http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/The latest news and updates from Live The Journey.enAngolaBorneoBotswanaCape Town TourismCompetitionDave PeplerDrive OutEgyptEthiopiaEventsFamily SafarisGetawayGroenGroen ReisGuest FeedbackHanlie RetiefHikingIcelandIndiaIndonesiaJohan BadenhorstKenyakwelaKykNETLive The JourneyMadagascarMark BeaumontMartelize BrinkMongoliamoroccoNamib100 HikeNamibiaNews24Radio Sonder GrenseRapportRwandaSouth AfricaTanzaniaTanzaniaThe Namib DesertThe SandbaggersTjailatydTravel MagazineTravel News AlertsVisaVoetsporeWegryWorld Photo AdventuresWupperthalWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/<h3>Exploring Wupperthal</h3> <p>The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations in Southern Africa. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this ancient landscape: the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Each slack-pack hike is designed for different levels of endurance and exploration, but all share a common thread:&nbsp;unmatched natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the satisfaction of traversing one of the Cape&rsquo;s most pristine regions.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Region</h4> <p class="s13">Wupperthal sits in a valley framed by the rugged&nbsp;Cederberg Wilderness Area. The region is famous for:</p> <p class="s13">Sandstone landscapes&nbsp;sculpted by wind and time into caves, arches, and cliffs.</p> <p class="s13">Rock art sites&nbsp;where San hunter-gatherers painted scenes of rituals and daily life thousands of years ago.</p> <p class="s13">Fynbos and rooibos: This is the original home of rooibos tea, and walking through the mountains you&rsquo;ll often encounter fields of the plant that has become South Africa&rsquo;s most famous herbal export.</p> <p class="s13">Clear night skies&nbsp;that make stargazing a nightly highlight.</p> <p class="s13">But beyond nature, Wupperthal is also about the&nbsp;community. The village has endured fires, droughts, and isolation, yet the people remain welcoming and proud of their heritage. Walks often include&nbsp;stories shared by local guides, moments in restored mission buildings, or even the chance to taste homemade bread baked in traditional clay ovens.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Community</h4> <p class="s13">Choosing a Wupperthal hike means you&rsquo;re also supporting the local economy. Many of the guides, porters, and service providers are from the surrounding community, and your presence directly contributes to rebuilding and sustaining this unique part of the country.</p> <p class="s16">Expect:</p> <p class="s13">Warm hospitality: from locals who welcome hikers into their home environment.</p> <p class="s13">Cultural encounters: exploring the mission station, old Moravian church, and village history.</p> <p class="s13">Sustainable tourism: Our hikes are structured to benefit the local people as much as they delight travellers.<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w2.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal66 Hike</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Explore the Wupperthal66 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">This is&nbsp;our flagship experience. Covering 66 kilometres,&nbsp;this hike offers a multi-day&nbsp;slack-pack hiking&nbsp;experience through the dramatic rock formations, valleys, and ridges of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s an immersive introduction to Wupperthal&rsquo;s terrain, where rugged cliffs and ancient San rock art set the vibrant backdrop.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Traversing remote valleys, camping under starry skies, and discovering a blend of history and wilderness.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers looking for a challenging yet accessible multi-day experience!&nbsp;</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;An incredible experience from start to finish. The Wupperthal66 was challenging but rewarding, with knowledgeable guides who made every step worthwhile. The scenery is beyond words - highly recommended.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w1.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal100</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Discover the Wupperthal100 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">The Wupperthal100 spans 100 kilometres across the most spectacular parts of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s the ultimate endurance test for those who want to push their limits while being enthralled with the rugged beauty of the Cederberg.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Covering the most extensive range of landscapes - from mountain ridges to secluded valleys - this hike is designed for experienced&nbsp;hikers.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Adventurers seeking a bucket-list challenge!</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Wupperthal100 is without a doubt one of the best hikes in South Africa. Tough, but every kilometre is worth it. The organisation was flawless, the guides professional, and the scenery unmatched.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w3.png" width="711" height="400" /><br /></em></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Join the Wupperthal Cedar Trail here</a></p> <p class="s14">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail is a shorter, more accessible hiking option, perfect for those who want to experience the magic of the Cederberg without committing to a longer-distance hike. It&rsquo;s ideal for small groups, families, or those new to multi-day hiking.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Stunning, rugged cliffs, accessible trails, and a strong connection to the area&rsquo;s history and natural beauty.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers seeking a balanced adventure - scenic and memorable, but slightly less demanding.</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent&nbsp;Customer&nbsp;Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Cedar Trail was the perfect introduction to Wupperthal. Beautiful landscapes, manageable distances, and the guides brought the history of the area to life. A great option if you&rsquo;re not ready for the 66 or 100.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4 class="s11">Why Choose a Wupperthal Hike?</h4> <p class="s13">All three hikes - the 66, 100, and Cedar Trail - share the authentic Live the Journey experience:&nbsp;expert guides, seamless logistics, and the chance to explore&nbsp;one of South Africa&rsquo;s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re seasoned, or a newcomer to hiking, there&rsquo;s a Wupperthal trail for you!</p> <p class="s14">For a challenge:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Wupperthal100</a></p> <p class="s13">For a balanced adventure:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Wupperthal66</a></p> <p class="s13">For an introduction to the region:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Wupperthal Cedar Trail</a>&nbsp;</p> <h4 class="s11">A&nbsp;Final Word</h4> <p class="s25">The Wupperthal hikes aren&rsquo;t just trails - they are journeys into history, culture, and a vast, beautiful wilderness. With glowing reviews and unforgettable client experiences, the Wupperthal66, Wupperthal100, and Wupperthal Cedar Trail are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots and explore the Cederberg.</p>Stella NeethlingWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/Guest FeedbackHikingLive The JourneySouth AfricaWupperthalhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/<h3>Exploring Wupperthal</h3> <p>The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations in Southern Africa. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this ancient landscape: the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Each slack-pack hike is designed for different levels of endurance and exploration, but all share a common thread:&nbsp;unmatched natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the satisfaction of traversing one of the Cape&rsquo;s most pristine regions.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Region</h4> <p class="s13">Wupperthal sits in a valley framed by the rugged&nbsp;Cederberg Wilderness Area. The region is famous for:</p> <p class="s13">Sandstone landscapes&nbsp;sculpted by wind and time into caves, arches, and cliffs.