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chengek
Jun 28th 2009
Hi: I am traveling overland in my own vehicle, probably registered in Germany, with a carnet, and headed for South Africa for the World Cup. We have to pass through Libya and my research says that it can be extremely difficult with long delays and arbitrary policies established without warning. I need to know if it's realistic to pass through Libya and I need a good travel agent to help us make the passage.

Tom Simpson
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Lesley
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Jul 10th 2009
Hi Tom - your planned trip could be extremely difficult. You say 'we' does this mean you have more than one traveller or more than one car? Also, Libya is a huge, huge country and much of it is dessert which I certainly do not advocate traversing alone. All foreigners are required to have a guide with them but if you would like a suggestion for a travel agent please let me know. Also please be aware that it can take many prods for the agent to get back to you but don't give up - it won't happen overnight but it will eventually happen so I hope you have left yourself plenty of time.

Lesley
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chengek
Jul 10th 2009
Leslie: Thank you for your response. We will be about six americans. We might add another. We will be in one vehicle. Since writing on this forum the first time, I have discovered that Americans are not permitted tourist visas to enter Libya. As a result, we'll probably drive from Europe through Syria and Jordan to get to Egypt. Then to the Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, etc, to S. Africa to celebrate the World Cup. This trip is all about that, the celebration of the World Cup in Africa. We're soccer folk and we'll be doing soccer clinics on route. Also, I'm a medical doctor and will be offering my services to medical clinics in the various countries we travel through.
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Lesley
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Jul 10th 2009
Sounds like a great trip! Also you need to research your ability to get visas into Syria - another hassle for Americans. You will certainly need this before you leave home as it is almost impossible for Americans to obtain at the Jordan crossing.

You may want to check in regard to the Libyan visas - now that the Colonel is friends with the US more things are possible. there is now an American embassy in Tripoli so all may not be lost!

Cheers,
Lesley
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chengek
Jul 10th 2009
We will get visas for Syria, the Sudan, and Ethiopia before we leave the United States. Do you know which countries along our route permit visas at the border (here's the complete list excluding those mentioned): Jordan, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania,Malawi,Zambia,Botswana, South Africa? If you are familiar with South Africa, so you know what we have to do to sell a vehicle in South Africa that is purchased in Europe (UK or Germany)?

Tom
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Lesley
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Jul 12th 2009
Tom - you will be able to get visas at border crossings for Jordan and Egypt. I have to admit I don't know about the others. I am not overly familiar with the procedures for South Africa but I would have some doubts about your being able to sell the European registered vehicle in SA. Perhaps someone else out there knows more?

Cheers,
Lesley
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