Botswana & N. Nanibia Overland

Hi!
Does anyone have any useful advice about road conditions through Nxai Pan, Makgadigadi Pans, Savute, Chobe, Moremi, in Botswana? I'm on an independent 4x4 trip this August/September.
Likewise, any info on roads in Kaokoland/Damaraland in northern Namibia would be useful.
Any must sees?
Thanks,
Adrian

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1. Botswana Added by: Sandra
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 4:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Been there last July. Road conditions: really bad, you
   definitely need a 4x4. Be sure to have enough fuel with
   you: at least one full jerry can, two cans if you are
   planning to travel from Moremi reserve to Chobe N.P.
   You'll find the worst road in N'xai Pan, I mean the road
   from the main road (tarred) to the park, inside the park
   it's easier.We got stucked in the sand there, and we had to
   be rescued from another jeep. Later we discovered that there
   are many detours from the road to avoid the deep sand
   stretches, so I suggest you to take every detour you'll
   find.In Moremi and Chobe it's a little less difficult
   because the ground is harder. Have a wonderful trip!

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2. Kaokoveld Added by: Hans van Houtem
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 7:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Same for Kaokoveld. Been there about a year ago. Bring at
   least two spares, petrol and a lot of drinking water. If
   you get stuck, it could take a while before you see anybody.
   Don┤t know the road conditions in the last months. Best
   check with a local tour operator.

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3. Kaokoveld Added by: Hans van Houtem
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 7:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Same for Kaokoveld. Been there about a year ago. Bring at
   least two spares, petrol and a lot of drinking water. If
   you get stuck, it could take a while before you see anybody.
   Don┤t know the road conditions in the last months. Best
   check with a local tour operator.

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4. YOUR TRIP Added by: MIKE (TURNBULL@LANTIC.CO.ZA)
   [Timestamp: Tue 25 May, 3:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   
   HI ADRIAN
   IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOU CAN EMAIL ME DIRECT I WILL THEN GIVE YOU MY PHONE NUMBER.I KNOW
   THE PLACES YOU ARE GOING TO WELL.
   REGARDS MIKE

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5. A Good Book Added by: Dave
   [Timestamp: Tue 25 May, 19:56 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   An excellent book to take along with you is Andrew St.
   Pierre-White's "The Complete Guide to a 4x4 in Southern
   Africa". This book is full of invaluable info. on dealing
   with problems, kit, vehicles etc. He's also written a guide
   to 4x4 trails in Southern Africa.
   His web site is www.4xforum.co.za
   If you haven't driven a 4x4 off-road before you should try
   and attend one of the courses run in SA.
   Hope this helps
   Dave

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