Riaan Manser is a world-renowned explorer boasting many a world record. His arguably most famous journey was that of circumnavigating the entire continent of Africa by bicycle. 2 years 2 months covering over 38 000km and passing through 34 countries of Africa. Some countries ranked as the most dangerous on planet earth. Captured by rebel soldiers in Liberia to been held captive by Al Qaeda in Algeria. 

Circumnavigating Madagascar in a kayak and similarly around Iceland in a double Kayak added two more world firsts to his name. But this wasn’t enough. He decided to rope his then girlfriend into his world. Attempting to row from Africa to North America. The first humans to attempt and successfully complete this continent-to-continent ocean row. Manser went on to row more oceans and in total has covered more than 22 000km on open ocean. 

He is in a league of his own.

Language spoken: English

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