Location: South Africa

Summary:

Today I made my way from Garies toward Cape Town, planning to visit the Dutch consulate tomorrow morning to apply for a new Dutch passport. The journey took me through beautiful South African countryside where I observed extensive grape vineyards covered with protective cloth to keep birds away - a reminder of South Africa's renowned wine industry. I visited Duncan, who runs the incredibly helpful Overland Now WhatsApp group that he started in 2022. This group connects travelers throughout Africa, sharing vital information about visas, road conditions, and weather from Morocco to Tanzania. I originally joined through three Dutch travelers I met in Cotonou while applying for DRC visas. Duncan's place, about 50 kilometers north of Cape Town, operates like a farm with outbuildings where he stores vehicles  ...