Local drive-time logic that prevents itinerary failure
- Plan around gate open/close times, not just Google map distance.
- Use camp placement to protect sunrise/sunset game-viewing windows.
- Avoid overstacking long transfer + full game-drive days.
Drive-time realism prevents itinerary failure in Etosha.
Planning principles
- Plan by gate entry/exit windows.
- Prioritize route efficiency over map distance.
- Avoid backtracking where possible.
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