Willie Olivier is a seasoned explorer whose journeys across southern Africa, both on foot and by road, have deeply informed his writing. His work delves into the spirit of adventure and the diverse landscapes of the region, offering readers a unique perspective on its natural beauty and cultural tapestry. Olivier's extensive travels translate into rich, detailed narratives that capture the essence of southern African exploration.
A handbook to South Africa that gives insight into the many national treasures that line our highways and byways ranging from vibrant cities to charming country towns and one-horse dorps steeped in history. Suitable for a road trip, it offers advice on the best routes, and contains what holidaymakers need to know when planning their next vacation."
This comprehensive trail directory should be useful for anyone who wants to explore South Africa on foot. Every major trail is covered, with a clear description of each hike, its length and estimated time, plus information on hike accommodation, facilities and activities.
The 70 routes in this guide include top tourist attractions as well as lesser-known areas. Each route is accompanied by a map and photographs.
Exploring the backroads in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, far from crowded beaches and noisy cities, is one of South Africa's fastest-growing recreational activities. Whether it is the mountain roads of Lesotho or the burning sands of the Kalahari, the wide-open spaces of the Southern African interior offer the chance to enjoy unparalleled scenic splendour, abundant wildlife and friendly communities. In "Overland Through Southern Africa" the reader is taken on 14 overland trips through South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Each route is illustrated, and contains detailed information on points of interest. With sections on the choice of vehicle (two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive), what to take, rules of the road, health, communications and map-reading, this book provides a visual reference tool for planning an overland safari.
Description des principaux sites naturels du territoire: déserts, parcs nationaux, réserves naturelles et autres sites d'intérêt présentant le relief, la faune et la flore. Plus de 45 circuits touristiques sont proposés, avec cartes et magnifiques photographies à l'appui, à pied, en V.T.T., à cheval, en 4 x 4 ou en canoë. [SDM].
Der Bild-Text-Band stellt 49 kombinierbare Touren durch die unterschiedlichen Regionen Südafrikas vor und bietet zahlreiche Informationen zu Sehenswürdigkeiten, Flora und Fauna sowie zur geologischen Beschaffenheit des Landes, mit detaillierten Karten und reisepraktischen Tipps
