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Timing to meet travelers Africa West Coast

Hi Everyone!

I'm planning on leaving London in January 2013 to travel down the West Coast of Africa. I've been hassling friends to come with me for years to no avail, so I'm hopeful to meet some fellow travelers along the way.

Questions for y'all:
Am I less likely to encounter others by setting off in January rather than say November?
Oh, and will I freeze to death getting across France?

Any info is appreciated!

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We're two Saffa women in a Land Rover currently on our way north to Ghana and maybe Mali. We're going to be turning around early in 2013 in order to get back to South Africa by June 2013. Stay in touch when you're on the road (and before, of course, if you need info and think I can help) and maybe we can meet up en route.
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cool! I will keep definitely in touch. Good luck on the journey!
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Just did a trip...have a look here from time to time. My return trip tells the story
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Hi Everyone!

I'm planning on leaving London in January 2013 to travel down the West Coast of Africa. I've been hassling friends to come with me for years to no avail, so I'm hopeful to meet some fellow travelers along the way.

Questions for y'all:
Am I less likely to encounter others by setting off in January rather than say November?
Oh, and will I freeze to death getting across France?

Any info is appreciated!

GU
Hi just saw your post, have u left yet ?
I left a few days ago and I'm about 200 km's from Tan Tan.
Chech out my posts there is loads of useful information especially about visas.
hope to see u along the way
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We're two Saffa women in a Land Rover currently on our way north to Ghana and maybe Mali. We're going to be turning around early in 2013 in order to get back to South Africa by June 2013. Stay in touch when you're on the road (and before, of course, if you need info and think I can help) and maybe we can meet up en route.
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Landygirl where are u guys now ?
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