Originally Posted by Inglsman (Post 645192)

To the other forum members, enough already, you've all put in your piece about the danger, I'm sure he gets it. Give the guy a break - if he has it in his heart to try actually ride and not just tap on keyboards, let's him discover the wisdom (or not) of your words.

Dunz, watch Itchy Boots (YouTube) entire season on Africa, it'll give you some visual idea of what you'd be facing.

As for FB groups, find any that speak of the TET (Trans Euro Trail). While it's not the address you are traveling, they have good insight into the troubles and tips about how to ride in given circumstances.

Most of what is said on FB can be discarded, there are keyboard warriors in every forum, eager to shut you down, but you do find gems.

All the best with your planning. I hope you're right in your guesstimations. I'm from Zimbabwe, lived in South Africa, worked in Malawi.

Inglsman