Tandems can be quite interesting but you need technical and some experience before your intended Africa ride. I have a friend in Antwerp, Jean Bruyninckx E-mail : jean.bruyninckx@belgacom.net

who is very very experienced on tandems and is the chief of the Belgian Tandem Club. He knows all the ins/outs and everything you need to know on travelling on tandems. Good luck - Saad