Arrived the 10th of September in Bamako after some lengthy diversions in Cameroon due to rain. I'll try and get my blog back updated in the...
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Travelled and worked extensively in Southern and East Africa in tourism and hospitality including as special interest guide, more specifically birding. In addition to that, I’ve travelled quite a few other countries outside Africa as well.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Harare (Zim) to Mali by road in the Africa Branch
9 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Harare (Zim) to Mali by road in the Africa Branch
I'm keeping a blog of this trip at http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/marcellc/2/1311241575/tpod.html...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flights in Africa in the Africa Branch
In Kenya there's an airline called "540" and is indeed a low budget airline and seems quite popular; I haven't used them yet though so...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called in the Africa Branch
Many of the companies will also throw in a night's accommodation where they are or selected backpackers. Go for Raft Extreme or SafPar -...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Crossing from Cameroon to Niger in the Africa Branch
Yip, have had a look at it but quite a substantial detour for me. As my time is limited on this particular trip, I won't be able to do the...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Low(er) cost places to stay in Botswana in the Africa Branch
Hi...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cell coverage on Congo River, 4x4s, knives, maps in the Africa Branch
I'm not sure about how much mobile coverage there is along the river but considering how much coverage there is in general in the whole...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Crossing from Cameroon to Niger in the Africa Branch
yes, fortunately/unfortunately I've found some videos on YouTube of travellers doing the Mamfe - Ekok road in the wet; so I know your...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Angola - DRC border in the Africa Branch
Just an update; I managed to get a transit visa at the DRC embassy in Pretoria - 24 hours after application. A surprising and pleasant...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New UK passport application from Tanzania in the Africa Branch
There's a British High Commission in Dar es Salaam so no need to send your present passport anywhere; not that I would even contemplate...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Eating animals in Africa in the Africa Branch
Totally agree with Dave - one eats and no questions asked. Being an African as well, I love my meat and yes will pretty much eat what...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Crossing from Cameroon to Niger in the Africa Branch
Just a note; last word I've had is that Nigerian visas cannot be purchased at the border so preferably in your home country or worst case...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Going on Safari in the Africa Branch
When it comes to value for money, Uganda leads the pack and trust me you can do some seriously rewarding game viewing in it's parks. As a...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Zambia in April in the Africa Branch
Hi there...
11 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Angola - DRC border in the Africa Branch
Hi all...
12 months ago
- Country South Africa
- Gender Male
- Favourite Places Cuba, Croatia
- Interests adventure sport (skydiving, rafting, kayak, scuba), hiking, trekking, wildlife,
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