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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called national tourism board Zambia, Zambian safaris compagny in the Africa Branch
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Etosha crossing from south to east in ONE day in the Africa Branch
Why? What's the point? The simple answer is yes, it could easily be done, but what a waste...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Yellow Fever vaccine proof needed if traveling from Zambia to South Africa in the Africa Branch
The Yellow Fever vaccination requirement for travel from Zambia to South Africa has been lifted. The WHO updated their data on endemic...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Yellow Fever vaccine proof needed if traveling from Zambia to South Africa in the Africa Branch
My wife and I will be heading to Livingstone on the 18th of July and returning back to Joburg on the 21st of July....
12 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Yellow Fever vaccine proof needed if traveling from Zambia to South Africa in the Africa Branch
Just an FYI to anyone planning to travel from Zambia to South Africa after July 1, 2011. You will need proof of Yellow Fever vaccination to...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 5 days in Namibia in the Africa Branch
Namibia is a land of vast distances. If you've only got 5 days, just spend it doing one of them. You could have a nice visit to Etosha in...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations for rent 4x4 in Windhoek? in the Africa Branch
"Drive sensible and safely and listen to the rental companies advise on how to do so - you will be totally trouble free. Minor chips from...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations for rent 4x4 in Windhoek? in the Africa Branch
Reply number 3 above: Credit Card insurance (Visa, MC, Amex, etc.) DOES NOT COVER 4x4 rentals!!! Read the fine print of the credit card...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel through Namibia Botswana Zambia in the Africa Branch
Your time frame is not enough to visit all three countries, at least if you want to truly enjoy your holiday. You will be spending too much...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called car hire windhoek in the Africa Branch
I have rented from Camping Car Hire in Windhoek probably 10 times since 1996 and have never had a problem. From rooftop tent 4x4 campers...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Surfing the Skeleton coast in the Africa Branch
impute???...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Good Value Lodges in Namibia for travel with parents in their 70s in the Africa Branch
Sounds almost exactly like what I did two years ago with the parents of my college roomate, both in their mid-70s. They absolutely loved...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itin question, Upcoming 2 week trip in the Africa Branch
You can just show up at Aba-Huab. I've never needed a reservation there.
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itin question, Upcoming 2 week trip in the Africa Branch
If you are mainly focused on seeing the rock art at Twyfelfontein, then one night is plenty. It is conveniently about half-way between...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Namibia & Botswana in the Africa Branch
Too much driving, not enough experiencing. The distances are far too great, plus you will not be able to do much of what you plan in a 2wd....
over 1 year ago
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