From the Tracks4Africa Blog Modern overlanders travel well-equipped with maps, instruments, water tanks, etc, but just imagine your vehicle in the middle of the Kalahari, Kaokoland or Richtersveld where you sometimes don’t see other people for days. Then, whilst you may or may not know where you are, having …
This was a quick day trip to Pilansberg National Park with a couple of guests from the UK. The spot of the day goes to Becca for this subterranean ellie Click on any photo to start slideshow ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
Too good not to share Published 18 Oct 2016 Three years in the making! This drone video captures the best footage from the most beautiful corners of Africa. Dramatic, stunning and magnificent, this video is a true reflection of this very special continent. 00:00 – 00:04: Madikwe Game Reserve …
Visitors travelling to Zimbabwe should carry small denomination notes following the introduction of the Bond notes and coins, which are expected to start circulating by the end of this month. This is as a result of a shortage of hard currency in the country and means that …
So, you’ve heard about the Tracks4Africa maps and wonder what all the hype is about. Are they really worth getting for your next trip? With so many mapping applications available on smartphones nowadays you are right to wonder. The short answer is that it depends on where you intend to …
Mochaba Crossing Lodge has opened 30km from Maun, en route to the Moremi Game Reserve. The lodge offers six chalets, one family chalet, six meru tents and five standard tents and can accommodate up to 38 guests. The property also has campsites. Other facilities include an à la carte …
The inconsiderate behaviour of tourists has led Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park to lose its unique selling point – unescorted walking. Until now, the game sanctuary has been one of a very few in Africa that has allowed visitors to wander about unguided in big game territory. The practice has …
Yellow fever vaccinations are no longer required for travel between Zambia and South Africa, the South African Department of Health has announced. The requirement was lifted on Saturday with immediate effect. The decision was made at the World Health Assembly on Friday in Geneva. The decision by SA’s …
These guidelines are intended for the general motoring public visiting Zimbabwe. Although we refer to Beitbridge and South African visitors, the information applies generally for all of our neighbours. See footnote for further reference sources. The notes should be read with our Roadside Checks: Notes for the Cubbyhole – …
Botswana has introduced similar requirements for children travelling into and out of the country as South Africa. Minors travelling through Botswana’s borders will be required to produce certified copies of unabridged birth certificates in addition to their valid passports effective from October 1, 2016, Botswana government said in a statement …
