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Minji Beach, little bit of drama with flats gettin

Minji Beach, little bit of drama with flats getting here but the drive was most definitely worth it! Spoilt for sunsets over the ocean and campfires on the beach...

The little camel is one week old and the owner was very proud to take me and show me this little guy as the mom was a first time mother! He seemed so chuffed about it, he knew where South Africa was and specifically asked me if I lived in Cape Town, thanks to the Soccer World Cup 2010.

The drive along this coast line can definitely compete with Chapmans & Clarence drive in the Cape for sure.

Think we'll stay a few days here and just chill...

Thanks Mirbat, you were great but time to head Nor

Thanks Mirbat, you were great but time to head North again. Today's drive isn't too far from where we are currently but it's not without more beauty and camel roadblocks. The wadi's here are insanely gorgeous with palm trees, steep cliffs and camels everywhere, who knew camels liked climbing mountains so much 🤷🏼‍♂️

After about a 3 hour drive through the mountains and along the coast we find our next camp, a long white beach where the only footprints are ours and the mountains are behind us occasionally the odd camel appears or goat herders trying to get their flock to remain on the lower parts of the cliffs to no avail.

Bio luminescence light up the crashing waves, sadly this is not the nice kind, it's a green tide which is proving fatal for 1000's of puffer fish who line the beach, I think my feet have built a resistance to standing on them now.

Another epic day ending with a fire staring at the sea...

Now making our way South through the town of Salal

Now making our way South through the town of Salalah, sheesh what a long day in the saddle, safe to say we've now crossed Oman North to South. With the big drives out the way we can now start exploring the coast all the way back up to Dubai.

I've come to realise that camels are as common as cows in Botswana, you see them in small groups, medium groups and insanely massive groups. Still can't get enough of them though. I'm determined to make a camel my friend 🤣😂

Camp is near the town of Mirbat on a secluded beach, we just gonna chill here for a few days and catch our breath. Take time out and spend it chatting to locals over tea, what amazing people the Omanies are!!!

The @freedomoverland_ landy is performing well and is so light on fuel it's ridiculous, fuel is so cheap here compared to home, basically R10 a litre.

A busy day lay ahead day 1 in the UAE and we rushe

A busy day lay ahead day 1 in the UAE and we rushed around frantically doing all our shopping and then finally collecting our amazing vehicle that would see us through this tour from @freedomoverland_ (specialists in 4x4 vehicle builds and rentals in the UAE), initially we named him BLANDY (Black Landy).

We then packed and headed into the unknown for us, Oman, not at all knowing what was to come or what to expect.

Our first night in Oman we wild camped not far from the border in this amazing riverbed and were spoilt with our first ever Oman sunset, it was magical to say the least.

18 Days of Travel in the Middle East, we crossed t

18 Days of Travel in the Middle East, we crossed the whole of Oman and spent some time in Dubai, what an epic journey. The YouTube trailer for the tour will be released today at 12pm, then a full series to follow over the next couple weeks...

Thanks to @expedition_extreme & @freedomoverland_ who made this adventure possible, you guys rock!!! 🤟🏻

adventure: (noun) - an unusual and exciting or dar

adventure: (noun) - an unusual and exciting or daring experience.

Do something unusual and exciting this week...

A busy 2023 lies ahead of us!!! A whopping year wi

A busy 2023 lies ahead of us!!! A whopping year with 200 odd days on the road this year is no small feat, the amount of time we as guides spend away from home is never easy but it's the profession we've chosen and love it.

Our next adventure kicks off on the 23 February, where we are headed for now I'll keep a secret bit let's just say the donkey is not gonna be happy he was left at home...

This weekend it was all about the troopies! Headed

This weekend it was all about the troopies! Headed out for a 2 night camp in the dunes and some specific Troopy related training for the @troopysinafrica crew...

Thanks to the @terraintamer4wd team and @vanventuressa for joining in on the fun and being there for support you guys rock!!! Another thanks to @m_tech_communications for providing the radios for comms this weekend.

I know I've been quiet on social for a while, sometimes you need a break and sometimes life takes over, that's what adulting is about sadly 🤣😂

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Tough Times in the Tankwa...

Tough Times in the Tankwa...

It was a tough couple days in the Tankwa, we heard

It was a tough couple days in the Tankwa, we heard that the roads were flooded with no access in or out and that they were short of supplies so we jumped in to help.

A few WhatsApps and donations and volunteers started coming in, we managed to raise quite a bit and cash for much needed supplies and to take through. Thanks everyone...

@team_tsouthafrica helping with a large donation of fuel we set off, packed and heavy. Arriving near where the tarmac ends at Nuwekloof the devastation already visible, dead cows lined the road, bridges gone, road complete underwater. Challenge accepted, we pushed through.

