Archive for the ‘4x4 Driving Tips’ Category
December 07, 2011
There are a lot of ways to enjoy a holiday. You can go to the beach, you can go to the mountains or you can take advantage of Namibia 4×4 tours. There are a lot of things to bear in mind when it comes to this kind of tour, though, which you may wish to take into account.
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December 07, 2011
A Namibia 4×4 rental camper offers tremendous scope for very exciting travelling opportunities throughout this beautiful country. Apart from the vehicle being fully equipped with camping comforts, the fact that you have 4-wheel-drive facilities affords you the opportunity of really going where only a few are able to travel. What’s more, because there is ample opportunity for hiring a Namibia 4×4 rental camper you won’t have to buy your own holiday home on wheels.
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November 16, 2011
Touring using a Namibia 4×4 hire vehicle as opposed to joining an organised tour on board a luxury bus can be a great way to see this country. Bus tours tend to operate on a fairly rigid schedule with no time for spontaneous lingering in any one place but when it comes to Namibia 4×4 hire you will find you have a lot more flexibility.
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November 16, 2011
Touring using a Namibia 4×4 hire vehicle as opposed to joining an organised tour on board a luxury bus can be a great way to see this country. Bus tours tend to operate on a fairly rigid schedule with no time for spontaneous lingering in any one place but when it comes to Namibia 4×4 hire you will find you have a lot more flexibility.
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October 14, 2011
4×4 South Africa: What You Need To Know
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October 14, 2011
Any time you plan a 4×4 trip you are going to need to get a certain amount of gear together. All of this gear is what is going to make your trip a success or a complete failure. Let us take a look at a Botswana 4×4 hire trip as an example of what you will typically need on any 4×4 trip.
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August 04, 2011
If you’re planning on touring some of Africa, one thing you have to do is a 4×4 tours Namibia trip. You may be wondering why. Because Namibia is a beautiful country, that’s why! Here are some of the wonderful places to put on your 4×4 tours Namibia trip itinerary:
A must-see is the country’s capital, Windhoek. It is a rather small capital (only 200 000 or so residents) but it still has a rich heritage and history. If you are an architectural fan then you’ll love the old German-style buildings. If you are a linguist it may interest you to know that Windhoek is called Damara /Ais //Gams, the “/” is indicative of a click in the native Namibian tongue.
Then there is the Caprivi Strip to put on your 4×4 tours Namibia route. This area is home to six ethnic tribes that communicate by means of a common Zambian language that is learned in addition to their native tongue. The Caprivi Strip also shares borders with four other countries which not many areas can boast. The Caprivi Strip is a great place for fishing as it’s surrounded by four of the great African rivers, including the Zambezi.
If nature is your thing, then you have to take a drive through a part of the Namib Desert on your 4×4 tours Namibia trip. This desert covers the whole western section of Namibia and is often called the oldest desert in the world. The views can take one’s breath away and lend a feeling of solitude even if there’s civilisation on the other side of the dunes, and if you time it right and go to the right part of the Namib you’ll be surprised at the amount of plant and animal life you find.
These are just a few of the country’s great attractions and there are many more, like the Fish River Canyon and Swakopmund for instance. There is no end to the things you’ll be able to see and experience if you take a 4×4 tours Namibia trip for your holiday, so go for it and really experience Namibia.
August 04, 2011
People love to get away from their hectic lives for a little while and activities such as camping and off-road trips are a great way to get away. However, not everyone in SA can afford their very own 4×4 and so they need to make use of 4×4 SA hire if they want to go camping or on an off road trip. If you are one of these people, there are a few things you’ll want to bear in mind if you go for 4×4 SA hire.
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July 01, 2011
A great way to get away is to rent a 4×4 and tour Namibia. It is a beautiful country that doesn’t have as many crowded cities as most other countries in the world. One way to see Namibia at its finest at your own pace is by independent or guided self-drive 4×4 rentals Namibia safaris.
If you opt for an independent self drive 4×4 rentals Namibia safari you’re free to roam wherever you like. You can choose to follow a set route or simply hire a 4×4 vehicle and drive wherever you like. With the guided self-drive safari you’ll following an experienced guide to all the best locations. There’s less freedom this way but it’s a lot safer because you’ll have a guide to help you get out of sticky situations and avoid getting stuck in the middle of nowhere. They’ll also ensure that the safari has everything it needs and is in no danger of running out of necessities.
A 4×4 rentals Namibia trip is not for the faint-hearted. The terrain can go from easy to challenging very quickly. Make sure that you get sufficient information from the tour company as to the level of terrain you can expect on your trip. If you’re a novice, make sure they’re aware of this so they don’t send you on a tricky route where you might get stuck or over-turn your 4×4. In fact, it’s better to have them send a guide with you to make sure you get to your destination safely. If you are experienced, however, touring Namibia on your own can be lots of fun.
If you book your 4×4 rentals Namibia trip through a tour company it’s wise to get a list of the supplies you need to bring along so you don’t go into the trip blind and discover you need something you’ve left behind. Make sure you plan everything carefully so you don’t end up spoiling your trip by not having some tool or supply that you really need.
Thus the trick to enjoying a 4×4 rentals Namibia trip is to tackle a trail that’s within your capabilities and not to forget some supply or tool or other.
July 01, 2011
Given that we live a very hectic way of life most of the time, it is not surprising that many people choose 4×4 rental Namibia campers to go on holiday with just to get away from everything once in a while. This is an article about campers in general so that when you choose a 4×4 rental Namibia camper to go on holiday with, you’ll know about the topic.
The first camper vans were based on the Volkswagen Beetle. Released in 1949 as the Type 2 Beetle, it was a favourite in the free-love era and could frequently be found housing musicians and painted with a flower motif. This idea of a motorised home was later adopted by the off-road community and 4×4 rental Namibia is no exception. The difference between past and present campers is the sturdiness of the vehicle and the kinds of terrain it can stand up to. This is the kind of camper you need if you want to go camping in comfort in a rather remote area.
4×4 campers like 4×4 rental Namibia campers are made of stronger stuff than the regular on-road camper. They are heavier and are made to stand up to much rougher terrain. The chassis is reinforced so it won’t buckle or bend if the camper hits a bump with any kind of speed. They will often have larger fuel tanks so that you can really get off the beaten track without having to worry about running out of fuel. Some can travel as far as two thousand kilometres on a single tank of fuel.
A camper is basically a small home on wheels with an engine to pull it along to wherever you want to go. As with all campers, the 4×4 rental Namibia camper comes fitted with a kitchen area and a number of beds, usually two or four. It will also have a small bathroom and eating area.
So if you want to get away from hectic city life, try taking a 4×4 rental Namibia camper out into the countryside. You’ll be able to go really far away and truly escape the city to take a time out and relax when you need it most.