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Going through Europe and then heading down the eastern route (ala LWD) would be a simpler route. Egypt to Ct can't be much more than 13000km sticking to tar, as Nairobi to CT is only 6500km give or take. Then take your time coming up the west route.
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Thank you Bundu basher

is any one thinking the easterly route may be longer or shorter?
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It's a case of swings and roundabouts - the easterly route coming from europe will be fast and it is the quickest route through Africa - only 3 countries between Egypt and Kenya (once you're in Kenya it is only a 12 day drive (approx.) to CT - and it's potentially cheaper (visas etc) - it's the route I'd take if I was in a real hurry.
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Get a copy of the Tracks 4 Africa digital map then you can plan your route through Africa down to the last detail. I suppose you can get european mapping through the AA etc.

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It's a case of swings and roundabouts - the easterly route coming from europe will be fast and it is the quickest route through Africa - only 3 countries between Egypt and Kenya (once you're in Kenya it is only a 12 day drive (approx.) to CT - and it's potentially cheaper (visas etc) - it's the route I'd take if I was in a real hurry.
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hello Bundubasher.
Thank you for some excellent information.
So essentially, down through Italy, and jump the ferry to Tunis. ?
or Pireaus to Alex.? and pay high carnet for Egypt?
Or stay in Libya and avoid Egypt carnet charges?
Sudan and down to CPT.
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Hey, I'm just chewing it over.

If it is a matter of speed the follow the LWD route or a variation of it. I originally thought the Egyptian carnet was 200% but on checking the AA it is 800% which is alot of cash, but substantially refundable.

Your decision will ultimately depend on what you cannot afford: time or money? I think the LWD route shows you want you can do with huge financial resources and if you don't, but you do have time, then the Western route will be the route of choice.
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Compare notes?
Hi Graham

We're planning to go to CT via East Africa this Autumn in a Land Cruiser - it would be great to compare notes and share research. If you're interested please PM me!

Lucie

Ooops! Sorry this message was intended for UK Vette, who is also a Graham I believe?! Sorry I would PM directly but I'm not allowed to yet....;-(
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On the western route we logged 47,000kms. That was from Downton in England to Durban. We did do a lot of back-tracking in Southern Africa.

You can see the general route here:
Africa Overland - Africa

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Mountainman, I fair comment about my exta milage, but they were just soo cute!
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Hello LucieT,

It is confusing, being a few "Graham's" here.

No problem though.

I originally wanted to go UK to CPT via Egypt. Until I read about the 800% carnet cover, and the cost of the ferry from Egypt into Sudan.

Since I realised the high costs, I was just as happy to do the West coast route.

Sure there are more visa's and stuff to get, going the West coast, but I think it will be more cost effective.

I just feel, to spend so much on a ferry from one end of the lake to the other really gets to me.
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