Dwayne,
I am planning a trip leaving in early Jan 2004 that will take me thru Egypt to Sudan in a vehicle - While it sounds like your preparations are further developed than mine, I have at least started looking at the best way of crossing the border between Egypt/Sudan.
It looks like the car ferry at Aswan may be the best option, though I have heard that it may be possible to get a cheaper car ferry further down from Abu Simbel to Wadi Halfa - whatever the route though it will be expensive (from Aswan the Lonely Planet quotes prices of US$2300 for 5/6 cars!!!!!!!!) - the only way to reasonably afford it is to arrange a convoy - If you are travelling at a similar time, would you be interested in at least trying to arrange to do the crossing in convoy?
I have also written to the Egyptian tourist office in Cairo to get more info - I have heard rumours (and at the mo' they are just that!) that the Red Sea road to Port Sudan may be opening soon - I wouldn't get my hopes up though!!
George
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