Comments on: Waterfalls, Wilderness and Wetlands

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:21:29 +0000

In reply to John Marais. Seems hard to go wrong with max trax, they aren’t cheap, but they are cheap insurance. That, a spade and a compressor and you can tackle most things.

By: John Marais

John Marais — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:34:35 +0000

In reply to Barry. We have an 8 week tour through Botswana in October & November 2022. I foresee the possibility of Maxtrax as we tow a Bushlapa Baobab. Included in our tour are 11 days in CKGR, 4 days in Nxai and about 19 days in Moremi/Chobe, we'd be surprised if we don't use them for the first time on this trip. Great reading your reports, agree with Barry 100%. Cheers John and Linda (Tedx2 on the 4x4 Community Forum)

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Cheetahs, Shoebills and a Disaster at Sea in Bangweulu — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:09:32 +0000

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By: Barry

Barry — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:42:25 +0000

Max Trax needed on the main road from northern gate of Savuti to Linyanti road (my excuse is that a large truck-with a wider wheel base than that of our 70 series LC Troopy). On the way back we found the road that runs parallel to the main road but is about 100m north of the main road. It was 1000% better although a bit unnerving to watch oneself on the GPS and appear to be travelling where no road is shown. That was 2019 but I see this road is now shown on Google maps Also need the sand track for section of deep sand near Guma Lagoon on the panhandle part of Okavango.
We have just returned from some local travel and enjoying reading your blog and watching the videos. Well done and Thanks

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:32:03 +0000

In reply to Barry. We have found the cruiser does really well in deep sand (Bots & Nam), with low tire pressures, even in the riverbeds, we have never needed the max trax. I'm sure I'll eat my words on that soon... Where do you use them in Botswana?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:30:52 +0000

In reply to Alpesh. Thanks Alpesh!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:30:43 +0000

In reply to Hayley. You're welcome! Thanks Hayley!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:30:36 +0000

In reply to Walter. These stops all dovetail well with a TZ trip, as long as you ahve the time!

By: Walter

Walter — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:48:12 +0000

Stunning, just added this part to my bucket list.
Need to plan to visit TZ so it will be on the way.

By: Hayley

Hayley — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:14:56 +0000

Thanks for sharing and keeping us updated! What an amazing adventure you and Jenny are on! Be safe and stay dry!