As you asked!
Reconsider the reason for your wants!
1- shaft drive -usually fitted on 'way-too-heavy' bikes. A broken/damaged one can bring your trip to a dead stop if it breaks especially in Africa! And that usually means seriously big bucks too (+ possibly abandonning your bike while you fly out to get replacements and/or pay DHL and big import duties etc.
IMHO- chose a moto with a chain, fit good steel spockets and a new DID-X ring chain.
A tiny chain breaker/riveter and a few spare links in your tool kit are worth having.
2- Chose cable operated clutch- easy to fix anywhere.
Fit a new cable before going and run a spare alongside for a quick fit.
3- kick start handy but not essential. You can always jump or bump start.
I hope I haven't rained on your 'parade' !
Africa, as with any destination further from supplies and specialists, dictates that whatever machine you decide to take MUST be reliable and as much 'fixable in the field' as possible.
Decide with your head not your heart!
Chances are you will come off and you will break something on your bike. Would you then not rather it was easy to fix ?
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