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Originally Posted by BlackBeast
Hi Austin,
In terms of timing, anything is possible. I met a guy riding a KTM that left the UK and made it to Cape Town in 6 weeks. He didn't see much though. It's about what you want to get out of the trip. If 6 weeks is all you have, then you can make it work.
A few things to consider:-
1) flying a bike into Africa and then out again for 6 weeks is kind of expensive, not sure if you looked into this already. Chris at Jungle Junction in Nairobi can find a suitable bike to purchase and arrange all the paperwork for you.
2) another possibility would be fly to SA, buy a bike (exchange is all in your favour) and try and sell to another rider going in the opposite direction when you are done. Again Chris is fantastic at helping overlanders with these things as well.
3) renting a bike is another possibility - you just have to compare the costs though.
4) most NP's won't let you ride into the park so you would have to stay at camp sites or lodges outside and take a tour in.
And yes, everything can be done on paved roads with the exception of Namibia if you want to see the attractions. Planning is half the fun so don't stress too much about it. 
Daryll
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Thanks Daryl, I have looked into shipping costs and yes its lots of dosh, as is renting 2 bikes for 6 weeks and also limits route optiions. To me riding my own bike in Africa is priceless so that's what we are doing.
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Originally Posted by ta-rider
Hi,
Its easy going and can be done all on tar. From Nairobi to Capetown you have choosen the nicest and easyest Part of Africa and 6 Weeks will be all right. To get a carned takes 4 weeks and the visa for Kenia, Tansania, Malawi, Mosambik, Lesotho and Southafrica you will get at the boarders (if you are from europa) so no problem.
Places to stay are Tivi Beach (Twiga Lodge) in Kenia, Mayoka Village in Malawi and Krueger Park in Southafrica.
Transafrika - Experdition from europa to southafrica part 2
LG, Tobi
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Also Thanks Tobi, its not the total distance that bothers us, we have done many trips in Europe covering 2-3000miles in a 2 weeks, its doing it on roads and in countries we really dont understand (yet anyway) and at a relaxed enough pace to really enjoy it and not feel pressurised to put in big days.
Visas at borders is good news but had thought if we had enough time it would save any hassle at the border if we had the visa in advance.
Any tips on motor insurance. I know in South Africa and I think Namibia basic third party (persons) insurance is added to the cost of petrol. Do I have to buy insurance at the borders or can I buy it once in say Kenya to cover us for all the countries?
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