Starting my plans for Afric trip 2023

[Carts]

Hi all.

Just wanted to say hello, and introduce myself.

I’m looking at doing a trip down the east coast of Africa the options are either RO RO ship into Ciro or air freight into Nairobi. The 1st is my preference but feel it is more tricky with Egypt customs, I am hoping the issue with carnet transiting Ethiopia will be resolved. Probably like a few I have my fingers crossed. Seen blogs of people going through Israel’s or Saudi but seen harder ?

I have done a couple of over-landing trips, Pan America and London to Tokyo but these were with Globusters, this time it’s on my own. I will be taking my F800Gs which has served me well. Not looking to go to far of piste so the heavy bike should be ok. The bike has been modified for overlanding so happy with something I know.

Will be looking to be in North Africa by late September/ October, and taking 4 to 6 months to get to cape town. I think this makes sense as don’t want to be in North Africa at hottest part ( still will probably be very hot ) and try to miss the rainy season, fingers crossed I have timing correct.

Been great reading articles on site, I am in the Info collecting faze at moment, I haven’t joined many forums or Facebook group yet but that is my next place to look for advice

If any of you have any advice I would be grateful, I’m especially looking for info from people on route at moment as situations seen to move quickly in Africa, what’s is / was possible a years ago may well be different now.

Thank for you time

[Grant Johnson]

Welcome to HU! I'm sure you'll make lots of new friends and find a ton of info on your trip here.
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[SA Mhlungu]

Hi Carts,

Nice getting to know you. I am currently based in Dar Es Salaam and am planning to ride my bike up from SA and then down again after a few months. I'll keep an eye out on updates from your side and share info I may have on conditions from here further down. Have you decided on a route you wish to take to reach SA?

Brgds,

Pieter