03-07-12, 10:45 AM
I have no idea about costs, etc. But I would say plan your route very carefully!
The brother of a friend of mine started a trip to Cape Town end of last year with a few others and he/they were kidnapped and are still being held to ransom in Mali. One guy he was with was shot dead at the time. Not saying this happens everywhere, but there will be hotspots for trouble and places to definitely avoid.
Apologies if this dampens the mood somewhat, but rather be prepared and all that...
The brother of a friend of mine started a trip to Cape Town end of last year with a few others and he/they were kidnapped and are still being held to ransom in Mali. One guy he was with was shot dead at the time. Not saying this happens everywhere, but there will be hotspots for trouble and places to definitely avoid.
Apologies if this dampens the mood somewhat, but rather be prepared and all that...