Posted on: 18 August 2026 | Written by: Fabien Guiot
In late July, I joined XCAP Overland on a five-day journey from Cape Town to Gaborone, helping deliver two of their specially converted Land Rovers to Botswana. Our route took us through Vanrhynsdorp, Brandvlei, Olifantshoek and Stella, covering more than 1,500 kilometres of tar and gravel roads while camping along the way.
Five days, countless kilometres, cold winter nights and some spectacular landscapes later, I arrived in Gaborone with the Land Rovers ready for their next adventure into Botswana.
About XCAP Overland:
XCAP Overland specialises in overland adventures across Southern Africa, combining remote travel and self-drive exploration with the comfort of purpose-built camping vehicles.
The Vehicles:
The converted Land Rovers are designed to make remote travel comfortable without losing the spirit of adventure. Their compact camping setups provide everything needed for life on the road, while the vehicles are perfectly suited to the long stretches of gravel and challenging terrain I encountered along the route.
