Author Topic: A couple on 990ADV, Cape to Cairo. (Read 17227 times)

ats30 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2017, 10:13:35 pm »

Quote from: 1ougat on January 16, 2017, 05:45:02 pm

Welcome - you really going to enjoy this trip. Look at some of the road trip reports for info . Michnus and Schalk van der Merwe reports can be of value . Suggest that you place a map of your planned route here and the Wild dogs will comment and provide help . When are you shipping the bikes ? To what port ?

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=197379.msg3645520#msg3645520

I have agreement with Duncan from African Overlanders to manage shipping our bike to SA. I don`t know details, but hope all will be ok. Bike should be in SA at end of April.

Amsterdam · « **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2017, 06:50:11 am »

Cool, I am in Cape Town. Give me a shout when you are here and we can get together for a chat/beer.

ats30 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2017, 12:56:17 pm »

Thank you for the good wishes and invitations. Upon arrival, I contact and at least one cold is waiting for us

Also, thank you for the suggestions. I've already found a lot of useful. My general philosophy is to avoid over-planning. Also, the next day's route will be made in the evening before. The main focus is to meet interesting people, enjoy the ride and of course the breathtaking nature of Africa.

1ougat · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2017, 04:21:48 pm »

Quote from: ats30 on January 23, 2017, 12:56:17 pm

Thank you for the good wishes and invitations. Upon arrival, I contact and at least one cold is waiting for us
Also, thank you for the suggestions. I've already found a lot of useful. My general philosophy is to avoid over-planning. Also, the next day's route will be made in the evening before. The main focus is to meet interesting people, enjoy the ride and of course the breathtaking nature of Africa.

The right attitude

African time - more is nog n dag

sweetrolls · « **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2017, 02:23:47 pm »

Hi there,

expedia allows you to cancel within 24hrs with no charge. maybe that helps

Looks like me and another person (me on BMW and he on 990) will be leaving in mid april and track north via east coast. so perhaps we can be of some help ahead

our time frame is much shorter, but that's ok i guess

ats30 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 24, 2017, 03:06:27 pm »

Today, it is not clear how to get from Egypt to Europe. Ideal would be to drive to Israel. Then the ferry to Greece and ok. Unfortunately, there is no regular ship traffic between Greek and Israel. And last news i know, Sinai desert is not allowed on motorbike. True, there is probably possible to find opportunities.
Another way to travel to Europe is through Egypt and Libya to Tunisia. From Tunisia should be easy to get Italy by ship. The question is Libya. Not much inf about travel in Libya last time.
Sudanese visa is also guestion.
Recent experience in these topics are welcome

EtienneXplore · « **Reply #26 on:** January 24, 2017, 03:10:21 pm »

Quote from: ats30 on January 24, 2017, 03:06:27 pm

Today, it is not clear how to get from Egypt to Europe. ......

Recent experience in these topics are welcome

Contact Andi Koru, he is a crazy New Zealander that just did that a month or so ago. He shipped his bike from Egypt to Europe.

https://www.facebook.com/wheelieadventurous/

spankme · « **Reply #27 on:** January 24, 2017, 04:05:09 pm »

Only way at the moment is ship bike to Greece from Egypt and fly there,but that could change any time,

Shaun500 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 24, 2017, 04:39:29 pm »

It will test any relationship to the limit...two up on one bike through Africa.

All the best on your trip.

Amsterdam · « **Reply #29 on:** January 25, 2017, 08:58:36 am »

My experience is not recent but from end 2013 - We obtained the Sudanese visa in Addis Ababa. A hassle free experience. As best as I know that is still the case. Once you are on the road you will get more info as you meet others. I would not worry about that visa too much. Have you joined Horizons Unlimited forum and Facebook page. A lot of travelers there who are currently on the road and can give some answers.

You will definitely be able to ship your bike as freight from Egypt to Greece. Not as easy as a ferry but an alternative if your other options don't work out.

