Chouette ce sujet ou je parle tout seul :)
Encore des pistes
Il y a des liens, et des extraits de mails recus par un amis en Namibie.
http://www.delmas.com/upload/PDF//Plaquettes/SANGO%20FR.pdfHi Jeremie and Claire.
Right, I have spoken to quite a few people now and sadly it doesn't look very good for getting a boat :-(
Namport, our local Port authority sent me this info:
"Dear Nico
There are no passenger liners travelling the routes you request. The
only regular service would be the CMA CGM container vessel from Point
Noire. I do not think that they would accommodate private passengers in
terms of new security requirements of these lines.
Kind Regards
XXXXXXX
Namibian Ports Authority
Executive: Marketing and SBD"
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Travel agent said this:
"Dear Nico,
Thank you for your e-mail received! I have checked the cruise timetable for cruise liners arriving in the port of Walvis Bay. None are listed; actually the first one would only be in December again (MSC cruises).
I will do some more research on container ships and advise as soon as I have made any progress or got information for you.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should there be any other queries or information you require."
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Have also spoken to 2 people doing business in Angola. Both say it isn't dangerous in Angola, but both also say "Stay away from Luanda", so my advice is exactly that.
The last thing I could try is get an appointment with the Angolan Consulate here in Windhoek, ask them about any possible boats or safety in Angola, but I seriously doubt they will help me.
I am so sorry that this isn't working out. Safety and insurance on ships is really difficult these days. Can understand that this will create big problems for you, so please let me know if I can help in any other way.
Will await your reply and wish you all the best until then.
Best regards
Nico
You are correct, Pointe-Noire is indeed the bigger port in Congo. Matadi is a port in DRC, on the border to Angola but more inland. One can also try Libreville in Congo, but have no information yet.
Here are some quick links:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2045382
(look at the bottom / last post)
http://www.garfors.com/2011/04/from-libreville-to-sao-tome-by-boat.html
(this one shows how ... adventurous it will be ;-) )
... and this next one is very interesting:
http://www.wanderingsavage.com/2011/03/into-congo-on-the-road-less-traveled-gabon-to-namibia-part-i/Looks like it could be possible and not too dangerous by road!
Problem is, most port authorities in Africa have a website, but it gives absolutely no information.