MAURITANIA: Breakdown in the middle of the desert! Terjit Oasis and Chinguetti // EPS. 3

The rough ride through Mauritania: Breakdown in the middle of the desert, a trip to an ancient town that gets burried by the dunes, and new friends who helped us solve our problems.
We started off in the mauritanian city Nouadhibou, where we learned how to adapt to local customs. After a short stay in Mauritanias capital Nouakchott we started our journey inlands - hundreds of kilometers in the burning heat with 40 degrees celsius plus. When doing a little excursion to the oasis Terjit we got stuck in deep sand - and my travel partner burnt the clutch of his Africa Twin motorcycle. With the help of the whole village we were able to get to a local guesthouse - but the Africa Twin would not start anymore. While looking for a solution I did excursions to the city Atar and the ancient town Chinguetti, which once was one of the most important cities of Islam. How we solved the problem with the motorcycle? Watch the whole episode to find out if we were ever able to leave the oasis of Terjit!
// Welcome to the journey! I am Lea, a journalist and author and I want to take you with me on a motorcycle overloading adventure to all the wild and beautiful places in the world!
//Join the first stage of my trip around Africa along the coast of Westafrica through 12 countries: Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin.
// I circumnavigated the world solo from 2016-2017 and now I am going to all other places I have not seen yet. Now on the channel: my motorcycle trip around africa/ the first stage of the journey through westafrica.
// Riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700 (2019)
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//Equipped by Touratech
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[@kdndndjdjj3337]

Very very good and excellent this the video as soon as awsam sights beautiful , you top in the world. Thanks

[@BP-kv8el]

The pickup driver looks fantastic in his local dress. Very cool.

[@Got2Go]

Yes he as well was the coolest person!!!

[@johnclark812]

Thanks for taking me places I will likely never be able to go, it’s so inspiring to see you riding in countries and experiencing their cultures and showing us it’s not always as dangerous as we think it is. Onwards to the next episode....

[@ahmedtijani3679]

We, the Mauritanian people, are a peaceful people, and we welcome our sisters from everywhere Your channel is great and its content is beautiful and interesting When will you return to us again? We are at your service at any time Your followers from Mauritania❤️❤️❤️

[@albertocabato8856]

Thanks for taking me to the places i never be able to go!

[@andreasschmidt3880]

Nachdem ich mit Freude schon Dein Buch gelesen hatte, lässt Du uns an Deiner neuen spannenden Reise mit schönen Videos teilhaben. Danke dafür. Habe diesen Kanal abboniert und freue mich schon auf Deine Fortsetzungen. Bleib gut behütet und hab eine schöne Reise. Gruß Andreas.

[@Got2Go]

Danke, schön, dass du auch hier dabei bist! Die schönsten Geschichten finden sich aber noch immer im Buch, da das immer die Momente sind, in der man keine Kamera drauf hält. :)

[@andreasschmidt3880]

@@Got2Go Schön, wann kommt Dein nächstes Buch?

[@Got2Go]

@@andreasschmidt3880 Das dauert noch, dafür muss ich erst einmal um Afrika fahren und dann sehen, ob ich auch genug erlebt habe! :)

[@mck5549]

beautiful shot of you walking in the dry river bed in the river valley!

[@DonPlaton]

First class adventure!

[@moelak7763]

I never known that much about Mauritania, even thou I live not far from it . thanks for sharing

[@ramboexcess4469]

Great video...very elegantly entertaining...with a womans touch

[@MotoFaith]

I love your videos... you do more than just ride and video your travels... you share the place and your experience.

[@ChawkiChahed]

Hi. Very nice video . About the old Mercedes: in some African countries, they use mostly old Mercedeses because they are robust and can resist the shocks of bad roads. This is for instance also the case in Mali. The specific model is 190D.

[@Got2Go]

I think its a very cool model. Love it!

[@Merlex430]

When I travelled in Morocco in 2004, all the taxis seemed to be 1970s Mercedes.

[@popeye77ish]

Just an amazing adventure Lea. It's really nice to see how people help and can be trusted. What's the story with the red outfit? I am starting your adventures from the beginning now and I can see how your channel has evolved. Finished the book, by the way, I wish I could have read it in german but it was translated very well into English.

[@JDH8208]

Another great video, looking forward to the next.

