22 Countries in an old 90s BMW sedan: The Epic Road Trip from Germany to South Africa
Car Talk with Jacob Moshokoa · 4 July 2026 · 7m
Speaker 1: It is car Talk on Cape Talk. My name is Jacob Mushaqua. Now we're getting Speaker 1: into something that has adventure written all over it. What does it take to drive Speaker 1: from the heart of Europe to the silent tip of Africa? For overland adventurer E Speaker 1: thirty four Expeditions, it meant thousands of kilometers behind the wheel, multiple border crossings, changing Speaker 1: landscapes, unexpected challenges, and unforgettable encounters. Traveling from Germany to South Africa by road. The Speaker 1: journey wasn't simply about reaching a destination. It was about experiencing cultures, navigating deserts, mountains Speaker 1: and remote roads, and providing that Africa is for was far more connected and accessible Speaker 1: than many people imagined. Overlanding has grown rapidly in popularity, with more travelers choosing slow, Speaker 1: immersive journeys over conventional holidays, but driving across continents demands meticulous planning, resilience, and a Speaker 1: willingness to embrace the unexpected, whether it's mechanical setbacks, paperwork at a border post, or Speaker 1: the generosity of strangers met along the way. We now chat to E thirty four Speaker 1: Expeditions about the adventure of a lifetime. The lessons learned on the road and why Speaker 1: sometimes the journey really is the destination. So Theodore's owner, his name is Emmanuel. Emmanuel, Speaker 1: I want to thank you so much for joining me on car Talk this evening. Speaker 1: A very good evening to. Speaker 2: You, sir hell Jacob, Thank you so much for having me. Speaker 1: So take me back the idea from driving from Germany to South Africa in your Speaker 1: E thirty four BMW. Where did that idea come from? Speaker 2: Actually, the idea rose along the route. Before driving down to…
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