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19 Oct 2009
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About a year ago we were looking at buying a car in the UK, shipping it to South Africa and driving it back. On the Carnet front the AA of South Africa was happy to provide us with one for a UK reg car and cover Egypt for 200% deposit....
I am South African, but my wife is British and the AA said that the car had to be in her name.
So, why not email them and ask if they would provide you guys with more affordable carnets?
Carnet de Passage
Oh, and we are leaving South Africa around May, heading north along the eastern route, so perhaps we'll bump into you guys along the way. We intend to take at least 12 months to reach the UK
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Byron Bay Australia to africa and beyond
Hey guys a mate and i are heading to Africa next year in july to ride our bikes up through africa, where are you guys now, might be nice to catch up if we are in the same region at some stage, which country are you in now and how are you getting your vechiles to South Africa we were going to fly our bikes over form here in Oz but have been looking into cargo boats and travelling on the boat to add to the adventure. Safe travels
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We live in South Africa, so our stuff is here and ready to leave. We're taking it really slow, so you may well catch up to us at some point.
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hi! new to the forum!  lol.
man you guys are so lucky!! how long would it take to plan everything and get everything sorted out for a trip like this?
at the moment i dont even have 4x4 all i have at the mo is a massive dream!!  but i would love to come but dont know if i will have the time to get ready or the money! how much are you guys got stashed for it all!?
cheers phil.
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hi! new to the forum!  lol.
man you guys are so lucky!! how long would it take to plan everything and get everything sorted out for a trip like this?
at the moment i dont even have 4x4 all i have at the mo is a massive dream!!  but i would love to come but dont know if i will have the time to get ready or the money! how much are you guys got stashed for it all!?
cheers phil.
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I think it depends on personal circumstances - if you are single, live with parents and have a decent base car to begin with you could be off as soon as you've saved a few grand to keep you in fuel/  .
We have our own house, three animals and have had to sort out our jobs as well, and need much more cash as we need to ensure the mortgage and bills are paid while we're not here.
I think most take about year to plan it.
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Hello Traveller 1041,
Is there a route you guys have worked out yet?
I have a 'Shiny new'ish slitty Land Cruiser' so the carnet would be a killer through Egypt, if it is still 800%, like when I last looked.
Since then I have more inclination to go West Coast,
I am not particularly looking for serious 'off road' but more of a 'getting from UK to Cape Town' in one piece, and minimum damage, wear and tear.
I was looking to do it in 3 months duration.
Not sure I will pull the trailer.
'vette
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Howdy ALL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by freeflyd
About a year ago we were looking at buying a car in the UK, shipping it to South Africa and driving it back. On the Carnet front the AA of South Africa was happy to provide us with one for a UK reg car and cover Egypt for 200% deposit....
I am South African, but my wife is British and the AA said that the car had to be in her name.
So, why not email them and ask if they would provide you guys with more affordable carnets?
Carnet de Passage
Oh, and we are leaving South Africa around May, heading north along the eastern route, so perhaps we'll bump into you guys along the way. We intend to take at least 12 months to reach the UK
www.pictureafrica.org
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Hi Freeflyd
The AA is a good idea for non-SA citizens, although they won't do it for SA citizens. How ridic is that?
Oh well it was worth the try.
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