[@jucofa]

Great videos! waiting for the following ones!!

[@kerryhagerty7051]

Excellent story telling and videography.

[@nzkiwiboy]

Another excellent journey, thanks 👍 ❤️

[@motogusnz]

Great footage and really well put together. Looking forward to watching more.

[@HacenSIDIQ]

thanks for this video about my country

[@DW-kr6iw]

Very much enjoyed the video! Fantastic footage! Can’t wait see more!

[@2WheelsPT]

Great Video!! Congratulations!

[@ArshadAli8611]

Epic adventure in the deserts of Mauritania. Glad your bike fixed on time before entering Senegal. Stay blessed.

[@guydumont7904]

What an adventure, thank you for taking us on this wonderful experiance :)

[@boxerridersgsa]

Very nice video Lea! Keep on riding! 😎👍🏻

[@robertirving5293]

It's the best footage I have seen for long time all ways nice to see you both going all over places.

[@Got2Go]

This is one of my favorite episodes on this whole channel I have to admit. Thanks for the compliment! ☺️

[@zzxx33mh]

Another hit vid.. Thnx. You gave the Explorer its real meaning..

[@ridingtotheunknown2395]

Lovely episode

[@alasdaircampbell1863]

Great video! 👍

[@rtwt7487]

Another stunning video. Thanks so much for sharing. I've been trying to decide between a Tenere and an AT for my upcoming journey - I think I got some good advice today hahaha

[@johnslezak2311]

Hey Lea nice video and thanks for sharing good luck. 👍

[@lucimoto2922]

Great video

[@artsilaakso7773]

Thanks for exellent backgroug and history information.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Hi from Oz. I’m enjoying your trip - both your narration and filming. You deserve more subs.

[@mahlonkarpaiya252]

Thank you for your well explained documentary. You have done alot for me and im sure i wont forget you for a long while. I keep reading how hard it is to cross the borders but you made it look simple.

[@tavo_mg]

I just discovered you!! Nice videos!! Thanks for sharing your adventure.. I will keep following you guys for sure!! Thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@gavinfraser7784]

Bit late but awesome really glad Noraly ( Itchy Boots) pointed me in your direction looking forward to catching up 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thumperwd]

Very interesting and beautiful video and very friendly country they are :)

[@axelb9665]

Super Video! Mega freundliches, unkompliziertes und ehrliches Land!!

[@miltonsalamanca8739]

Hermoza...buenas rutas...

[@salmahdawi1]

Following, you are doing really well. Good luck

[@ngheo465]

GOOD

[@mariodome9430]

Thanks 😉 to the other nice video, the photos for instagram are great, but I also like to watch the video 👍

[@brucekendall52]

Fascinating.You have great courage.Thk you.JHB-SA

[@nasirahmed227]

Dear I m really enjoyed all ur episodes thanks for sharing ur experience good luck 💐

[@leemski]

Forgot to say: fantastic vlog!

[@Secchn_Por_Ai]

Whoal... Congratulations from Brazil

[@andrewewan624]

Super video....by a special lady adventurer...

[@euripedeslimafilho]

Thank you for the video. 😘

[@BrightFame09]

This really interesting. Geography, adventure and beautiful human interest stories. Thanks.

[@nasirbasra]

rich informations and really enjoyed vlog in simple daily travel style. Amazing

[@tamilpicnic2486]

Nice documentary 👍👍

[@airbornemoto]

Hola desde España. Que tengas suerte en tu viaje

[@viajarMOTO]

Gutan Tag. Thank you for your video series. It’s been a lot of fun to follow along. My wife and I are studying each episode, since we plan to make a similar trip next year if possible. Tschüss!

[@deanmaguire9773]

Hi guys WOW hot or what it's a pity that you didn't carry spare clutch plates but the people are awesome very interesting and informative vid thanks for taking us there with you stay safe and healthy all the best from u.k biker Deano 🏍👍

[@Got2Go]

I carry spare clutch plates of course for the Tenere - but my travel partner refused because his mechanic in Germany told him that he can’t ruin the clutch. I guess now he will always listen to me 😂😂😂

[@creedm3040]

That oasis was magical. The markets are very interesting. Wonderful video. Best!

