Thanks for the inspiration!

Every traveller and adventurer needs inspiration when he or she plans a big trip! Sometimes it's as simple as someone saying: "Go for it! You can do it!" and sometimes it's reading about someone who has already done something incredible - an inspiring trip full of exploration and adventure. That's when I think: If they can do it, so can I!

I'm blessed to have been raised by parents who always did their best to show us different parts of Southern Africa and who have always supported every single idea of mine, no matter how big or crazy it seemed at the time... They are and always have been a great inspiration to me!

And then there's Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman!!!

These two friends have completed two epic journeys on motorbikes: First The Long Way Round - a trip from London to New York, driving east!...and second The Long Way Down - a trip from Scotland to Cape Town! Few documentaries have made me so excited about travelling and Africa as The Long Way Down!! 18 countries and 15000 miles in 85 days! It was the two men's incredible relationship (through some very tough times) that inspired me so much and I'm excited to share the Serengeti Trip 2011 with someone like JI.

When it comes to extreme there's no one quite as adventurous as David Griers and Braam Malherbe!

David and Braam have achieved something that many believed was impossible - they ran the length of the Great Wall of China (a full 4000km) in less than four months! They did this to raise money for the Miles for Smiles charity and proved that when you put your mind to something (and your heart and soul as well) you can overcome any obstacles and make your dreams come true!

Kingsley all the way!

Kingsley Holgate and his team have driven all over Africa in their Land Rovers making a real difference in people's lives with the various projects they have initiated. It's impossible not to want to travel through the Dark Continent if you read one his trip reports. Their great work in Africa is the ultimate inspiration!

Last but definitely not least there is my brother, Francois, and his wife, Tania.

Visit www.aroundsa.co.za to read more about their awesome trip!

This couple is truly wild at heart! In 2009 they bought two 125cc motorbikes and drove around South Africa (6000km) in only 19 days! Their spirit of adventure and exploration, together with the love of simplicity has always inspired me to think of new and exciting trips in South Africa. I thank the Lord for a brother and sister in law like this!

So, thanks to these adventurous souls, and many other people who are living the dream, I am overflowing with inspiration, ready to take on the unknown and to explore the countries, roads and parks that I have read about so much over the past 28 years. 

Villiers

"Always share the adventure!"