Will the 51-year-old VW 1303 SuperBeetle drive 2000+ km to Eliye Springs Lake Turkana in Lodwar?

In this video, I drove my old VW Beetle for over 2000 km Roadtrip to Eliye Springs in Lodwar and back to Nairobi through Western Kenya(Kakamega-Kisumu) with no seat belts and brakes on 3 wheels. Everyone I met around never believed that the car could go far without overheating or breaking down. So I used it to prove that it is a car like any other and in the process got to explore beautiful Kenyan landscapes in as much as the security in West Pokot was and is still compromised by cattle rustlers/bandits that have been killing people mercilessly. Yes, I made it back in one piece by God's grace. Sit back and enjoy as I embarrass myself..

[@mathewnduta9272]

theres nothing i respect more than someone who doesn't wait on people to do what they want to do...just getting up and going all alone..mad respect to that bro.💯💯💯

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks bro...true u dont need numbers to have fun..you can wake up n have fun in your own ways...I hope you liked it..kindly dont forget to subscribe for more😊🙏

[@davidmutua9615]

Eliye Springs and Lake Turkana really sums it up, it's a trip worth making especially with a Beetle.... Amazing Video, the bug remains a gem, very strong engine. Good Stuff

[@jacksonmdemi4340]

Point of correction bro about Sachang'wan. The cause of fire was not battery disconnection but rather a drunk guy who was arrested by GSU officers and handcuffed on the trailer so the guy decided to have some smoke and immediately he lit the matchstick it was a blaze like something from a movie scene. I had a friend there who was so close to the scene,was saved by a whisk. An unforgettable scene that plays in his mind wheneva I pass by the place because it took long before even grass could grow by the roadside and the trees one would mistake for black paint.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

@@jacksonmdemi4340 interesting, so i had wrong information all this time. Yeah i remember it really took a loongtime for grass to grow back.Very Sad

[@salveymutwiri1309]

I like men with such guts. I love such experiences

[@Journeymanonwheels]

I hope you liked the trip..dont forget to subscribe for more

[@feskamindo4332]

This is no mean task. Kudos to you and bug.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot man, I hope u subscribed for more old car content

[@ElishaKIPYEGON]

This is quite an inspiration to dare and travel anywhere any time with any engine.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank a lot. They can literaly take you anywhere if you take care of them. I hope u didnt forget to subscribe

[@kevinkithela9004]

I love your resilience, determination and self-belief. The car outdid itself; kudos.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks bro..Im glad you did..more old car content coming up.I hope u were generous enough with the like and subscribe button😊🙏

[@qariuki2587]

hoping to do this on a DT 175 one day 🏍

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Interesting kindly share when you are done. All the best man😊🙏

[@IanJob]

You're a legend for this. You should be inducted into the hall of fame of something

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man for the support...Let's hope for that someday...never say never

[@felixchirchir2834]

@@Journeymanonwheels hello sir i have beetle too kindly share me your contacts

[@Journeymanonwheels]

@@felixchirchir2834 hello reach out here 0715003107

[@magichoalex3085]

Felt like I was part of this journey.. Awesome content and inspiration

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks Man

[@goingoverland6403]

There is something magical about getting an old Beetle and heading out on an adventure. I loved the fact that you just went and found fixes and solutions to the problems you had along the way. This is my favorite TH-cam video of 2024!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

I'm glad you enjoyed this trip. I have much more content coming up. Kindly subscribe for more, cheers...

[@michaelopere5424]

Respect to you,this is not a journey for the faint hear-ted.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

thanks man i hope u enjoed it.. dont forget to susbcribe for more 🙂

[@michaelopere5424]

@@Journeymanonwheels
You are welcome.I have subscribed to your channel.
I enjoyed watching the road trip.
I really love Volkswagen beetles
I have two of them,a 1970s model like yours and a 1964 model.

