Walk to seek help

If you didn’t share your travel plans with anyone before you got into trouble, or you’ve strayed far from your planned route and are now on a trail that looks like it was last used many months ago, you should consider walking for help. Leave a note on your vehicle’s windscreen with your name, the date and contact details for your next of kin.

Water

Try to do most of your walking early morning or evening when it is cooler. Just be careful not to sprain an ankle. Take along as much water as you can carry and, if you have one, a purifier. In places such as the Karoo and Namaqualand, you will sometimes be tempted to take a