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Originally Posted by Chris Scott
Hi Esteban,
like you say, roads nearly all the way so I would stick with the comfy V-Strom you know
I rode to RIM border last year:
https://sahara-overland.com/2020/04/...antic-highway/
I think a 250 Domi would be agony unless you are a Zen monk.
Longest piste will be to Diama, if you go that way.
For the CdP and visa for Senegal see the sub Sahara forum.
I think all visas are at the border. Certainly RIM.
https://sahara-overland.com/mauritania/
With vax, I am guessing Morocco would be most strict.
So south from there 2 may be enough.
I would not bother with malaria pills for a quick ride to Dakar. Just use spray and a treated net, if needed. I imagine December will be mosquito low season.
I think Guinea could be an adventure and you may have time and energy.
See how you feel in Dakar then get a visa.
bonne route
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Thanks so much for the answer, Chris. As always, spot on.
Sorry for replying late, but had some contraints and could not "work" on the preparation. The plan goes on despite some little odds
I am sticking to the V-Strom, as you said.
I checked the tyres you mention in AMH and thought about Motoz Tractionator Adv due to the durability everyone states about this brand. Or the more road oriented Tractionator GPS more road oriented (it is still a V-Strom). After reading your comments about the ferry in Rosso, I may try the piste to Diama. So, GPS would suffice? What about noise? I would thankful to know.
I am now filling the "fiche" in English and French (thanks for the template) and reading as much as I can from your southern trip account.
Morocco lifted Covid requirements and checking others now, but 2 doses should be enough.
Regarding Guinea or Guinea Bissau, I feel great curiosity for the 2nd, due to Portuguese influence. Once in Senegal and timing, it would be the time to decide, since I have a work obligation earlier than expected.
Thanks so much again,
Esteban
PS: I am loving your packraft and inflatable kayak books. I didn't know that "series". Packrafts are amazing!
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