The Africa Overland Network portal hosting the best independent overland travel websites. Invaluable source of information for this type of journey. You learn a lot through other peoples experiences.
Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers' Bulletin Board
www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/
One of the biggest problems for long distance travellers is getting information, whether it's for the best route or just what to see on the way. We can't carry ten different Lonely Planet guides, and they're useless anyway for information on passable roads, or border crossing difficulties with a visas and border formalities. These forums are aimed at motorbike travel but has been adopted by many 4x4 adventurers.
The Travel Doctor is here to help and advise travellers to look after their health before, during and after such a trip.
They also give advice on immunisations, malaria tablets, general medications and other forms of health information for all types of traveller.
Info on the carnet de passage. Get in touch with Paul Gowen, he is a genius!
If you’re into scuba diving AND overlanding this is THE site for you!
Storage & Plastic container specialists
Very friendly and helpful people at Plastor. They will allow you access to their warehouse just west of London. Their products are very robust and prices are a lot more justifiable than some of the other storage solutions available. They lasted very well for the whole trip and relatively dust proof
These guys made our water tank to measure. Visit their eBay store.
