Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about the sardine run....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called SCUBA diving better in Sodwana or Aliwal Shoal? in the Africa Branch
12 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called SCUBA diving better in Sodwana or Aliwal Shoal? in the Africa Branch
I dived both around April. Did quite a lot in Sodwana, but only a couple of dives in Aliwal....
12 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Any park comparable to Tembe? in the Africa Branch
The road leading to the park has its fair share of potholes, but it is tarmac and fine for a normal car.
12 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Any park comparable to Tembe? in the Africa Branch
The elephants are worth it!...
13 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Any park comparable to Tembe? in the Africa Branch
What a shame....
13 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called safari madness in the Africa Branch
It depends where you go. The "northern circuit" of the Ngorongoro crater, Serengeti, Tarangire and Lake Manyara is the most popular. The...
14 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Multiple entry visa? in the Africa Branch
No multiple entry visas on arrival. You may be able to get in advance at the embassy but are you sure you need one?...
16 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 'leafy's inlaws thread reminded me of this..... in the Your Choice Branch
I also think the money thing was weird- a gift or taking you out for dinner would've been a much more appropriate thank you. And for 2...
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to find a leopard in the wild? in the Africa Branch
I have to disagree with Natalie about South Luangwa. On the trips I have done to SLNP, I've averaged about a leopard a day, and I do quite...
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Botswana visa needed for Canadian passport holder? in the Africa Branch
You don't need a visa as such- there's no charge and no need to do anything in advance. You get a stamp on arrival with a certain number...
19 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to find a leopard in the wild? in the Africa Branch
South Luangwa in Zambia has a great reputation for leopard, and game drives in the park go on after dark (til 8pm), which increases your...
20 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Safaris near Livingstone in the Africa Branch
I wouldn't go to Antelope Park. It's a controversial scheme- see http://keeplionswild.webs.com/index.htm...
21 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What's the best way to go about renting your flat while travelling? in the Women Travellers Branch
I agree with megs. I find it enough hassle finding time to do that sort of stuff for my own home. Particularly being in for when...
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What's the best way to go about renting your flat while travelling? in the Women Travellers Branch
I've also done this twice, once for 2 years when I moved overseas, once for a year when I went travelling. Both times I used an agent....
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Volunteering with animals in Africa in the Africa Branch
It's a bit naive to think that "volunteering" shouldn't cost money....
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