Planning a Trans Africa trip on a moto
Hey everyone....planning a trip to Africa and just beginning research and any input would be appreciated. This would be my first Africa trip, although I have traveled extensively via moto in North/ South America and Asia. Advice, info or heads up on good resources would be great.
So my rough plan is to buy a moto in Europe, ferry across to Morrocco, head down the west coast. Then possibly continue along the west eventually ending in S Africa. Or possibly head east at some point to Uganda/ Kenya and head south from there.
Some initial questions to help with research and planning.
1. Time frame- whats a realistic time frame to do a trans continental trip going north to south?
2. Budget- Any info on travel costs in Africa would be great. I know costs will likely vary considerably based on region/ country, but overall whats a realistic monthly budget?
3. Countries or areas to be avoided- Seems to be lots of opinions out there about what countries are off limits for overland travel, but any thoughts would be appreciated.
4. Countries, places, roads or things not to be missed?
5. Visa issues- I'm traveling on an American passport, I know there are some countries that will be be doable, again, any help would be great.
Any other info or thoughts would be great.
Thanks in advance.
|