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Southern africa Namibia to Mocambique
planning a trip South africa - Namibia - turn Right to Botswana - Zimbabwe- Mocambique - South Africa
Dates September October 2011
Any suggestions, fellow travelers or Advice welcome
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Hi there, if you do get to Mocambique, take the time and ride up North. There is an island called Ilha de Mocambique, which used to be the countries Capital before the government moved all administration to Maputo. If you check the map, you will see Nampula in the north, Ilha is just off to the right. I'm sure you'll get some info on the net. Anyway, the country is gorgeous and is a must see. And I found that it is safe to travel. Greetings, Phil.
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I may be following you about 9-10 months later. I want to do the same loop in 2012. My recent hip replacement is holding me back now.
Are you going to do a trip report?
I hope so since it would very applicable to me.
Are you using any other ride report(s) to help you prepare?
Steve
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16 Mar 2011
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I'm heading that way next month. You can check out my blog. I hope it helps!
Ride safe
Dom
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South africa - Namibia - turn Right to Botswana - Zimbabwe- Mocambique - South Africa
Not trying to upset your plans, but Botswana isn't that interesting for bikers. Except for the passage through the Chobe NP in the north, the rest is flat and often very sandy. More the 4x4 choice.
Zim could be a bit rough, politically speaking, so my choice would be to pass through Zambia instead and head east to northern Mocambique. Besides that, the access to the Vic Falls in Zim is a real rip-off compared to the Zambian side.
And don't forget to fit knobblies for NAM. The side roads, which are more rewarding than the main roads, are pretty sandy at times
Hans
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Might be interested in joining you. Have you got dates planned?
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