Africa Trail

This game was purchased 4 my younger daughter (11) who thoroughly enjoys travel games. She became bored within the first few days & hasn't played it since.

What a wonderful adventure.
This would make a great learning tool 4 kid's of all ages.
I know that my grand-daughters are loving it.

I have spent months on the road in Africa, though in bush taxis & not on a bicycle. I have also lived as a Peace Corps Volunteer & have traveled through areas similar 2 some of those traveled on this trip. I love how this software has captured the textures & flavors of so much of Africa. I only wish that computer software could communicate smells & tastes. One little thing that I wasn't expecting at all was how well the bargaining compares 2 the real thing--and how it changes from one part of Africa 2 another.

One thing that is important: when I first ran the software in Windows XP, it was real little & disappointing. Make sure you set the software 2 run at 640x480 resolution (in the shortcut properties in Windows XP). That will make the program run full-screen & you will see it as intended.

Bike across Africa in a world-record adventure! Take an adventure through Africas history, geography, & culture as you challenge the actual 12,000-mile world-record setting bike trek. Make critical decisions as you plan & execute your trip. Choose your team members, supplies & equipment. Learn 2 use the many maps & keep a travel log as you go. And with road-rally action, bike repairs & tests of endurance, theres never a shortage of excitement. Get Ready 4 Hours of Fun Learning. Africa Trail packs in hours of fun & learning with over 1,000 photos & video clips from the actual bike trek. The adventure comes complete with detailed maps, a guide book & entries from the trek leaders journal. Plus, an authentic music score & sound effects accompany your entire trek. Test Your Limits. Ride your bike from the sweltering days & freezing nights of the Sahara, through rainforests, & across savannahs. Heat exhaustion, rough roads, flat tires, & other obstacles make the adventure realistic & challenging. Experience a New World. Youll meet the people of modern-day Africa whose cultures are as diverse as the terrain youll cover. In every place you stop, you'll learn about the history & culture from the people who live there. Broaden Your Horizons. From Tunisia 2 the tip of South Africa, discover Africas richly different surroundings. Meet the Fulani of northern Nigeria & other African people in cities & villages throughout the continent.