In recent weeks, La Croisière Verte has made great progress, crossing no fewer than five countries, with an expected arrival in Cape Town, South Africa, in about two weeks.
The expedition continues its journey through breathtaking African landscapes and enriching encounters with locals. Éric Vigouroux and the entire team are currently in Namibia, the penultimate country of an unforgettable adventure.
A look back at the best moments of the past few weeks…
Cameroon
Cameroon, nicknamed “Africa in miniature” captivated La Croisière Verte team!
The journey through Cameroon ended a few weeks ago, but its climatic, mineral, geographical, human, linguistic, and cultural diversity will remain an unforgettable memory.
Solar recharges in incredible locations, a visit to a hydroelectric power plant, countless encounters, and a New Year’s celebration… Cameroon, the 10th country on the list, left a lasting impression on Éric and his team.
Gabon
Gabon and its breathtaking landscapes will remain one of the most beautiful surprises of La Croisière Verte.
First of all, because this country was not originally on the itinerary.
The entire team had the chance to cross the tropical rainforest, marvel at its lush nature, and receive a warm welcome from the Gabonese people.
The team is delighted to have made this detour.
Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo
It took a little over 48 hours to cross the Republic of the Congo, with a few challenges along the way due to weather conditions and rain.
As always, Eric and his team adapted and found solutions brilliantly.
Next, the team crossed the river between Brazzaville and Kinshasa and received a wonderful welcome from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Tourism Office.
Unfortunately, Eric and his colleagues were stuck in Kinshasa for a few days due to some team members falling ill with fever and visa issues that needed to be resolved.
Angola
Angola marks the beginning of the final stretch of La Croisière Verte expedition.
This country has been a truly enriching experience, especially with wonderful moments shared with the students of the French High School in Luanda during an afternoon visit. The team also had the opportunity to visit Marlin, a company specializing in stone cutting that is fully energy-independent thanks to solar panels.
Now, everyone is heading towards Namibia with the feeling of never having been so close to the finish line.