If there is any overlanding and 4x4 vehicle that is trusted and liable in Africa, we would say it is the Toyota Landcruiser and the Landrover defender. These two makes of vehicles have roamed the vast African territories since the 1950s like lions claiming their territory and continue to do so as classic overlanders
Toyota Land Cruisers have a legendary reputation around the world for their durability and off-road prowess. We have gone for the Landcruiser FJ 62 because of its appealing retro vibe. The interior has 1980s modernity feel to it, with a well-organized dashboard and neatly striped fabric on the seats and door panels that mark the Land Cruiser's first transition from a workhorse in the fields to an aristocrat claiming it’s 4x4 territory. A manual choke lever is a reminder that the carbureted 2F V6 engine under the hood is unchanged and original. Thankfully this version has air-condition. Although it might … which we are not a fan off as we love to hear the V6 engine roar and wind blowing in the African terrain.