</p> <p class="s13">Rock art sites&nbsp;where San hunter-gatherers painted scenes of rituals and daily life thousands of years ago.</p> <p class="s13">Fynbos and rooibos: This is the original home of rooibos tea, and walking through the mountains you&rsquo;ll often encounter fields of the plant that has become South Africa&rsquo;s most famous herbal export.</p> <p class="s13">Clear night skies&nbsp;that make stargazing a nightly highlight.</p> <p class="s13">But beyond nature, Wupperthal is also about the&nbsp;community. The village has endured fires, droughts, and isolation, yet the people remain welcoming and proud of their heritage. Walks often include&nbsp;stories shared by local guides, moments in restored mission buildings, or even the chance to taste homemade bread baked in traditional clay ovens.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Community</h4> <p class="s13">Choosing a Wupperthal hike means you&rsquo;re also supporting the local economy. Many of the guides, porters, and service providers are from the surrounding community, and your presence directly contributes to rebuilding and sustaining this unique part of the country.</p> <p class="s16">Expect:</p> <p class="s13">Warm hospitality: from locals who welcome hikers into their home environment.</p> <p class="s13">Cultural encounters: exploring the mission station, old Moravian church, and village history.</p> <p class="s13">Sustainable tourism: Our hikes are structured to benefit the local people as much as they delight travellers.<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w2.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal66 Hike</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Explore the Wupperthal66 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">This is&nbsp;our flagship experience. Covering 66 kilometres,&nbsp;this hike offers a multi-day&nbsp;slack-pack hiking&nbsp;experience through the dramatic rock formations, valleys, and ridges of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s an immersive introduction to Wupperthal&rsquo;s terrain, where rugged cliffs and ancient San rock art set the vibrant backdrop.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Traversing remote valleys, camping under starry skies, and discovering a blend of history and wilderness.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers looking for a challenging yet accessible multi-day experience!&nbsp;</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;An incredible experience from start to finish. The Wupperthal66 was challenging but rewarding, with knowledgeable guides who made every step worthwhile. The scenery is beyond words - highly recommended.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w1.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal100</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Discover the Wupperthal100 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">The Wupperthal100 spans 100 kilometres across the most spectacular parts of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s the ultimate endurance test for those who want to push their limits while being enthralled with the rugged beauty of the Cederberg.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Covering the most extensive range of landscapes - from mountain ridges to secluded valleys - this hike is designed for experienced&nbsp;hikers.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Adventurers seeking a bucket-list challenge!</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Wupperthal100 is without a doubt one of the best hikes in South Africa. Tough, but every kilometre is worth it. The organisation was flawless, the guides professional, and the scenery unmatched.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w3.png" width="711" height="400" /><br /></em></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Join the Wupperthal Cedar Trail here</a></p> <p class="s14">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail is a shorter, more accessible hiking option, perfect for those who want to experience the magic of the Cederberg without committing to a longer-distance hike. It&rsquo;s ideal for small groups, families, or those new to multi-day hiking.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Stunning, rugged cliffs, accessible trails, and a strong connection to the area&rsquo;s history and natural beauty.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers seeking a balanced adventure - scenic and memorable, but slightly less demanding.</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent&nbsp;Customer&nbsp;Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Cedar Trail was the perfect introduction to Wupperthal. Beautiful landscapes, manageable distances, and the guides brought the history of the area to life. A great option if you&rsquo;re not ready for the 66 or 100.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4 class="s11">Why Choose a Wupperthal Hike?</h4> <p class="s13">All three hikes - the 66, 100, and Cedar Trail - share the authentic Live the Journey experience:&nbsp;expert guides, seamless logistics, and the chance to explore&nbsp;one of South Africa&rsquo;s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re seasoned, or a newcomer to hiking, there&rsquo;s a Wupperthal trail for you!</p> <p class="s14">For a challenge:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Wupperthal100</a></p> <p class="s13">For a balanced adventure:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Wupperthal66</a></p> <p class="s13">For an introduction to the region:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Wupperthal Cedar Trail</a>&nbsp;</p> <h4 class="s11">A&nbsp;Final Word</h4> <p class="s25">The Wupperthal hikes aren&rsquo;t just trails - they are journeys into history, culture, and a vast, beautiful wilderness. With glowing reviews and unforgettable client experiences, the Wupperthal66, Wupperthal100, and Wupperthal Cedar Trail are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots and explore the Cederberg.</p>Stella NeethlingWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/Guest FeedbackHikingLive The JourneySouth AfricaWupperthalhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/<h3>Exploring Wupperthal</h3> <p>The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations in Southern Africa. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this ancient landscape: the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Each slack-pack hike is designed for different levels of endurance and exploration, but all share a common thread:&nbsp;unmatched natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the satisfaction of traversing one of the Cape&rsquo;s most pristine regions.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Region</h4> <p class="s13">Wupperthal sits in a valley framed by the rugged&nbsp;Cederberg Wilderness Area. The region is famous for:</p> <p class="s13">Sandstone landscapes&nbsp;sculpted by wind and time into caves, arches, and cliffs.</p> <p class="s13">Rock art sites&nbsp;where San hunter-gatherers painted scenes of rituals and daily life thousands of years ago.</p> <p class="s13">Fynbos and rooibos: This is the original home of rooibos tea, and walking through the mountains you&rsquo;ll often encounter fields of the plant that has become South Africa&rsquo;s most famous herbal export.</p> <p class="s13">Clear night skies&nbsp;that make stargazing a nightly highlight.</p> <p class="s13">But beyond nature, Wupperthal is also about the&nbsp;community. The village has endured fires, droughts, and isolation, yet the people remain welcoming and proud of their heritage. Walks often include&nbsp;stories shared by local guides, moments in restored mission buildings, or even the chance to taste homemade bread baked in traditional clay ovens.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Community</h4> <p class="s13">Choosing a Wupperthal hike means you&rsquo;re also supporting the local economy. Many of the guides, porters, and service providers are from the surrounding community, and your presence directly contributes to rebuilding and sustaining this unique part of the country.</p> <p class="s16">Expect:</p> <p class="s13">Warm hospitality: from locals who welcome hikers into their home environment.</p> <p class="s13">Cultural encounters: exploring the mission station, old Moravian church, and village history.