
8 May 2012
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Netherlands
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Amsterdam - Cape Town. Advice needed!
Hi people,
After contemplating and discussing the idea for a couple of years, a mate and I have finally decided to go for it: Amsterdam - Cape Town on two bikes! Would like to run some things by you guys:
1) We're not looking for the whole life changing experience: we're both 30, don't have a house or kids, but do have jobs we want to keep. Therefore a major question is planning - how much time do you realistically need? I've seen reports of people doing it in 6 weeks, others in 6 months. Considering we don't have heaps of cash and want to keep our current jobs, the 6 month option is not feasible. But we do want to enjoy the trip, visit sites along the way and have some spare time when stuff breaks down. Any ideas?
2) Our plan is to fix a leaving date which is between a year and max two years from now. What is the best season to leave Europe and thus avoid rainy seasons and mega muddy roads in Africa? Also read some trick about breaking up a fiscal year with your travels and thus pay less tax . Can't remember exact details, anyone?
3) Budget. €50/day/per person all in seems to be what most people mention on here. Is this still an up-to-date estimate with current petrol prices?
4) Camping versus hotels - besides the obvious budget implications, is camping a faster way of travelling (sleep where your days driving ends) compared to driving to a specific town to find a hotel? How safe is this in the African bush?
Loads more things to consider, but lets start with these! Thanks in advance for your input!
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