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LIAMPARKIN - I'm actually doing Africa without a Carnet.
Do not worry, it's not a big problem, I'm also without the Carnet (CPD)
a friend of mine did all the western route to Cape Town and then made the route east to Israel only about 4 months ago.
My friend told me that is most important for cars, trucks and 4x4.
In some border controls (not required at all) make a document called "Passavant" temporary importation of vehicles.
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Sans carnet it is!
Just curious Esteban, which visas are you picking up before leaving the continent?
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Sans carnet it is!
Just curious Esteban, which visas are you picking up before leaving the continent?
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Nigeria, DR Congo and Angola...
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18 Oct 2013
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a friend of mine did all the western route to Cape Town and then made the route east to Israel only about 4 months ago.
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Hi Kruguer64
Did je cross egypt? Please give us details of his route on the way up
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Hi Kruguer64
Did je cross egypt? Please give us details of his route on the way up
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The route will be Sudan (Khartoum) - Port Sudan (Suakin) boat to Jedahh (Saudi Arabia) to the Jordanian border and finally Israel, Ferry from Haifa to Salerno (Italy). Ferry seven days, a little boring.
When you are in Sudan, you have to apply for visa to Jordan, then it goes to the embassy of Saudi Arabia and show them your visa to Jordan, and they give you three days transit visa.
Long enough to reach the south of Jordan.
Not very bad road, about 1500 km.
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meet up
Hey guys - I'm going to be about 150 km south of Essaouira in Taghzout in middle of November, but I will come up to meet you guys when you get there.
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Hey guys - I'm going to be about 150 km south of Essaouira in Taghzout in middle of November, but I will come up to meet you guys when you get there.
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Hey Garnaro
About me, I'm still working on the final details of my bike.
I'm excited and looking forward to the imminent start of my trip, is only the arrival of my passport with visas.
I have no news about the group for a few days, just what I read here.
I think when they are in route they will write their progress here.
when I'm coming to that area (Taghzout)'ll let you know to meet you.
Cheers
Esteban
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Hey Garnaro
About me, I'm still working on the final details of my bike.
I'm excited and looking forward to the imminent start of my trip, is only the arrival of my passport with visas.
I have no news about the group for a few days, just what I read here.
I think when they are in route they will write their progress here.
when I'm coming to that area (Taghzout)'ll let you know to meet you.
Cheers
Esteban
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Hey Esteban,
I've just arrived in Taghazout - living it up on the beach, pretty cool scene in this little village and good surf.
Keep me posted as you head south. It took me longer than I expected to get here and the detours through the mountains we well worth it.
For the rest of the group, I cruised through Essaoira yesterday and wouldn't not recommend as a meetup spot - seemed like just an overdeveloped tourist hub that would be easy to miss each other, but then again, I didn't have a very good look around.
Sidi Koauki just south of there is small, cool and has a campground and B&Bs, same here in Taghazout.
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Hey guys,
Sorry to hear about your breakdown Liam, what are the details? Hope it's not too big a bust up mate!
News from me; I've picked up another Australian who is keen to head to Africa, today we left Barca and made it to Valencia. We'll take a day in Valencia and then keep trucking South. I'll keep you guys posted on progress. Here's hoping the RE is good enough to handle two fully loaded travellers! As for the cruising speed, I like to cruise at 50, but prefer to go slower than that if I can, but she can go 70+ if I really need to (and I never do!)
I'm easy for meet up places and times in Morocco. At this stage I'm just happy enjoying Spain!
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