Eastbound & Wild Ep 01 4K Finding our Groove and Heading Eastbound

Day one of the new season of Eastbound and wild sees us depart Cape Town and the looming hustle and bustle over the festive season. Instead we seek empty wide open spaces. Choosing to surrender to the timeless rhythms of day and night, our expedition becomes a dance with the sun and stars. Embodying the spirit of wandering nomads, we choose cardinal direction over fixed destinations and head off with no rigid plans in place, we open ourselves to the spontaneity of each passing moment, and unexpected encounters, allowing the day to unfold organically.
En route we hope to find some wild places to get lost in, campfires to cook over and quiet places that allow our imaginations to roam free. As JRR Tolkien so succinctly said, "not all those who wander are lost"
Follow along, as we find our groove travelling forgotten, lesser travelled roads branching off the famed R62 and into smaller tracks that take us down the charming Brandrivier road. Wide vistas and unspoiled isolation that offer less roadside attractions, but instead offer up 360 degree breathtaking views of raw landscapes.
From here we crawl slowly over the narrow, Rooiberg pass in 4x4 and enjoy the incredible views and dramatic veld filled with Karoo scrub and fynbos to the little town of Vanwyksdorp and ultimately Calitzdorp.
Without a booking we choose to roll the dice and manage to secure a last minute booking at Gamkaberg Nature Reserve, with the entire campsite at our disposal. The setting of this tranquil haven provides the perfect ending for day one
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[@lensmith6237]

Continue taking us on this wonderful virtual holiday guys. Cheers to 2024

[@SoulTonicLife]

No problem…Couch camping is the best, you get to watch us do all the work😂

[@troopyinafrica]

Awesome Drone shots and music guys!

[@SoulTonicLife]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it👍

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

Looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey East. Route 62 and Kalitzdorp area is magical. Welcome back!

[@SoulTonicLife]

Thank you, it’s good to be back and that area really is always such a beautiful start to a trip, those landscapes…wow, they never get old.

[@roryvanzyl5326]

Awesome as usual, good to see you back on the trails. Great drink at end

[@SoulTonicLife]

Thanks Rory, I as good to be back on the trail. Already planning next epic one 😉👍🏼that drink is a keeper🍹🍹

[@jimmydickson8854]

It’s like Australia miles and miles of nothing old jimmy West Aust

[@SoulTonicLife]

Maybe we need to come to Australia…miles and miles of nothing sounds just like our tonic. 👍

[@ashneerothquel9285]

😂 "girl logic" switch the car off...like a computer... no no, we can't do that

[@SoulTonicLife]

Haha…I love girl logic. It always offers another look at the situation most of the times for the better 😂

[@davidkelroe-cooke4766]

Good to see you guys on the road again! What is that, the “gate” route you are on?

[@SoulTonicLife]

Thanks David, it’s good to be on the move again. That was the Brandrivier road.

[@chriskoch9883]

Lekker julle.....when is the next one dropping?

[@SoulTonicLife]

We are busy😉👍