Entries and journals from overlanding adventure touring Africa
UPSHIFT ONLINE 41st edition is pure bike candy for the eyes. It is a collection of some of the most beautiful photographs from the stories they hosted in 2019. We are very honoured that they included us in this special edition. UPSHIFT ONLINE – “In a world centered around self broadcasting, it can be difficult to see beyond the foreground. At Upshift, however, we strive to provide a broader perspective, […]
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Images from each East Africa country we visited on our way from South Africa to Europe. Where else than in Africa can you kiss a Giraffe? Africa is an incredibly diverse continent with a lifetime worth of travel. These few images are from each country our journey took us through Africa from South Africa to Egypt. There is no special meaning to each other than just a remembrance of something […]
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In the corner of Zimabwe, Zambia and Namibia this small piece of heaven is part of the Okavango, Zambesi Kwando and Chobe rivers . The smell and fresh air after a heavy thunderstorm is the kind of memory that embeds into the brain forever.
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With a 200% deposit on a Carnet de passage just for Egypt we knew the slow wheels of bureaucracy in Egypt will test our patience. The day we landed in South Africa while Elsebie went to book into hospital for her knee, I went to the Egyptian embassy in Pretoria. I wanted to inquire about the process which we have to follow to keep our bikes legal in Egypt until we get […]
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After our stint in Ethiopia having to beg, kick and kill for petrol, we thought petrol would be an easier commodity to come by in Egypt. Well as it turns out, the Arab spring protest had a huge influence on the supply countrywide. Petrol in Egypt normally cost around R3-00 (.30usd) per liter of petrol. For us as travelers, that is if you could get some, it was closer to […]
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Penning our experience with Egypt took me some time. It’s got more to do with the aberrant manner of Egypt. Take caution not to become cynical about Egyptians and try and see the real Egypt and people. But let me tell you the story and you can decide for yourself. It’s a love hate affair. Sometimes more hate than love and a bit of a culture shock until one learn […]
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We have lost so much time with waiting for spares we had to make up some distance through the northern part of Sudan on our way to Egypt. The days were still as hot as hell and we kept riding to early mornings and then again in late afternoons.
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Yes, yes I know, they are in conflict with South Sudan for oil, and from what the media dish up that must make most of the people of Sudan evil heartless bastards. It cannot be further the truth. It took us some time to wrap our minds around the dynamics of this strange weird society. Sudan is a Muslim run law country, no alcohol or anything that is against the […]
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By ‘good chance’ Michnus’ bike left us cooling it in front of a very small “Coffe Shop” ran by Ethiopian and Sudanese girls. The coffee shop is an old house with all the rooms opening up into a small courtyard, and each room has a couple of couches and low tables for guests.
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Sudan is a wonderful surprise; you hear ‘Welcome to Sudan’ and ‘Do you like Sudan’ everywhere. The food is a blend of Turkish, Western and local dishes. And, for the pastries … we try it all! Sinful pastries of Sudan!
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