The Story Behind Gecko

Often it’s the story behind the story that ignites the spark.

- Keith And Alison Teubes

Our journey with the Gecko started as just a dream. After years and years of camping with different caravans, we just couldn’t seem to find one that fitted into what we needed. This is how the idea of building the first-ever Gecko Caravan came to be, and it still is the best decision we have ever made.

After three years of development and building, we had created our perfect caravan. Something robust, strong and durable. A caravan that was manufactured using quality products, was dust-proof, simple to use, and that still had elements of luxury – like the king-size bed and an ‘en-suite’ bathroom. We wanted a unit that would allow us to explore off-road, off-grid destinations, as well as annual visits to the coast to meet up with family and friends, with a modular tent option that could comfortably accommodate visitors. It was built and ready, but we still had not tested the Gecko in the elements.

THE STORY BEHIND THE GECKO – FROM THEN TO NOW

In August 2012, Gecko number 1 set off on its first test-run from Haenertsburg – destination Epupa Falls. We really wanted to test the caravan’s capability and the route taken through Botswana to Windhoek, Windhoek to Opuwo via Outjo and Kamanjab, did just that.