Did the same route two weeks ago. Probably the first who did that on a heavy motorcycle (R1150GS with huge load of stuff). Quite challenging. Two very exhausting days. Luckilly I met english buddy on a landcruiser so we did that together in case of troubles but never got stuck anyehere. After all it was quite nice times adventuring together on this part of route. My advice: take a huge amount of water with you. You will need it.
On DRC side paid 20 dollars for carte d'entree (I don't have carnet de passage), but without receipt (obvious corruption). But had nothing to do with it because was short on time. After, 10 dollars with receipt for registration at immigration office.
Ferry cost 1000 franks (~1 dollar) for motorcycle and 16000 franks (~18 dollars) for car. Going 2-3 times per day so be prepared for waiting. 1000 francs for bottle of water or small plate of beans is normal price.
On the other side road is still not nice but better. Totally took 4 days for us from tarmac to tarmac.
Will post pictures and staff when reach SAR.
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