Best choice of tyre for Southern Africa???

[Dom]

In short, what would be a good choice of tyre for traveling around Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya). I'm on a BMW 1200GS (2006) Mainly on tar and good gravel roads but obviously some bad stuff, sand etc. as well.

I currently have Avon Distanzia. How about Avon Gripsters? But can I get hold of these in Cape Town where I will be starting.

Conversely if you don't know what would be best do you know what I should avoid by way of tyre? I know this is all very subjective but the more information I'm armed with the better when it comes to talking to the guys who are trying to sell me their tyres.

Thanks

[pdxrmccgs]

Good website/forum for SA touring.

www.wilddog.za.net

Been following your blog. Its Great!
Glad you liked Oregon.

[Dom]

Cheers - yeah I'm using the wilddogs! Glad you like the blog.

Oregon is still my favourite coastline. Lets see if Namibia can compete!