</p> <p class="s13">Sustainable tourism: Our hikes are structured to benefit the local people as much as they delight travellers.<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w2.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal66 Hike</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Explore the Wupperthal66 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">This is&nbsp;our flagship experience. Covering 66 kilometres,&nbsp;this hike offers a multi-day&nbsp;slack-pack hiking&nbsp;experience through the dramatic rock formations, valleys, and ridges of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s an immersive introduction to Wupperthal&rsquo;s terrain, where rugged cliffs and ancient San rock art set the vibrant backdrop.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Traversing remote valleys, camping under starry skies, and discovering a blend of history and wilderness.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers looking for a challenging yet accessible multi-day experience!&nbsp;</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;An incredible experience from start to finish. The Wupperthal66 was challenging but rewarding, with knowledgeable guides who made every step worthwhile. The scenery is beyond words - highly recommended.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w1.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal100</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Discover the Wupperthal100 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">The Wupperthal100 spans 100 kilometres across the most spectacular parts of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s the ultimate endurance test for those who want to push their limits while being enthralled with the rugged beauty of the Cederberg.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Covering the most extensive range of landscapes - from mountain ridges to secluded valleys - this hike is designed for experienced&nbsp;hikers.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Adventurers seeking a bucket-list challenge!</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Wupperthal100 is without a doubt one of the best hikes in South Africa. Tough, but every kilometre is worth it. The organisation was flawless, the guides professional, and the scenery unmatched.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w3.png" width="711" height="400" /><br /></em></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Join the Wupperthal Cedar Trail here</a></p> <p class="s14">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail is a shorter, more accessible hiking option, perfect for those who want to experience the magic of the Cederberg without committing to a longer-distance hike. It&rsquo;s ideal for small groups, families, or those new to multi-day hiking.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Stunning, rugged cliffs, accessible trails, and a strong connection to the area&rsquo;s history and natural beauty.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers seeking a balanced adventure - scenic and memorable, but slightly less demanding.</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent&nbsp;Customer&nbsp;Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Cedar Trail was the perfect introduction to Wupperthal. Beautiful landscapes, manageable distances, and the guides brought the history of the area to life. A great option if you&rsquo;re not ready for the 66 or 100.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4 class="s11">Why Choose a Wupperthal Hike?</h4> <p class="s13">All three hikes - the 66, 100, and Cedar Trail - share the authentic Live the Journey experience:&nbsp;expert guides, seamless logistics, and the chance to explore&nbsp;one of South Africa&rsquo;s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re seasoned, or a newcomer to hiking, there&rsquo;s a Wupperthal trail for you!</p> <p class="s14">For a challenge:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Wupperthal100</a></p> <p class="s13">For a balanced adventure:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Wupperthal66</a></p> <p class="s13">For an introduction to the region:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Wupperthal Cedar Trail</a>&nbsp;</p> <h4 class="s11">A&nbsp;Final Word</h4> <p class="s25">The Wupperthal hikes aren&rsquo;t just trails - they are journeys into history, culture, and a vast, beautiful wilderness. With glowing reviews and unforgettable client experiences, the Wupperthal66, Wupperthal100, and Wupperthal Cedar Trail are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots and explore the Cederberg.</p>Stella NeethlingWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/Guest FeedbackHikingLive The JourneySouth AfricaWupperthalhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/<h3>Exploring Wupperthal</h3> <p>The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations in Southern Africa. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this ancient landscape: the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Each slack-pack hike is designed for different levels of endurance and exploration, but all share a common thread:&nbsp;unmatched natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the satisfaction of traversing one of the Cape&rsquo;s most pristine regions.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Region</h4> <p class="s13">Wupperthal sits in a valley framed by the rugged&nbsp;Cederberg Wilderness Area. The region is famous for:</p> <p class="s13">Sandstone landscapes&nbsp;sculpted by wind and time into caves, arches, and cliffs.</p> <p class="s13">Rock art sites&nbsp;where San hunter-gatherers painted scenes of rituals and daily life thousands of years ago.</p> <p class="s13">Fynbos and rooibos: This is the original home of rooibos tea, and walking through the mountains you&rsquo;ll often encounter fields of the plant that has become South Africa&rsquo;s most famous herbal export.</p> <p class="s13">Clear night skies&nbsp;that make stargazing a nightly highlight.</p> <p class="s13">But beyond nature, Wupperthal is also about the&nbsp;community. The village has endured fires, droughts, and isolation, yet the people remain welcoming and proud of their heritage. Walks often include&nbsp;stories shared by local guides, moments in restored mission buildings, or even the chance to taste homemade bread baked in traditional clay ovens.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Community</h4> <p class="s13">Choosing a Wupperthal hike means you&rsquo;re also supporting the local economy. Many of the guides, porters, and service providers are from the surrounding community, and your presence directly contributes to rebuilding and sustaining this unique part of the country.</p> <p class="s16">Expect:</p> <p class="s13">Warm hospitality: from locals who welcome hikers into their home environment.</p> <p class="s13">Cultural encounters: exploring the mission station, old Moravian church, and village history.</p> <p class="s13">Sustainable tourism: Our hikes are structured to benefit the local people as much as they delight travellers.<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w2.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal66 Hike</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Explore the Wupperthal66 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">This is&nbsp;our flagship experience. Covering 66 kilometres,&nbsp;this hike offers a multi-day&nbsp;slack-pack hiking&nbsp;experience through the dramatic rock formations, valleys, and ridges of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s an immersive introduction to Wupperthal&rsquo;s terrain, where rugged cliffs and ancient San rock art set the vibrant backdrop.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Traversing remote valleys, camping under starry skies, and discovering a blend of history and wilderness.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers looking for a challenging yet accessible multi-day experience!&nbsp;</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;An incredible experience from start to finish. The Wupperthal66 was challenging but rewarding, with knowledgeable guides who made every step worthwhile. The scenery is beyond words - highly recommended.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w1.