TJN Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 So there is the potential that we could take an extended amount of time off and trying to decide Road trip across the US (6-8 months) or Ship LR to SA and drive North? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 What an amazing opportunity! USA would get my vote as that's what I would like to do one day... Ship out to the west coast and drive east Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 What? Africa every time. Drive the West coast down to Z.A. and ship back... when your ready no brainer. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 We've done southern Africa four times. Twice for six months. The changes each time are amazing. Should you decide Africa. Give us a call and we'll try to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Or start partying in Capetown, drive up the east coast till you're fed up with feasting on lobster, pineapple and cold beers, drag yourself out of a warm torquise sea and when you've finally got bored of looking at elephants lions and dolphins, ship back from Mombassa. or drive from mall to mall on a six lane motorway through the states. Both have thier merits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 All i will say is The US will be the same if you go there tomorrow or in 10 years time. Africa is changing at a rapid rate of knots. Enjoy it while you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialbikejames Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 If you want to head East then it's got to be South America, ship over- hammer North America as a short holiday over a few weeks then head south. Ship from Argentina to Cape Town, then drive home (that might take more than 6 months!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I say hang a left at calais and keep driving till you get to the states then do the states as well because it's there! But thats not what you asked is it..... Hat.......Coat.......Out of here!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Outback Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I say hang a left at calais and keep driving till you get to the states then do the states as well because it's there! TBH, that is my dream, might sound odd, but I think eastern europe followed by Asia is the most appealing to me, then as a bonus you get to go to the states pretty cheaply as well. Might take more than 6 months though, to do it properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Start in Canada and end up in South America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I did Route 66 from Chicago as far as Flagstaff a few years ago, then cut north to the canyon, round the canyon & over hoover dam to Vegas, then San Diego, LA and finally to SF. Was about 3200 miles and took us 16 days as that's all the holiday I had left :/ Absolutely loved it, a wide contrast in scenery, topography and people and you could spend a lot longer as there was loads to do and see, I would've loved to make it up to Utah and would love to spend some time trekking north in Canada. Never been to Africa so I can't really compare but I have been to bits of South America and that would be great to combine with North America. I'm told getting from one to the other is very dodgy though so that would need a bit of planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 or drive from mall to mall on a six lane motorway through the states. Both have thier merits. Probably posted with a bit tongue in cheek, but the US has some of the best off roading in the world. With six months you could have a spectacular trip there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 If you want to get the most out of a "landrover" experience then Africa , if its the US fly there and hire something JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 2nded. There are places in the US where you will need a 4x4 (e.g mountains in Arizona in Winter, to quote the example of where my brother lives), but I wouldn't go to the hassle and expense of importing my LR just for that. Hire/buy something local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2986 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Ive spent a couple of week in the Moab, Utah rented a Hummer !! just had the best time. some brilliant off roading and some stunning scenery.. Not an overland trip but was stunning. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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