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My complete packing and gear list

Here’s a list of everything I brought along for Tour d’Afrique. I’ve edited it after the trip to comment which items I’d bring again, as well as any adjustments I’d make.

Warning: This is not a guideline for saving costs or travelling light, but rather the all-in luxury version. Alex goes Africa—what did you expect?! 😉

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I found my purpose while cycling through Africa: To help you too experience the beauty of this continent and the warmth of its people – safely and responsibly.

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Before cycling through Africa, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, became aware of the exploitation of porters working on the mountain, and wrote the book Kilimanjaro Uncovered.

Appalled by the continuing exploitation of human life in travel, I partnered with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) and volunteered with them as advisor and board member to help make a difference.

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