4x4 - Motorbike - Bicycle - Truck
Exploring Africa independantly on your own set of wheels is an increasingly popular way of seeing this massive and varied continent. With this fourth edition of Africa Overland, our most informative to date, travellers can plan their own trip or seek out the best of the overland expeditions.
The authors' expert knowledge encompasses everything from the initial planning stages through to coping with bureaucracy and fixing that flat tyre. An inspiring guide for anyone looking to unite their passion for travel with the freedom of the open road.
- comprehensive and up-to-date advice on planning and preparation
- terrain driving techniques and fault-finding guidelines
- personal anecdotes from the authors' own experience
- route suggestions and maps
Getting the most out of your travels means staying healthy. Healthy Travel Africa is a user friendly guide to minimising health risks for travellers to all parts of Africa, including Egypt.
- tailored advice for travellers of all ages and needs
- clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses
- how to avoid wildlife hazards, from insects to hippos
- safety tips for outdoor action, including safaris and trekking
- comprehensive first aid section
56cm x 73cm in size (Width x Height)
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Includes physical features, roads, railways and airports
Includes distance indicators, a comprehensive index booklet and digital cartography
Rewarding and rugged, West Africa's 17 countries have much more to offer the adventurous traveller. Laze on golden-sand beaches, trek up cool Mt Cameroon or see Saharan caravans set off from Timbuktu - this updated guide leads you through all of this alluring region.
- More than 170 maps, including a colour map of the region
- Full-colour Arts and Craftwork special section
- Dedicated sections on West Africa's music and peoples
- Stay safe and healthy - the lowdown on hotspots and health issues
- Eat you fill, rest your head - places to stay, to suit all bugets
Includes sections on Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Sao Tome and Principe.
- full colour introduction to West Africa's highlights, landscapes and diverse cultures
- authoritative coverage of every visitable country, from Mauritania to Cameroon, both on and off the beaten track
- thousands of discerning hotel and restaurant reviews for every buget
- detailed pre-departure informaton, including all youneed to know about visas, health, transport and security
- expert background on West Africa's music, history and peoples