While we have never really planned to build our own 'expedition' fleet, it was probably inevitable. Some overland travellers feel comfortable travelling alone...maybe because it removes the complication of having fellow travellers getting on your nerves after days or weeks together. Or perhaps it is just a a desire to accomplish something just for themselves...and by themselves. But we have always found it much more enjoyable to travel in a small group. It broadens the experience, gives you an opportunity to share the highs and lows of the adventure and the many hands make light work of the chores that come along with vehicle-based expeditions. There is certainly something to be said for the safety of not being a vehicle along in the wilderness in case of a breakdown or medical emergency.
So our little PPE fleet is up to three vehicles now. Tembo the 110 is still the lead vehicle and the best equipped with a number of expeditions under his belt. Pumba, our Defender 90 is currently being upgraded and kitted out for our autumn 2018 Morocco trip. Finally, our latest addition, 'Shimi' the Land Rover Lightweight will begin its expedition conversion over the winter of 2018/2019 for a debut on out planned Tunisia trip in late 2019.
By adding extra vehicles we can invite old friends and new friends to join us, as well as build up a core of PPE expedition crew members that hopefully will become regulars on future expeditions.