We only made it to the padstal the first day just before dark, making it a 6-7 hour drive from Cape Town.

Many many recovery straps were harmed in the process of the 3 days we spent there but eventually everyone got in and out safely.

These pics clearly depict the situation there, if you got through to the last pic, I'm sorry 😎

The legends who made this possible:
@dieterpey
@gaz_rod
@flex_adventures
@vanventuressa
@pierre.wanderer
@tankwapadstal
@team_tsouthafrica
@wilddog4x4

A different picture today as the tankwa faced mass

A different picture today as the tankwa faced massive storms over the weekend. Loads of flooding across the entire area, the farm this pic was taken on today a year ago is completely under water....

Wessel & Elzabet shout if you guys need help please?

Cape Town was showing off last night, what an epic

Cape Town was showing off last night, what an epic sunset spent with good mates sipping on some vino...

Sometimes you just need to take a step back and ta

Sometimes you just need to take a step back and take the time out to appreciate what's in front of you...

Halfway to the weekend folks, you've almost made i

Halfway to the weekend folks, you've almost made it... hang in there 😎🤙🏻

This past weekend was all about the troopies, our

This past weekend was all about the troopies, our first group get together for @troopysinafrica organised by Tim from @troopyinafrica.

Loads of fun checking out all the different setups and all the stories shared around the fire!!!

Let's do it again soon guys 😎🤙🏻

Probably the worst named bit of equipment on a 4x4

Probably the worst named bit of equipment on a 4x4 these days is the "SNORKEL"! Why you might ask, well it's simple really, it's primary purpose is not for water, it's a clean cool air intake. If it was for water why didn't they call the windscreen goggles???

Here is the perfect example of a water free, let me rephrase, a desert environment where there is little to no water and not having a snorkel can be catastrophic to your vehicle. Having a combination of quality parts will ensure this doesn't happen.

1. A snorkel
2. A properly sealed airbox
3. A quality air filter

We use what we deem the best quality products available, our @all_in_4x4 snorkel coupled with the @terraintamer4wd air filter and air box seals.

Out of interest, who knows the benefit of ram air? What i mean is a snorkel facing forward vs facing to the rear?
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3 of the best things about camping, sunset, night

3 of the best things about camping, sunset, night time, which means story time around the campfire and sunrise...

Africa certainly never disappoints does she???

And yes our red light district keeps the bugs at bay...

Often overlooked by people as a must have item, an

Often overlooked by people as a must have item, an awning!!! From our experience with awnings you often buy the wrong one first, this piece of kit then becomes nothing more than extra weight on the vehicle and something you hardly use.

Why you might ask, well because if it's hard to setup solo and a potential divorce instrument when setting up with your significant other then you just don't use it.

Since moving over to the @quickpitchsa weathershade 270° awning I've used it all the time. It's 100% a 15 second (if that) setup. Whether for a quick coffee, a break from driving, a repair on a vehicle or just arriving at camp, it's the first item I setup.

Living in the Western Cape and I think we all know where this is going, THE WIND, this awning has outperformed any other in its class. It has a support leg and tie-downs for extra security which I must admit I've never used because there is literally no need to, it's strong enough.

This hands down is the best awning under the sun, and if you don't want the sun put out the awning 🤣😂

It's the little rattles that count... If you know

It's the little rattles that count...

If you know me and you've been on a tour with me one thing is certain, I pay attention to rattles. This tiny rattle that I've not been able to find eventually lifted it's ugly head and we were able to solve the problem without it causing too much damage.

In these pics are the team at @all_in_4x4 fixing what I can only describe as a common Cruiser... no wait, Toyota problem (I've had more than one). For those of you that have not yet joined the ultra lightweight era of lithium and are still running ridiculously heavy deep cycle batteries in your bonnet, take note and check yours.

So what's the problem, the secondary battery and bracket (yes with all that weight) sits on top of the thinnest metal plate that will eventually give. If I told you the metal is paper thin you wouldn't believe me but it is. This needs to be reinforced, I would recommend it as the mod just before a second battery is added. Mine started as a little rattle, not too concerning, then progressively grew to the point that closing my door would produce the rattle.

Finding this on a trip and wondering if your battery is simply going to make it out alive and how much further damage it'll cause knowing the roads to come is not a comfortable feeling you want.

Moral of the story, if your battery can withstand a severe shake down and doesn't move, eventually it will, make it stronger, stronger than you'll ever need it to be and listen to your rattles...

Let us know in the comments below if you've had this issue or similar with the start of that "rattle that wasn't there before"...

Thanks Richard and Team for sorting this out!!!

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