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  1. ric_howard avatar

    RE: Uganda to Cape Town

    by ric_howard 30 May 2012

    Buses in Africa are a hell of a lot safer than in India/Nepal but there are the usual horror stories etc etc Hijackings on this route…

  2. sormula avatar

    RE: august travel ideas

    by sormula 30 May 2012

    It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere so it will not be too hot in Buenos Aires, Peru, Equador etc... Same goes for Sydney or Cape Town.…

  3. nwmackem avatar

    Cycling in East/Southern Africa

    by nwmackem 29 May 2012

    Guys/girls, Have successfully conquered an overland trip from London to India in 2010, I'm ready for my next adventure and keen to learn…

  4. bravedog avatar

    penguin species?

    by bravedog 29 May 2012

    Hi, I'm interested in seeing various species of penguins. I understand African Penguins are at Boulders Beach near Cape Town, but understand…

  5. chutti avatar

    Uganda to Cape Town

    by chutti 29 May 2012

    Hallo! (And thank you in advance for reading this and for your answer) This summer I am planning on going to Africa from London from…

  6. emmam826 avatar

    RE: Solo travel to South Africa first 2 weeks of July

    by emmam826 29 May 2012

    In Victoria Falls the Waterfront Lodge was excellent. It is busy though, and can have a bit of a party atmosphere because of all the overlan…

  7. muzzaburr avatar

    RE: Africa Travel Co vs. Absolute Africa? Nairobi to JHB

    by muzzaburr 29 May 2012

    I have done 3 tours with Acacia encompasing the whole tour from Nairobi to Cape Town and had a great time on all tours with great poeple…

  8. Serendipity247 avatar

    Solo travel to South Africa first 2 weeks of July

    by Serendipity247 29 May 2012

    I will be traveling solo to Cape Town, then up to Victoria Falls, for the first two weeks of July. I'm searching for an AFFORDABLE place…

  9. mduplessis avatar

    RE: Africa Travel Co - reviews?

    by mduplessis 29 May 2012

    Hey there! I recently did the 42 day overlander from Cape Town to Nairobi with Africa Travel Co. They were amazing! I had so many concern…

  10. kimea avatar

    Re: Travelmate for Cape Town and roadtrip to Jo’Burg / Kruger

    by kimea 29 May 2012

    I am from So Cal, US. I will be in Cape Town from 7/20-7/26, Swaziland from 7/26-7/27, Kruger National Park from 7/27-8/3, and then in…

  11. kimea avatar

    Traveling to Cape Town and Kruger National Park, July/Aug 2012

    by kimea 28 May 2012

    I am from So Cal, US. I will be in Cape Town from 7/20-7/26, Swaziland from 7/26-7/27, Kruger National Park from 7/27-8/3, and then in…

  12. getyoung avatar

    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…

  13. cath81 avatar

    RE: itinerary consult

    by cath81 28 May 2012

    I Think you have enough time if you plan well which it seems like you have. I had an amazing trip in 2009 where we managed: 3 night safari…

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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…

  15. Tryfan avatar

    RE: 8 months travel - Africa & Asia - What backpack & camera

    by Tryfan 28 May 2012

    Sorry to go of topic but: Kenya to Cape Town in 2 weeks? I am no expert on East Africa, but I have watched long way down ;), but it…

  16. shinsk avatar

    African Safari Trips, Multi-Day, Moderate Budget, Solo Traveler

    by shinsk 28 May 2012

    Veteran travelers, I'm a solo traveler, currently in Cape Town and a safari trip, like all visitors, is at the top of my South African…

  17. niamhodonnellirl avatar

    Re: Solo Traveler Transport Options

    by niamhodonnellirl 28 May 2012

    Im heading to Capetown in January and going for three weeks to do some travelling. Any fellow travellers around. Im Irish and travelling…

  18. Sandman47632 avatar

    RE: Driving in Cape Town

    by Sandman47632 28 May 2012

    I was in CT for one month last November. Having a car makes an enormous difference in your ability to see the countyside out to Hermanus,…

  19. zarok73 avatar

    Re: itinerary consult

    by zarok73 28 May 2012

    Thank you Lucapal and Cath81. We have 21 days in all. Do you think this is still too little time for the trip I outlined? Would you suggest…

  20. John_in_Brum_UK avatar

    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…

  21. cath81 avatar

    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…

  22. mickeyman avatar

    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.…

  23. mickeyman avatar

    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…

  24. ChrisHH avatar

    Travelmate for Cape Town and roadtrip to Jo’Burg / Kruger

    by ChrisHH 28 May 2012

    Hey Guys, I'm looking for some people to check out Cape Town and go for a roadtrip the way to Jo'Burg. I’m a 30 years old german who…

  25. voltaire01 avatar

    Re: How Many Airports Have You Been To?

    by voltaire01 28 May 2012

    North America: Los Angeles, Burbank, San Diego, El Centro, Monterey, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Fresno-Yosemite, Redding, Lake Tahoe,…

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