Which is the bedt route from the Mediterranean to Ghana?

[ianrichards]

In the last couple of years we have visited Ghana 4 times working on school linking projects and every time we have met trans-Sahara travellers. Enthralled by thier adventures and our desire to travel, we have decided that our next visit (in about 2006) will be via the overland route. My questions are:
1. What is the best time of the year to travel?
2. I appreciate the "situation" changes all the time, but what is the current prefered route?
3. As we have 2 years to prepare, what would be the most appropriate vehicle? My gut feeling is Land Rover (a British thing I suppose) we I am open to any advice?
Thanks for your help
Ian

[This message has been edited by ianrichards (edited 28 May 2004).]