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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A way to get from Windhoek to Botswana (Kasane). in the Africa Branch

    If you have a tent, you're in a better position in Kasane. There are places for camping, even though I don't know of places for dorm rooms....
    about 10 hours ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A way to get from Windhoek to Botswana (Kasane). in the Africa Branch

    Have you found dorms in Kasane? As far as I am aware, there are no youth hostels as such. Accommodation is in tourist lodges and they are...
    about 12 hours ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A way to get from Windhoek to Botswana (Kasane). in the Africa Branch

    The drive from Katima to Kasane will cost very little. Certainly less than 5USD, unless the driver is feeling greedy. Check before you get...
    about 20 hours ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called public transport from airport in the Africa Branch

    Entry Stamp is free if you're just intending to stay within Sinaii. If you're going further afield (eg Cairo) the visa is 15USD. The visa,...
    2 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A way to get from Windhoek to Botswana (Kasane). in the Africa Branch

    You can get from Namibia to Kasane via Ngoma bridge by hitchhiking between Katima and Kasane. You'll have to pay the drivers but most will...
    3 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called EgyptAir - recent experiences in the Africa Branch

    I just flew with them (returned last week). Everything was fine. Obviously, it's a dry airline so you can't have a scoop on the plane. The...
    5 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Multi Entry on Arrival to Zambia in the Africa Branch

    Double-entry visa is 80 USD, no questions asked. If you need to enter more times you either need to get a multiple-entry visa in a Zambian...
    6 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Fuel Costs in the Africa Branch

    I would have said about 15 litres per 100 km which means about 6.5 km to the litre. All 4x4s seem to consume at least 13 litres per 100km...
    6 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Need a tent in the Africa Branch

    If you have any problems getting a tent go to GAME in Francistown. I'm sure you'll find one there.
    6 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called limit to how many times you can enter SA? in the Africa Branch

    What you're doing is fine. They'll stamp you in and out without giving you an additional 90 days if you're still within the original 90-day...
    6 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Israel to Egypt via Taba/Eliat Visa Question in the Africa Branch

    Well, I got my Taba visa upgraded for free (just the 15USD visa fee) at Sharm airport. It's not always necessary to pay additional money....
    6 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called no middle name on air ticket in the Africa Branch

    I'm sure it will fine. Why do you think you need your middle name on a flight ticket? I've never heard of such a thing.
    11 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap Back Packers near OR Tambo Jo'burg in the Africa Branch

    There are so many that, although they are not so near, will pick you up from OR Tambo for free and don't charge too much to get you back...
    11 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Israel to Egypt via Taba/Eliat Visa Question in the Africa Branch

    Instead of Eilat, you could get a visa at Tel Aviv if you're passing that way. It's done on the same day (or at least it was some years...
    11 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Beaches around Sharm el sheik in the Africa Branch

    You'll need to fly to Luxor and Abu Simbel if you're staying Sharm. You could also consider the beaches to the west of Alexandria. They are...
    20 days ago

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