Did anyone try driving to Lome s.w.Africa

Hi All when i was working for Wellam International Freight , Fleetwood in the mid seventies doing their Middle eastern paperwork I remember hearing that drivers had done S.African trips to Lome.would love to hear from anyone that did these trips and what it was like…
Ps; please excuse me if the subject has been already covered though not seen anything as yet…!!

Thnks