[@Got2Go]

Creed M yes it’s my favorite too! 😍

[@user-nf6km3pu4b]

Just wow

[@fabiogiangualano8596]

Loving the videos. Last year I rode a solo moto trip to Dakar, from Belgium, through the some roads and cities!! With your videos is as to go back there!!

[@Got2Go]

Oh that makes me happy! Isn't it fantastic countries?

[@PovilasPanavas]

The first episode was great, and the next two are still the same quality! Amazing! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@antoniocoutinho511]

Great footage of the desert, lovely sunset. The people of the Mauritania looks very friendly. Have a nice weekend.

[@rowdyrodb]

Stunning...

[@Got2Go]

It was one of my favorite countries...

[@bahhamoud-ex9fb]

@@Got2Go thank you

[@simransingh3643]

Million subs soon 👍👍

[@Kuppes]

Wer noch nie in der Wüste war, erkennt nicht die Vielfalt und Abwechslung, die sie einem bietet. Atemberaubende Landschaften, Sonnenauf- und Untergänge und eine Weite, wie man sie sonst nur vom Meer, oder dem Gebirge kennt. Lea, du hast es erneut geschafft, stimmungsvolle Bilder zu einem kurzweiligen Beitrag zu erstellen. Ich ertappe mich, im Gedanken, dass ich dabei gewesen wäre, schaue aber lediglich, von ganz weit weg, zu. Dankeschön dafür ;-)

[@Got2Go]

Naja, irgendwie bist du ja jetzt auch dabei auf der Reise! Nur mit Kakerlaken musst du dich von zu Hause nicht rumschlagen 😂

[@johannacollins1130]

I follow another KZbinr who travelled to Mauritania on foot and he hated it, felt frightened and worried so it was great seeing a much different side!!

[@GabrieLight]

On foot?! Well, it's not the desert fault! 😅 What a dumb! Lol.

[@ataimaroc8245]

Echt schön weiter so und passt auf euch auf ride save

[@sk66G]

Bist du eine Landsmännin? Lol. The English accent... Lol. Love that you are traveling. Adventure is out there.

[@hossainurrahman6700]

Queen of the desert

[@FERRYKANA]

Getting better in every episode ! Love the narration !

[@SamiNami]

Not supriced that the elephant bike got stuck and broke down in Africa :D

[@Got2Go]

😂😂😂

[@advtravelbug6100]

We love your videos and I just wanted to add that we appreciate you raising some interesting points ... such as the statement about terrorist attacks ... you also talk about slavery in a later episode. Sure this is a motorcycle journey but it's nice to also learn about the culture and use this platform to raise awareness and that's something Fiona and I really appreciate about your videos - thank you for sharing these details too :-)

[@daniloperini4696]

Great!!! But I cant believe you missed the ride from Atar to Chinguetti. Best rider ever and the way back through the old north trail is amazing!!

[@Got2Go]

I didnt miss it - I only did it in a car that broke down several times. I always thought about being on a bike - and what a lovely and quick ride it would have been. But then it was as well an adventure like this. ;)

[@daniloperini4696]

@@Got2Go I did almost the same trip in January 2019 and I loved Atar.. Then I went south to see the desert crocs and finished im Mali. I hope to do it again and try to get to the eye of the deser next time.. Hopefully also on a T7!! Llve all teneres!! Looking foward to watch your next videos. 🤘 Übrigens wir können Deutsch sprechen. Komme aus Mainz! LG Danilo

[@Got2Go]

@@daniloperini4696 Oh, da will ich auch unbedingt noch hin - und noch an viele andere Orte in Mauretanien. Wenn man "nur" zwei Monate Zeit hat, und durch ein paar Länder möchte, bleibt leider immer viel auf der Strecke - dafür aber eine lange Liste an Orten, zu denen man zurück kehren möchte!

[@daniloperini4696]

@@Got2Go Ja...wir haben die Mopeds eigentlich in Mali gelassen um wieder hin zu fliegen und weiter nach Südafrika fahren. Aber leider glaube nicht dass wir dazu kommen werden. Schade eigentlich! Ich war Tour Guide bei Edelweiß, heute manage ich einer der größte Motorradvermietung in Europa.. Also im Sommer bin sehr beschäftigt und vermisse unterwegs zu sein. Hoffentlich mache ich mich bald Selbständig und finde mehr Zeit zu Reisen. Vielleicht treffen wir uns ja Unterwegs. 😁

[@MohamedIsmail-if2jx]

Welcome to Mauritania

[@daymaker5460]

I truly admire your courage I would never go anywhere near some of ,no most of the places you have been to. After I bought the 1250 BMW I quickly learned the bike was too heavy for off road a lighter machine would be better. Regards, Canada.