[@RodgersKemboi]

This is the best video I have watched in a while. Great content man! Your resilience is something else. I'm really inspired!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man....really appreciate bro

[@kamah_254]

Being as young as 19....I truly want to say "kudos" man.This is nice and I enjoyed every part of it .Na hapo kamatira nimenote ungeFumble😂.Take care and do more bro for you posses a great spirit of adventure and resilience.👍

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks bigtime man...a guy had so much fun 😊🙏...i hope you didnt forget to subscribe for more

[@edgarkatamujuna4213]

How amazing that it reached wow

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Something about the beauty of these old cars. They never let you down. I hope you subscribed for more

[@meshackotieno4900]

Watched it through to end. I always want to do such trips, top of list Kigali from Nairobi. I believe I can make it with my 1982 VW T3 doka. Nice documentary and can't wait to do mine this year. Congrats bro. Great inspiration

[@Journeymanonwheels]

well, you might as well keep me informed..im interested in doing the trip to Rwanda at somepoint.Might be interesting

[@georgem1186]

That was very nice sir, even your understanding and handling of the beetle was a nice watch. looking forward to next

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank you man..i hope you enjoyed it..subscribe for more content. thanks a lot 😊🙏

[@idriss204]

I felt your pain hapo kwa your 3.5 liter bmw consumption. Overall this is what an solo roadtrip should be like. Interaction with people was key.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

hehe well town running my consumption on the bimmer goes down the trash.. i hope u liked the video, dont forget to subscribe for more

[@danielnzuki9301]

Video skills on point too..feels like I've been on this journey in person

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man, First time editing. lets hope things will improve

[@flapflapfla]

Respect form Türkiye!🇹🇷

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot, kindly dont forget to subscribe for more😊🙏

[@mashaken6269]

Amazing content, I studied at Westport county years back, seeing you drive past apo so nostalgic
The beetle is amazing, hats off 🎉

[@mashaken6269]

Long live the beetle 🫡

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Long live the bug😂😂...Im glad you enjoyed the trip..more content s coming up..hope you didnt forget to press the subscribe button😊🙏

[@mashaken6269]

​@@Journeymanonwheelsnotification bell on🥳🥳

[@januariuskyalo1706]

Amazing 😮

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@zelalemdereje8133]

U are a Hero and u gave me some moral too

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Im glad I did...I hope u enjoyed the video..Dont forget to subscribe for more😊🙏

[@zelalemdereje8133]

ya ya i have already subscribed @@Journeymanonwheels

[@vdjniro4042]

Mad respect

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man, Really appreciate

[@kizitoobulutsa3515]

I like your daring spirit. Do you have the video of the return trip? It would be an interesting one to watch.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..well, unfortunately i lost some of the footage but i'll try to share some especially the kamatira hillclimb..i hope you subscribed for more😊🙏

[@tinderbeevoki]

Missing this bug moments

[@Journeymanonwheels]

ITs about time you get back in the game(buglife)

[@joycegichoya8641]

Wow wow....good job...much respect 🎉🎉🎉

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank youuu🙏🙏🙏

[@edmondmakau]

Great!

[@nabelwangwe2192]

Awesome stuff man, keep doing what you're doing.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@anonymoustim]

Very wholesome video, watched through the end

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..I really hope you did like the video

[@afri_young4340]

Raw authentic content I love it🎉 I wish you all the best and safe travels 🙏

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks bigtime..Im glad you liked it..more content coming your way

[@wakawaka5131]

I remember a s a kid back in the 80s doing this journey with my parents in a beetle and also a Datsun 120y...no mobile phone or internet in those days...ulikuwa unaenda na mungu tu 😂

[@Journeymanonwheels]

No tarmac as well, i cant imagine how fascinating that would have been...Great memories, i hope you subscribed for more 😊🙏

[@jacksonmdemi4340]

Much respect bro,amazing machine amazing content👌👏

[@Journeymanonwheels]

@@jacksonmdemi4340 thanks man..i hope you didnt forget to subscribe😊🙏

[@jacksonmdemi4340]

@@Journeymanonwheels already done so,kazi safi sana

[@Journeymanonwheels]

@@jacksonmdemi4340 thanks a lot..more content still coming up

[@L.cadenas]

Amaizing, amaizing content.. Had to watch to the end to not miss a single frame..
As a creator myself, i appreciate the hard work and dedication you put into this. It is not easy.
Big up champ!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..its until when i was in the middle of filming this alone that i realised its a lot of work🤣..i hope you subscribed for more🙏😊

[@Carbugii]

Beautiful vlog chief!
Amazing journey, solid insights and impeccable performance from the air cooled 🙌🙌

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot. Had lots of fun as well... I hope you were generous enough to subscribe and leave a like😊🙏..Really appreciate.

