An overland expedition through Africa is without any doubt the most rewarding, albeit the most challenging, difficult, exhausting, and sometimes exasperating things any off-road tourist will ever experience. A task of this magnitude is nothing like crossing North America, or even Australia, since those continents happen to have roads. Indeed, crossing Africa requires dedication, a passion for Africa, patience, adaptability, and at least 18 months of planning and preparation. One is required to investigate everything you need to make your expedition a success, from route planning, to visa regulations, to bush mechanics, while the Internet may be a useful resource when preparing for an overland expedition through Africa. 4×4 routes are found in abundance in Southern Africa, and off-road trails are offered in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga as well as the Western Cape Province. Other countries in Southern Africa that offer both one-day trails and longer eco-trails are Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Lesotho. An overland expedition through Africa is without any doubt the most rewarding, albeit the most challenging, difficult, exhausting, and sometimes exasperating things any off-road tourist will ever experience. A task of this magnitude is nothing like crossing North America, or even Australia, since those continents happen to have roads. Crossing Africa requires dedication, a passion for Africa, patience, adaptability, and at least 18 months of planning and preparation. In addition, driver assist systems such as ABS, Traction Control, Low Range, Diff Locks, and others can help you , or sometimes hinder…
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