An expedition of this magnitude is not something to be taken lightly. During the 10 000 or so kilometres (if you self-drive) you will be faced with some very tough conditions as east Africa is a completely different beast to its tamer cousin in the south. Cumbersome border crossings, atrocious road conditions and dodgy campsite facilities are just a few of the things that have tested our group of adventurers in the run-up to the “grand finale” – an experience that promises to let all of it fade into the distant memory banks…
When leading a tour to the Serengeti, I always try not to build it up too much in the beginning as we want everyone to stay in the moment and appreciate the little things along the way, immersing themselves in the whole expedition experience. However, as we head into the final leg of this trek that usually takes four to six weeks, the energy and excitement is tangible.
Our last stop – the incredibly beautiful Ngorongoro Crater – had already delivered some life-long memories and stories for the
