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Around Africa in a Shorty

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:02    Post subject: Around Africa in a Shorty Reply with quote

Good evening,

As some of you know I started building a 07 NS shorty wagon for a weekend warrior, and as usual I have a blow out. anyways, why not actually use it as it was intended, like going around Africa.

In January I put the little beast in a container and headed to work in the DRC, end of march it finally arrived in Maputo.

Ill try to keep the writing to a minimum and let the pictures tell the story.

The ship leaving port while I enjoyed the process of getting it out. I shipped to maputo to avoid a carnet, basically you mention carnet in OZ and people try to charge bulk coin for any paper work.

IMG_5679 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

And finally on the streets in Maputo!!
IMG_5694 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr


We quickly made a run for ponto for a night to get sorted:

IMG_5699 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

Where I found a giant snail:
IMG_5698 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

Heading out:
IMG_5711 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

The we headed onto the Maputo special reserve, no cats here though:
IMG_4156 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_4206 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_4161 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5725 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5729 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

Dinner and camp:

IMG_5735 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5738 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5739 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

We had a short deadline this time so we only headed north of Maputo about 60kms to a place called Lugar De Cel, stunning place. and had it to ourselves. the managers were great.

IMG_5780 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5781 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

Found this guy:
IMG_5783 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5795 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

20kms of sandy track south lead us to El Paso where we had lunch
IMG_5803 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5805 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

Leaving the area:
IMG_5819 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5824 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

We aired up jsut to air down again with a short cut straight across the country.

IMG_5826 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5827 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

Those photos are the nice exit and entry roads.. it went to sand track and tight bush
IMG_4305 (2) by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

but then we headed into town for a feed, found a great spot in the market.
IMG_4318 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

And into South Africa!!!
IMG_4330 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

IMG_5849 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr

And thats all for now:
IMG_5860 by Matthew Allen, on Flickr
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 23:04    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great pictures. Thanks so much for posting them. That shorty looks ideal for 2-up travel in Africa.  

I'd be interested to see your route and future travel plans.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:05    Post subject: Reply with quote

Simon_W wrote:
Great pictures. Thanks so much for posting them. That shorty looks ideal for 2-up travel in Africa.  

I'd be interested to see your route and future travel plans.


Thanks mate.
The wagon is setup for strictly 2 people. the build is in the readers ride section.

We are 100% winging it for our route, but it basically includes for now everything from DRC south.
As for timing we are currently working 6 week son and 3 off in the DRC so on break you can expect updates.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 23:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, I remember being very impressed with the build when you posted the pics earlier. It's very neat indeed.

I look forward to your future updates and learning how your route works out. Good luck!  Smile
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PostPosted: Thu May 23, 2019 4:25    Post subject: Reply with quote

Small update I guess, we have changed our plans and instead of small jaunts and locking it up, we have commited to at least 4 months of straight travel starting july 4th. How Exciting! Just need to finish a bit of packing in oz, finish work and gone.



In the mean time though I have had the wagon sent to Mitsi Tech in Joburg for some routine maintenance as now we are doing a larger trip with more time away form the cities and after my stint in Moz I found that getting parts would be a little trickier than i figured.  Just having a few basics done, wheel bearings as a precaution, sway bar links, and a few small touch ups.



The girl gets collected:





And into it:

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PostPosted: Thu May 23, 2019 18:04    Post subject: Reply with quote

Surprised  wow awesome pics, sure living the dream!!! Cool  Cool  Cool  Cool

Love the truck, very tidy little beast Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 20:11    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can you post details of your spare wheel mounts as I'm after something similar?  Thanks
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 13:05    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been super lazy, more posts on my instagram if anything, check it out @wrongturnadventures

But here are some animal photos, and a heap of the pajero, cause its the star of the show

Botswana:






Salt flats:







The rest are from around Namibia:















On top of Van zyls pass:


After van zyls:


On the road to Epupa:


We drove from the brandeberg mountains all the way to the coast via the Ugab river






Posing in the dunes south of Walvis Bay:





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PostPosted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 13:14    Post subject: Reply with quote

jasper wrote:
Can you post details of your spare wheel mounts as I'm after something similar?  Thanks


Have a look at my build thread and you willfind the info you need.

https://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=54724
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 13:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow! What superb photographs. Thanks so much for posting them.   I think you have given me a new 'desktop' background image for my PC!   Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:38    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im still working on m drone work, but here are a few small clips from Botswana. ill piece a proper video later when i get around to it



https://youtu.be/IE_zR-7X8vA

https://youtu.be/eRdZ617Nnd4

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:28    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks fantastic. I love the drone footage.

Did you know how deep the river crossing was before you attempted it? You're a long way from base to get stuck/flooded!
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 19:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

Simon_W wrote:
Looks fantastic. I love the drone footage.

Did you know how deep the river crossing was before you attempted it? You're a long way from base to get stuck/flooded!


No idea on depth, its all wing it. there are hippos and crocs so you cant check the depth. but we can do basically roof deep before the snorkel gets dunked. haha
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 13:32    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks lovely, I'm kinda jealous now Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 19:21    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for leaving you all in the dark:

We have crossed into the Democratic Republic of Congo. Or DRC for short. sitting in lubumbashi at the moment so see where this goes, most likely short trips as its the start of the wet season.

Crossing in:



Posed up at the hotel after driving to town in the dark. 100% do not recommend night driving. haha. all good though.



I did do an extra hot lap in Botswana too, posingon the salt flats again:
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