Africa Overland, 4th: 4x4*Motorbike*Bicycle*Truck (Bradt Travel Guide) (Paperback)

by Sian Pritchard-Jones (Author), Bob Gibbons (Author)
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"An indispensable guide to negotiating the uncharted perils of Africa's vast plains."
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Travelers can relish the freedom of the road with this thoroughly updated guide, covering the continents' most memorable landscapes on a country-by-country basis, from Morocco to South Africa, with route and regional maps.

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Product Details Paperback: 328 pages Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 4th edition (October 1, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1841621358 ISBN-13: 978-1841621357 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #954,941 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 4th edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841621358
• ISBN-13: 978-1841621357
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #954,941 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From initial planning to health and safety and handling bureaucracy across the states, November 7, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

It used to be travelers to Africa would never think of making their journeys entirely overland - but today they can, and with Africa Overland's updated fourth edition, travelers can plan their own trip or choose from one of the overland expeditions recommended herein. From initial planning to health and safety and handling bureaucracy across the states, Africa Overland covers everything from driving in different terrains to cultural differences and locating accommodation. Africa Overland reflects the author's on experience, so is seasoned with more than just hearsay.

5.0 out of 5 stars An all-embracing practical guide!, July 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Africa by Road, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

An all-embracing practical guide! A real inspiration to travellers wishing to see the world's most exotic continent by road. Our trip was enhanced by Charlie's creative suggestions and advice and my only regret is that we didn't have time to see all places he suggested.

5.0 out of 5 stars Africa by Road: The Bradt Travel Guide, July 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Africa by Road, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

The authors of Africa by Road do a great job of presenting an overview to planning and undertaking an overland African trip. They assume the reader has a decent degree of common sense and independence and point the would-be traveller in all right directions without producing that 'hand-holding' feeling.

Anyone who needs to know where to start or what needs to be covered in planning an African Adventure shouldn't be without this guide. All the important aspects are covered and combined nicely with notes of personal experience and amusing anecdotes that accentuate the 'African feeling'.

Well worth the money.