Hi Prem,
I got a swiss carnet. Paid 30 percent of what the bike is worth.
I was told its worth 4000 so I paid 1300 franks. I get all of that back when I return the carnet.
Libya and Egypt do not accept that carnet. So, so far it has not been much use. We got through the borders by paying for a carnet organised at their border. We paid about US$100 at the Libyan border, and around 600 dollars at the Egyptian (for everything - including carnet).
Supreme Tourism helped us at the Egyptian border, and I can recommend their services. www.supremetourism.com Get in touch with Tamer.
It's a lot of money to cross borders, but Libya was unforgettable. Hook up with the local bike scene and you will be safe and have a great time.
Jaap
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