| Traveling though Africa is a dream that many of | | | | and old LandRover discoveries are the vehicle of |
| us have. The idea of traversing a continent that is | | | | choice simply because they are so tough and the |
| largely undeveloped and free from all the normal | | | | engine very basic to repair. With no repair garages |
| western influences is both a thrilling and a scary | | | | in sight, you will have to fix whatever breaks |
| prospect. Africa is just full of so much natural | | | | yourself and making the necessary precautions |
| beauty and with wildlife still roaming freely, it really | | | | before you leave is essential. |
| is a once in a lifetime experience that you should | | | | Sleeping on the top of your roof in a tent or |
| grab with both hand when and if you get the | | | | even sleeping inside the LandRover is great way |
| opportunity. | | | | to stay warm and dry while protecting yourself |
| While most people opt for the safe road of | | | | from the local wildlife. Its always a good idea to |
| staying in Hilton hotels and hiring expensive tour | | | | travel in convoy. You don't want to break down |
| guides, those who are willing to go off the beaten | | | | and be stranded on your own in the middle of |
| track can truly see Africa for what it really is. The | | | | Africa. Make sure you are always traveling in a |
| simple truth is that there is a lot of danger | | | | group of 3 cars as this is the safest way to do it. |
| involved in a trip like this and unless you plan it | | | | Traveling via motorcycle is probably a bit more |
| properly you can run into some serious trouble. | | | | extreme, but it really takes a lot of preparation to |
| Africa operates by its own set of rules and you | | | | pull off successfully. You've probably seen The |
| need to understand this from day one. | | | | Long Way Down which is a good introduction to |
| There are 2 ways to do this adventure trip of a | | | | how tough it can be. Ultimately, all the trouble and |
| lifetime. The first is to do it with 4 x 4's. You will | | | | risks aside it will be an unforgettable experience |
| find quite a few people all over Africa doing this | | | | that very few people will ever get to do. |