Two year circumnaviagtion of Africa in my 2007 JKUR - The Road Chose Me
05-07-2018, 06:12 AM
#221
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Hi All,
Before setting out to circle Africa, I drove 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina on the Pan-Am Highway & finally I have published a book about my adventure:
My first taste of Overland adventures changed my life. This book is a collection of the adventures I had, the people I met and the lessons they taught me. It has taken me many years to write because it took many years for the lessons to sink in!
I hope it will inspire you to get out there and live adventures of your own!
AVAILABLE NOW: Grab a print or digital copy on Amazon, or (very soon) apple iBooks.
https://amzn.to/2wkxceX
-Dan
Before setting out to circle Africa, I drove 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina on the Pan-Am Highway & finally I have published a book about my adventure:
My first taste of Overland adventures changed my life. This book is a collection of the adventures I had, the people I met and the lessons they taught me. It has taken me many years to write because it took many years for the lessons to sink in!
I hope it will inspire you to get out there and live adventures of your own!
AVAILABLE NOW: Grab a print or digital copy on Amazon, or (very soon) apple iBooks.
https://amzn.to/2wkxceX
-Dan
05-20-2018, 06:53 AM
#222
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Hi All,
After reaching the Southern Tip and half way point, I continued around to Cape Town.
The scenery along the way is simply stunning, and reminds me of the Great Ocean Road in Australia - actually I think it's even better.
And they have penguins. Yes, really.
More: Towards Cape Town | The Road Chose Me
Upon arriving in Cape Town I did the only logical thing - hiked directly to the top of Table Mountain. The view made the hike worthwhile!
More: Table Mountain Hike | The Road Chose Me
It's been nice to relax and thoroughly enjoy reaching the half way point, but now it's time to move North. I'm extremely excited for the Cape to Cairo run that now lies ahead!
-Dan
After reaching the Southern Tip and half way point, I continued around to Cape Town.
The scenery along the way is simply stunning, and reminds me of the Great Ocean Road in Australia - actually I think it's even better.
And they have penguins. Yes, really.
More: Towards Cape Town | The Road Chose Me
Upon arriving in Cape Town I did the only logical thing - hiked directly to the top of Table Mountain. The view made the hike worthwhile!
More: Table Mountain Hike | The Road Chose Me
It's been nice to relax and thoroughly enjoy reaching the half way point, but now it's time to move North. I'm extremely excited for the Cape to Cairo run that now lies ahead!
-Dan
06-10-2018, 12:57 AM
#223
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Hi All,
Everyone always asks how the Jeep is running, if there have been any failures and what work I have had to do to it.
All the details on all the Maintenance, repairs and some key upgrades I have done to the Jeep are in the latest FREE edition of JPFreek Adventure Magazine - you can read the article here - JPFreek Adventure Magazine Spring 2018 Page 64
Fire away with any questions you have about everything.
The Jeep should be good now for another 40,000 miles on the famous Cape to Cairo run on the East Coast!
-Dan
Everyone always asks how the Jeep is running, if there have been any failures and what work I have had to do to it.
All the details on all the Maintenance, repairs and some key upgrades I have done to the Jeep are in the latest FREE edition of JPFreek Adventure Magazine - you can read the article here - JPFreek Adventure Magazine Spring 2018 Page 64
Fire away with any questions you have about everything.
The Jeep should be good now for another 40,000 miles on the famous Cape to Cairo run on the East Coast!
-Dan
06-10-2018, 07:15 PM
#224
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Great stuff on the maintenance of your Jeep! These things really are tough! It is nice to see there is some support for them in Africa. That 3.8 and NSG 370 get a lot of crap said about them, but I see so many that have been very durable over the long haul and in tough conditions. I've got a new JLU Rubicon, but still love my old 08 Rubi. Seeing what you are doing with yours and how it is taking care of you just gives me great confidence in my old machine.
I can't wait to see you start up the eastern side of Africa!
I can't wait to see you start up the eastern side of Africa!
06-21-2018, 07:25 AM
#225
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Hi All,
After over 6,500 miles through South Africa, I cut through Swaziland briefly, and now I I have driven into country number 23, Mozambique!
The border crossing was easy and hassle-free. I was told becuase it was raining there would be no Poilce to bribe me on the roads. Perfect!
More: Into Mozambique | The Road Chose Me
From the capital of Maputo I have moved up the coast and found paradise in the little beach side town of Tofo. I rented a surfboard and am now living the beach life!
More: http://theroadchoseme.com/tofo-mozambique
Speaking Portuguese again is great fun, the water is warm and the beers are cold and cheap. I suspect I might stay a while!
-Dan
After over 6,500 miles through South Africa, I cut through Swaziland briefly, and now I I have driven into country number 23, Mozambique!
The border crossing was easy and hassle-free. I was told becuase it was raining there would be no Poilce to bribe me on the roads. Perfect!
