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Day 4.. Caprivi- I would also go to war for this piece of land!

March 12, 2013by Riaan Van Rooyen 13 Comments

Ngepi! (Hello in Thimbuaushu) My day today… We arrived safe in the heart of the Caprivi today at Ngepi Lodge. This is how my day started. This will give you […]

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West Africa

Day 3… Botswana Baby!

March 11, 2013by Riaan Van Rooyen 10 Comments

I am in Botswana! What a hectic couple of days. Everything went to the extremes. My emotions, the lean angle of the bike and how full the Zambezi river can […]

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West Africa

Visa’s… Day 29 – Papers, Tips and Bon Voyage

February 9, 2013by Riaan Van Rooyen Leave a comment

So the Afcon has been in full swing during the past few weeks in SA. I have been following the game with quite some interrest. I am not what you […]

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Visa’s…Day 6 – One Congo to the next.

January 15, 2013by Riaan Van Rooyen 1 Comment

I got up this morning very nervous and full of doubt over various elements of the trip. It differs from day to day, most days i am convident and eager […]

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Pre Trip Planning

One step Closer

November 20, 2012by Riaan Van Rooyen 1 Comment

After a great dinner with HJ(www.hjwa.co.za) and getting valuable advise I feel that I have all the planning I need. There are however still one or two items outstanding. I am toying with the idea of […]

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Pre Trip Planning
Riaan on alternative transport.

Departure Date Set

October 1, 2012by Riaan Van Rooyen 1 Comment

I have finally set a date for departure. 1 Feb 2013 will be the big day I leave. Deidre will also start planning her own trip as she will be meeting up with me for a couple […]

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Pre Trip Planning

Lesotho April 2012

May 2, 2012by Riaan Van Rooyen Leave a comment

After a good long weekend in Lesotho and some tough riding conditions i reflect on the trip. Myself, Tewie and his son Jurie hit the trail friday morning early entering […]

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Pre Trip Planning

My GS and I

April 17, 2012by Riaan Van Rooyen Leave a comment

My life consists of work and dreaming. I work as a Sales Manager by day for a VW dealership. I live in the Western Suburbs of Johannesburg. I started dreaming […]

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Pre Trip Planning

Getting VansAfrica Started

April 17, 2012by Riaan Van Rooyen 2 Comments

So i am new to blogging… I should start learning how to blog! Here we go!

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