I think as each passing day, unfortunatly Africa is turning into a real war zone, just one country after another.
It might have been doable 2-3 years ago, but for now, I guess there is too much danger.
It may sort itself out, if UK and USA and Europe as a whole, can keep their big noses out.
Otherwise I fear any external intervention will simply just delay the inevitable for a later date.
What is happening in Africa will happen, external forces will just delay matters I think.
For now, I would take KLM over any overlanding, if Cape Town was the destination.
The west coast route is pretty well stuffed, once around the bulge, and now the eastern route is getting slowly knackered also.
Down through the middle, central has never been a relaible option for many a year.
Vette.