We have spent many hours, first dreaming, then planning, and now, finally, making things happen. We are going to drive through Africa! We are not the only ones who have made this trek, and for that we are grateful. Their experiences have helped us to form a plan and vision for how we want our trip to be. We will begin by shipping our Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to South Africa. Once there, we will purchase a Conqueror trailer to tag along with us on our adventure. Our plan is one of enjoyment and meandering that will lead us up the eastern side of Africa until Kenya or Ethiopia. At this time, we will most likely loop south and eventually head west and north, coming out at Morocco.
This website is to keep all of you updated on where we are, what we are up to and to inspire fellow travelers and give you our honest opinions of gear and services.
For us, this is a life change, not a vacation. We yearn for a slower pace where working and receiving a paycheck are less important than seeing what is around us and experiencing life.
Here’s wishing you a great adventure, unexpected surprises (of the pleasant type), safe travels, and a refreshing time to replenish your souls! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to broaden your outlook on the world around you. Have fun and be safe! Love you both!
PS: we’ll be anxiously awaiting your travel updates!
We are Charter Members watching this unfold. We’re so excited for you. Wishing every blessing, every joy. Godspeed.
Wishing you God’s special blessings throughout all the days to come.
Love, Sally
Good luck! Very excited to follow along on your adventure.
WOW. Just got your postcard today. You two are amazing fearless adventure-finders. We will both follow your posts, etc. When are you leaving? This is so cool… I admire your courage to leap at what you want and don’t want. Our hearts will be with you every step of the way!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Suz
Good luck on the travels. Stay safe during the journey. Give us lots of pictures.
Cheers,
Dave
If you happen to be in Maun at the end of next month or so, stop in at Mckenzie 4×4. (http://www.maunselfdrive4x4.com) In the middle of Sept. , I will be at Zikomo Safari Camp(http://zikomosafari.com/) for a couple weeks. Then at the end of Sept., I will be in Mana Pools. Reserved a couple campsites, and if Zimparks gets it sh@t together, Game Count for 3 days. The highlight of my whole trip is Chitake Springs – best campsite for the self drive in all of Africa. If you have Time Warner cable, check out the program “When lions attack”. Campsite is right next to the riverbed and the action.
Stop in and I will give you some help planning your trip through East and Southern Africa. I bought and kitted out 5 series 3 landrovers in the ’90’s and drove all over. From Cape Town to Ethiopia, Including to the Congo border of Uganda to see the gorillas a couple times.
After a month of camping, bushwalking, game drives, cooking on a campfire, gazing at the stars of the Southern Hemisphere, catching up with old friends, etc., sadly, I must catch a plane back to California. For me, the shortest trip to Africa ever.
Cheers
Robbie
Robbie,
I sounds like we won’t get to Africa, let alone Botswana and Zimbabwe until after you head home. Our plan is to ship over in early November and catch a plan by the end of that month. We will stay in contact with you though, in the event that you are back while we are still on our trip. Thanks,
Jared
Go kick som serious traveling butt! Delane and I will be following from the beautiful Wenatchee Valley.