The guys manufacturing the Sling here in South Africa are always crossing Africa and the world with their ZU aircraft (non type certified is the term here as opposed to experimental). Further info on
Home - The Airplane Factory and check out the expeditions section for reality of flying across Africa. They have flown around the world in the Sling and next trip is to Taiwan, so if serious give them a shout. I have only gone as far as Botswana but no issues.