Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Travellers Seeking Travellers
Trans-Africa: Europe to South Africa, Eastern Route Trans-Africa: Europe to South Africa, Eastern Route
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Travellers Seeking Travellers Meet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 23 Jan 2001
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Århus, Denmark
Posts: 2
Trans-Africa: Europe to South Africa, Eastern Route
Seeking companion/s for the classic Cairo to Cape run - Eastern Route thru' Egypt, Sudan (jep, border is open now), Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique,Zimbabwe and South Africa. Planning to leave Denmark, where I'm based, in August/September 2001. Trip duration: 10-12 weeks including post-traveling relax session with friends and family in Jo'burg, South Africa. I'm on an old, but by then newly renovated XT600 (assembling at the moment). Have had prior travel experience (hitching and biking) in South Eastern Africa, but never tried the Horn of Africa.
Interested or want to know more - drop me a line on +45 86 24 96 24 or 960053@ps.au.dk
Cheers, André

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 18 Feb 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6
Smile Cape to Cairo solo
HI there , i left Cape Town were i live on the 29 december 2007 on a ktm 640. My route was Botswana , Zambia,Tanzania,Kenya,Ethiopia,Sudan ,Egypt.
The entire trip took 6 weeks, i shipped the bike back from Cairo.
This is a fantastic trip and i did it solo.The bike was exellent, not one problem the whole way. I am planning another trip later in 2009 and want to reach London doing the same route through Africa. Any body interested in joining me should contact me at budgetbanners@gmail.com

cheers
PHILIP
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 18 May 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Quito, Ecuador
Posts: 4
Cape to Cairo
Dear Phillip
I am trying to do the same route rom arround mid july of september, and will be happy to join you if we can match our timings.

I need to purchase a bike for the trip in SA, looking for a KLR 650 or similar with low mileage.

Since you have done the trip if you could help me out with any of this info. I would aprreciated very much:

1- If I purchase a bike in SA, can I easily regiter it to my name and travel with it with no need to get a carnet?

2- Is it possible to sell the bike legally onces I get to Cairo?

3- Is there any other paper work required to pass borders like international license or insurance or can I travel with my Ecuadorian license:

At home I reide a KTM Adventure 990 S but I dont want to ship it to Africa, too expensive and also want to use a more reliable and less expensive bike for this trip. I have had good expirience as far as reliability with KLRs I had on the past.


Thank you very much and any information you can give me or if you met some people in the past in South Africa or anywhere else that could help me out with any but of information, it would be great. I hope we can travel together
Regards
Fabian
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 22 Jun 2009
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: travelling
Posts: 68
Cape to Cairo
Hi Fabian
Two of us are leaving Cape Town in early September to ride to Cairo (and beyond). If you are here at that time, lets meet to discuss routes etc.
I purchased a BMW 650 Dakar here for about $ 6 000 with 8 000 km on the clock. Same bike as I rode the Alaska to Ushuaia route, so am happy to have a bike I understand.
A carnet costs about $ 200, but in addition you have to have a deposit of 200% of the bike's cost for entry to Egypt.
David
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 22 Jun 2009
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: travelling
Posts: 68
Ecuador
Hey Fabian, I just noticed you are from Ecuador. I was there last year, had a big repair o my swing arm done in Latacunga by el Maesto. It is a beautiful country, great people.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:28.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top