I understand if you are looking for a minimum of comfort but I thought the main point of the article is to go the "rough" way. You can always bring a car from Europe (cheap) and drive starting from the North and getting into the Ivory Coast and neighboring countries.
Lots of people (Westerners) are doing it every year. They have groups and connect with one another. You won't be alone.
Lots of people (Westerners) are doing it every year. They have groups and connect with one another. You won't be alone.