At last… after 4 months, 15,000 miles and 16 different African countries our adventure has finally come to an end. As we head down into southern Africa, the end of this mammoth and epic adventure seems to be hurtling towards us at speed. This kind of travelling has become a way of life to all of us, and suddenly we have to start thinking about the “real world” back home which is fast approaching. Read the rest of this entry »
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What a country! After possibly the slowest border crossing of the trip so far we eventually get the all clear from the border guards and ride off into Angola. We are all constantly reminding ourselves of the threat of land mines which still claim lives almost on a daily basis here. Read the rest of this entry »
At last we can get cracking on this tough, but very rewarding section of the expedition. From the fast and well maintained roads in Gabon down to the border with Congo we take the chance to enjoy good roads. When we finally clear the Congo border post, the track leading into the bush clearly hasn’t seen any kind of maintenance for many, many years. Narrow lanes through tall grass with deep rain gullies on the hills threatening to catch out the unwary rider. Read the rest of this entry »
From northern Nigeria we travel back down into the lush tropics and towards the Cameroon border. We know full well that the road into Cameroon is notoriously bad, with thick rainforest, hills and mud. Read the rest of this entry »
Those who are contemplating travelling through West Africa will inevitably have people telling them that they are mad to even contemplate going into Nigeria. Famed for corrupt police, random road blocks, violent crime and civil unrest it’s reputation is not something to be envied! Read the rest of this entry »
The change in scenery has been incredible over the last couple of weeks. From the arid semi-desert of the Sahel we have moved south, into the more lush and tropical coastal zone. Read the rest of this entry »
From Bamako we travelled back up into the Sahara and stopped off at Djenne and Mopti on the banks of the Bani river. The unrelenting Sahel heat makes for tough travelling, but Mali is a country packed with culture and tradition, and we are able to make the most of it. Read the rest of this entry »
After a few thoroughly relaxing days lazing on the beach and exploring the beautiful, palm fringed coast around our campsite at St Louis, we once again begin our onward travels. Half a day’s ride takes us to the sprawling and hectic metropolis of Dakar. Read the rest of this entry »
From Marrakech we began the long road south into the Sahara. Through Laayounne, Tan Tan and Dakhla we travel past spectacular desert coastlines and changing scenery. Read the rest of this entry »
Our last few days have been dominated by the stunning landscapes of the Atlas and the northernmost reaches of the Sahara Desert. From Fez we travel south, over spectacular mountain ranges and across vast plains. The scenery has been breathtaking for mile after mile and culminates in a ride through the majestic gorge at Ziz. Read the rest of this entry »
