Finally the end of our two months at Mjejane and our departure day arrives. Its 30th October - just like any other day except we know that this is the last time we sleep in a house for a while, the last time we have the security and comforts of friends and family and modern …
Author: Gavin Hartford
An occasional overland adventurer seeking knowledge through the discovery of the parks and people of Africa.
Relocating and reflecting
The day arrived at the end of August - our D-day to exit our home in Kalk Bay, Cape Town. All the preparatory work of packing up our house and preparing it for our tenants’ arrival is finally done. The Troopy packed and ready for the continental adventure. And we are on the road …
Imagining a new reality
A childhood dream grips my imagination in a vice-like hold. It’s been like that for decades. The recurring dream. It’s a dream to circumference Africa off-road. A dream first spawned by my father. He opened my love for the bush dawn, the safari road and the campsite fire at dusk. He showed me wild places …
Africa Overland 