Ian,
I have just come back from riding South to North up the middle and East side of Africa - some of it is relevant both ways. Everything South of Nairobi is straightforward bearing in mind TIA (THIS IS AFRICA). Ethiopia was a bit more difficult but beautiful, Sudan is backwards and Egypt well - a mess. But all doable.
Consolidated Freight Services Alexandria freighted our bikes to Istanbul for $1000 each! ouch!
you need an invitation to get a Sudanese Visa which is available from George at the Acropole Hotel Khartoum (on receipt of a deposit on a room - good place to stay).
You have 2 choices to get from South Egypt to Sudan- West of the Nile Via Argeen (a new road but no facilities) or East of the Nile via Wadi Halfa. We took the West and there was no fuel for long stretches.
The Egyptian police might give you an escort between check points because they are "protecting" you - it is a farce but humour them.
When you find fuel in Sudan it was 12.6 pence a litre - We filled our bikes for £3.24! Result.
Accommodation is mixed but expect in Sudan to pay $30 for a twin room with no bedding no towels, no hot water and no aircon. We had sleeping bags and camping food.
I will answer any questions if I can.
Phil
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