I think it's a personal decision wether to take this road or not.
At the end of the day you need to weigh up the risks and decide wether you personally are prepared to ride it or not.
I motorbike this road in late May and although there was a risk of bandits at the time, had no problems.
I know of a German couple who took the Wajir route 2 weeks before and had no probs either.
But saying that, I didn't expect any trouble in the Omo valley and had to run an ambush.
While in the Omo valley I was told by a German prospector that Banja Fort now has a customs post,
but don't underestimate this area, it is very isolated and you need to be 100% self-reliant.
|