[@delightofficialtv]

Awesome... 🎉 turning old models to new💪

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@josephkibet4674]

2nd day penye ulitake breakfast hio ni kesogon, Alafu hio steep place ni kamatira forest, After penye Askari walikusimamisha hapo inaitwa lami nyeusi, alafu kainuk river, hio river ndio border ya pokot na turkana Hotspot ya bandit juu ya boundaries disputes... Another bad place ni kakong apart ya hizo 2 towns kwingine ni scenic and peaceful... Vw ilifanya wonders 🔥#beautiful Kenya

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks for the info buddy...didnt know the names at all..Very helpfull😊🙏

[@bespokenat236]

Kesogon my home

[@dalvinmugo5148]

Top notch content very real but I'd like to see the journey back especially the hill climb on the long descent.
Kudos 👏

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Sure , I will share the videos shorts, subscribe and you wont miss them out

[@mulikiilu]

Beautiful video. Nice TShirt. To the moon!!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot😀

[@Big-Tee_254]

Great stuff will get even better with time keep it going 🔥🔥

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks brother, really appreciate🙏😊

[@stevemwangi3696]

Excellente, quite encouraging, my kombi must go places

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Sure thing, Get the old rig back on the road and enjoy every part of the journey

[@beckymoraah3136]

Great...all the best!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks dear, God speed

[@michaelosiro2731]

....Now its our Government thats messing us up...this video is one of the best and in a working Govt-we'd give him an award...

[@Journeymanonwheels]

I hope the get to do something about it buddy. i hope you liked it, thanks for the support

[@kibiwottkigen5091]

Great.. I've always wanted to do lodwar.. Very good coverage. Thanks brother

[@Journeymanonwheels]

A part from the insecurity,they have nice roads and interesting people over there. Definitely a bucket list.

[@cuspofhelmship565]

Good job, impressive performance by the Beetle. Nice rims.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..really appreciate. I hope u subscribed to see more of similar car content

[@RoadHeros610]

Thankyou for letting g me ride along 💙💙🙏🏾

[@Journeymanonwheels]

I hope you liked the ride in the old grandma😊😊....Next time ntakushtua bro😊🙏

[@mimiwachira3236]

This is enough reason to buy that old car. Thanks for the inspiration bruhv

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Im glad you loved it..well, get a classic..fix it slowly and maybe someday u can take it on roadtrips and have some few breakdowns along the way n have fun while at it🤣🤣

[@edwingitonga3780]

1:32:22 just did it for me it was totally worth it...the trip was nerve wrecking I gasped many a times during the mechanical failures but we made it. What a ride! What a car and one heck of a rockstar driver! Hats off my man that was just sensational and very much the inspiration I needed..thank you sir🙌

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..im glsd you liked it..i enjoyed myself alot in the process. I hope you didnt forget to subscribe for more🙏😊

[@amoijackson7654]

Original content, I like it, prudent thought, this is great research, keep up, treading the right path, with passion, kudos!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man, alot more of old car content coming to y'alll

[@wanjalasamwel112]

What a car bro. Very encouraging

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..I do appreciate🙏😊

[@sirmemathu]

Great stuff👍👍👍

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@geoffreyndungu6058]

hi sir; youv really motivated me' i have a small suzuki lj 80 ''i av done kila kitu;;so now i know also mine can also do a road trip''sure bet''i really love cars'''especially old ones

[@Journeymanonwheels]

thats a nice car, what a better time than this. but take it for some easy runs around then from there u can easily take it to a proper drive

[@danielnzuki9301]

This is lovely man😊

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@wilvaomondi8437]

Good work brother. So interesting

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@AnthonyKihagimathenge]

