Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Hopefully we will answer it here. If not, please feel free to email us and ask! We'd love to hear from you!

  1. Are you crazy? Isn't Africa dangerous?

    Crazy? Maybe. But all the "greats" were crazy. Sometimes you have to think outside of the box. We know this is extreme. But guess what, its worth it. And it's not really that bad. Parts of Africa may be dangerous, but so are parts of every continent and country. The world is a lot less scary of a place than the news media lets on. And actually, people abroad are usually more hospitable than the United States. Really, we'll be just fine. We've done our research, we got our shots, we promise not to protest governments or purposefully break any laws, enter any known conflict zones, or try to pet the lions. Worry if you want, but you're wasting your time. ;-)

  2. How does this actually give people clean water?

    Walk4Water is actively raising funds for charity: water, who works in community based, sustainable ways throughout the developing world to give access to CLEAN, SAFE water. This walk will demonstrate the need for clean water, and show the dramatic effect of a community who has been given clean water. We hope to inspire people to get involved in this very important cause.

  3. Why clean water?

    Check out our page that explains the clean water crisis.

  4. What will you drink? What will you eat?

    When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Right? We will buy food locally, and support local people. We will also bring vitamins and protein bar supplements to make sure we stay fully nourished. We will drink water that has been purified (to the best of our ability). We will miss peanut butter and hamburgers, though. :-(

  5. Where will you sleep?

    Anywhere and everywhere! We will have expedition gear with us so we can set up anywhere, even the side of the road! We are also active couchsurfers (if you are a couchsurfer, be our friend!), and will be stopping at many different humanitarian and relief based organizations, staying with them and helping out however possible.

  6. How long will this take?

    We estimate that it will take us about two years. The total distance is 7000 miles, which means if we walked 20 miles every day with no breaks, we would be done in about a year. But, we're NOT doing that. We'll take our time, meet people, see and experience life, and report back to you all the exciting stories along the way.

  7. What is the best way to contact you in Africa?

    We will be checking our email as much as possible. Feel free to contact us that way. If it is an emergency, please contact Emily and Jesse Bauer, you can find their information on our team page.

Also, feel free to LEARN MORE about the countries we are traveling to, wildlife, people groups, and more here.

We're raising awareness and funds for charity:water and trying to prove that 'impossible' doesn't exist.