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal100</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Discover the Wupperthal100 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">The Wupperthal100 spans 100 kilometres across the most spectacular parts of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s the ultimate endurance test for those who want to push their limits while being enthralled with the rugged beauty of the Cederberg.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Covering the most extensive range of landscapes - from mountain ridges to secluded valleys - this hike is designed for experienced&nbsp;hikers.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Adventurers seeking a bucket-list challenge!</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Wupperthal100 is without a doubt one of the best hikes in South Africa. Tough, but every kilometre is worth it. The organisation was flawless, the guides professional, and the scenery unmatched.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w3.png" width="711" height="400" /><br /></em></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Join the Wupperthal Cedar Trail here</a></p> <p class="s14">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail is a shorter, more accessible hiking option, perfect for those who want to experience the magic of the Cederberg without committing to a longer-distance hike. It&rsquo;s ideal for small groups, families, or those new to multi-day hiking.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Stunning, rugged cliffs, accessible trails, and a strong connection to the area&rsquo;s history and natural beauty.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers seeking a balanced adventure - scenic and memorable, but slightly less demanding.</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent&nbsp;Customer&nbsp;Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Cedar Trail was the perfect introduction to Wupperthal. Beautiful landscapes, manageable distances, and the guides brought the history of the area to life. A great option if you&rsquo;re not ready for the 66 or 100.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4 class="s11">Why Choose a Wupperthal Hike?</h4> <p class="s13">All three hikes - the 66, 100, and Cedar Trail - share the authentic Live the Journey experience:&nbsp;expert guides, seamless logistics, and the chance to explore&nbsp;one of South Africa&rsquo;s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re seasoned, or a newcomer to hiking, there&rsquo;s a Wupperthal trail for you!</p> <p class="s14">For a challenge:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Wupperthal100</a></p> <p class="s13">For a balanced adventure:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Wupperthal66</a></p> <p class="s13">For an introduction to the region:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Wupperthal Cedar Trail</a>&nbsp;</p> <h4 class="s11">A&nbsp;Final Word</h4> <p class="s25">The Wupperthal hikes aren&rsquo;t just trails - they are journeys into history, culture, and a vast, beautiful wilderness. With glowing reviews and unforgettable client experiences, the Wupperthal66, Wupperthal100, and Wupperthal Cedar Trail are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots and explore the Cederberg.</p>Stella NeethlingWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/Guest FeedbackHikingLive The JourneySouth AfricaWupperthalhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/<h3>Exploring Wupperthal</h3> <p>The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations in Southern Africa. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this ancient landscape: the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Each slack-pack hike is designed for different levels of endurance and exploration, but all share a common thread:&nbsp;unmatched natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the satisfaction of traversing one of the Cape&rsquo;s most pristine regions.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Region</h4> <p class="s13">Wupperthal sits in a valley framed by the rugged&nbsp;Cederberg Wilderness Area. The region is famous for:</p> <p class="s13">Sandstone landscapes&nbsp;sculpted by wind and time into caves, arches, and cliffs.</p> <p class="s13">Rock art sites&nbsp;where San hunter-gatherers painted scenes of rituals and daily life thousands of years ago.</p> <p class="s13">Fynbos and rooibos: This is the original home of rooibos tea, and walking through the mountains you&rsquo;ll often encounter fields of the plant that has become South Africa&rsquo;s most famous herbal export.</p> <p class="s13">Clear night skies&nbsp;that make stargazing a nightly highlight.</p> <p class="s13">But beyond nature, Wupperthal is also about the&nbsp;community. The village has endured fires, droughts, and isolation, yet the people remain welcoming and proud of their heritage. Walks often include&nbsp;stories shared by local guides, moments in restored mission buildings, or even the chance to taste homemade bread baked in traditional clay ovens.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Community</h4> <p class="s13">Choosing a Wupperthal hike means you&rsquo;re also supporting the local economy. Many of the guides, porters, and service providers are from the surrounding community, and your presence directly contributes to rebuilding and sustaining this unique part of the country.</p> <p class="s16">Expect:</p> <p class="s13">Warm hospitality: from locals who welcome hikers into their home environment.</p> <p class="s13">Cultural encounters: exploring the mission station, old Moravian church, and village history.</p> <p class="s13">Sustainable tourism: Our hikes are structured to benefit the local people as much as they delight travellers.<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w2.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal66 Hike</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Explore the Wupperthal66 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">This is&nbsp;our flagship experience. Covering 66 kilometres,&nbsp;this hike offers a multi-day&nbsp;slack-pack hiking&nbsp;experience through the dramatic rock formations, valleys, and ridges of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s an immersive introduction to Wupperthal&rsquo;s terrain, where rugged cliffs and ancient San rock art set the vibrant backdrop.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Traversing remote valleys, camping under starry skies, and discovering a blend of history and wilderness.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers looking for a challenging yet accessible multi-day experience!&nbsp;</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;An incredible experience from start to finish. The Wupperthal66 was challenging but rewarding, with knowledgeable guides who made every step worthwhile. The scenery is beyond words - highly recommended.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w1.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal100</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Discover the Wupperthal100 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">The Wupperthal100 spans 100 kilometres across the most spectacular parts of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s the ultimate endurance test for those who want to push their limits while being enthralled with the rugged beauty of the Cederberg.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Covering the most extensive range of landscapes - from mountain ridges to secluded valleys - this hike is designed for experienced&nbsp;hikers.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Adventurers seeking a bucket-list challenge!</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Wupperthal100 is without a doubt one of the best hikes in South Africa. Tough, but every kilometre is worth it. The organisation was flawless, the guides professional, and the scenery unmatched.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w3.png" width="711" height="400" /><br /></em></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Join the Wupperthal Cedar Trail here</a></p> <p class="s14">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail is a shorter, more accessible hiking option, perfect for those who want to experience the magic of the Cederberg without committing to a longer-distance hike. It&rsquo;s ideal for small groups, families, or those new to multi-day hiking.