Awesome video! Lovely demonstration of the ups and downs of owning a jalopy. I'm only 15 min in but I already feel your pain, ati umetoka kutengeneza carb alafu watchie anasema mguu imeenda chini 🤣 na safari bado haijaanza! Bought a beat up toyota as my 1st na sikuwa naona amani. Kwanza 1 week after I bought it nikatoka job nayo msa road. Kufika nyayo ishaanza kuchemka na ni jam ya 5pm, gari ilizimia roundabout ya GPO bana rush hour, makarao walikuwa wamejam mbaya 🤣🤣

[@Journeymanonwheels]

I can imagine, good thing I had already overhauled the engine properly.... Had so much fun with the jalopy.

[@Joe-motivations]

Keep moving I am happy I was part of this.....

[@Journeymanonwheels]

was great meeting you people🤣🙏🙏

[@danielmuthama7442]

Great content and informative

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot man

[@atimbros9273]

Lovely video .. cheers from classic collectables uganda

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot, i hope u will welcome us soon

[@davidrimber5715]

Good stuff.i like the car.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank you

[@wardaspicey8273]

Yooooh! Hills that was wueeeeeh! Anyway good job man!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot dear

[@davidwaweru9470]

Bro u r the man. Hat's off salute.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Respekt🤣...Thanks a lot bro🙏😊

[@Mudzz_Entertainment]

Good job kaka..True honest warrior🔥

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@__naph]

This is awesome 💯

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot man

[@martinnganga7250]

Inspirational sana. You're a very respectful man, and kind and hospitality is in you. The way you interacted with the kids (less fortunate)was tearfully joyous. Surely God had to be with you as you're clean hearted.Watched the whole vlog and felt part of it despite being miles and miles away. I subscribed to see what more you'll bring to us. Kudos!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..Im glad you really enjoyed.More good stuff is coming😊🙏

[@EriqMakau]

Great you arrived well, quite polite and inspirational.
Join the Mara Nomads for the trips though it is mostly a 4x4 venture.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man, well its not a bad idea now that you have mentioned it

[@mosesmukhwana6117]

Nice challenge. its interesting that this was your first time in Lodwar and yo opted to drive alone. Congratulations man.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Was totally worth it..didnt want to be responsible for anyone incase things go south😊🤣

[@grispeesomie8566]

Nice...that's awesome ....

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank you, I really your support😊🙏...hope you subscribed for more content

[@dalma8360]

Loved the roadtrip

[@Journeymanonwheels]

I'm glad you did man..don't forget to subscribe for more

[@michaelnzovu9359]

I would love to go back....Maaad trip!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

We can do it, guess with more company and slow cars🤣😊

[@juliusngure5620]

Great stuff

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@consumerelectronics3222]

Quite inspiring. I will drive my 2012, VW Golf to Samburu. It's a modern car, but am always scared while driving long distances. Can breakdown for no good reason, yet regularly serviced

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Sure thing, test it around then once u are confident just fuel it and go.. and kindly note when going for very long trips you are better off being gentle with it...keeps the revs below 4k but depends with your engine.

[@bensonkingongo8367]

Amazing content

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..I appreciate bigtime🙏😊

[@its_wamalwa]

Great video

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@kenmurage920]

Very amazing must have been nice doing the trip.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man, had so much fun man

[@veesheenah863]

This is awesome ! Next time am tagging myself 😅

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank u, next one coming up soon

[@migwi.n6746]

Well done, sir

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@ezrabosire5877]

Good job brother‼️

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot man

[@jephnm]

Good stuff!!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks big time bro🙏

[@campusfinest8871]

Good work my brother

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man😀😀

[@KimEvansJD]

Respect Bro,I don't think anyone has attempted your trip.. I've been traveling those sides myself but still, I salute you 💯

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man....it was on my bucket list for the longest time

[@douglasokeyookech2879]

A very good content, keep moving bro

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot bro, i appreciate

[@dayveemonches]

This is crazy man congratulations

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man, I really appreciate. I hope you didnt forget to subscribe for more

[@dayveemonches]

@@Journeymanonwheels that’s a must

[@user-cw7yf8tf8d]

Wow wow good job

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank you dear

[@mwanikijapathola]

Polite kaka..nice one mate 💪

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank you 😀senior..

