when crossing the road and women carrying waterpots are little more watchful" warn the authors of this fifth edition of Africa Overland. They also give updated information on each country's political and security situation (Angola, Sierra Leone and Liberia are on the up; since this guide's last edition, security in Western Sudan and Eastern Chad has turned sour); provide an expanded Route Outlines section including information on border crossings; and offer revised recommendations on vehicles including practical coverage on buying a vehicle, maintenance and driving. * Fully updated, including revised prices and conditions of travel * Special section on overland tour companies * A-Z country-by-country gazetteer, with essential travel facts and highlights