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Stunning, rugged cliffs, accessible trails, and a strong connection to the area&rsquo;s history and natural beauty.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers seeking a balanced adventure - scenic and memorable, but slightly less demanding.</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent&nbsp;Customer&nbsp;Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Cedar Trail was the perfect introduction to Wupperthal. Beautiful landscapes, manageable distances, and the guides brought the history of the area to life. A great option if you&rsquo;re not ready for the 66 or 100.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4 class="s11">Why Choose a Wupperthal Hike?</h4> <p class="s13">All three hikes - the 66, 100, and Cedar Trail - share the authentic Live the Journey experience:&nbsp;expert guides, seamless logistics, and the chance to explore&nbsp;one of South Africa&rsquo;s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re seasoned, or a newcomer to hiking, there&rsquo;s a Wupperthal trail for you!</p> <p class="s14">For a challenge:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Wupperthal100</a></p> <p class="s13">For a balanced adventure:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Wupperthal66</a></p> <p class="s13">For an introduction to the region:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Wupperthal Cedar Trail</a>&nbsp;</p> <h4 class="s11">A&nbsp;Final Word</h4> <p class="s25">The Wupperthal hikes aren&rsquo;t just trails - they are journeys into history, culture, and a vast, beautiful wilderness. With glowing reviews and unforgettable client experiences, the Wupperthal66, Wupperthal100, and Wupperthal Cedar Trail are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots and explore the Cederberg.</p>Stella NeethlingWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/Guest FeedbackHikingLive The JourneySouth AfricaWupperthalhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/<h3>Exploring Wupperthal</h3> <p>The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations in Southern Africa. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this ancient landscape: the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Each slack-pack hike is designed for different levels of endurance and exploration, but all share a common thread:&nbsp;unmatched natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the satisfaction of traversing one of the Cape&rsquo;s most pristine regions.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Region</h4> <p class="s13">Wupperthal sits in a valley framed by the rugged&nbsp;Cederberg Wilderness Area. The region is famous for:</p> <p class="s13">Sandstone landscapes&nbsp;sculpted by wind and time into caves, arches, and cliffs.</p> <p class="s13">Rock art sites&nbsp;where San hunter-gatherers painted scenes of rituals and daily life thousands of years ago.</p> <p class="s13">Fynbos and rooibos: This is the original home of rooibos tea, and walking through the mountains you&rsquo;ll often encounter fields of the plant that has become South Africa&rsquo;s most famous herbal export.</p> <p class="s13">Clear night skies&nbsp;that make stargazing a nightly highlight.</p> <p class="s13">But beyond nature, Wupperthal is also about the&nbsp;community. The village has endured fires, droughts, and isolation, yet the people remain welcoming and proud of their heritage. Walks often include&nbsp;stories shared by local guides, moments in restored mission buildings, or even the chance to taste homemade bread baked in traditional clay ovens.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Community</h4> <p class="s13">Choosing a Wupperthal hike means you&rsquo;re also supporting the local economy. Many of the guides, porters, and service providers are from the surrounding community, and your presence directly contributes to rebuilding and sustaining this unique part of the country.</p> <p class="s16">Expect:</p> <p class="s13">Warm hospitality: from locals who welcome hikers into their home environment.</p> <p class="s13">Cultural encounters: exploring the mission station, old Moravian church, and village history.</p> <p class="s13">Sustainable tourism: Our hikes are structured to benefit the local people as much as they delight travellers.<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w2.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal66 Hike</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Explore the Wupperthal66 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">This is&nbsp;our flagship experience. Covering 66 kilometres,&nbsp;this hike offers a multi-day&nbsp;slack-pack hiking&nbsp;experience through the dramatic rock formations, valleys, and ridges of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s an immersive introduction to Wupperthal&rsquo;s terrain, where rugged cliffs and ancient San rock art set the vibrant backdrop.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Traversing remote valleys, camping under starry skies, and discovering a blend of history and wilderness.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers looking for a challenging yet accessible multi-day experience!&nbsp;</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;An incredible experience from start to finish. The Wupperthal66 was challenging but rewarding, with knowledgeable guides who made every step worthwhile. The scenery is beyond words - highly recommended.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w1.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal100</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Discover the Wupperthal100 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">The Wupperthal100 spans 100 kilometres across the most spectacular parts of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s the ultimate endurance test for those who want to push their limits while being enthralled with the rugged beauty of the Cederberg.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Covering the most extensive range of landscapes - from mountain ridges to secluded valleys - this hike is designed for experienced&nbsp;hikers.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Adventurers seeking a bucket-list challenge!</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Wupperthal100 is without a doubt one of the best hikes in South Africa. Tough, but every kilometre is worth it. The organisation was flawless, the guides professional, and the scenery unmatched.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w3.png" width="711" height="400" /><br /></em></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Join the Wupperthal Cedar Trail here</a></p> <p class="s14">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail is a shorter, more accessible hiking option, perfect for those who want to experience the magic of the Cederberg without committing to a longer-distance hike. It&rsquo;s ideal for small groups, families, or those new to multi-day hiking.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Stunning, rugged cliffs, accessible trails, and a strong connection to the area&rsquo;s history and natural beauty.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers seeking a balanced adventure - scenic and memorable, but slightly less demanding.</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent&nbsp;Customer&nbsp;Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Cedar Trail was the perfect introduction to Wupperthal. Beautiful landscapes, manageable distances, and the guides brought the history of the area to life. A great option if you&rsquo;re not ready for the 66 or 100.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4 class="s11">Why Choose a Wupperthal Hike?</h4> <p class="s13">All three hikes - the 66, 100, and Cedar Trail - share the authentic Live the Journey experience:&nbsp;expert guides, seamless logistics, and the chance to explore&nbsp;one of South Africa&rsquo;s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re seasoned, or a newcomer to hiking, there&rsquo;s a Wupperthal trail for you!