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peteinaustralia

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called buying a car in the Africa Branch

    Thanks for those tips. I'm in Joburg now just about to start looking....
    3 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Reputable Serengeti Company in the Africa Branch

    I had a pretty bad experience with a company that operates out of the YMCA in Arusha. I met some others who also had the same experience so...
    3 months ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called buying a car in the Africa Branch

    I want to buy a car when I get to Joburg in a few weeks. I also want to get a carnet for it so I can take it into other southern african...
    3 months ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Ilha De Mocambique in the Africa Branch

    I´m excited about going to Ilha De Mocambique even though I´m not really sure what to do when I get there. Is it enough to look at the old...
    5 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling South Sudan into North Sudan - Questions in the Africa Branch

    The barge is a real option. I took one from Juba to Bor in end July. Was no fuss once I found one that was leaving, very cheap and...
    8 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called DRC embassy in Kampala is issuing invalid tourist visas- warning for you in the Africa Branch

    I recently had a Congo visa issued in Kampala (august) and I did get into Congo with it despite everyone telling me it wouldn't work. The...
    8 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called knocked back at the border Bukavu DRC to Rwanda in the Africa Branch

    Yep the date stuff got a comment "why you here on the 19th when your visa application says you will travel on 20th?". I replied with...
    8 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called knocked back at the border Bukavu DRC to Rwanda in the Africa Branch

    well I've got my 'single entry visa acceptance'. Took 24hours and on weekend too. ...
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mountains of the Moon in the Africa Branch

    I agree great trip notes, way more thorough than anything I ever do. Thanks
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cell coverage on Congo River, 4x4s, knives, maps in the Africa Branch

    Got my visa in Kampala. I was told overnight but was ready same day. You have to go from embassy to bank to deposit visa fee. In my case...
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called knocked back at the border Bukavu DRC to Rwanda in the Africa Branch

    This forum relies upon useful contributions and responses by travellers with real experiences, not smug criticism by somebody clicking a...
    9 months ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called knocked back at the border Bukavu DRC to Rwanda in the Africa Branch

    Well that was a shock. I thought it was easy to get into Rwanda. Just front up at the border and get a visa issued....
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ukerewe hiking in the Africa Branch

    Did you go to Ukerewe? I'd like to know how you found things and if you went hiking. Could you post something please
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best route for Tanzania in the Africa Branch

    I'm in Goma just working out the best way to go from here to Dar. Probably go Bukavu, Kikali then direct by bus (not Burundi) but also...
    9 months ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called New section for South Sudan in the Africa Branch

    Come on LP keep up. South Sudan has been in existence for more than 2 months and you still haven't set up a site for it. This damages your...
    9 months ago

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