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Photo by Alessio Corradini, on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, of two locals

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Alessio Corradini,
on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia,
of two locals



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any one driving africa 2011

Hi
currently in asia but moving on to africa 2011, any body think of doing a trip at the same time. Be nice to know whos around.. Anybody got any advice for this trip saftey tech etc....
thanks mark and Jo
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Hello,

I am planning an adventurous year starting Jan 2011 and the first port of call will be Africa. North to South, but undecided as to the route.

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Me three Planning to start late 2011 though, maybe even early 2012. Just bought my 110 and am starting the prep/planning.

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Hi all

Current plan for us is to go down west coast of Africa to RSA. From London. We will be in a Toyota Landcruiser 90 travelling light - and planning on 3 months to do the trip.

Plan is departing around Jan/Feb 2011.

Would love to meet up with anyone who is in the area for the more difficult sections.
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Me the wife and our two kids will be going from south africa to namibia then across to malawi up to kenya anthen back down the east coast we'll be taking a year to do it starting in march 20011
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Hi all

Current plan for us is to go down west coast of Africa to RSA. From London. We will be in a Toyota Landcruiser 90 travelling light - and planning on 3 months to do the trip.

Plan is departing around Jan/Feb 2011.

Would love to meet up with anyone who is in the area for the more difficult sections.
Hello,

I have a general route planned (See attached) and will be hitting Gib start of Feb/Mar 2011.
Hope to meet up!
Patrick
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Hello,

I have a general route planned (See attached) and will be hitting Gib start of Feb/Mar 2011.
Hope to meet up!
Patrick
Patrick, is that your confirmed route?
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Theres a few people headed down, Ive listed some of them on my page:

preparation

Most are doing East coast from Jan - March.

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Landy 110 HT up for Grabs

Guys, just completed the north to south trip. We had to leave our Landy 110 down in Johannesburg as we do not have dosh to ship her back. If you know of anyone interested in a 110 Defender and what to travel south to North it would be great if you could point them in our direction mail@mk2a.com. The car is solid and will not give you any hassles if you look after her
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