</p> <p class="s14">For a challenge:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Wupperthal100</a></p> <p class="s13">For a balanced adventure:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Wupperthal66</a></p> <p class="s13">For an introduction to the region:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Wupperthal Cedar Trail</a>&nbsp;</p> <h4 class="s11">A&nbsp;Final Word</h4> <p class="s25">The Wupperthal hikes aren&rsquo;t just trails - they are journeys into history, culture, and a vast, beautiful wilderness. With glowing reviews and unforgettable client experiences, the Wupperthal66, Wupperthal100, and Wupperthal Cedar Trail are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots and explore the Cederberg.</p>Stella NeethlingWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/Guest FeedbackHikingLive The JourneySouth AfricaWupperthalhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/<h3>Exploring Wupperthal</h3> <p>The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations in Southern Africa. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this ancient landscape: the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Each slack-pack hike is designed for different levels of endurance and exploration, but all share a common thread:&nbsp;unmatched natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the satisfaction of traversing one of the Cape&rsquo;s most pristine regions.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Region</h4> <p class="s13">Wupperthal sits in a valley framed by the rugged&nbsp;Cederberg Wilderness Area. The region is famous for:</p> <p class="s13">Sandstone landscapes&nbsp;sculpted by wind and time into caves, arches, and cliffs.</p> <p class="s13">Rock art sites&nbsp;where San hunter-gatherers painted scenes of rituals and daily life thousands of years ago.</p> <p class="s13">Fynbos and rooibos: This is the original home of rooibos tea, and walking through the mountains you&rsquo;ll often encounter fields of the plant that has become South Africa&rsquo;s most famous herbal export.</p> <p class="s13">Clear night skies&nbsp;that make stargazing a nightly highlight.</p> <p class="s13">But beyond nature, Wupperthal is also about the&nbsp;community. The village has endured fires, droughts, and isolation, yet the people remain welcoming and proud of their heritage. Walks often include&nbsp;stories shared by local guides, moments in restored mission buildings, or even the chance to taste homemade bread baked in traditional clay ovens.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Community</h4> <p class="s13">Choosing a Wupperthal hike means you&rsquo;re also supporting the local economy. Many of the guides, porters, and service providers are from the surrounding community, and your presence directly contributes to rebuilding and sustaining this unique part of the country.</p> <p class="s16">Expect:</p> <p class="s13">Warm hospitality: from locals who welcome hikers into their home environment.</p> <p class="s13">Cultural encounters: exploring the mission station, old Moravian church, and village history.</p> <p class="s13">Sustainable tourism: Our hikes are structured to benefit the local people as much as they delight travellers.<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w2.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal66 Hike</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Explore the Wupperthal66 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">This is&nbsp;our flagship experience. Covering 66 kilometres,&nbsp;this hike offers a multi-day&nbsp;slack-pack hiking&nbsp;experience through the dramatic rock formations, valleys, and ridges of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s an immersive introduction to Wupperthal&rsquo;s terrain, where rugged cliffs and ancient San rock art set the vibrant backdrop.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Traversing remote valleys, camping under starry skies, and discovering a blend of history and wilderness.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers looking for a challenging yet accessible multi-day experience!&nbsp;</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;An incredible experience from start to finish. The Wupperthal66 was challenging but rewarding, with knowledgeable guides who made every step worthwhile. The scenery is beyond words - highly recommended.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w1.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal100</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Discover the Wupperthal100 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">The Wupperthal100 spans 100 kilometres across the most spectacular parts of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s the ultimate endurance test for those who want to push their limits while being enthralled with the rugged beauty of the Cederberg.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Covering the most extensive range of landscapes - from mountain ridges to secluded valleys - this hike is designed for experienced&nbsp;hikers.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Adventurers seeking a bucket-list challenge!</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Wupperthal100 is without a doubt one of the best hikes in South Africa. Tough, but every kilometre is worth it. The organisation was flawless, the guides professional, and the scenery unmatched.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w3.png" width="711" height="400" /><br /></em></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Join the Wupperthal Cedar Trail here</a></p> <p class="s14">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail is a shorter, more accessible hiking option, perfect for those who want to experience the magic of the Cederberg without committing to a longer-distance hike. It&rsquo;s ideal for small groups, families, or those new to multi-day hiking.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Stunning, rugged cliffs, accessible trails, and a strong connection to the area&rsquo;s history and natural beauty.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers seeking a balanced adventure - scenic and memorable, but slightly less demanding.</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent&nbsp;Customer&nbsp;Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Cedar Trail was the perfect introduction to Wupperthal. Beautiful landscapes, manageable distances, and the guides brought the history of the area to life. A great option if you&rsquo;re not ready for the 66 or 100.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4 class="s11">Why Choose a Wupperthal Hike?</h4> <p class="s13">All three hikes - the 66, 100, and Cedar Trail - share the authentic Live the Journey experience:&nbsp;expert guides, seamless logistics, and the chance to explore&nbsp;one of South Africa&rsquo;s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re seasoned, or a newcomer to hiking, there&rsquo;s a Wupperthal trail for you!</p> <p class="s14">For a challenge:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Wupperthal100</a></p> <p class="s13">For a balanced adventure:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Wupperthal66</a></p> <p class="s13">For an introduction to the region:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Wupperthal Cedar Trail</a>&nbsp;</p> <h4 class="s11">A&nbsp;Final Word</h4> <p class="s25">The Wupperthal hikes aren&rsquo;t just trails - they are journeys into history, culture, and a vast, beautiful wilderness. With glowing reviews and unforgettable client experiences, the Wupperthal66, Wupperthal100, and Wupperthal Cedar Trail are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots and explore the Cederberg.</p>Stella NeethlingWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/Guest FeedbackHikingLive The JourneySouth AfricaWupperthalhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/<h3>Exploring Wupperthal</h3> <p>The Wupperthal region in the Cederberg Mountains is one of South Africa&rsquo;s most rugged, breathtaking, and rewarding hiking destinations in Southern Africa. Live the Journey offers three signature hikes through this ancient landscape: the Wupperthal66, the Wupperthal100, and the Wupperthal Cedar Trail. Each slack-pack hike is designed for different levels of endurance and exploration, but all share a common thread:&nbsp;unmatched natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the satisfaction of traversing one of the Cape&rsquo;s most pristine regions.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Region</h4> <p class="s13">Wupperthal sits in a valley framed by the rugged&nbsp;Cederberg Wilderness Area. The region is famous for:</p> <p class="s13">Sandstone landscapes&nbsp;sculpted by wind and time into caves, arches, and cliffs.