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10 May 2019
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I took the Gembu (Nigeria) to Banyo (Cameroon) route on my motorcycle. This crossing is between Ekok and too far North, which are both unsafe regions right now. The Cameroon embassy asked which crossing and I would take and said to avoid Ekok.
I left Gembu and followed the GPS coordinates on iOverlander through the villages (Mayo Ndaga, Lubatari, Kan-Iyaka). The route was OK with a few small stretches that were slightly more tricky. It's achievable on a motorcycle and with 4x4. It's a beautiful route. The guys at the Nigerian border are super friendly!
A word of warning: Don't take the route from Mararaba to Gembu (via Baissa) unless you have a lot of experience. I'd say this route is for very advanced riders. I took the route and couldn't complete it. Locals rode my bike for me. A huge lesson for me. Instead, approach Gembu from Bali, which I hear is much better. Full story of my predicament on my blog.
Arriving at Cameroon, the Bounjoukoura village is where customs and immigration are located. The route from the border to Banyo was OK for me in the dry. There are some river crossings that could be more tricky in the wet. I don't think it would be extremely difficult, but just more challenging. I say doable!
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11 May 2019
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Thanks Stephen for sharing information.
Btw: I enjoyed reading a bit of your blog. Unfortunatly I am not able to go to further pages due to a Error 404. Maybe its just me
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15 May 2019
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Stephen,
Once again, thanks for all the info, this will help for sure.
Hope you have a safe travel down south!
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5 Nov 2019
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From what I've heard since the original post, the company Destinali should not be used. There have been problems at the border with the documents they issue.
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To enter Senegal with a motorcycle, you don´t need a Carnet de Passage. At the border you can get a passavant by 5.000 XOF, validity only 5 days. You must renewal in St Louis or Dakar for 15 days more, but it´s better to do it in Dakar , paying 2.500 XOF.
Only CPD is required for vehicles (cars) more than 8 years old.
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10 Oct 2023
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Possibly handy visa map graphic forwarded by a mate but don't know exactly when from or who to credit.
Plus, according to this detailed 2023 HUBB report, you can miss out Gabon (Cam > Congo Brazza) and miss out DRC (ferry Cabinda > Soyo).
PS; good off-HUBB link to a current West Coast run by HUBBer chrisallsop.
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