Tracks in Africa | Overland from London to Cape Town

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0June 17, 2011
Namibia with the Ballies

After trekking through Central Africa for months we had forgotten what it was like to drive on a familiar side of the road, to have cars actually stop at stop...
0June 17, 2011
Angola in a rush

5 days, about 5000 Km, bad roads and lots to see. Sadly we were only given a 5 day visa to get through Angola and therefore saw this beautiful country...
0June 17, 2011
The kind hearts of DRC

We have climbed mountains, crossed rivers and traversed a continent…but we can’t seem to update a blog. Apologies for the lack of stories from our side of late, I can...
0April 7, 2011
Cameroon – The French section (B&C)

Our visit in Cameroon felt a bit rushed and its been one of those countries that leave you with a feeling of returning. The people were nice, the roads doable...
0April 7, 2011
Cameroon – The English quarter (B&C)

After an administrative time in Nigeria doing the unfortunate visa shopping, the prospect of a gratifying stay in Cameroon beckoned. Our first stop was no further than the small border...
0April 5, 2011
Nigeria – The officials (B&C)

If I had to categorise this kind of citizen in Nigeria I could use a few words, but none with a positive connotation. When I talk of this group, there...

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What’s this all about?

Tracks in Africa is an overland expedition from the UK to Cape Town which departed in August 2010.

Follow the adventures of Tomo, Bridge, Frankie and Peaks, 3 South Africans and a Zimbabwean, as we meander through Africa in two Landy 110s, Merv and Swerv.
Where in the world are we?

Updated 16/05/2012

Merv & Swerv - Cape Town
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- We made it.....just waiting for Merv to make an appearance in CT before we head to Cape Point for the finish line! 2011-06-21
- Swerv in Botswana heading to Chobe National Park 2011-05-03
- Mountain bike festival in Ghana http://www.ghanawestcoastmountainbiking.com/events.html #mountain biking 2011-02-22
- Mountain biking in Ghana - http://www.ghanawestcoastmountainbiking.com/ #Ghana 2011-02-22
- Team TIA has parted ways - Merv off to get to CT by end of March, Swev spending a bit more time in Ghana before heading. Miss you guys! 2011-02-03
- Mountain biking project at the Green Turtle full steam ahead, trail mapping and bike shed construction underway 2011-01-20
- More updates...
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