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4x4 + roof tent = very good idea indeed but will cost you. But for max flexibility and ability to go where you want, it's unrivalled....

If you only have 2 weeks in-country and you're going to spend one week in Tofo then you may not leave yourself too many options. I am...

Oh, and to answer your question re advance booking - depends on what sort of accommodation you want. if you want to sleep at lodges, you'd...

Hilux will be fine for four. Just make sure you have two roof tents - each one only sleeps two. We did it with small kids several times....

To answer your original question: depends on whether you like towns or the countryside. If you'd prefer to spend your extra night out in...

Clockwork orange, there really isn't any substitute for experience; you can do all the research in the world but until you actually get to...

Not done this personally but did research it a while ago when planning a trip and I believe that, at minimum, you will need high clearance...

Sheltering Desert is indeed a good read but it does describe events during WW2 so it's not a contemporary account. Fascinating stuff...

Yes, I used them a few years ago (about 4 or 5 years, from memory). They were fine then although my experience is a little out of date now...

You can get the visa at the border, no problem. If you have the time, you could go to the consulate in JNB to get the visa before you get...

Easiest way to get to Mozambique from Kruger area? Drive - you can get to Maputo easily in one day and it's good tar all the way....

"letter of introduction" - I meant of course some form of invitation from an Angolan or some kind of confirmed hotel reservation etc. They...

And no letter of introduction needed? That's good to know...

One day's drive will get you to Tofo, which should tick most of your boxes - only the surfing may be questionable but then I'm not a surfer...

Look at the post "Swakopmund, the D303 and Damaraland" for bang-up-to-date information on local conditions....