Hey,
did the route in a 2wd VW van, not too bad but team up with someone with a 4wd.
Also use a guide as trying to follow GPS co-ordinates will make for a longer trip and your transmission will suffer for it. We met two seperate 4wd teams who had clutch problems, as a result of trying to do it on their own!! The guides will know te best route and they will try and do it as fast as possible, time is money for them.
The desert will take a lot out of you. Make sure you have good recovery kit - tow ropes * we snapped 4 two tonne straps!!
Your car will suffer so take Chris' advice and get your vehicle properly prepared.
Lastly, make sure that you get on with the people you team up. This is especially true for 2wd as you will need help when you get stuck - after ten times you stop counting......
Don't be daunted - the desert was the highlight of our Africa trip.
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