More: Into Mozambique | The Road Chose Me
From the capital of Maputo I have moved up the coast and found paradise in the little beach side town of Tofo. I rented a surfboard and am now living the beach life!
More: http://theroadchoseme.com/tofo-mozambique
Speaking Portuguese again is great fun, the water is warm and the beers are cold and cheap. I suspect I might stay a while!
-Dan
07-23-2018, 06:31 AM
#226
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Hi All,
After a great time on the beach in Mozambique, I have driven into African country number 24, Zimbabwe.
The Immigration guy in Mozambique didn't want to let me leave, though after a few hours of patience he finally let me go. As beautiful as it was, I don't really want to get stuck there!
Right from the get-go the mountains in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe are stunning, and provide tons of gravel roads to explore and endless wildcamping.
Read more: The Eastern Highlands around Chimanimani | The Road Chose Me
The country feels free and happy to be rid of their dictator who was kicked out by the military just under a year ago. Finally people can talk about how bad Mugabe was, and they seem all the happier for it! It feels like the country has a very bright future.
... And then, even more mountains and exploring
More: Even More Zimbabwe Mountains | The Road Chose Me
I'm loving this place and the laid-back and friendly locals and already know I want to stay longer than my 4 week visa!
-Dan
After a great time on the beach in Mozambique, I have driven into African country number 24, Zimbabwe.
The Immigration guy in Mozambique didn't want to let me leave, though after a few hours of patience he finally let me go. As beautiful as it was, I don't really want to get stuck there!
Right from the get-go the mountains in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe are stunning, and provide tons of gravel roads to explore and endless wildcamping.
Read more: The Eastern Highlands around Chimanimani | The Road Chose Me
The country feels free and happy to be rid of their dictator who was kicked out by the military just under a year ago. Finally people can talk about how bad Mugabe was, and they seem all the happier for it! It feels like the country has a very bright future.
... And then, even more mountains and exploring
More: Even More Zimbabwe Mountains | The Road Chose Me
I'm loving this place and the laid-back and friendly locals and already know I want to stay longer than my 4 week visa!
-Dan
08-11-2018, 03:02 AM
#228
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Hi All,
Zimbabwe is continuing to blow my mind. Every day provides something new - it's always stunning, and there is never anyone around.
In the south I checked out the region near Matopos National Park which has a lot of beautiful places and great remote places to explore.
We found an awesome cave full of ancient paintings on the side of a mountain. Really, really cool
More: Around Matopos National Park | The Road Chose Me
Since then we've been checking out Mana Pools National Park. We camped right on the banks of the Zambezi River looking out to Zambia. Elephants walked right through camp, and at night a Hyena came within 20 feet of me, and we could hear lions roaring not too far away while sitting around the fire. Spine tingling.
People ask how close we get to the big animals.
Close!
This guy with the AK47 was our guard while walking around looking for lions. We could hear two different prides roaring with us in the middle - though we never did see them. Doing it on foot is a whole different experience!
A ton more pics here: Mana Pools National Park | The Road Chose Me
Also I just uploaded the latest YouTube video, showing our time in Botswana. Being extremely close to lions is hard to forget!
[VIDEO]https://youtu.be/-eTCPCky9q8[VIDEO]
-Dan
Zimbabwe is continuing to blow my mind. Every day provides something new - it's always stunning, and there is never anyone around.
In the south I checked out the region near Matopos National Park which has a lot of beautiful places and great remote places to explore.
We found an awesome cave full of ancient paintings on the side of a mountain. Really, really cool
More: Around Matopos National Park | The Road Chose Me
Since then we've been checking out Mana Pools National Park. We camped right on the banks of the Zambezi River looking out to Zambia. Elephants walked right through camp, and at night a Hyena came within 20 feet of me, and we could hear lions roaring not too far away while sitting around the fire. Spine tingling.
People ask how close we get to the big animals.
Close!
This guy with the AK47 was our guard while walking around looking for lions. We could hear two different prides roaring with us in the middle - though we never did see them. Doing it on foot is a whole different experience!
A ton more pics here: Mana Pools National Park | The Road Chose Me
Also I just uploaded the latest YouTube video, showing our time in Botswana. Being extremely close to lions is hard to forget!
-Dan
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08-20-2018, 03:04 PM
#229
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Hi All,
After a total of 38,668 miles I have driven into African country number 25 - Zambia!
I'm really looking forward to this one, and finally I feel like progress is being made on this "to the North" segment of the expedition.
The map on the hood is getting filled in by the day!
You can read about the whole border crossing here:
Into Zambia | The Road Chose Me
-Dan
After a total of 38,668 miles I have driven into African country number 25 - Zambia!
I'm really looking forward to this one, and finally I feel like progress is being made on this "to the North" segment of the expedition.
The map on the hood is getting filled in by the day!
You can read about the whole border crossing here:
Into Zambia | The Road Chose Me
-Dan