What is the Africa expedition? When are you leaving and where are you going? Check it all out here.
EXPEDITION TEAM FACTS
| Expedition Name | Tire Tracks |
| Expedition Team | 2 members: |
| Expedition Type | * Driving Overland journey with our own 4WD |
| 4WD Vehicle | Bright yellow, 39-year old, ex-German army, Unimog 404.1 |
| Cooking & Eating | Usually buy local food, cook each night at our campsite. Occasionally, go out to dinner. |
| Water | * Carry water tanks and jerry cans in the car * Refill on the road |
| Fuel | * Two fuel tanks * Refuel on road |
| Accommodation | * Roof tent |
| Expedition Principles | * Safety first: Ruling out unsafe countries * Quality over quantity: Spending a significant amount of time in selected countries * Flexibility: Factoring in as much flexibility as possible |
TIMELINE FACTS
| Departure | January 2006 |
| How long? | 2 years (104 weeks) |
| Expedition Timeline | * About 1 year to reach Cape Town * Use rest of time to reach Cairo |
| # countries | Approx. 35 African countries |
| Itinerary | London–Cape Town–London, (also called the ‘ triple C triangle': Casablanca – Cape Town – Cairo) |
