Spencer Conway 'Adventure Motorcyclist’ is attempting an epic solo trip around Africa on his Yamaha XT660 Tenere.
Episode 2 (of 6) - From Kenya (Nairobi) to Tanzania and Malawi.
Based in Karen Camp, Nairobi, Kenya Spencer decides to continue his journey after his near fatal shooting in Northern Kenya. He gets his bike repaired by a local engineering Rick, who reveals an extraordinary vintage car and motorcycle collection. Before he leaves Nairobi he visits the 2nd largest slum in Africa, Cabira with one of its residence Alvin.
Back on the road he is joined by Australian Jim and cameraman Shaun. They film part of the trip from Nairobi to Arusha in Tanzania. Arriving in Arusha they decide to visit the Ngorongoro Crater Nature Reserve. Leaving the bike in Arusha they make the 4 hour trip in Jim’s 4x4. After a night camping on the craters edge, they leave early and descend into the crater revealing the extraordinary collection of wild animals including, elephant, hippo’s, hyena’s, wilder beast and giraffes.
After a day in the crater they head back to Arusha where Jim announces he has to return to Nairobi to attend his own wedding the next day while Shaun stays on to film with the Maasai people of this region.
After Shaun returns to the UK and Spencer continues on his journey passing Mount Kilimanjaro and onto to the Malawi border. Entering Malawi, Spencer rides through a nature reserve and is overwhelmed by its beauty.
This series follows Spencer on his remarkable journey, circumnavigating Africa unsupported through 34 countries and covered a staggering 55,345 km.This monumental undertaking tests Spencer’s physical endurance, challengeds his determination and ultimately put shis life at risk.Without a support vehicle or team, Spencer’s low budget, low tech and light-weight approach means he is forced to sleep rough, eat whatever is available and navigate by crude maps and local knowledge.
Despite numerous bureaucratic hassles, extreme conditions and a near fatal shooting, Spencer overcomes the difficulties and experiences the beauty of Africa; from deserts to jungles and savannahs.
This series records his remarkable journey, capturing the essence of the freewheeling adventurer and intimate moments of euphoria, exhaustion and fear.
For more information about Spencer, please visit his website www.africa-bike-adventure.com
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