Snafu · « **Reply #30 on:** January 25, 2017, 09:54:48 am »

Quote from: ats30 on January 24, 2017, 03:06:27 pm

Today, it is not clear how to get from Egypt to Europe. Ideal would be to drive to Israel. Then the ferry to Greece and ok. Unfortunately, there is no regular ship traffic between Greek and Israel. And last news i know, Sinai desert is not allowed on motorbike. True, there is probably possible to find opportunities.
Another way to travel to Europe is through Egypt and Libya to Tunisia. From Tunisia should be easy to get Italy by ship. The question is Libya. Not much inf about travel in Libya last time.
Sudanese visa is also guestion.
Recent experience in these topics are welcome

I see @michnus went from Israel to Italy

You can also look at their website: http://www.pikipiki.co.za/
They are currently in South America, but the detail from their trip through Africa to Europe is also on the site

1ougat · « **Reply #31 on:** January 25, 2017, 02:27:59 pm »

Quote from: Snafu on January 25, 2017, 09:54:48 am

Quote from: ats30 on January 24, 2017, 03:06:27 pm
Today, it is not clear how to get from Egypt to Europe. Ideal would be to drive to Israel. Then the ferry to Greece and ok. Unfortunately, there is no regular ship traffic between Greek and Israel. And last news i know, Sinai desert is not allowed on motorbike. True, there is probably possible to find opportunities.
Another way to travel to Europe is through Egypt and Libya to Tunisia. From Tunisia should be easy to get Italy by ship. The question is Libya. Not much inf about travel in Libya last time.
Sudanese visa is also guestion.
Recent experience in these topics are welcome

I see @michnus went from Israel to Italy

You can also look at their website: http://www.pikipiki.co.za/
They are currently in South America, but the detail from their trip through Africa to Europe is also on the site

The problem is you cant get to Israel - all the $%^& happend after his trip .
Also look at Jo Rust and Schalk van der Merwe's trips - probably more current .

Snafu · « **Reply #32 on:** January 25, 2017, 02:51:32 pm »

Quote from: 1ougat on January 25, 2017, 02:27:59 pm

Quote from: Snafu on January 25, 2017, 09:54:48 am
Quote from: ats30 on January 24, 2017, 03:06:27 pm
Today, it is not clear how to get from Egypt to Europe. Ideal would be to drive to Israel. Then the ferry to Greece and ok. Unfortunately, there is no regular ship traffic between Greek and Israel. And last news i know, Sinai desert is not allowed on motorbike. True, there is probably possible to find opportunities.
Another way to travel to Europe is through Egypt and Libya to Tunisia. From Tunisia should be easy to get Italy by ship. The question is Libya. Not much inf about travel in Libya last time.
Sudanese visa is also guestion.
Recent experience in these topics are welcome

I see @michnus went from Israel to Italy

You can also look at their website: http://www.pikipiki.co.za/
They are currently in South America, but the detail from their trip through Africa to Europe is also on the site

The problem is you cant get to Israel - all the $%^& happend after his trip .
Also look at Jo Rust and Schalk van der Merwe's trips - probably more current .

Thanks

Tuareg · « **Reply #33 on:** January 25, 2017, 09:26:14 pm »

Quote from: ats30 on January 19, 2017, 01:35:02 am

The question is Libya.

Stay away from Libya
I have a Libyan work colleague
His family don't want him to return to Libya - too dangerous

wobbler · « **Reply #34 on:** January 30, 2017, 04:25:25 pm »

Plenty ferry traffic from Morocco to Algeciras - most commonly Cuetta and Tanger Med to Algeciras.
There are also ferries from Tanger Med to Gibraltar.
Shouldn't be a problem at all.

ats30 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 30, 2017, 08:13:20 pm »

Quote from: wobbler on January 30, 2017, 04:25:25 pm

Plenty ferry traffic from Morocco to Algeciras - most commonly Cuetta and Tanger Med to Algeciras.
There are also ferries from Tanger Med to Gibraltar.
Shouldn't be a problem at all.

Hi

Do you have a good idea how to get from Egypt to Morocco?

spankme · « **Reply #36 on:** January 31, 2017, 07:27:13 am »

you cant at the moment

Karambisi · « **Reply #37 on:** January 31, 2017, 05:58:24 pm »

Read also Horizons Unlimited forum for info on North Africa and ferries, also visas for Ethiopia,Sudan and Egypt. Fuel all the way to Kenya is not an issue, you should have a tent- though central Africa has many small and cheap guest house, change money at ATM/bank/bureau where possible, be very wary of changing currency at border posts with touts. Don't overplan and smell the bushes! If you pass through Tanzania, drop me a pm...

wobbler · « **Reply #38 on:** January 31, 2017, 09:42:53 pm »

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Do you have a good idea how to get from Egypt to Morocco?
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Last I was u there there was a ferry that ran from Port Said to Tunis, but that was some time ago.
There are commercial shipping companies that operate up there and some carry passengers (we used to).

ats30 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 20, 2017, 10:05:45 pm »

Hi again! Only few months to start! My KTM is almost ready for the challange and me too

Front wheel is asking to change rim and after that- lets go!!!