Regarding Port Elizabeth -although it is a lovely town with great long beaches and may well be worth a visit if, after the Kruger, you feel...
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A born and bred South African eager to get visitors to enjoy the real South Africa -the wilder, more out of the way places that make this country so special.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinerary Review/Suggestions - 4 weeks! THANKS! in the Africa Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spending money in South Africa in the Africa Branch
Just some quick figures to give you an idea. Shown in Rands (SA currency) approx R 7.7 to 1US$...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Jo'burg to Cape Town by Car?? in the Africa Branch
The route is perfectly safe, but if you are worried about getting lost and arriving in the "wrong part of town", we have some free maps for...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to go after Makalali game reserve bush experience? in the Africa Branch
I would recommend driving down from Hoedspruit through the Blyde River canyon towards Lydenburg and then Machadadorp -amazing views as you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Stellenbosch Vineyards in the Africa Branch
Hi there -you are in for a spectacular time in the Stellenbosch vineyards. I spent 5 years living and studying in Stellenbosch so I have a...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cape town to Jo'burg by car in 3 weeks in the Africa Branch
Hi Eric...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Swartberg Pass in the Africa Branch
Hi mansehra...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best way to go from Durban to Maputo? in the Africa Branch
The JHB route might seem a long way around, but could be quicker in the long run -however, if time is not an issue, going along the coast...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called West Cape hub? in the Africa Branch
Well, it would depend a lot on what you are wanting to do MORE of. Worcester is closer to a wider array of wine farms, whilst the other...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Johannesburg Tambo airport security in the Africa Branch
If you don't have anything valuable in your bag its not likely anything will get pinched. I reckon there's definitely someone who has...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seeking advice on Cape Town car rental and flight to Victoria Falls in the Africa Branch
Cape Town is probably one of the few places in South Africa that you can get away without a rental -but when I say that it just means that...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Renting a car from Cape Town in the Africa Branch
What a trip man! It really is fantastic part of the country to be driving through. Have you considered going along the R62 from Cape Town...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Scenic route in the Africa Branch
The N2 isn't too bad but if you want to avoid main highways, take the R334 towards Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp outside of PE -its called...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Southern Africa in the Africa Branch
Driving yourself is the best way to see South Africa -there are so many scenic drives and the journey becomes as interesting as the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 18 day itineray South Africa in the Africa Branch
Driving yourself from Durban to Cape Town via the Wild Coast and Garden route will be a trip of a lifetime -I envy you who will be seeing...
11 months ago
- Country South Africa
- Gender Male
- Languages English, Afrikaans, Spanish (basic)
- Favourite Places Wild Coast, Stellenbosch & Winelands, Hogsback, Drakensberg
- Interests travel, south africa, self-drive, holidays, wild coast, off-the-beaten track fun! Adventure, Adrenalin
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