</p> <p class="s13">Rock art sites&nbsp;where San hunter-gatherers painted scenes of rituals and daily life thousands of years ago.</p> <p class="s13">Fynbos and rooibos: This is the original home of rooibos tea, and walking through the mountains you&rsquo;ll often encounter fields of the plant that has become South Africa&rsquo;s most famous herbal export.</p> <p class="s13">Clear night skies&nbsp;that make stargazing a nightly highlight.</p> <p class="s13">But beyond nature, Wupperthal is also about the&nbsp;community. The village has endured fires, droughts, and isolation, yet the people remain welcoming and proud of their heritage. Walks often include&nbsp;stories shared by local guides, moments in restored mission buildings, or even the chance to taste homemade bread baked in traditional clay ovens.</p> <h4 class="s11">The Community</h4> <p class="s13">Choosing a Wupperthal hike means you&rsquo;re also supporting the local economy. Many of the guides, porters, and service providers are from the surrounding community, and your presence directly contributes to rebuilding and sustaining this unique part of the country.</p> <p class="s16">Expect:</p> <p class="s13">Warm hospitality: from locals who welcome hikers into their home environment.</p> <p class="s13">Cultural encounters: exploring the mission station, old Moravian church, and village history.</p> <p class="s13">Sustainable tourism: Our hikes are structured to benefit the local people as much as they delight travellers.<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w2.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal66 Hike</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Explore the Wupperthal66 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">This is&nbsp;our flagship experience. Covering 66 kilometres,&nbsp;this hike offers a multi-day&nbsp;slack-pack hiking&nbsp;experience through the dramatic rock formations, valleys, and ridges of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s an immersive introduction to Wupperthal&rsquo;s terrain, where rugged cliffs and ancient San rock art set the vibrant backdrop.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Traversing remote valleys, camping under starry skies, and discovering a blend of history and wilderness.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers looking for a challenging yet accessible multi-day experience!&nbsp;</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;An incredible experience from start to finish. The Wupperthal66 was challenging but rewarding, with knowledgeable guides who made every step worthwhile. The scenery is beyond words - highly recommended.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w1.png" width="711" height="400" /></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal100</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Discover the Wupperthal100 Hike here</a></p> <p class="s17">The Wupperthal100 spans 100 kilometres across the most spectacular parts of the Cederberg. It&rsquo;s the ultimate endurance test for those who want to push their limits while being enthralled with the rugged beauty of the Cederberg.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Covering the most extensive range of landscapes - from mountain ridges to secluded valleys - this hike is designed for experienced&nbsp;hikers.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Adventurers seeking a bucket-list challenge!</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent Customer Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Wupperthal100 is without a doubt one of the best hikes in South Africa. Tough, but every kilometre is worth it. The organisation was flawless, the guides professional, and the scenery unmatched.&rdquo;<br /><br /><br /><img src="/static/media/uploads/blog/w3.png" width="711" height="400" /><br /></em></p> <h4 class="s3">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail</h4> <p><a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Join the Wupperthal Cedar Trail here</a></p> <p class="s14">The Wupperthal Cedar Trail is a shorter, more accessible hiking option, perfect for those who want to experience the magic of the Cederberg without committing to a longer-distance hike. It&rsquo;s ideal for small groups, families, or those new to multi-day hiking.</p> <p class="s13">Highlights:&nbsp;Stunning, rugged cliffs, accessible trails, and a strong connection to the area&rsquo;s history and natural beauty.</p> <p class="s13">Best For:&nbsp;Hikers seeking a balanced adventure - scenic and memorable, but slightly less demanding.</p> <p class="s19"><strong>Recent&nbsp;Customer&nbsp;Review:</strong></p> <p class="s22"><em>&ldquo;The Cedar Trail was the perfect introduction to Wupperthal. Beautiful landscapes, manageable distances, and the guides brought the history of the area to life. A great option if you&rsquo;re not ready for the 66 or 100.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4 class="s11">Why Choose a Wupperthal Hike?</h4> <p class="s13">All three hikes - the 66, 100, and Cedar Trail - share the authentic Live the Journey experience:&nbsp;expert guides, seamless logistics, and the chance to explore&nbsp;one of South Africa&rsquo;s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you&rsquo;re seasoned, or a newcomer to hiking, there&rsquo;s a Wupperthal trail for you!</p> <p class="s14">For a challenge:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal100-hike/">Wupperthal100</a></p> <p class="s13">For a balanced adventure:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cederberg-hike/">Wupperthal66</a></p> <p class="s13">For an introduction to the region:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/wupperthal-cedar-trail/">Wupperthal Cedar Trail</a>&nbsp;</p> <h4 class="s11">A&nbsp;Final Word</h4> <p class="s25">The Wupperthal hikes aren&rsquo;t just trails - they are journeys into history, culture, and a vast, beautiful wilderness. With glowing reviews and unforgettable client experiences, the Wupperthal66, Wupperthal100, and Wupperthal Cedar Trail are waiting to be discovered. Lace up your boots and explore the Cederberg.</p>Stella NeethlingWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:55:54 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/exploring-wupperthal/Guest FeedbackHikingLive The JourneySouth AfricaWupperthalhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journeyhttp://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/<h3><strong>The Live the Journey&nbsp;Story&nbsp;&ndash; celebrating 20-year in Tourism Month</strong></h3> <h4 class="s5">September 2023 marks 20 years of Live the Journey travels.</h4> <h4 class="s5">A&nbsp;20-chapter&nbsp;travel journal filled with amazing&nbsp;guest&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;and wonderful memories by staff who planned these adventures.</h4> <p><img src="/static/media/uploads/91a4e67c-24fc-5174-356b-908cf793f7cb.png" width="500" height="363" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 1 - 2003</b>: The company was founded by Jurgens Schoeman, a Karoo-boy who had a desire to bring amazing travel experiences to others. Mary Anne Radmacker&rsquo;s quote: <i>&ldquo;I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world&rdquo;, </i>left an unmistakable impression on this man, driving this desire.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 2 &ndash; 2004</b>: Momentum is building as part-time weekend trips are planned for the alumni from the University of Stellenbosch under the umbrella of <i>Maties Veldry Klub</i>. At that time there was no office, no company name and no logo, just unforgettable travel memories being made.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 3 &ndash; 2005: </b>The first employee was appointed &ndash; Elsabeth Muller, who is still here! Still no office, but the company started operating under the name <i>Siyaya Safaris</i> (meaning <i>&ldquo;we are going&rdquo;</i> in Zulu).