[@Got2Go]

the 1250 gs is perfect for asphalt roads in the alps - but for real adv riding I can highly recommend the Tenere. I feel so comfotable on it, it's as if the bike was made for me. :)

[@worldskytravel]

Leaの動画は楽しく勉強になる

[@fredpoumeroulie4136]

Très heureux de vous trouver..! J ai oublié de vous demander votre téléphone quand vous êtes parti de tergit, pour avoir de vos nouvelles.. Je suis ravi de voir que vous avez continué l aventure..! Bravo..! Cordialement, Fred (auberge des caravanes)

[@Got2Go]

Bonjour Fred! How nice to meet you here! I am still thinking about Mauritania and remembering the nice stay in Terjit - what a peaceful place. Hope to come back there at one point!!!

[@Wugawamp]

Hi Lea. Thanks for the great and entertaining videos in English. I know there is a lot of information to relate already and I don't mean to be too critical. If possible, more specific info about the bikes would be great to know. For example, details about the repairs to the AT, the cost, availability of parts, etc. Also, perhaps your thoughts about why the T700 made it through the deep sand but the AT didn't, etc.. Was it due to rider ability, tire selection, age of bike, weight, or because $*&% just happens and the clutch just decided to go, etc? A short description about the technique you used to get through the sand would have been nice to hear. Was happy to see the kind people there helping you. Best wishes for you in your journeys.

[@Got2Go]

I will come back to the Africa twin in the next episode (it was not really repaired unfortunately, they just did a quick fix (how? I have no clue, but I guess with changing the tension on the discs somehow... there was a little bit of a language barrier 😅. But for sure no parts available for motorcycles like ours in most of west Africa, even though there are dealers in some countries. But they don’t carry so many big bikes.) so the Africa twin worked to drive again for a bit. Will show you in next episode what happened then (and what happens if you don’t carry the right spare parts 😅). The Tenere made it through because of the 30 kilos less - our sand riding abilities are equally bad 😂 (even though improved a lot after this whole westafrica trip). I thought about maybe making a video in the future with a big motorcycle comparison of the Tenere, Africa twin, bmw gs, triumph Tiger and all the big adv bikes I ever rode, to have a place for all these infos. To be honest: when traveling I don’t think so much about the technical sides of the motorcycle - only if it breaks down. 😂

[@Wugawamp]

@@Got2Go Lea, thanks for responding with such great detail. I asked about this because I felt concerned and was left with some unanswered questions. Watching from the Northeast US and enjoying your content with much appreciation and envy. I am looking forward to the next episode. Danke. Güte Reise!

[@restless_soulism]

@@Got2Go Did you not have a old video with stuff that you take on trip around the world? I thought there was a spare clutch. Constantly fighting with the Sand, the clutch will loose if you use it too often wrong. How about less air in tyres and more speed? Also, the less weight in Sand, the better it is.

[@daymaker5460]

@@Got2Go I can tell you don't need to waste time on the 1250 BMW I had the same trouble in sand, but to be fair the clutch is still fine 8000 k later. A KLR can be repaired with peanut butter and tape, see youtube video "Fortnine" trying to kill old KLR.

[@Got2Go]

Daymaker love their videos, they are so well done and just great!!!

[@alionharley2707]

nice

[@jahangirhamd]

Seriously, I am watching u not your content. it doesn't mean your content is bad or boring but u r so pretty. love u from brussels

[@daymaker5460]

Fortnine did a review of the Yamaha 700 2 months ago. A very thorough and favorable checkout he offered his BMW for sale at completion . Regards, James

[@jrclearmonthamilton8493]

Africa

[@fa7842]

Hey ich hab Dich schon mal gesehen auf KZbin, Du hast doch einen Interview unter anderem mit Kinga Tanajevska (On Her Bike) gehabt oder nicht? Jetzt habe ich dank deinem schönem Bild wieder draufgeklickt. Wurde auch längstens Zeit wieder Videos auf Deiner Seite hochzuladen. Sehen super aus!

