|
|||||||
| Route Planning Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see |
We've had a code update on the HUBB that should fix any issues with the new right hand column. If the HUBB still "looks funny" please force a refresh to get the latest code update. (Hold down the shift OR ctrl key, and click the refresh button on your browser, OR Ctrl R, OR on Macs, Command R). If you still have a problem please post it here.
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
13 Jul 2010
|
|||
|
|||
|
Cameroon -NE Nigeria - Zinder: info?
Hi there, we are planning to cross from northern Cameroon, via Maiduguri in Nigeria, to Zinder in Niger. We'll be in 2 Land Rovers. I am sure there is a lot to know about this area before we go, but one can never be too well prepared. Does anyone have route/logistics/border/road condition info they wish to share?
Thank you, Alastair 
|
|
#2
15 Jul 2010
|
|||
|
|||
|
Sorry it doesn't answer your question but we are starting a trip in Cameroon as well, I wondered could you give me the contact for buying your landies or did you ship them out? hope you get some answers
Thanks, Joe
|
|
#3
15 Jul 2010
|
|||
|
|||
|
Hi Alistair.
The border from Cameroon into Nigeria is pretty straight forward, can be surprisingly busy! The turning off the main tarmac highway is opposite a petrol station, turns to dirt road for a bit via a little market.....bit of meandering, all the locals know it. The immigration and customs offices are in the town. Word of advice, dont change money at the border, Im assured by the big man incharge that it is illegal but that he would turn a blind eye! Be wary, theyre not overly corrupt but would prob take any chance to make some money. Once into Nigeria, roads generally very good with a few potholes......very friendly people up the north of Nigeria (unless they suddenly go on a religous rampage!), there was no hint of corruption at checkpoints unlike the the road into Nigeria from Benin towards Abeoukouta.....a nice change. Generally no worries. Sorry cant help with the bit into Ziner Ive not done that.
|
|
#4
16 Jul 2010
|
|||
|
|||
|
Hi Joe, sorry can't help. We will drive from Kenya via Angola and exit into the Sahara and back to the east. Plenty of shipping agents in Douala. Corrupt as tomorrow. We had to scream at them just to get the bribes down to more manageable astonomical proportions. You'll be a tough team once you've dealt with them! Best, Alastair
|
|
#5
16 Jul 2010
|
|||
|
|||
|
Hi Dave, thank you. Can you tell me the location of this frontier? We want to get to Maiduguri. From there - or near there, we know the way to Zinder. Also, any deisel availability you can tell us about, and any dangers etc...? Thank you. Alastair
|
|
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
Linear Mode
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Nigeria & Cameroon | WillCalderwood | sub-Saharan Africa | 1 | 30 Mar 2009 11:39 |
| Feb 2008 Companions and info for Niger Nigeria Cameroon | mikeb | Sahara Travel Forum | 0 | 24 Nov 2007 08:47 |
| Libya - Niger - Nigeria - Cameroon | T | Sahara Travel Forum | 14 | 8 Oct 2007 19:00 |
| Nigeria/Cameroon now/next few weeks? | dkmoose | Travellers Seeking Travellers | 14 | 15 Mar 2007 14:58 |
| cameroon embassy in abuja, nigeria | esteban | sub-Saharan Africa | 7 | 16 Apr 2003 19:43 |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 20:02.
