Villiers Steyn has added a couple of guest posts on the site in the past (Click here to view them) but is now embarking on an incredible journey North. Aptly named “Two guys, a Hilux and 14 000km’s” this post is trying to drum up some much needed support and publicity for this epic trip! Moya Wa tenga Safaris is proud to be associated with Villiers and wishes him and JI all the best! We will also make efforts to keep you up to date with their progress in the new year.
Since I can remember it has been a dream of mine to see the great wildebeest herds of the Serengeti Plains. And now, after months of planning, a departure date has been set!
On the 20th of January 2011 one of my best friends, JI de Wet, and I will set off on an epic 70-day road trip through six African countries – South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi and Zimbabwe. We will cover nearly 14000 km in our trusty Toyota Hilux “bakkie” and visit some of the continent’s most famous game reserves and national parks, including: The Magadigadi Pans in Botswana; North and South Luangwa in Zambia; Selous, Ruaha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire in Tanzania; and Mana Pools in Zimbabwe!
The trip will be a self-drive safari with one vehicle only. This will test our navigation and driving skills to the limit, and make for the ultimate African adventure! Although we have a rough itinerary, we have not booked any accommodation. Most nights will be spent in camping grounds where we will sleep in a rooftop tent.
In order to share our adventure with people all over the world we have created a dedicated blog for the trip: www.serengetitrip.com. The blog is already live and will contain posts on the planning, packing and progress of the adventure. Read more about where we are going, why we decided to go there and even how we are modifying our vehicle! During the trip we will post daily diary entries, as well as the best photos of each day, by means of satellite equipment sponsored by Sat4Rent. So, become a follower on www.serengetitrip.com and spread the word to all your adventure- and wildlife-loving friends!
Enjoy the journey!
Villiers Steyn
If the idea of heading up North to Kenya and the vast open plains of the Serengeti, then be sure to check out our Photographic Safari Planned for February 2011 by clicking here!
