BEFORE we start our interview with Kingsley Holgatte, please allow me to introduce this renowned explorer and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. This larger-than-life man garners huge respect and admiration wherever he goes. He has no airs nor graces and mixes beautifully with everyone, from presidents to paupers. He is a gentle and kind soul who has been extremely successful in all his exploration thanks to his charismatic personality, enormous heart and humility. Like a true Land Rover man, Kingsley’s blood is green and he is driven to change, save and improve lives through adventure.
Well, we feel humbled, privileged and proud. It has been a difficult crossing. We have done many crossings in the past and, as you know, there is a lot of old Land Rover history along the Cape to