Long Way Down: An African Adventure documents the extraordinary motorcycle journey undertaken by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they travel from the northernmost tip of Scotland to Cape Town, South Africa—a distance of more than 23,000 kilometres across two continents.
 
Following the success of Long Way Round, this sequel takes the pair through some of the most remote, politically unstable, and logistically challenging regions of the world, including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and vast stretches of Africa. Travelling largely off-road and unsupported by conventional touring infrastructure, McGregor and Boorman confront mechanical failures, extreme climates, cultural barriers, and personal exhaustion.
 
The narrative blends travel writing, adventure memoir, and documentary reportage, offering vivid descriptions of landscapes, encounters with local communities, and reflections on friendship, endurance, and global inequality. Interwoven with the journey is a strong humanitarian element, including visits to UNICEF projects highlighting health and education challenges across Africa.
 
The book was adapted into the acclaimed television series Long Way Down and won the Galaxy British Book Award, cementing its status as a modern classic of contemporary adventure travel writing.
 
This first paperback edition remains highly collectible as a reading copy, particularly for fans of the Long Way television series and motorcycle and overland travel enthusiasts.