Adventure Afrika

Success or struggle?

Overlanding is defined as “a form of self-reliant adventure travel in which the journey is prioritised over the destination”. In other words, overland adventure is more about challenging yourself to live comfortably in an unconventional manner than it is about where you decide to drive and camp along the way. None of us like to struggle or have problems and issues on what is supposed to be a “holiday”. Over many years of doing tours and many solo trips, I have learned a few valuable lessons from some painful and costly experiences. These tips could mean the difference between a successful or failed adventure. In this edition, we take a look at weight and power management.

Do I look fat?

Weight can be your single worst enemy when it comes to overlanding. There is always

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