MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · AFRICA
Trans-Equator Motorcycle Expedition - Go South
This motorcycle trip through the west of Africa takes place in two stages through the most exciting and logistically challenging countries in West Africa.
The Journey
Trans- Africa: Equator Motorcycle Expedition
The Trans-Africa: Equator Motorcycle Expedition starts in the capital of Ghana. In Accra, the participants meet and take over the rental motorcycles for the motorcycle journey along the west coast to South Africa through the most exciting countries on the east coast of Africa. Experience with us the African continent over 7,900 kilometers. The motorcycle Africa expeditions are very special motorcycle trips with an unbeatable adventure and logistics background, which we have successfully conducted as a motorcycle tour operator since 2016. On this motorcycle journey, you can expect the countries: Ghana, Accra; Nigeria; Cameroon; Gabon; Congo; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Angola; Namibia; South Africa. Do you want to start from home into northern Africa? Tour description of the motorcycle adventure through Africa: We start our Trans-equator expedition in Ghana's capital Accra! After receiving the motorcycles, the equipment check, and a tour briefing, we will embark on one of the wildest motorcycle trips ever!
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
Ghana
Early in the morning we start from Accra along the Gulf of Guinea to the border to Togo.
Togo & Benin
We cross the Voodoo land Togo and Benin. In Benin we make a stop in the legendary Voodoo stronghold Ouidah. There we hold a few moments of remembrance at the 'Way of No Return' - a place where over 200,000 slaves were deported to other continents. Also for us, this point marks the 'Way of No Return' of our Trans Africa motorcycle journey.
Nigeria
Via the heavily frequented coastal road we reach the border crossing to Nigeria. After the time-consuming border processing and the handling of all formalities, we make our way through the dense traffic to the courtyard of hell - Lagos. In Lagos we enjoy the amenities of a 5-star hotel, where Philipp awaits us, who has organized the routing through Nigeria. This is important because in Nigeria, it feels like every ten kilometers a checkpoint is established, where usually passports and vehicle documents are checked. Through our booked escort service, we are allowed to pass the checkpoints without having to stop.
Cameroon
This small border crossing has neither travel stamps nor the opportunity to stamp the carnet papers of the motorcycles. Our contact person in Cameroon will take care of this as soon as we reach the capital Yaoundé. There Fred is waiting for us to service the motorcycles and change the tires. In Yaoundé we treat ourselves to a day off and discuss the next daily stage across the bush of Cameroon. The following days are very strenuous, without significant civilization - one of the most exciting and beautiful stages in West Africa.
Republic Congo
Then we reach the border to the Republic of Congo, where we glide along well-developed asphalt roads. We spend the night in a special camp with the gorillas. Upstream, we travel by speedboat to the last three silverback gorillas of the region and experience an impressive animal species that can now only be observed in countries like Ghana or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
In Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, the first known HIV case was registered in 1959, presumably caused by the consumption of bushmeat (chimpanzees and gorillas share 98% of our genes). Welcome to the 'hell' Kinshasa! With escort service we will safely traverse the city and reach the border to Angola.
Angola
Along the South Atlantic, we traverse Angola and make a supply stop in Luanda. We continue southward, crossing the highlights Benguela and Lobito, until we reach the border to Namibia. Motorcycle trips through Angola are a highlight for every biker - among other things, because the fuel here costs only about 0.22 € per liter.
Namibia
The border crossing to Namibia is now more complicated, as Europeans now need a visa, which we can have issued at the border. In Namibia, there is the possibility to stay overnight at Westgate and from there take a day trip to the legendary Etosha Pan to see the 'Big Five' - although the chances are somewhat lower outside the dry season.
South Africa
South Africa - the last country of our motorcycle expedition - offers a comparatively relaxed stage along the coast, past the Namaqua National Park, to the 'Rainbow City' Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town, Werner is waiting for us to clean the motorcycles and prepare them for the return trip to Europe. On the last evening, we still have time to visit Table Mountain and celebrate the conclusion of this adventurous expedition with our tour guide Jürgen in one of the legendary restaurants.
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Trip includes
- Approx. TWO days intensive preparation at the pre-meeting with the OVERCROSS member / team
- Bilingual tour guide and or travel companion for the Africa expedition
- Online tour guide, who is connected via satellite with the expedition team
- Provision of a mobile and or satellite phone from the guide in emergencies
- The tour operator OVERCROSS provides a 24-hour emergency call and rescue service organization for the Trans-Africa tour
- Travel security certificate (insolvency security according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.
- Relatives and friends will receive a location and status report from OVERCROSS (upon request)
- Approx. 10 expedition info folders including route mapping and maps for the daily experienced expedition
- Support with visa questions, as well as checklist and contact persons for visa applications in Africa through liaison persons
- Tour folder with travel information for preparing the motorcycle expedition
- Expedition equipment and packing list for Trans-Africa which has been used for the last ten years
- Organizational support including contact person who organizes the Carnet de Passage for you
- Organization of container collective transport by land and sea in Africa and Europe
- Post-meeting of the expedition
- Motorcycle loading organization and cost coverage, customs clearance, sniffer, security check, X-ray hand search.
- Organization of airport collective transfer with the group in support and accompanying vehicle(s)
- Organization and access to the expedition kitchen from the 4x4 support vehicle
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Good offroad experience is necessary for the trip
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The overnight stays mix from camping and hotel overnight stays
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A travel health insurance and a vehicle liability insurance are necessary.
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