The People Behind the Journey Routes Rediscovered Under the Hood takes a closer look at what it really takes to bring an overland journey to life. At first glance, it’s easy to focus on the destinations—vast deserts, incredible wildlife, and remote camps under starlit skies. However, behind every seamless adventure sits a network of passionate [...]
If you're planning to visit Namibia, you're in for an unforgettable adventure. This stunning country offers vast deserts, rugged mountains and rich wildlife, making it a must-see destination. Whether you're looking to climb the dunes of Sossusvlei, explore the Skeleton Coast or discover the diverse wildlife in Etosha, Namibia provides an experience like no other. [...]
We had been given sage advice not to drive too far on our first day of the journey after all the build-up, excitement and moments of minor panic, such as my illogical fear of running out of tea bags! However, with Namibia giving an update on travel restrictions a day two before departure we [...]
Where does one even start when planning a dream expedition? When one has to take in nostalgic factors like revisiting places you last went to with your family over 25 years ago; playing the Namibia winter vs summer game and a travel companion terrified of a chill factor below 18’C (she is from Malawi [...]
As a child I was blessed to explore large areas of Southern Africa. Driving countless miles with my parents, sister and occasionally a collection of country cousins, taught me a lot about roadtripping and future overlanding expeditions from an early age. Most notable is no matter the age, always have padkos on hand (Afrikaans for [...]
The journey to an overlanding trip of a lifetime! 46 campsites / lodges / chalets 19 500 kilometres 3 countries 9 border crossings (2 somewhat illegal and momentarily!) 5 covid tests 3 months of planning 1 shredded tyre 2 car services 1 written off vehicle 3 traffic fines 16 500 photos 440 beers (give [...]