</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 4 &ndash; 2006: </b>The company started to operate as <i>The Journey</i> establishing itself as a market leader for 4x4 tours in the Namib Desert. It is also the year in which the first trip to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a> was done. The latter was a guided self-drive trip during which one of the clients suffered a stroke. Thankfully all the guests returned home safely but lots of lessons were learned&hellip;</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 5 &ndash; 2007: </b><i>The Journey</i> nearly doubled its annual number of guests by adding new destinations to the tour schedule. The highlight of the year was when a guided self-drive group attended the Kuomboka procession of the Losi King in Barotseland (a region between <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a>, <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a>, <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a>, <a href="/destinations/zimbabwe/">Zimbabwe</a>) and another group drove from Ruacana to the northern-most part of Angola at Soyo.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 6 &ndash; 2008: </b>This marks the year in which the word &ldquo;Live&rdquo; was added to the company name and we became known as <i>Live the Journey</i>. Slowly but surely new destinations were added and a highlight this year was <a href="/destinations/ethiopia/">Ethiopia</a> with a visit to the Omo Valley and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 7 &ndash; 2009: </b>The company expanded its touring borders across continents when six guests departed on an overland journey following the Silk Route. A Battlefields Tour to <a href="/destinations/angola/">Angola</a> requiring unprecedented planning took place when Col. Jan Breytenbach from the SADF and Joua Nambalo, ex MPLA military officer, joined the touring party.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/angola_2007.jpg" width="400" height="290" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 8 &ndash; 2010: </b>This was the year flights abruptly came to a halt due to an enormous ash cloud over Europe caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull volcano in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. Clients were stuck in Europe and <a href="/destinations/south-africa/">South Africa</a> causing absolute havoc and keeping the ever-growing team on their toes!</p> <p class="p1">(Remember how everyone tried to pronounce <strong>E y j a f j a l l a j &ouml; k u l l</strong>? It is actually quite easy: <strong>Ay-uh-fyat-luh-yoe-kuutl-uh.</strong>)</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 9 &ndash; 2011: </b>A big year. Live the Journey merges with a local destination management company to broaden its service offering. The company name and logo remain the same but we now service both inbound as well as outbound guests. One good thing caused by the ash cloud in Europe was an interest in <a href="/destinations/iceland/">Iceland</a>. We decided to take a closer look at the island and the first group departed on a guided self-drive trip to the &ldquo;Land of Fire and Ice&rdquo;. The first of many.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 10 &ndash; 2012: </b>This was the year that Live the Journey&rsquo;s contribution to <i>RSG Reis Sonder Grense </i>started<i> </i>by providing the well-known travel news bulletins for the Saturday morning programme.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 11:&nbsp; 2013: </b>Having weathered the global recession, Live the Journey celebrates 10 years in the tourism industry, shining brightly like a diamond that was shaped by the forces of nature. The well-known Live the Journey diamond logo was launched. Gorilla safaris in <a href="/destinations/uganda/">Uganda</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 12 &ndash; 2014: </b>The Live the Journey Journal in a newspaper-format was printed for the first time. <a href="/destinations/morocco/">Morocco</a>, <a href="/destinations/madagascar/">Madagascar</a>, and <a href="/destinations/rwanda/">Rwanda</a> are added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 13 &ndash; 2015: </b>Live the Journey finds a home in brand new offices in Paarl. We also sponsor the prizes for the <i>Feite en Geite</i> competition on Kw&ecirc;la. Mark Beaumont sets a world record for the fastest cycle trip from Cairo to Cape Town with Live the Journey providing support to Mark from his border crossing into South Africa until the end of his journey in Sea Point.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 14 &ndash; 2016: </b>One desert, two runners, nine days and 504 kms. Andrew Murray and Donnie Campbell completed a record-breaking run in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib</a> desert under the watchful eye and support of Live the Journey. <a href="/destinations/borneo/">Borneo</a> and our ever-popular <a href="/tour/tanzania-migration-safari/">Tanzania Migration Safari</a> is added to the tour schedule.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 15 &ndash; 2017: </b>This marks a record year having had 1 350 guests travelling outside the borders of South Africa. We broaden our horizons again, this time to Sicily for a cooking adventure and colourful <a href="/destinations/india/">India</a>!</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 16 &ndash; 2018: </b>We launch our guided 4x4 self-drive group tours to untamed <a href="/destinations/mongolia/">Mongolia</a>, a tour that will change the lives of two very special guests, Adriaan and Laetitia de Lange, who later join the Live the Journey team. The year ends on a high with the Race to the Wreck. Giving support to 70 athletes and crew covering 300 kms on bicycle and on foot in the Namib desert to end at the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen.</p> <p class="p1"><img src="/static/media/uploads/race_to_the_wreck_-_titled.jpg" width="400" height="290" /></p> <p class="p2"><b>Chapter 17 &ndash; 2019:</b> <a href="/destinations/egypt/">Egypt</a> and <a href="/destinations/peru/">Peru</a> are added to the tour schedule. Live the Journey is part of the BBC reality series <i>The Heat is On,</i> whereby celebrities had to cross the Namib desert on foot to raise funds for charities&hellip; the first live broadcast of a television programme in the <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namib Desert</a>. The logistics were mind-boggling, but the success made it all worth it.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 18 &ndash; 2020: </b>Lockdowns due to COVID-19 brings tourism to a halt. At Live the Journey the wheels did not stop turning. A brand-new series of local guided self-drive tours were launched as well as the <a href="/tour/the-namib100-hike/">Namib100 Hike</a>.</p> <p class="p4"><b>Chapter 19 &ndash; 2021</b>: The borders with neighbouring countries start to open and tours to <a href="/destinations/namibia/">Namibia</a> and <a href="/destinations/botswana/">Botswana</a> resume. We launch the <a href="/tour/namaqua-flower-hike/">Namaqua Flower Hike.</a> We even manage a group tour to <a href="/destinations/tanzania/">Tanzania</a>, the first post-COVID-19 small group tour to depart.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Chapter 20 &ndash; 2022: </b>We introduce the Wupperthal66 adding to our range of world-class hikes.<b> </b>It is time for a change and a new look after the doom and gloom of COVID-19. Live the Journey launches its new look and colours. We have always been pioneers in our field and took this opportunity for our branding to do the same. Our new logo is inspired by the notion that for every new journey you only need to take that first step. Our new journey starts here __</p> <p class="p2"><img src="/static/media/uploads/cb9ef331-8304-afd8-4f90-9c41a366e43e.png" width="389" height="500" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></p> <p class="p1"><i>In 2023 Live the Journey celebrates 20-years in the tourism industry. We continue going from strength to strength and add <a href="/tour/st-helena-historical-discovery/">St. Helena Island</a> to our tour schedule, as well as the brand new and exclusive <a href="/tour/the-kuiseb90-hike/">Kuiseb90 hike</a>. &nbsp;</i></p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1"><strong><i>We would like to pay tribute to all our loyal clients, supporters, suppliers, and staff. Without you this Journey would not have been possible. Here&rsquo;s to many more years of exploring together.&nbsp;</i></strong></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p><i>*Header Image Credit: Enzo Lombardi</i></p>Stella NeethlingWed, 30 Aug 2023 08:34:40 +0000http://www.livethejourney.co.za/blog/20-years-of-living-the-journey/Live The Journey