Planetwalk Africa - Africa

Dr. John Francis, Planetwalker, is collaborating with GLOBE Africa to travel from South Africa to northern Africa by foot. Along the way, he is visiting GLOBE schools and taking daily GLOBE measurements! Follow along through photos, videos, and stories here on this page and on social media (#Planetwalk).

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Learn more about Planetwalk and hear John's inspiring story by watching a recording of his recent keynote at the 2024 GLOBE Annual Meeting.
 

Stages of the Planetwalk Africa Journey

September - October 2024
Starting in Plettenberg Bay in South Africa, John will walk to the border of Botswana.
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​​​​​​​February 2023
​​​​​​​In February of 2023, John began his journey, walking the first 100 miles from Cape Point to Gordon's Bay in South Africa.
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