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Hi All,
I know that some of you are planning trips down to South Africa and
some of you are considering travelling down the west coast route.
Yesterday I was with a friend who earlier this year returned to the UK
from Kinshasa in the Congo where he was working as the Chief of Staff
for the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
I was asking him about travelling through the Congo region and he
mentioned the following that I thought might be worth passing on. The
advice applies to many African countries, but worth repeating.
If you are going to travel through the Congo, it is important to
contact the British Embassy in Kinshasa to get the most up to date
information.
Don't rely on any Maps. Most are around 30 years old and dreadfully
out of date - as he says it doesn't take long for the jungle to reclaim
an unused road.
There aren't any well maintained direct roads across the Congo, however
there are a network of roads in the area within about 100kms from the
coast that is your best bet for crossing the country.
Try and find some local contacts to advise you - the embassy may also
be able to help here.
Apart from that, keep an eye on forums like the HUBB to find out up to
date info.
I might try to get some more detailed info from him next time I see him
if anyone is interested.
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
I know that some of you are planning trips down to South Africa and
some of you are considering travelling down the west coast route.
Yesterday I was with a friend who earlier this year returned to the UK
from Kinshasa in the Congo where he was working as the Chief of Staff
for the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
I was asking him about travelling through the Congo region and he
mentioned the following that I thought might be worth passing on. The
advice applies to many African countries, but worth repeating.
If you are going to travel through the Congo, it is important to
contact the British Embassy in Kinshasa to get the most up to date
information.
Don't rely on any Maps. Most are around 30 years old and dreadfully
out of date - as he says it doesn't take long for the jungle to reclaim
an unused road.
There aren't any well maintained direct roads across the Congo, however
there are a network of roads in the area within about 100kms from the
coast that is your best bet for crossing the country.
Try and find some local contacts to advise you - the embassy may also
be able to help here.
Apart from that, keep an eye on forums like the HUBB to find out up to
date info.
I might try to get some more detailed info from him next time I see him
if anyone is interested.
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift