Hello beautiful People 😃 Join me and other fun and adventure-seeking explorers for a once in a lifetime Road trip through South Africa — The Rainbow Nation, which has it all. From cosmopolitan Cities, award-winning wine routes, endless deserts, empty white sandy beaches, lush tropical forests, spectacular mountain ranges to a superb infrastructure and welcoming locals.😎 I'm looking for 4 – 8 intrepid travelers who want to experience the authentic and natural beauty of Southern Africa. We'll travel in 4 x4 safari camper vehicles with rooftop tents. Between 2 and 4 people per car. We'll combine camping out in nature at beautiful hand-picked sites with all necessary amenities, comfortable BnB's and quirky Backpackers. South Africa provides amazing value for money, and sharing this trip will get you even more bang for your buck. 🙋‍♂️ And who am I? My name is Olaf, and I'll be your Facilitator, Driver, hiking partner, motivator, debating and sing along buddy adventure wingman, plus hopefully a good friend during and after the trip. I was born and raised in South Africa. My Parents are both German, and I was lucky enough to visit the German School in Cape Town, basically making me an Incognito German. I've been a Dog sledding guide in Norway, Overland Chef and Guide all through southern and eastern Africa, Sailor throughout the Mediterranean, ran my own German-style Food truck in Cape Town and have done more road trips to every part of South Africa than I can remember. I'm also a qualified Tour guide for Cape Town, with emphasis on wine tours. :) I love good Food and will be cooking up a storm and braaing (barbecuing) lovely delicious South African classics over the fire most nights. Sharing my beautiful country, and making meaningful connections whilst exploring this multi-facetted land, is the main motivation behind offering this trip. I feel most alive on the road, meeting interesting individuals, having lively conversations at the camp-fire and feeling the exhilarating drive of adventure.🌏 We commence on this trip as soon as we have 4 confirmed bookings. I'm looking for outgoing and adventurous people who are not afraid to get a little dirty here and there and live for telling a good story at the end of it all. Couples are welcome, and we would have to either share a rooftop tent or make arrangements for having a separate tent to put up on the ground. 💰 What is included in the price? 🏠 Accommodation - stays at camp-sites are included in the pricing. Most nights will be camping. Cost of Rooms and Bungalows depend on the location and need to be booked in advance and are subject to availability. Upgrades for private rooms or bungalows are not included in the pricing. Our accommodation in Cape Town is included in the price. Most Camp-sites have the possibility for private rooms or similar. 🥑 Food is included in the pricing for 15 dinners and breakfasts. Lunch will be spontaneous and will mostly not be included in the pricing. Sometimes at a roadside restaurant and or we cook a meal together. We will cook on the open Fire most nights. Cooking and shopping will be done together, where I take the lead in organizing and planning. Alcohol and Restaurant are not included and need to be paid individually. 🚙 Vehicle rental is included in the pricing. 4×4 Vehicles equipped with all amenities you will require on your trip are included. Pricing is done for 2 people per car. If 3 or 4 people share a vehicle, the cost will come down. Please ask me for more details on this. Our car in Cape Town for exploring around the city is also included in the pricing. ❌ What is not included? — Petrol is not included in the pricing. For about 3500 km at current cost of Fuel and current conversion rate (09.03.2022) it comes to about 7000 Rands which is about 450 Euro or about 480 U.S. dollar — Park entry fees are not included in the price. — Alcohol, Lunch, and other restaurants are not included in the price. — All other activities can be arranged and are to be paid individually. There are loads of opportunities for Yoga and mindfulness along the trip. Hiking, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, bungee jumping, paragliding and many more activities can also be enjoyed in spectacular scenery. If all this has tickled your fancy, just contact me, and we can get to know each other over a video call, and I'll answer all your questions. P.S: There are also opportunities to get some remote work done. South Africa has pretty decent Internet and plenty of awesome beach spots to get all the inspiration you need. I'm a digital Nomad myself these days, and also work on the road here and there. Some additional Infos about South Africa: ☀ Weather and Climate: Weather in Cape Town is very comparable with south of Spain or Portugal. We have a Mediterranean climate. Winter rain and Summers dry with loads of wind. April is Autumn, and it's off season, so not too many tourists. Weather is still warm, but can get pretty chilly in the evenings, especially if we get some cold fronts moving in. Being a shoulder month, it is still one of the best times to visit Cape Town. We have both the Indian and Atlantic Ocean surrounding the Cape, but expect the water to be very icy. As we head off to the interior of the country, expect the days to get quite hot and the nights to be cold. On the eastern coastline, starting from wilderness, the climate becomes more tropical and warm. The ocean also becomes considerably warmer as we move up north-easterly. Expect the nights to still get quite cold. In the Drakensberg we have typical mountain weather which can be very unpredictable. It can even snow here in summer, so be prepared for all types. Generally hot during the day and very cold during the night. Moving along back into the Karoo and the semidesert, we can expect hot days and cold nights. ✈ Entry requirements for South Africa (COVID-19 and Visa): For EU citizens and almost all other European or North American Passport holders you get a Visa on arrival for 3 months which you can normally extend by another 3 months without any problems. You do have to show a return flight on your arrival in South Africa. COVID-19 is currently not having any major effect on Tourism in South Africa. All flights are operating as normal. Everything is currently open including all types of accommodations, restaurants, shopping malls, national parks etc. You don't need a vaccine to enter South Africa, and you don't need to quarantine. The COVID-19 situation is mainly very relaxed and normal hygiene protocols are to be followed. Washing of hands, Masks, sanitizing, etc. ➡ The Route, Petrol Price and Insurance : The route is approximately, 3500 km through the best of South Africa. That makes about 200 km driving every day. We have some off days on the trip, but it will be a lot of driving. We are going to do some off-roading on some spectacular mountain passes. It helps if you have a buddy to share the driving. We are going to leave pretty early on most driving days, but especially the long stretches. Find a detailed itinerary of the route on Google Maps, that I will share with you after booking. Insurance: The price of the cars include full cover. You need international medical aid and an international driving permit. Police are generally very relaxed and not corrupt in South Africa. Private Hospitals are on the same standard as in Europe or North America. We have excellent infrastructure and very capable Hospitals and Doctors. There is no Malaria on the route we are travelling on. The Tap water is normally potable. 🚙 The expeditions vehicles: We will use fully equipped 4×4 campers with rooftop tents. Everything you will need for camping in the bush will be provided with your vehicle. A full description of the vehicle will be found once you've made your choice of 2 or 4 seaters. Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Send me a message!! 📬