800 DAYS

ALONE. ON FOOT. NO ASSISTANCE.

WALKING AFRICA (2021-2024) is Pablo's solo journey, an epic trek marking the first documented foot journey across the African continent from Cape Town to Cairo.

Pablo walked through 11 countries and covered 15,000 kilometers over two years, an unassisted adventure relying solely on his own resources and determination.

He traversed diverse landscapes, immersed himself in local cultures, and faced numerous challenges. Through this epic journey of endurance and exploration, his expedition not only showcased the beauty and diversity of Africa but also inspired people from different places to pursue their own dreams of adventure and discovery.

WALKING THE CRADLE OF HUMANITY.

SOUTH AFRICA I.

7TH NOVEMBER 2021, CAPE TOWN, "THE MOTHER CITY"

DAYS: 84

WALKING KILOMETERS: 1,657 KM

CAPE TOWN

MOSSEL BAY

GQEBERHA

UNDERBERG

 

 

 

 

LESOTHO.

DAYS: 22

WALKING KILOMETERS: 341 KM 

SANI PASS

MOKHOTLONG

BUTHA BUTHE

MASERU

 

 

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA II.

DAYS: 50

WALKING KILOMETERS: 716 KM

JOHANNESBURG

SOWETO

PRETORIA

BEITBRIDGE

 

 

 

 

ZIMBABWE.

DAYS: 66

WALKING KILOMETERS: 1,578 KM

GREAT ZIMBABWE

HARARE

KARIBA

BULAWAYO

 

 

 

 

BOTSWANA.

DAYS: 90

WALKING KILOMETERS: 2,157 KM

GABORONE

KALAHARI

OKAVANGO

KASANE

 

 

 

 

ZAMBIA.

DAYS: 48

WALKING KILOMETERS: 1,166 KM

VICTORIA FALLS

LIVINGSTONE

ZAMBEZI

KAKUMBI

 

 

 

 

MALAWI.

DAYS: 61

WALKING KILOMETERS: 1,062 KM

LILONGWE

CAPE MACLEAR

NKHATA BAY

LIKOMA & CHIZUMULU

 

 

 

 

TANZANIA.

DAYS: 152

WALKING KILOMETERS: 1,141 KM

ZANZIBAR

DAR ES SALAAM

USAMBARA

SERENGETI

 

 

 

 

 

KENYA.

DAYS: 83

WALKING KILOMETERS: 1,204 KM

KILIMANJARO

LAKE VICTORIA

KAKAMEGA

TURKANA

 

 

 

 

 

ETHIOPIA.

DAYS: 53

WALKING KILOMETERS: 752 KM

OMO VALLEY

ARBA MINCH

SHASHEMENE

ADDIS ABABA

 

 

 

 

 

SAUDI ARABIA.

DAYS: 55

WALKING KILOMETERS: 1,000 KM

JEDDAH

MEDINA

ALULA

DUBA

 

 

 

 

 

EGYPT.

15TH JANUARY 2024, GIZA PYRAMIDS, "THE END".

DAYS: 36

WALKING KILOMETERS: 968 KM

ASWAN

LUXOR

CAIRO

GIZA

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL DISTANCE: 15,000 KM

Total distance walked: 13,742 KM

Distance covered by other means of transport: Approx. 1,258 KM (boat or hitchhiking)

Nights spent in a tent: +500 nights

Average backpack weight on the road: 10-12 KG

Most challenging countries: South Africa – Ethiopia

Greatest physical challenge: Kalahari Desert, Botswana

Times hospitalized or sick: 3 (Botswana, Tanzania, and Egypt)

Arrested: Once, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe