Although travel through Africa is possible without your own vehicle, it has considerable limitations. We have therefore chosen to embark on our trans-African travels in our own vehicle. Let the adventures begin!
I have split up the vehicle section into several sub-sections in an attempt to provide useful information for all the items that we had to deal with. I have learned a tremendous amount on this trip about vehicle mechanics and outfitting for safari. Please do not hestiate to contact me if you are planning an overland trip and have any questions!
A quick summary of our vehicle:
| Vehicle | Land Rover |
| Type | Series IIIS |
| Model | R6 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Engine | 4.1 litre Chev |
| Gearbox | 4-speed Santana |
| Axle | Salisbury (rear) |
| Suspension | British Steel Parabolics |
| Tires | General Super All Grip 7.50-16LT |
| Fuel Capacity | 290 litres |
| Fuel Consumption | 20 - 40 litres/100km |
| Top Speed | 111 km/h |
| Cruising Speed | 90 km/h @ 3200 rpm |
| Water Capacity | 110 litres |
| Rooftop tent | Hannibal 1.4 x 2.8 |
| Cooking | Full Cadac set-up |
| Fridge | 40L Engel |
| Spot Lights | KC Daylighter |
Note: this would not have been our first choice in vehicle, especially not the engine. For those interested, read "The Complete Story" to see how we ended up with this vehicle.