Season 1 Finale! Sailing in a Ford. MOST AMAZING TRIP EVER!
July 19, 2020 · 24 min · 2K views · South Africa & Cape of Good Hope
What this video covers
A convoy of seven bakkies (pickup trucks) travels from Cape Town to Johannesburg, South Africa, attempting to navigate exclusively on gravel roads over four days.2:11 The group transports hay and feed to drought-stricken farmers in the Karoo region, a desert area where rainfall is rare.4:11 The route passes through Rietlinghuis, the Tangkwa Tented Camp, and Nieu-Bethesda, with the crew utilizing low-range gearing on steep terrain and managing vehicle maintenance, including a flat tire on the third day.8:48 The journey concludes prematurely near Bloemhof Dam when heavy rain forces the group onto paved roads to ensure participants reach their flights on time.23:13 The expedition highlights the logistical challenges of rural South African travel and the impact of severe, multi-year drought conditions on local agriculture.
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