[@kadarebhi2696]

It's the desert of Mauritania ?? very difficult

[@hossainurrahman6700]

You are very beautiful and brave women Thanks for upload this video

[@atprodT700]

hi everyone, nice video, Africa is a wonderful content. what was the failure on the Africa Twin? I will continue to watch the rest of this beautiful African story

[@Got2Go]

A burnt clutch! ☺️

[@catchmeuniverse]

Brave people ❤️

[@fadventure8]

Cool! Thanks for show us a beautiful Africa :)

[@hossainurrahman6700]

Your voice is very nice

[@Merlex430]

Most enjoyable motorcycle travel footage I've seen since Itchy Boots. Good content and you present well but, as others have said, position the camera further from you when doing a piece to camera. Just subbed

[@Got2Go]

Merlex430 yes, unfortunately the angle of the camera is because I filmed for Instagram stories - so all the footage of me talking in the camera is not made in a KZbin format. Will for sure do that when filming in the future - but for now we have to live with the bad angle (and as well not so good quality in some parts... 😒)

[@jerryberkel8421]

Love the videos, very well done, the editing is really good, but the best part of the videos are your eyes, they are mesmerizing and sultry 🙂

[@johannacollins1130]

Really enjoyed this 👌

[@b-ikem-orethisw-orld945]

more than motorcycle video this is information, guide and reality check!!! incredible Work! with the culture being so different , specially to the men-woman separation do you feel any uneasy moment?

[@baldandbiking]

This episode concerns me because I have an Africa Twin :)

[@Got2Go]

Don’t worry- it’s a super reliable bike. But the clutch is always just as good as it’s Rider - and if you run it hot in sand it will burn on every motorcycle out there (besides maybe on the Africa twin with dct 😁)

[@baldandbiking]

@@Got2Go When I took the advanced motorcycle course the instructor told me it was not possible to burn out the clutch on a motorcycle. Looks like he has been proven wrong! haha btw mine happens to be DCT lol so now Im not worried.

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

Great content Leah! Got to push this channel to 100,000 subscribers! I can see your story telling skills on all these videos.

[@Got2Go]

Maybe we start with 10.000 first - that would already be super cool 😁

[@user-ll9zs4nc1t]

❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍متابع من العراق السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته كل التوفيق أن شاء الله نرجو الترجمه العربية و شكرا جزيلا لك

[@khemakhemaiman8110]

Very nice episode. Did you visit tunisia ?

[@Got2Go]

Not this time!

[@ALee-sf3ls]

Hi Lea.. Nice video and soundtrack.. Any details on the artist and songs?

[@Got2Go]

It’s all from epidemic sound 🤗

[@rogermoore27]

14:32- 12 hour adventure? Not too bad 😂

[@DriveLikeShana]

Hi!!! LOVEE your video!!! I'm driving there on my own in a month.. Just check if you had any issue with your drone? I'm a bit nervous to take mine. It's my first overland trip to Africa! Thank you! xx

[@strangerli6771]

@DriveLikeShana Hey, hope you are doing great. I am from Mauritania, would be glad to help in any way possible 🙂

[@nanakofiaddo8478]

Am in Switzerland and planning to make the trip with a car any major advice and is the availability of fuel along the road..?

[@brianmerillat5378]

Just subscribed Fascinating content, very informative A different camera style for sure I assume this adventure has been completed before the covid outbreak And would be interested in your book and how to purchase if in English Thanks Lea for sharing your adventure

[@Got2Go]

Yes, the bikes are currently resting in Benin and we back in Europe - so unfortunately not completed. But we will be back at one point when the situation let’s us.

[@ChawkiChahed]

@@Got2Go Hi Lea. In case you have not crossed Cote d'Ivoire, let us know when you resume your trip. The motorbikers community here will be happy to make some segments with you...

[@just_ray.8211]

That's how you find out power isn't everything. You made it with the T7 cause you and your bike are probably lighter and the engine power/torque ratio is just right. The heavier guy on the heavier bike sunk in and the 1100 cc engine just dug into the sand. The 1 reason I'll choose the T7 over the Africa Twin.