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BUMP !!
Still planning this for late 2010.
Got one almost certain riding buddy and a couple of interested fokes...
Probably going to go through Spain into Morroco, then go for the east coast route down..
Using Suzuki DRZ400's
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Kim and I will be heading down the East Africa route in 2010, will be starting in Tunis around Aug/Sept if that fits in with you, would be good to get a group together to ease the passage through Libya. We'll be on DR650's.
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Kim and I will be heading down the East Africa route in 2010, will be starting in Tunis around Aug/Sept if that fits in with you, would be good to get a group together to ease the passage through Libya. We'll be on DR650's.
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Possibly a little early but plans are still flexible at this time !!
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Well we wont be hurrying so hopefully be able to work something out!
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Transit through Lybia might be a bit tricky, but there should be enough people to offer infos on hat in the HUBB. The rest along the eastern route is done by most people.
Regarding southern Africa: The best bikers' address are the guys from the Wilddog Adventure Riding forum Wild Dog Adventure Riding - Index
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Hi Guys, I'm in Mexico at the moment but as usual looking for the next trip. I have already done the UK - S.Africa east coast route and really enjoyed most of it but after getting to Nairobi I swore that I would never do anything like the Nile route, Wadi Halfa - Khartoum and the Moyale - Marsabit - Nairobi section again. That being said, Nairobi south was magic and doing it again would be a pleasure. I hope to be back in St Andrews at the start of June and look to leave the UK at the start of September but this time aiming to start from Nairobi or Mombasa depending on how I get the bike out to Kenya. I would definately be interested in riding with a small group and if anyone want's to come up to St Andrews during the summer for a chat feel free but not during the Open, the house is already full of long lost friends. Ride safe.
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Originally Posted by tedmagnum
BUMP !!
Still planning this for late 2010.
Got one almost certain riding buddy and a couple of interested fokes...
Probably going to go through Spain into Morroco, then go for the east coast route down..
Using Suzuki DRZ400's
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Hi Ted,
Your envisaged route Spain /Morocco and then cross to the east is possible but odd. You can't cross from Morocco to Algeria, borders are hermetically closed since many years. And it is still "impossible" to cross Darfur region without big risk. Also crossing CAR will be extremely challenging due to total anarchy, so to say. Don't know if that is what you want. Niger/Libya is also problematic, border crossing is unreliable, often closed. That effectively leaves the only the route Mauri/Mali/Niger and cut back north through Niger along the Air Mountains into Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt etc.... a big detour. Why not continue down the West Coast, its a blast (did you not buy my DVD long time ago?) West Africa is totally and absolutely worth visiting and the west coast is truly adventurous, and not particularly more dangerous then the east coast! Alternatively it could be Italy/Tunisia/Libya but then you would indeed miss the best part which to my opinion is west Africa.
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Hey Ted,
We'll be driving from Holland to Cape Town too, starting somewhere in October 2010.
I think Noel is right for the first part; the border Morocco - Algeria is closed. in 2008 me and my girlfriend drove from Italy, Tunisia, Libya into Egypt. A fun trip and for desert freaks a real treat. If you would like to have a bit more information about crossing Libya, feel free to ask. I have a personal phone number from Ahmed in Libya, He'll guide you through Libya (since you are required to have a guide during the trip through L.)
It would be fun to meet up somewhere...!
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Also looking for Partners - Algeria to Cape Town
My son and I are looking at coming from London via Algeria, Niger down the West Coast of Africa starting about December 2010.
We will be travelling in 2 1995 Land Cruisers but will welcome all fellow travelers.
Especially to share Guide Fees in Algeria.
We are reasonably flexible about departure dates but think it wise to travel through the Sahara in the winter.
I can be reached at Sib.Andela@gmail.com
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West coast planning
We are planning West Coast route later in 2010
Currently monitoring Mauri / Mali news (see Sahara section) so exact route / plans may well change
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West Africa
Planning a 2 - 2.5 month trip around west africa leaving London October'ish 2010.
The route is still in planning stage, clockwise from Algeria or anti-clockwise from Morocco.
Would be keen to find a travel buddy for the route or part of.
Will be riding a 600cc, Make still be be decided....
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Europe to Cape Town
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Leaving from Amsterdam in 20 days' time! Enjoy the planning - that alone has been a journey on its own!
I'll post updates as I get the opportunity - most of my info came from the HUBB. Also Chris Scott's books and Lois' "Red Tape & White Knuckles".
Thanks to everyone who posted about their experiences, replied to my questions and shared info and good bits of advice!
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Hello Every body,
any one of you needs any information about Libya(route,costs, paperwork etc.) will be welcome to contact me
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Quote:
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Planning a 2 - 2.5 month trip around west africa leaving London October'ish 2010.
The route is still in planning stage, clockwise from Algeria or anti-clockwise from Morocco.
Would be keen to find a travel buddy for the route or part of.
Will be riding a 600cc, Make still be be decided....
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Same here ... I will leave Belgium the 25th of October and will be at Gibraltar at about the 1st of November. Then travel the west-side from Morocco to South Africa (And maybe back the East-side). I drive solo on a BMW G 650 X Challenge.
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anyone headed NORTH...??? i'm leaving the cape late july...
take it easy..
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