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   RE: Sossusvlei- easy to get to from Windhoek/worth going to see?

   by ambarush 31 May 2012

   I have stayed at both Cardboard Box and Chameleon Backpackers. Prefered Chameleon, both dorm and private rooms. For the last few visits…

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   Re: South Africa, Namibia and Zambia overland by public transport

   by myturn2golf 31 May 2012

   wow, what an adventurer!!! I'm sure you have some great stories to tell. Good for you!

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   Swakopmund

   by dannyg 29 May 2012

   My wife and I will be in Swakopmund at the beginning of July . We want to go to Etosha but don't want self drive or an organised group…

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   Sossusvlei on budget?

   by bravedog 29 May 2012

   Hi! I'm interested in visiting Sossusvlei and am interested in getting to Sesriem by public transport if possible and arranging a tour…

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   RE: Safaris, Highlights of trip to Namibia? Compare to South Africa?

   by threedogs 29 May 2012

   See my other reply for answer to No1. 2.Self drive is the only way IMHO. It is worth the money to hire a little sedan. The roads are…

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   RE: Internat

   by getyoung 28 May 2012

   I was able to rent a car at roundaboutcar in Cape Town with only my US driver license. Don't know about Namibia but it usually align…

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   RE: Suggest Bazbus or renting car between CapeTown & Kruger? (Then to Namibia)

   by cath81 28 May 2012

   I agree with the others.regarding flights, but as I with 10-11 weeks you can afford to "waste" some time driving/on a bus, there Are many…

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   Re: Suggest Bazbus or renting car between CapeTown & Kruger? (Then to Namibia)

   by Sandman47632 28 May 2012

   I agree with John that the distances are great and the sights pretty sparse. The cheap airlines to me are the best bet to JB. In Kruger…

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   RE: South Africa, Namibia:How to split 11 weeks & route suggestion.

   by tempelton 28 May 2012

   Have you thought about hiring a car in SA and then fly to Windhoek getting another car? That way you don't have to drive all the way…

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    RE: Where to spend seven weeks in South Africa- & best route

    by Ghalied 28 May 2012

    PS. Haven't done much of Namibia - I've only driven through. I've done Botswana though and highly recommend it - though it can be ridiculous…

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    RE: South Africa, Namibia:How to split 11 weeks & route suggestion.

    by John_in_Brum_UK 28 May 2012

    Eleven weeks is a fairly good length of time - you could spend 4/5 weeks just doing justice to Namibia. Tours / car hire are the only…

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    Re: Internat"l Driver License.Can I get it in South Africa ?

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    Thanks for your incredibly complete answer! Please tell me if you have any comments re the othre two questions I posted: One is headed…

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    Re: Suggest Bazbus or renting car between CapeTown & Kruger? (Then to Namibia)

    by John_in_Brum_UK 28 May 2012

    BazBus doesn't go closer to Kruger than Joberg. However, its does seem to offer a [Kruger package|http://www.bazbus.com/itinerary/BB1129_4…

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    Re: Suggest Bazbus or renting car between CapeTown & Kruger? (Then to Namibia)

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    Thanks for fast reply. Yes, thats surely an option. To follow through: When at Kruger did you self-drive always? Did you hire any guide…

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    ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK- OVER-CROWDED? GOOD/BAD?

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    AFRICA TRAVEL RESOURCE.COM says that in June,July, August the park is "severely over-crowded". And the park is very "mismanaged";&" don't…

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    RE: Suggest Bazbus or renting car between CapeTown & Kruger? (Then to Namibia)

    by cath81 28 May 2012

    Well, you can do both. Renting a car in SA is quite cheap and the roads Are good. How about renting a car around Kruger so you can selfdrive…

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    Re: Internat"l Driver License.Can I get it in South Africa ?

    by John_in_Brum_UK 28 May 2012

    I have a feeling that an IDP must be issued in the same country that issued the driver’s license of the traveler. Therefore, if someone…

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    Internat"l Driver License.Can I get it in South Africa ?

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    I plan to go to Namibia from South Africa and read that to drive into Namibia from So. Afr. I need International Drivers License. I leave…

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    South Africa, Namibia:How to split 11 weeks & route suggestion.

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    I leave next week for 11 weeks,intending to see South Africa and Namibia. I'm wanting opinions on how much time to spend in each country.…

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    Suggest Bazbus or renting car between CapeTown & Kruger? (Then to Namibia)

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    I am 65 year young-at heart man travelling solo for 10-11 weeks (as I've done in many countries,but mostly when much younger) in South…

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    Re: Safaris, Highlights of trip to Namibia? Compare to South Africa?

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    Did u go to Namib-Naukluft? It seems its the Middle section,I'd be most interested in.

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    Re: Safaris, Highlights of trip to Namibia? Compare to South Africa?

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    Thank you kindly for taking the time to reply. I WILL go to Namibia. Few qns: Online I read that Etosha has a terrible problem w overcrowdi…

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    Re: Where to spend seven weeks in South Africa- & best route

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    Thanks for replying. Do I understand correctly u are suggesting I stay outside Kruger as another did? Or just giving me a way to get transpo…

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    Re: Where to spend seven weeks in South Africa- & best route

    by mickeyman 28 May 2012

    Thanks for all ur suggestions-some I'd realized on my own since posting. Pls explaain why u suggest a private reserve outside Kruger?…

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    RE: 12 day tour of Namibia--self drive or tour?--recommendations???

    by Papa_Shango 27 May 2012

    anyone got any comments????....Love to hear what you guys think...