Africa Overland
4x4· Motorbike· Bicycle· Truck
By Sian Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons
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Paperback, 352 pages
16pp colour photos & 57 maps
Published: April 2009 (5th edition)ISBN: 9781841622835 Format: 216mm x 135mm Status: Available £16.99
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'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. Series: Bradt Travel Guides Rating: 3.5 / 5 stars - 2 vote(s). |
Press Reviews:
'This is the ultimate roadies' guide to traversing the wilderness of Africa. An indispensable guide to negotiating the unchartered perils of Africa's vast plains.'
Daily Express
'A lively and informative first choice.'
Traveller
'We find it the best, really useful and accurate, thank you!'
Diana Corbero Marlonot, Barcelona.
Reviewed by: Finbar O'Sullivan on 1st September 2011 4:28PM
'As with all your Africa guides, it is packed with info - from where to eat, sleep, drink and also local history and customs. All in all the perfect & essential companion to an Africa trip.'
Introduction
Part One: BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Chapter 1 The Basics
The budget, Route planning, Route outlines, Shipping your vehicle, Starting a trip from South Africa, Planning a motorbike trip, Planning a bicycle trip
Chapter 2 Routes
Getting to Africa African routes
Chapter 3 Vehicle Selection and Preparation
Selecting your vehicle, Vehicle preparation, Vehicle equipment, Spares and tools, Suppliers and useful contacts, Motorbike selection, Motorbike preparation, Bicycle selection and preparation
Chapter 4 Organised Tours
The routes, What to expect, Choosing a tour, Other options, Overland operators
Chapter 5 Practicalities
Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Money, Health, Security, Safety for women travellers, Accommodation, Post and telecommunications
Part Two: ON THE ROAD
Chapter 6 Your Vehicle
Driving techniques, Recovery techniques, Maintenance, breakdowns and repairs, Motorbike driving techniques and repairs, Bicycle troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Day to Day Issues
Bureaucracy, Borders and police checks, Visas, Money, Where to stay, Eating and drinking, Shopping
Part Three: THE GUIDE
Chapter 8 Background
Geography, vegetation and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, People. Cultural interaction and respect, Religion, Festivals, Arts and entertainment, Giving something back to Africa
Chapter 9 A-Z Country Guide
Red tape, Which country?, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), People’s Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Siân Pritchard-Jones and Bob Gibbons have been travelling in Africa for 30 years. Their combined travel experience spans all corners of the globe and has included working as guides and drivers on coach tours, leading mountain treks and operating cycle trips and desert expeditions.
'We find it the best, really useful and accurate, thank you!'
Diana Corbero Marlonot, Barcelona.
Reviewed by: Finbar O'Sullivan on 1st September 2011 4:28PM
'As with all your Africa guides, it is packed with info - from where to eat, sleep, drink and also local history and customs. All in all the perfect & essential companion to an Africa trip.'
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