hi!
I got 96' Hilux 2.4D, and I must say, Its a great reliable vehicle, maybe not so comfortable as Land Cruisers, maybe not so powerfull like....Land Cruisers but anyway I love these car and Im sure yours will do that trip with no problems, of course if you take care with it and do a very good preparations for a trip to SA.
In July 2004 I done the trip from Poland via Marocco to Mauritania and here a big loop along the desert. In my hilux was four persons + all the luggage, 150l water and about 140l of fuel for hilux and a motorcycle of my friend, so It was a little bit overloaded i think 
and what I was so happy about, the water temperature needle was ALWAYS in its constant position, so despite very high temperatures, overloading and weak (only 75KM!!!) engine I have no overheating problems.
I used 10W60 Castrol RS engine oil, very good for high temperatures.
good luck!
Peter
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