If you're here because you're planning your own African adventure you'll find a wealth of resources and information in the Planning and Download sections; if you're an armchair traveller settle down to the diary section and dreams of endless sand....

Newsflash.
I got close to him in Khartoum when I uncovered his hideout but he’d skipped town (a few years previously). I tacked him through the Middle East, but the trail went cold. But I never give up.

And then, finally, after a night of fearsome curry and lager, I found Osama Bin Laden. Yes, there I was, intrepidly venting my bowels on my antique “Empire Wash Down Closet” when, between my own two legs I espied my quarry. He thought he was safe, but sometimes there’s just nowhere you can hide. Can I have my $25m now please?

Sale!
Great to know the tent is heading back to Africa with Neil. It's just the jerricans left - your last  chance to obtain a genuine memento of this epic expedition. Also good for holding fuel.

OHDS Hosting Deal
Simon Hobbs, CEO of OHDS has kindly agreed to host this site, although he's probably regretting the traffic volumes which have proved to be higher than anyone expected. Top referring search string for August: "camel prats"

Visa Information
Up to date Visa information for all African countries for UK passport holders - other nationalities to follow....

Route Information
Route information that will help you avoid some of the mistakes I made...

GPS Database
Loads of Africa-specific GPS points, including detailed route itineries. Let me know if you have marks that you want to submit...

Good Stool Guide
A cut out and keep symptom sheet for self-diagnosis and treatment of the likely ailments when you are in the bush and no other help is available.

Good Garage Guide
More info on where to get your vehicle fixed without creating more problems than you came in with.

Affiliation Programs
Order selected expedition supplies and clothing from Camel World

The missing photos:
These are a few photos that Richard took, and I've scanned in, showing us getting stuck in deep sand ruts in Chad, and a spectacular one of Mandy the Landy looking rather battered after the Crash in North Spain.

Links and Downloads
After literally hours of plagiarism I've managed to compile the ultimate web resource for overlanding links. Download technical manuals, maps and guides for free from the download section.