Egypt Tips – including Wadi Halfa Ferry

Africa, Country Tips, Egypt
Some points about Egypt.... 1) Essam at Landrover in Cairo is the man to visit should you have any problems with your vehicle - essam.nawar@mmgroup-eg.com / 015 412 523  At the time of writing this, the mechanics are based out of Cairo on the Ismalia road (about 1 hour out of the centre of Cairo) 2) There is a parts shop in the centre of downtown Cairo on Fahmy Street a 2 minute walk from Tahir Square - Essam knows where it is exactly Getting the Aswan / Wadi Half Ferry 1) At the time of writing this (Nov 2009) the only way you can get from Egypt in to Sudan overland is by the Aswan/Wadi Halfa ferry.  We have heard that there is a tarmac road the whole way…
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Libya – Tips

Africa, Country Tips, Libya
For fellow overlanders using this blog for research here our some tips about Libya which you may find useful: 1) To travel in Libya you need a guide to be present with you at all times.  As we weren't able to book a package tour we arrange our own guide through Farhat - farhatgahuagi@yahoo.com.  If you email him he will be able to sort out the guide, the visas and the car insurance.  Having a guide makes it expensive to travel in Libya, but once you are there, food and petrol is dirt cheap. 2) Make sure you find a guide that is willing to camp and you may need to provide a tent for them.  We bought a pop-up tent in France for our guide, Bedram. 3) Petrol is…
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Tunisia Tips

Africa, Country Tips, Tunisia
For fellow overlanders using this blog for research here our some tips about Tunisia which you may find useful: 1) If you are coming on the ferry from Genoa it is wise to book a hotel for your first night as the ship gets in late and there is nowhere to camp in Tunis that we could see. The Hotel El Mouradi Gammarth is very nice (although a little expensive, but reasonable for Tunis). It is near Carthage, which is close to the port and away from the bustle of the city. A taxi ride in to Tunis is about £4 (8 dinar). It also has free wifi in reception and secure parking outside. 2) If you have any problems with your Landrover don't go to the Land Rover dealer,…
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