Research

We have been doing research for the trip to Tanzania for months. The most pressing questions were:

• border posts and documents to take with
• availability of fuel
• where to camp
• where to buy food and water
• typical illnesses in Africa – medicine to take with, precautions re malaria, bilharzia, drinking water
• break-down of vehicle – vehicle spare parts, recovery
• road conditions and travelling time
• currencies
• typical instances of bribery and corruption
• offline maps

The internet has a vast pool of information in the form of forums and blogs. We have been searching http://www.4x4community.co.za extensively and have found valuable information. We have read the following blogs and would like to thank these people for sharing the information:

• slow donkey backup word docs on 4x4community
• http://www.nogpssignal.wordpress.com
• http://www.twomonkeys.in
• http://www.safaribug.wordpress.com (Our African Ramblings)
• http://www.stuckinlowgear.com

Maps downloaded on our ipads for offline use:

• Maps.me
• iOverlander

Garmin Novi Smartdrive 50 loaded with Tracks4Africa