Books
0July 5, 2010 by Pieter
Getaway Guide Cape to Cairo: and Other Overland Routes: And Other Overland Routes
If you ever want to travel overland from Cape to Cairo then this guide is a must. It is packed with practical information on what are the best routes to take - and those to avoid - where to stay and what to see, and eat, en route. Maps of the various countries and photos of some of the places to visit and things to see on the way make up the balance of this indispensable guide.
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Africa Overland: 4x4, Motorbike, Bicycle, Truck
Be vigilant when driving through Africa: camels are careless when crossing the road, and women carrying water pots are little more watchful. So 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. 'This is the ultimate roadies' guide to traversing the wilderness of Africa. An indispensable guide to negotiating the uncharted perils of Africa's vast plains.' Daily Express (UK)
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Sahara Overland, 2nd: A Route and Planning Guide
A handbook to understanding and exploring the Sahara Desert, this volume features 50 detailed itineraries covering over 15,000 miles in nine countries - Morocco, Mauritiana, Libya, Mali, Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad and Egypt. A section on traveling by camel is included.
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4X4 Recovery: Select the Right Equipment and Then Use it Effectively and Safely to Get 4X4s Unstuck
Format: DVD
Includes the video '4x4 vehicle equipment' 101 ideas for equipping your 4x4 4 x 4 driving skills, unlocking the secrets of GPS receivers and working in the wilderness.
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4x4 Safari Cookbook
Some nice recipes to use while on Safari
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Geological Journeys: A Traveller's Guide to South Africa's Rocks and Landforms
Author(s): Gavin Whitfield; Nick Norman
Geological journeys - a traveller's guide to South Africa's rocks and landforms is an essential companion for car journeys. For those who wonder about the jaunty tilt of a mountain ahead, the unusual
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Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown
In his first new travel book in eight years, the endearingly irascible Paul Theroux takes readers the length of Africa by rattletrap bus, dugout canoe, cattle truck, armed convoy, ferry, and train. He endures danger, delay, and dismaying circumstances with characteristic crankiness; however, "the more difficult Theroux's travel, the more he seems to enjoy himself "(Columbus Dispatch). Theroux's journey in "Dark Star Safari is in many ways a labor of love: in the 1960s, Theroux worked as a teacher and Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda and Malawi, and his trip back to this beloved continent coincides with his sixtieth birthday. Gauging the current state of affairs, he talks to Africans, aid workers, missionaries, and tourists. What results is an insightful meditation on the history, politics, and beauty of Africa and its people, and "a vivid portrayal of the secret sweetness, the hidden vitality, and the long-patient hope that lies just beneath the surface" "(Rocky Mountain News).
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The Great Karoo
Authors(s) - Leon Nel - Cartography Elmi Pretorius
This book is set to follow in the format and style of "Garden Route and Little Karoo". Leon Nell has moved to De Rust in the Great Karoo to research and write this book. It will follow the same whimsi .......
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Our Top 4x4 Trips - MapStudio
Featuring 10 great routes: Cederberg & Biedouw Valley; Gannaga, Ouberg & Tankwa Karoo NP; Swartberg, Die Hel & Meiringspoort Passes; Baviaanskloof; Mountain Zebra NP & Camdeboo; Lesotho-Drakensberg Region; iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi NP; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Northern Namibia; Southern Namibia. Detailed information: accommodation listings; top sites featured; gear guide on what to pack; geological information; lists of likely to see birds & animals; full color photographs throughout; real experiences; best and worst experiences for each trip; turn-by-turn descriptions of the routes driven; each route driven & verified by the author; useful information on planning your trip; fauna checklist; flora checklist; interesting facts on regions visited; information on flowers & plant-life. Detailed maps:....
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Field guide to rocks and minerals of Southern Africa
Southern Africa boasts many spectacular examples of rocks and minerals; volcanic lavas make up the dramatic Drakensberg mountain range, granite mountains form stunning scenery in Namibia and Zimbabwe, and some of the most ancient rocks on Earth – over 3 000 million years old – are to be found on the subcontinent. The region is home to many important and interesting minerals, as well as a wide array of beautiful gemstones – diamonds from South Africa, emeralds from Zimbabwe and tourmalines from Namibia.
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The 4x4 Safari Cookbook
The 4x4 Safari Cookbook is a new collection of delicious recipes for the 4x4 enthusiast. It follows the success of its predecessor (The 4x4 Cookbook), which has been reprinted many times. As with the first title, it has been compiled to cater for those camping in the African bush where facilities and ingredients are not always available. Over 180 recipes have been adapted to suit outdoor cooking over an open fire. The title is illustrated with photographs. Seasoned travellers will welcome the delicious new recipes. And if you are new to camping in the bush, this title has a planning and preparation section as well as a reminder list to help you plan a successful first-time safari.
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Op Die Agterpaaie - Dana Snyman
Dana Snyman, seker Suid-Afrika se gunstelingreisskrywer, beskryf sy eie lewensreis en die ongebaande wee waarop hy hom al begeef het. Dana soek na die ware Weskus, kuier by die Karoo se karretjiesmense, jaag pylreguit deur Boesmanland, sit in Lutzville se kroeg, en ry selfs' n Harley – op Colesberg. Uiteindelik gaan hy huis toe, in sy Valiant, en herkou aan die lesse van die langpad. Heerlik vermaaklik, dog diep menslik.
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Voetspore 4x4 Kookboek
Die resepte is eenvoudig maar lekker, alles saamgestel uit die beplande inkopies, behalwe waar daar kraakvars eiers langs die pad gekoop word, of 'n hele skottel wat oorloop van vet garnale, 'n halfuur gelede uit die see gehaal. Hoogtepunte sluit Belgiese bredie (met bier in), Lamskerrie, Herderspastei, Perskes in witwyn en Uie-en-kaasbrood in. Die titel is 'n gebruiksartikel en dien as 'n gids tot die volmaakte beplanning vir jou ontdekkingstogte. Die Voetspore 4x4 Kookboek pas gemaklik in jou voertuig se paneelkissie - en is net so belangrik soos jou domkrag, spaarwiel en sleeptou.
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4X4 Recovery: Select the Right Equipment and Then Use it Effectively and Safely to Get 4X4s Unstuck
Format: DVD
Includes the video '4x4 vehicle equipment' 101 ideas for equipping your 4x4 4 x 4 driving skills, unlocking the secrets of GPS receivers and working in the wilderness.
