Female Cyclist Safety Cairo to Cape Town
Just looking for a bit of experience or knowledge with regards to a female cyclist going through East Africa (Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa).
We will be travelling as a pair, boyfriend and girlfriend from December 28th.
I would be more than happy to travel with a male companion but am becoming increasingly worried going with my girlfriend. I am very aware of the other risks, I have cycle toured extensively but never through Africa and never with a woman. Looking for advice or insight specifically for woman + these counties in 2015.
Are the risks of rape significant? We have been hearing that Africa has become increasingly unsafe in recent years and whilst male cyclists may well overcome these risks, white women are a obvious target. Any experience on these areas in recent years would be be really helpful.
James.
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