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RE: Rafting in Jinja still going?

by Faithin3 28 May 2012

Yes, all still running trips. Nalubale is a great compamy.. smaller than the big ones so much more fun for the day. You don't feel like…
RE: Sudanese visas in Cairo

by roskruge 27 May 2012

On a Australian Passport. I have just applied for visa for Sudan at Aswan (Egypt). Consulate (behind New Abu Simbel Hotel 55 EP per night…
Re: Historic route

by tatuul 24 May 2012

Hi Brit, I fear you will need some holidays after this trip. The intinary is possible, but it's too much program. The monastries at Lake…
RE: Sudanese visas in Cairo

by roskruge 23 May 2012

I am in Aswan now, I am an Australian, I will be going to Sudan consulate on Sunday, I am told it only takes 24 hours for the visa here.…
RE: Independent travel Egypt - Pros & Cons

by catw 23 May 2012

1) Right now, travelling with a tour is likely to be cheaper as there are huge discounts. That said, honestly, unless your fantasy has…
A great trip to Egypt a captivating country

by johnmalika837 22 May 2012

My wife and I just got back from Egypt we were very happy. Everywhere we went people spoke fluent English and were polite and helpfull.…
RE: Felucca in September

by Simsy 19 May 2012

No real problem. I was in Egypt from the end of August till early November and it was a great time to go. Yes you will have hot nights…
RE: Crazy idea?

by Simsy 19 May 2012

go_2 has hit the nail on the head and I agree with everything she has said. My sentiments exactly. You can't go into zones which are…
RE: Another Egypt question

by Scrubb 17 May 2012

Ok, useless fuckers. Anyone stayed at the Shepheard Hotel? It's in Garden City (?) overlooking the Nile, it's supposed to be 4 start…
RE: Luxor - Harassment

by Karlo 15 May 2012

Stay on the West Bank, and ferry over to Luxor Temple, from where it's a short walk to the Museum. Hire a boat to the landing for Karnak,…
RE: Cairo - with 6 ear old twins - advice please!

by midwestmideast 15 May 2012

I'm an expat living in Cairo. Indeed, Cairo is an intense place, but with good planning you'll have a lot of fun. People here are friendly…
RE: Queen Elizabeth vs Murchison vs Jinja

by BigBri 15 May 2012

"you can't go straight from Queen Elizabeth to Murchison Falls without going to Kampala." Say what?? Rafting the Nile at Jinja is OK.…
RE: Queen Elizabeth vs Murchison vs Jinja

by Kibo1224 15 May 2012

I was there recently and did all three. I agree with several posters...Murchison has everything Queen Elizabeth has, plus one of the…
Re: Queen Elizabeth vs Murchison vs Jinja

by DokoKi 13 May 2012

If I were you, I would skip QENP and rather go to Murchison, as the Queen Elizabeth is pretty much the same (Minus the Falls and Giraffes;-)…
RE: Overland travel time question

by Simsy 13 May 2012

No sweat Terry, Karima is Sudans jewel. The old Nile steamships are all pulled up onto the bank at Karima but unless you walk the Nile…
RE: Questions about the Situation in Cairo - Looking for Travel Advice

by catw 12 May 2012

It's always difficult to explain to people who don't know Cairo, but protests are restricted to a very limited perimeter. There may be…
RE: Queen Elizabeth vs Murchison vs Jinja

by Helen_of_Troy 12 May 2012

Just chiming in that I agree too with BB, small and kaz. Murchison will also offer some great birding opportunities as well....the boat…
RE: How much time in Aswan?

by JenniferJ 11 May 2012

Take an extra day for Aswan, it would be worth it. Best part for us was the scenery, especially out on the Nile on a felucca. Take a leisure…
RE: Questions about the Situation in Cairo - Looking for Travel Advice

by fear_rua 11 May 2012

Catw's advice as always is excellent. A hotel in Giza is not something I'd recommend for anyone, and all the less so given your interests.…
RE: Queen Elizabeth vs Murchison vs Jinja

by Smallmasterr 11 May 2012

I'm definitely with BigBri. I would skip Queen Elizabeth. I like Murchison much, much more. Jinja is unique: rafting like nowhere else…
RE: How much time in Aswan?

by catw 11 May 2012

I do recommend hiring a felucca for the day and sailing around nearby islands (Sehel, Elephantine, Kitchener...). Nowhere else in Egypt…
RE: How much time in Aswan?

by Simsy 11 May 2012

Its the best time to travel in Egypt IMO, that is in September/ October. You will have the summer heat almost gone and the country to…
How much time in Aswan?

by uolmir 10 May 2012

I'm putting together a tentative plan for a two week visit to Egypt in September/October covering Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor, but I'm not…
RE: Suggestions for 48 hours in Cairo

by DinaPorell 09 May 2012

Hi Matt You should go to Salah El-din citadel in old Cairo this neighborhood is rich with Islamic and ancient buildings and inside the…
Re: Suggestions for 48 hours in Cairo

by catw 07 May 2012

1: Traffic is very low on Fridays until 1pm so you should be fine. It should take you half an hour to drive to Giza. However if you have…