Kapp 2 Cape

07/01/2019

Aaah - might have to investigate this for our next trip!

We live in an era in which sustainable living is becoming harder. Since we have so many products accessible to us and we are so dependent on energy and power resources that a sustainable way of life tends to look scary and threatening. But choosing the eco-friendly way doesn’t mean you have to giv...

25/05/2017

Keep a look out!

URGENT - Roof rack and tent stolen from a customer's 80 series in the Liverpool area last night. 4 lads in a white van NA60 MZD.

It's a black/grey steel 4 leg rack similar tot he ones sold by Direct4x4 and then a standard style roof tent with a black cover.

If you come across the kit or the white van please let us know and we will pass it on.

24/05/2017

Two old friends visiting the worksop this week. Oyvind from kapp2cape.net has bought Paul Blackburn's from onelifeadventure.co.uk old 80 series which is in for some minor fettling ready for it's next adventure.

21/11/2016

In tribute to Kumi Tashiro, a fellow traveller who bravely explored the world on 2 wheels. RIP adventurous soul. You will always be remembered.

01/01/2016

Happy New Year! We have just returned from a quick 2 night trip up to Musandam, Oman. New Year's Eve spent in a tent watching the full moon rising. Magic. Blog posts to follow ...

May 2016 bring you all the adventure your heart desires - whether from an armchair or from a car seat (or bicycle seat, or walking boots ...)

01/01/2016

22/12/2015

Merry Christmas to everyone! Whether you on on the road or at home, we wish you joy and happiness, love and peace. May all your dreams come true in 2016 :)

09/11/2015

RAC Stops issuing Carnets!!
https://www.change.org/p/european-commission-fia…/u/14110562

Change.org is the web's leading platform for social change, empowering anyone, anywhere to start petitions that make a difference.

18/10/2015

Who is your favourite travel companion? And where do you want to go?

19/09/2015

Coming soon! Do drop in if you're in the area ...

CCM Motorcycles to provide 'demo rides' at AO`15.

Bolton-based CCM Motorcycles will be providing ‘demo rides’ at the ADVENTURE OVERLAND & TRAVEL SHOW (26-27 Sept 2015)

Designed and built in the UK, the 2013 CCM GP450 Adventure bike brings together innovative technology, top quality components and years of motor industry experience. Due to its lightweight Bond-light frame of 9.5kg, the GP450 Adventure has a combined weight of only 125.5kg. It has a long range fuel tank, a durable 30KW engine and true off-road handling, the GP450 allows you to expand your adventure and achieve the ability to truly tackle both off-road and on road terrain.

They are aiming to bring a fleet of four GP450 Adventure bikes that will be available for visitors, a promotion that the ADVENTURE OVERLAND & TRAVEL SHOW is delighted to host.

14/09/2015

~*Hopscotch the Globe*~

Once a traveller, always a traveller.

13/09/2015

Hey everyone! This is a great opportunity to win a safari to Botswana for 2 people. Part of the funds raised will support Wilderness Wildlife Trust's work. That's the organisation we supported with our book sales in May and June.

Viking Explorer and I have both made a donation - please add your donation too.

Fancy winning a safari to Botswana for two worth over £8,000? For a chance to win this amazing prize buy your raffle ticket for £20 at www.justgiving.com/AardvarkSafaris. The funds raised will be split between Save the Rhino and The Wilderness Wildlife Trust to support rhino conservation.

13/09/2015

Viking Explorer comes from a truly magnificent country

"Very little is needed to make a happy life, it is within yourself. In your way of thinking" - Marcus Aurelius

Image : Unknown in Geiranger, Norway

10/09/2015

We saw this played on all sizes! And when there was no board ... players just scooped a board into the sand and used stones :)

In almost any country in Africa, if you encounter groups of people huddled over a board, the chances are they'll be playing Bao.

10/09/2015

If you're in the area - or even if you aren't - make an effort to head over. Lots of great people and cool toys :)

Wey hey ... I've managed to create a logo WITH venue and dates! Believe me, it's some achievement for 'Technology Tom'. Please share.

04/09/2015

Highly highly recommended - tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda. Most people seem to want to go to Rwanda, but our experience in Uganda was magical.

Oh yes, and it is cheaper in Uganda too ;)

: From the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die page 431, Tracking the Mountain Gorilla: "The narrow valleys and lush, steep slopes of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest offer the chance for an encounter of the closest kind with a rare mountain gorilla in its last remaining habitat."
With Natural Habitat Adventures

29/08/2015

Long may peace prevail

With the signing of the peace accord in South Sudan, safaris in the south of the country are set to restart in January 2016.

25/08/2015

25/08/2015

Cruisers are built like tanks - can survive anything... ;)

14/08/2015

Given our experience with the old ones I am certain these will also be awesome.

Our first shipment of the new BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO2s have arrived.

Looking forward to some product testing!

13/08/2015

Ferry crossing were always fun!
.. but none compared to this.

Kahonas. Big ones.

https://www.facebook.com/4wheelfun/videos/10153055020698645/?fref=nf

12/08/2015

Wishing you a curiosity filled day today :)

02/08/2015

Everyone - please support this great petition to allow Carnet users to use alternative issuing organisations.

Thanks to Martin and OverlandSphere for taking the initiative.

Please share it with other overlanders.

https://www.change.org/p/european-commission-fia-allow-carnet-users-to-use-alternative-issuing-organisations-rac-treat-travellers-better

Many travellers over the last few years in the UK have been at the mercy of the RAC for Carnets. The RAC on numerous occasions have treated travellers with their vehicles extremely badly: - Poor customer service - rarely responding - Changing the rules without notice or warning whilst people are tr…

30/07/2015

"Believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even when it leads you off the well worn path, and that will make all the difference."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26U_seo0a1g

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24/07/2015

A far too short visit to Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia - definitely make time for a longer visit!!!
www.kapp2cape-blog.net/2015/06/visit-ccf/

At the start of our week long visit, when driving north from Windhoek to Etosha, we saw the signboards for Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). I had been in contact with them years before when living in the UK, but hadn’t realised where they were located in Namibia. Now I knew. We made a mental note to…

24/07/2015

Been listening to Youssou N'Dour and dreaming of Senegal ... one day we'll return.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqCpjFMvz-k

Music video by Youssou N'Dour featuring Neneh Cherry performing 7 Seconds. (C) 1994 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

24/07/2015

Still playing catch-up from our escape to Africa last month ...
Enjoy!
http://www.kapp2cape-blog.net/2015/06/my-favourite-surprise/

Our days in Etosha were drawing to a close. We still had one full day before we started the extended journey back to Windhoek to catch our flight. And it turned out to be a very special day.

12/07/2015

This does look like a pretty good solution...