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Welcome to the Serengeti Trip 2011 Blog

Welcome to the Serengeti Trip 2011 Blog! We designed this website so that we can keep you posted on planning, packing and progress of our massive 70-day trip through 6 African countries early in 2011. The trip starts 20 January 2011 in Pretoria, South Africa, and takes us north through Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania to the legendary Serengeti National Park! From there we will head back south through Malawi, another part of Zambia and Zimbabwe...

Before the trip we will post photos and information on our route planning, vehicle upgrades, packing, equipment, etc. During the trip we will post daily diary entries by means of a satellite phone, so don't miss out! We will be posting in both English and Afrikaans. Please become a follower on this blog and subscribe to our RSS feed.
Enjoy the journey!


Monday, September 20, 2010

Hilux Facelift Part II: Spotlights

Step two in the Hilux's transformation was to fit a pair of spotlights on the front. Although we don't plan to drive at night, you never know when a breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances force you to take on the dangerous African roads at night. The biggest danger is livestock and wildlife that crosses the road. Hitting a cow or kudu could mean the end of the trip, not to mention the end of lives...

A brand new pair of spotlights fitted!
It was decided to fit the spotlights low on the front bumper to allow maximum support and minimum vibration to the brackets. Fitting the spotlights to the roof rack can cause an irritating reflection on the bonnet and therefore this option wasn't even considered.

Now that we have our drawers and extra powerful lights it's time for an aluminium cab. Follow the Hilux's facelift on the Hilux Transformation page - the end result will be impressive!

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