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Bike storage in West Africa?

I'm looking for a place to leave my bike for a month or so in Senegal/Mali/Gambia/Guinea...??? starting at the end of August while I fly to the UK to take care of some business. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy place? Also, would any country be easier than another concerning customs and visa complications? I have a CPD for the bike, I am in Senegal now, and I plan to leave for Europe before my visa expires. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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Camping Sakuta in Banjul....used 2 times. Can help with paperwork.


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In Mali, The sleeping Camel in Bamako is another option for top security. You need to go through a two doors system to get in. A lot of foreign police and military hanging around.

They are very friendly with overlanders. Just contact them first before getting there.

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In Mali, The sleeping Camel in Bamako is another option for top security. You need to go through a two doors system to get in. A lot of foreign police and military hanging around.



They are very friendly with overlanders. Just contact them first before getting there.



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You can also get your Moto serviced there (as I did)


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Could look after a bike in CI but possibly too far for you!
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Thanks for all the info, I think the sleeping camel may be my best option. CREER, thank you for the generous offer, but unfortunately, you are a bit too far away
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Just remember Banjul is more accessible with cheap flights eg to London


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Simon,
What was the procedure with customs when leaving your bike in Gambia?
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Simon,

What was the procedure with customs when leaving your bike in Gambia?


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Let me know how you get on

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Just remember Banjul is more accessible with cheap flights eg to London


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Simon please could you also PM me with the details to leave bike/car in Gambia.

I'm thinking to leave my car in Sukuta Camping in February.

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Vehicle storage in The Gambia

Joe Peters & Claudia Dudichum-Peters
P.M.B. 2424 Post Office Serrekunda
The Gambia.
Tel: (00220) 9917786
Email: campingsukutagambia@yahoo.de
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