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Also an article was written recently about my thoughts on my US cycle last year & upcoming Africa cycle if anyone wants to read it! Link is here: http://www.the42.ie/tomas-sears-3689912-Nov2017/?utm_source=shortlink&m=ver

Wow, thanks for messaging. I'll reply via email. What kind of side affects if you don't mind me asking? Absolutely, thanks!

I haven't looked at all the injections as of yet; on my to-do list... I don't like injections so I'm trying not to think of them yet ha. But I know I'll need a good few of them.

I've heard of cyclists take the anti maleria tablets yet they still suffered from maleria...

It reached 38.7 celcius when I cycled across America... I coped well enough with the heat considering I'm from Ireland But 40's will be another test. Lots of water! Haha, your advice is greatly appreciated! I destroyed my lower lip for a spell in America and it was very sore to eat... I'd rather if that didn't happen again

A tracker would be a great idea.... I'll be speaking to someone who will hopefully design a website for me - a live tracker would be a nice addition! But if I don;t have a live tracker I'll be updating my Facebook (Tomás' Africa Cycle) , Twitter (@SearsToms) & instagram (searstomas)... Thanks for the sun block info. How hot does it get around South Africa in Feb/March?

120 days. 100 cycling days averaging 120km per day, and 20 days off... But this will change as I'm cycling in Africa.. It's just a rough guide to start with. But factor in bike trouble, delays at borders, weather, sickness etc...

Come and join me!

His website his superb - this will be a great help - cheers for sharing pal ! Wow, amazing. They didn't bother ye? Guessing it was a great sight but a little scary!?! Epic, thank you very much Doug , I'll private message you!

That sounds epic, but I won't be using a mountain bike for this trip. It'll more of a cycle-cross bicycle but I haven't looked at bikes just yet. I'll check out the Michelin Map, sound for the recommendation! Good to get the thumps up from you regarding the route & the added info. How much would it cost to camp at the camp sites? I will most certainly take a day off at the Victoria Falls. My girlfriend's parents were there in August and they Loved it That's fantastic - his information would be very useful! Not at all - I've read of many people getting upset stomachs & worse due to dodgy water... The tablets will be a big help - thanks!! searstoms Ideal - thank you!

The tar road is a huge incentive to take this route.... Thanks for the info! Thanks for the heads up! Is there a road from Nata to Lethlakane via Kubu Island? Or do you have the take the long way around?

Fortunately the Tour d'Afrique route does't include Zimbabwe

Brilliant, I'll meet you for sure to have a chat. Sometime after the New Year if that suits. I actually haven't ridden the Mizen Malin... Not yet. I rode 3000 miles across America last year. I pass through Arusha in Tanzania, But Moshi isn't on my route. Google maps says there is 118km between the two places A shame! But I'd still be interested on hearing your thoughts about Tanzania. Seeing Elephant would be an incredible sight... But I heard they run after people if you cross their territory? I will most certainly consider the Caprivi route. However Khorixas seems to be out of the way a little. After Etosha, I could head to Oujto and onto the B1 to Windhoek to get back on the Tour d'Afrique route. I know, but there is so much to see in Africa, it's tough to fit everything in! I definitely want to do the Victoria Falls in Namibia. I still have to look through their blogs. I've only started planning with a couple of weeks. The Botswana route is as follows : Victoria Falls - Kasane - Nata - Maun - Windhoek via the a3, a2, & b6. What are your thoughts?

I could even skip Botswana. It might add too much miles. Rather, I could head for Zimbabwe and then into RSA. I'm keen to avoid the busy roads of Johannesburg & Pretoria. I could aim for Mokopane and shoot down the 11 to Ermelo, onto the 2 to the coastline & take the coastline to Cape Town. But again, I'll need to check if that adds tons more miles to my route. I had planned on finishing in Cape Town, flying my girlfriend out and then us both travelling along the coastline ourselves maybe as far as Port Elisabeth.. In a car

Looks great, his route is very detailed. I'll try translate it. Thank you!