Berlin → Nairobi
Overland through West and South Africa to Nairobi, Kenya. Travelogues, photos, and everything I experience along the way.
status
Departure end of August 2027
Currently in
Berlin – Camper conversion
kilometers
0 km
Hiking days
0 / 100
The route
Stage by stage
Each stage leads to its country page with reports, photos and practical information on borders and visas.
Latest reports
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10 days in Iraq
I cross the border to Iraq, the autonomous region of Kurdistan, to be correct. I quickly understand that I won't get far with English.…
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Iran – it's good to be back
So here I am, back in Iran. I'm at the border when a guy comes up to me, his name is Hamid, he…
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Namaste Nepal
It's been a while, many things have changed On the 12th of October I crossed the 14th land border of my trip. It was...
Tips & Info
What you need to know for the route
Border crossings
Procedure, duration and costs per border, including the date of travel.
Visa & Carnet
Where to apply, what it costs, how long it takes.
Costs
Expenses by country: diesel, food, ferries, national parks.
Hiking & Summits
Tours along the route including altitude, duration and whether a guide is required.
Communication
Starlink, inReach and SIM cards on the go.
Insurance & Health
Long-term international insurance, rescue services, vaccinations.
The vehicle
Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ78
Engine
1HZ, 4.2 l naturally aspirated diesel
Camper build
Pop-up roof, flight case conversion
Gross vehicle weight
3,300 kg
Extras
winch, double wheel carrier
Archive · 2016–2018
The first trip: By car to India
20,233 km from Germany to India, then on to Sri Lanka and Nepal, and back via Iran and Iraq. All reports from the old blog.
- The starting signal – A long journey begins · Nov 2016
- Türkiye – On the road in a police state · Dec 2016
- Iran – incredible hospitality · Dec 2016
- Pakistan – surprisingly different · Feb 2017
- India – Done! 20,233 km March 2017
- Sri Lanka – around the island by tuk-tuk · Apr 2017
- Namaste Nepal · Dec 2017
- 10 days in Iraq · May 2018
I'm Ben
I grew up in the Black Forest, have lived in Berlin for the last eight years – and am always on the go. On this trip, I plan to hike for 100 days, conquering the highest peaks and the most beautiful routes along the way.