Oranje Trophy 2010
Oranje Trophy and Africa Expedition Support joined forces in September 2009 to start the planning to facilitate and lead a group of young adventurers and their (not so young) vehicles to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
This is the second epic adventure undertaken by the Oranje Trophy. The first being Amsterdam to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics. This time round they are driving 22 vehicles across 13 countries from Amsterdam to Cape Town to show their support for Holland in the World Cup.
While they are on their way they are also showing their support for "Right To Play" program - supporting and bringing young people from around the World together to meet their dreams.
Africa Expedition Support is providing the on-the-ground logistics and assistance in leading this group of intrepid adventurers across the African continent. Our role is to keep them on track and provide logistical support to ensure they make it to the World Cup. Joining the Oranje Trophy in Luxor, Egypt to facilitate the long and confusing exit from Egypt, take them on a desert crossing through Sudan, the majestical highlands of Ethiopia, take on the challenging roads of the Northern Kenya; experience game viewing through the Serengeti NP in Tanzania before fare welling them in Northern Malawi where they will take the rest of the journey through Zambia, Botswana and finally South Africa on their own.
Thus far we have successfully negotiated and executed the largest single crossing of vehicles across Lake Nasser from Aswan, Egypt to Wadi Halfa, Sudan in one day. 22 vehicles were processed and shipped out of Egypt. The vehicles are not the traditional Trans Africa vehicles. But then again that is what makes this expedition so special. The vehicles range from VW Transporters, to Beetles to Burton Citroen 2CV convertible to Manta with a range of 4x4 cars and trucks. The oldest vehicle is a 1969 Beetle - all original except for wider wheels. So it is only to be expected that some mechanical problems will present themselves along the way. After all, these vehicles are being pushed to the limit - so far 4 vehicles have needed some extensive mechanical work but then again this is not so bad considering the age of the vehicles!
If you would like to follow their progress have a look at www.oranjetrophy.nl
