Wanderlust Ghana Suspends 30,000-Kilometer Overland Expedition Due to Stolen Vehicles
Wanderlust Ghana Expedition Club has announced the suspension of its ambitious 30,000-kilometer Cross-Country Overland Expedition following the discovery that two of its vehicles were reported stolen. While entering the Republic of the Congo, it was revealed that the 2016 Lexus RX 350 and 2018 Toyota Tacoma had been stolen in Canada in 2019 and 2022, respectively. These vehicles were seized by security officials in Congo as part of ongoing investigations, with Canadian and Ghanaian authorities notified of the situation. The third vehicle in the convoy, a Ford F150 Raptor, has been returned to Ghana from Pointe-Noir, Congo.
The vehicles in question were purchased from car dealers in Accra after thorough due diligence, including Carfax verifications, which showed no discrepancies at the time of purchase. Wanderlust Ghana expressed its commitment to fully cooperating with the investigation and vowed to pursue legal action against the sellers of the stolen vehicles.
This incident has highlighted the growing issue of stolen North American vehicles being sold in Ghana’s open market. In response, Wanderlust Ghana plans to collaborate with the U.S. and Canadian diplomatic missions in Ghana to launch an awareness campaign aimed at curbing the influx of stolen vehicles into the country. The initiative will also focus on educating the public on how to avoid purchasing stolen vehicles.
Despite this setback, Wanderlust Ghana remains proud of the journey it has completed so far. The expedition has covered 28,811 kilometers across 28 countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, promoting Ghana’s tourism potential. The team plans to acquire new vehicles to resume the expedition and continue future travels, reaffirming their motto: “The Journey Still Remains the Destination.”
Wanderlust Ghana expressed its gratitude to all supporters and partners who have contributed to the success of the expedition and thanked the Ghanaian diplomatic missions, consulates, and diaspora communities for their hospitality along the route. The team remains determined to continue its mission of exploring the world and promoting Ghana’s rich tourism potential.
