Hi all,

I'm currently travelling 2-up with my girlfriend from Cape to Cairo. We are currently in Tanzania and we will soon enter into Kenya.

We are traveling on a F800GS which is fully loaded and we are a bit concern on the road from Isiolo to Moyale. We have a few questions:

- We don't have a tent - what are the support points (housing) along the way? Directions/gps points would be greatly appreciated!
- is it possible to buy fuel on the road or we need to carry enough fuel to cover the whole distance?
- We plan to do this road in about 2 weeks - any latest info on weather/road conditions?
- anyone in the area heading the same way?

Thank you very much for sharing any info/links that will help us prepare for this part of the trip!

SalCar

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hi you can get petrol in marsabit and there is a campingplace run by a friendly swiss guy too. He can also do welding if neccesary. GPS positions here

http://afrikamotorrad.de?report=en_transafrika

plan two days minimum for this trip the deep gravel road is hard to ride but your passenger could jump on one of the trucks going there...

cu Tobi

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You can also stay at the Catholic Congregation, for the equivalent of 5 euros you can have a room with a clean bed, hot shower and the use of the kitchen.
It is very close to the camping site mentioned by Ta-Rider.
There is nothing much in terms of lodging after Marsabit going north... The only place I can recall is near the second road block but I really would not recommend it...
If you cannot make it to Moyale before sunset you can stop at the catholic mission some 80 km before Moyale.
Let me know if you need coordinates and I will dig them out.
Once in Moyale there is a decent place in the Ethiopian side with nice straw bungalows.
Check security situation on the Isiolo-Marsabit leg before hitting the road, not the safest of places... And no, there is no fuel except in Marsabit.
Cheers

We stayed at JEY JEYS & they had a good bed & really good food, We met alot of overlanders there as they have a compound for them to park vehicles.
It's just on the left as you come to Marsabit.
Then in Nairobery stay at the other Jj's (Jungle Junction) try & book the bottom room (Comfy bed & own toilet & shower)
Cheers
Paul

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thank you! we don't have camping gear... do you know if he also has rooms to rent?

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Hi SalCar,
The last two weeks there was not much rain between marsabit and Isiolo.
Hopefully the mud has gone away....
The forecast for the next week is not so bad. Only 30% probability of some drops of rain.
I hope you will make it. Good luck.
Stefan

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the mud river crossing only attempted in daylight | Jolon Imp's Blog

For recent pics see this blog of a Hillman Imp traveling north (they had to put it on a truck in the end).

BBC weather for Moyale is showing heavy rain from Monday onwards so may be a bit of a slog.

What a muppet, I don't know how I didn't see this thread!! I blame shoddy internet and hours worth of waiting for pages to upload!

Anyone know if you can pick up a visa at the Kenyan Border for Kenya??

Sam and I will be on two KTM 690's Enduro R's and crossing the border either Wednesday or Thursday (depending on the visa situation! Reckon we'll pick our visa up tomorrow in Addis just to be on the safe side so will be in Moyale Wednesday night!)

Frankie Boy - we are a couple of days behind you!! If we don't catch you ride safe

Cheers People!

Clare and Sam

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Yes, you can get the Kenian visa at the border in Moyale.
Cheers

Kenyan visa is easy to obtain and seems to be $50 USD for most nationalities. The only issue with the crossing is if you get there too late, you won't be able to get your carnet stamped and will need to wait until morning. They'll let you go into Moyale and you can camp at the police station for free.

hi pheebs hope you managed the moyale marsabit road it was in terrible condition when i was there as it had been raining i am now in naquru on way to kitale then uganda dont know your rout or schedule if its similar we may meet for somewhere along the way if not stay safe and enjoy the ride

Unfortunately it will... Then cape to cairo will be doable even on a Ducati 1199. actually it is possible now as you can rent a 4x4 for this somewhat rough bit... and pay huge amounts of money only couse you afford it. Thing are changing fast and we are the major cause of it.

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So you think its alright that people have to suffer very badly due to expensive, slow, highly unconfortable and mostly unavailable transportation for themselves + stuff/merchandise and lack of basically everything from water to food to healthcare because some rich westerners want to have their little once in a lifetime adventure ? Sorry, but I consider this extremely sick ...

That area is one of the poorest in east africa and in my opinion a paved road would lead to plenty opportunities to change that. If you want some first hand stories and information what kinda crazy shit is going on there, ask around in Isiolo for Paul and his "Fursa children center", the new name is "Pawel Huk Foundation / New hope for Africa" but locals will know it as "Fursa". He is a polish dude and I think is the only white person who lives in town permanently. You can ask every streetkid or in the few hotels around they will know the directions to his compound. Contact him through Facebook or his homepage New Hope Africa | Nie zostawię was sierotami… – J 14,18 and if you are around you definately should visit his place ! Very good guy, I had an awesome time in Isolo thanks to him.

By the way, the tarmac doesn´t stop in Isiolo but around 20-30km further north and when it hasn´t rained you can even do it on a 125cc classic vespa, it just takes a little bit longer and becomes more bumpy !


cheers,
Chris

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