Dreaming of that big adventure ride can be quite an itch. Why wait years to scratch it on your own when you can visually satisfy it with the best Globeriders touring expedition production to date. Helge Pedersen, founder of Globeriders touring company that specializes in commercial tours around the globe as well as documentary expeditions, lures the viewer in with his charismatic leadership style alongside some of the most scenic and challenging terrain on this 6,000 mile 37 day adventure touring expedition of Africa.

Beginning and ending in Cape Town, South Africa, one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with a counter-clockwise loop through Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, and Namibia lends for a truly picturesque tour in vibrant settings. We are treated throughout the film with cultural treasures such as the rhythmic chants of Zulu warriors, a safari nestled in the heart of the Okavango Delta and the groups’ touching exchange with colorful locals selling handmade crafts.

The film continues to satisfy the big adventure planner in all of us by way of Helge’s detailed information on research, preparation, paperwork and mechanical and riding tips that make the viewer feel much more confident in attempting to tackle an adventure such as this. These pearls of wisdom alone are worth the price of the DVD and make the viewer feel they have walked away not only completely entertained, but educated as well. Helge has gone one step further to spread this adventure riding education by making YouTube videos from the riding tips within the film, such as “Globerider’s Tips From the Road: Dealing with Police Corruption."

Throughout the film, Helge engages the riders with many one-on-one interviews to explore the various dynamic personalities within group. His love of people adds much color to the production value as we witness his cultural exploration by way of humorous and respectful exchanges with the people they meet along this exciting journey. What keeps us most invested in the film is the time spent getting to know the riders of the group and how they handle the obstacles along the way that threaten the continuation of these lifelong friendships that have formed.