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Africa » South Africa » Northern Cape » Kimberley August 24th 2019

Captains Log - Stardate 91028042 4am from Knysna got us off to a great start. By 7:30 we were eating breakfast in Wimpy in Beauford West having watched a fabulous sunrise in the Karoo. Back on the road by 8:15 and with a quick splash and go fuel stop mid way we were in Kimberley by 12:30, couldn't have gone any better (touch wood). Spent the afternoon at The Big Hole in Kimberley, and what a great and informative visit it was. The biggest man dug hole in the world is staggering from the observation platform. The tour was really good rounding off with a visit to the vault to see some actual diamonds discovered in the area. Wasn't sure what to expect from Kimberley having read a lot about it being run down but there's ... read more
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Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Knysna August 20th 2019

So after years of thinking about this we've actually plucked up the courage to do it. On Saturday 24th August at 4am we're leaving Knysna on the trip we always dreamed of since moving to South Africa in May 2016. This week has been mad, so many plans to make, accommodation to book, things to remember to get (puncture kits, first aid kit, camping gear, emergency rations, water, fuel, anti malaria tablets etc etc etc). Expecting to cover in the region of 6000km in less than 2 weeks with 8 days in Botswana and Namibia with a mini trip to see Vic Falls it's going to be epic. I've never written a blog before but I thought this would be a great way to share our experience(s) along the way.... read more




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