Planning guide
Africa Land-Border Planning Guide
Border travel is not simply an airport process moved onto a road. Vehicle papers, opening hours, local fees and immigration procedures can differ by crossing.
Start with the route, not the vehicle
List every border, ferry, overnight stop and unpaved section. Then check what documents and support each stage requires. This prevents an attractive vehicle from becoming the plan itself.
Questions to put in writing
- Which countries and roads are authorized?
- Where is the insurance valid?
- What happens after a breakdown?
- Which documents will be supplied?
- What is excluded from the quotation?
Keep operational details current
Border hours, ferry schedules, road conditions and permits can change. Recheck them shortly before departure rather than relying on an old itinerary.
Prepared by the AfricaTourVisa Overland Travel Research Team.
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