[@ojdesignmotion1589]

It’s wonderful to watch but above all else is your energy and determination 😊😊

[@ojdesignmotion1589]

Next time, speak a little louder bro! Some things you say can’t be heard. Good luck.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man..well i noticed...guess i need a better audio setup...i hope you liked it though..will definately improve on that

[@ojdesignmotion1589]

@@Journeymanonwheels It’s magnificent to say the least

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Kindly subscribe so that you wont miss on future uploads

[@chrismuraya9724]

Amazing

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@andrewmakaa7849]

What an epic trip....well done bro 👏👏👏. Taking a 50 year old VW to cover distances and terrain best suited for modern 4 X 4's and making it all the way is a great achievement. This clearly shows that where there is a will, there is a way. Eagerly waiting to see another trip with the VW.

[@Journeymanonwheels]

One is Coming up soon..im glad you liked the video.Thanks bigtime for the support

[@Pmooli]

I remember when the combi vans were doing transafrican trips with those aircooled engines.

[@samuelkariuki847]

it was amazing 🎉🎉

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man...i hope you liked it..dont forget to subscribe😊🙏

[@kennedymureithi8247]

The most satisfying video I've watched recently,,Only that I can't believe there no crocodiles there, they will have to empty the lake for me to dive in

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Hehe🤣🤣🤣...one of tge reasons I gave out tge disclaimer at the start of the video....But those guys swim there on a daily basis😊🙏

[@kennedymureithi8247]

@@Journeymanonwheels Respect Respect man, that was high risk adventure... such video i can watch all day great stuff bro...

[@nancyokosi1]

The warning intro is so weird and funny😂😂

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Hehe top notch idiot😊🙏🙏🙏...hope youve subscribed for more😃

[@nancyokosi1]

Did that just now. Wishing you all of the best ​@@Journeymanonwheels

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks dear, more content s coming up..thanks for the support😊🙏

[@farajwesonga867]

Good Job Sir

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@olliysimyu]

Thank you...mihuskia kamatira ni moto...I definitely should have a feel of the descent soon

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Ni moto sana msee, and risky as well...Never seen something like that in my travels

[@Kelvinmarleys]

I was just going through videos on TH-cam then I saw a red beetle. Vile tu nliona 'I'm an idiot' I started watching the video. At 1:01:29 enyewe nimeamini you're an idiot 😂😂😂😂😂I'm happy I've not wasted my time. I've watched the entire video and I just had to hit the subscribe button..makofi kwako👏 makofi tena 👏

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Happy idiot indeed🤣🤣🤣🤣....I hope you liked the video🤣🤣..kindly subscribe for more😊🙏

[@jaramogi2022]

kwanza when he saw he is in yhe middle of nowhere...hakuna ata gari ni kalorry katanker alipitana nayo..na jamaa kanaendelea tu..idiot aki..mimi i return to sender😂😂😂

[@kevommoja2063]

Big up Bro!!!

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks 🔥

[@josephoduor6625]

Good stuff

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks man

[@kevinmawia4060]

There are soo many comic points on this vid . . .good job. Next time take the e 34

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Sure thing... I'm thinking of doing something with it as well.. it will be interesting, subscribe so you dont miss out

[@elijahwekhomba9565]

Man...im impresssed..you inspire us...i had a Fiat that attempted to drive From Nairobi to Kitale...nikuingiza baridi pale kinungi nikarudi...but Thanks for the video brother

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Did it end up having any problems while going? these oldies can suprise u, just give it fuel and dont be hard on it. it will get there😀😀 ihope u liked the video, subscribe and i will appreciate big time. more content coming..

[@allanmudy9668]

Very interesting

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank man, more of old car content coming your way

[@its.assumpter]

Nice content 👍😊

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@ianotieno6390]

🎉it's was amazing 🎉

[@Journeymanonwheels]

Thanks a lot..Im glad you loved it😊🙏