Overlanding: Two girls a van and an African adventure

An unforgettable trek through Africa based on the authors real-life experiences blends realities of nature and spiritualism in a fascinating novel.Overlanding tells of the amazing adventure of two culturally different young women bound on a near-impossible trek through Africa in the early 70s. It evokes a real if (today) elusive Africa-its people its magic its wildlife-with all the mystery of that astonishing continent.When Kate an impulsive young American traveller meets Zaleka a young Zulu girl with a wealth of cultural knowledge and a heart for adventure an instant friendship turns into the voyage of a lifetime. Zaleka a recent graduate is still feeling uncertain about having to immediately consider a lifelong commitment to her hereditary role as a Sangoma a traditional tribal healer and spiritual guide. Kate just on the cusp of entering college is also grappling with her future path in Ethology and seeks to increase her knowledge of animals in the wild as an aid to her in future studies. With each girl on her own journey of self-discovery Kate and Zaleka soon find themselves sharply challenged by the realities of solo land travel through the African Continent. They discover they must truly rely upon each other if they wish to survive the harsh environment the wild animals medical emergencies vehicle breakdowns marauders and lawmen alike-yet undeterred they plunge on.Every page provides a feeling of being right-beside-Kate-and-Zaleka. The novel engages the reader into being there as a part in their resolution of varied and often complex issues. It also allows the reader to share the joy of their trusting companionship and their exhilaration in travel and discovery.