I have copied the following information from an article I got from a friend who got it from a friend, etc. At least the authors names were mentioned at the end (if you would like to receive a copy this very, very clear and comprehensive article, let me know).

We are still in the process upon deciding what heat source to bring for cooking (we are travelling with a car so the weight is not the biggest problem). This information will be very helpfull in case we decide for this kind of fuel.

Source: Geoff, Kienny and Su-lin Kingsmill (gkingsmill@yahoo.com)


Gas Stove:
We used a gas stove for cooking. Gas was readily available and can be filled all through Africa. We carried two 2kg cylinders so that when one ran out we had another full cylinder available. A 2kg cylinder lasted at least two weeks during heavy usage. Southern and Eastern Africa use the CADAC cylinder fitting which is a Right Hand Thread 3/8 BSP Female Fitting. If you intend taking your gas bottle to Africa then I recommend that you obtain an adaptor from a specialised gas dealer. Western Africa uses the standard Camping Gas fitting. CADAC in South Africa (fax 27-11-4742985) make an adaptor fitting part number CAD080 to go from a CADAC fitting to a Camping Gas fitting.

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Today I have contacted Campingaz.com to get more information about the distribution of especially Butane gas. Let's see what they come up with. Any reply is more then welcome.

[This message has been edited by moppie1 (edited 03 September 2001).]