MapStudio has published a new 4×4 routes guide with 20 routes exploring Southern Africa.
To start with, I was pleasantly surprised to see that this was not just another 4×4 guide! My initial thoughts were that it should be a nice addition to our map books, but the ease of use and comprehensive (but still easy to find) information on the actual routes and the destinations covered made me decide that this is a keeper! Every route is carefully laid out with a detailed map (including GPS waypoints that works well with the digital GPS compatible maps included on the CD), helpful rating systems indicating the appeal, a self sufficiency rating, if a route is appropriate for families and if you can tow a trailer. It also shows the best time to travel, daily driving distances, vehicle requirements, general warnings, specific kit requirements and essentials, all neatly laid out in easy to find blocks.
Detailed suggested day to day itineraries make it easy to plan a trip. This guide opens the door for first time travelers to explore Africa without the concerns of hoping you’ll make it and a great companion for the more experienced adventurers who wants to visit new destinations on their list. The guide was compiled by some of Africa’s leading outdoor experts and it’s comforting to know that they’ve put together a 4×4 routes guide that states the facts, to ensure that everyone embarking on a self drive holiday into Africa will know what to expect. This is very applicable to the international traveler planning to explore Africa in a 4×4.
One of the highlights of this guide is the fact that it becomes an information resource for the digital version of the maps provided on a CD. The routes are Garmin GPS compatible and the CD also includes PDF files of all the maps as well as a helpful packing list in excel format.
The 4×4 Routes Through Southern Africa guide gets our vote! Not only is it a great resource for planning purposes but it will be in our travel guide collection when we embark on our next trip into southern Africa. A ‘must have’ for the 4×4 enthusiast who enjoys southern Africa’s wilderness areas.
Ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans as ‘4×4 Roetes Deur Suidelike Afrika’.
Get your copy at www.mapstudio.co.za