Last of Zambia

While in Zambia I decided to travel further north to Malawi as it was not that far from where I stayed on the Lower Zambezi. From the Lower Zambezi near Siavonga to Chipata on the border with Malawi would take me 12 hours. Hein organized me a lift with a lady he knew from the Kapenta Fishing Industry to Lusaka from where I boarded an afternoon bus to Chipata. Arriving in Chipata after dark would be the first of many. I camped the night and left for Lake Malawi the next morning.

More Wildlife - Zambia

I did not go on this trip to see wildlife, but somehow they seemed to be everywhere.
The Zambezi river is the lifeline for all these animals and you have to respect that they belong here.


This Kingfisher would sit in the tree next to my tent every morning when I woke up and the presence of Hippos are also everywhere on the Zambezi River.

Mukuyu Outreach - Lower Zambezi

I worked as a fundraiser in Dublin Ireland in December 2005. I was a representative for a NGO called World Vision. We would work on the streets of the city asking people to sponsor a child in Africa.

While working on the streets I met Hein Myburgh. He was only in Dublin for the day and was in a big rush. We had a quick chat about his charity on the Lower Zambezi called Mukuyu Outreach. He handed me a business card and said that if I ever wanted to visit him I would be welcome.

I kept the business card for 3 years before giving him a call. I always had the idea of traveling into Africa with public transport and Mukuyu Outreach would be the perfect place to visit and go help.

Hein invited me to come and help him with construction work for an orphanage. I assisted him with building the roof of the orphanage and also helped with some of the work at his house on the Zambezi River.

I had an amazing time at Mukuyu Outreach and after 12 days it was time to head further north towards Malawi. Mukuyu would be my only pre arranged visit and while spending time here I thought that I should head further north as I had the time and money.

For more information on Mukuyu Outreach visit: www.mukuyu.com

Victoria Falls - Zambia

I visited the Victoria Falls in Zambia while on my way to Mukuyu Outreach on the Lower Zambezi. I'd been here twice before with my parents, but this time I had to see it once more and capture some of the views on camera.




I only viewed the falls from the Zambian side and did not cross into Zimbabwe for more shots. I'd been here before and did not feel like crossing into a political unstable country, though I am sure I would have been safe. I wanted to take more photos, but the rain that the falls create made it impossible to take photos all the time.

Southern Africa Trip - Namibia

In June 2008 after completing my studies I decided to go and explore more of Southern Africa. I boarded a bus in Bellville and headed north to Windhoek in Namibia where I would meet up with a friend Le Roux Van Schalkwyk.

The bus drive up took 23 hours and we had a delay at the border post for 3 hours. The journey did not feel that long as I sat next to British girl called Sam Murray and we chatted all the way till she got dropped in Keetmanshoop.

From Windhoek I got a lift with Le Roux to the Caprivi Strip in North Eastern Namibia. Here I spent a few days on the banks of the Okavango River with Le Roux and his family.

I was heading towards Mukuyu Outreach in Zambia. This would be my only destination that I had pre arranged. From the Caprivi I headed to Victoria Falls and then onto Mukuyu on the Lower Zambezi River.

I did not spend much time in Namibia as I concentrated on reaching Mukuyu.

Sunset cruise to celebrate 200000km

The Benz that my Brother and I share recently hit the 200000km mark. Still fit and ready for the road this 1984 model needs to remain strong as it will be around for a few more years to come.

A Weekend outside the City

Situated just over 2 hours outside Cape Town you’ll find vast open landscapes and the start of the Great Karoo. I went to the Karoo with my parents and other family members for weekend getaway.

The Birth of Via

We were a group of BMXers and Skateboards wanting to go on mission from Cape Town to Durban. Our goal was to find new spots of BMX and Skating interest. This meant that we would take the back roads up to Durban instead of following the traditional N2 route that so many similar roadtrips are accustomed to. December 2007 came and 10 of us set of in two 4x4 vehicles.

We embarked on one hell of a trip as we would camp every night or find free accommodation with friends along the way. Everything was flexible as there was no formal structure and no pre-booked accommodation. We knew where we wanted to go and how many days we had to reach Durban. It was life on the road with limited money, dirty clothes and living out of a bag for 18 days: All for the love of BMX, Skating and Traveling.

In Cintsa Wayne got stabbed by a drunken redneck and just outside Port Edward a bakkie drove into the back of our vehicle as we waited for cows to cross the road. This did not bring our spirits down as we wanted to complete the journey together as friends. In Durban we hired a trailer and it was all systems go coming back home as we crammed 10 guys into one bakkie.

Plywood Boards, a Generator, Spades, Lights, a Machete ect was brought along to make spots rideable. Everyone pushed themselves to ride and skate harder. We would only be at a spot for a day and had to make it count.

We found amazing spots, met the coolest people and saw the most beautiful sceneries. This was the beginning and inspiration for ‘Via the Back Roads 2’ that we completed in December 2008.

All Photo’s by Wayne Reiche

Transkei Hike 2007

In July 2007 we set out to hike from Msikaba to Port St Johns situated in Pondoland Transkei. This 90km hike would take us 5 days to complete and was one of the greatest experiences I’ve had with a group of friends.









The idea of this trip came about when I met Caine on a previous visit to the Transkei in 2006. Caine is a local guide in the Mbotyi region. He mentioned that he would be able to arrange us a trip from Msikaba south towards Port St Johns. We would be staying with people he knew and they would let us stay in their huts and make us local food every night.





It didn’t take long to get 14 guys together for this trip. Each guy with his own backpack and snacks for the day set out for a truly unforgettable experience.

Caine picked us up with a mini bus and we got dropped off at Rasta’s Spaza Shop. From here we hiked along the coastline south towards Port St Johns covering about 17km a day.

It was a custom that upon arrival every afternoon in the villages we would receive tea which would usually be followed by Samp & Beans and Chicken. Every night passed as we sat next to the fire drinking Black Label Quarts and chatting to the local villagers

We were the first group that Caine had ever taken on such a big trip as he would usually only show people around for day trips. Caine knew every one along the way and was a well educated guide leading the way.

Most Villages we stayed at had never seen hikers stay in their village before, as hikers would either make use of adventure companies like Drifters, camp in campsites or on the beaches. This was therefore an enriching experience to witness other cultures and embrace the beautiful sceneries of the Pondoland coastline.