Istanbul - Addis Ababa/ Cape Town -UK air freight
 

Hi,

I scanned posts going back a few months and used the search function in the belief that somebody must have flown their bikes into and out of Africa. I am sure that loads of you have got experience but the posts eluded my failing eyesight.

My 19 year old lad and me are going through Europe then Africa on a pair of CCM450s leaving in May this year. While the precise route is not decided I am fairly sure about giving the whole "Arab Spring" area a miss as well as Egypt due to the very high Carnet.

I got an idea from another thread to fly from Istanbul into Addis Ababa. Then head South eventually getting to Capetown some 4 months later. Then fly back home to the UK.

Does anybody have any suggestions on the best companies to arrange the bike transport?

Thanks!

The link above your post by a HU advertiser is one place you can ask. What do they quote?

Also edited your thread title to give you a fighting chance of somebody giving you a useful reply. I only bothered looking at you OEM thread, just to see what might be hidden by such a cryptic title. Most other people here wouldn't bother. Also helps when others are searching.

Thanks
 

Thanks for the tips on using the Forum.

I tried James Cargo - got a prompt response but I don't think they understood the requirement. I am waiting on clarification. Will post their pricing if and when I get it.

Cheers!

Pricing Information
 

Got the pricing from James. Very helpful chap.

From Capetown to Manchester it is about £1,500 per bike including insurance.

They couldn't quote directly for Turkey to Addis but pointed me in the direction of another company. Waiting on their pricing.