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RE: Where to find a leopard in the wild?

by deltazet 30 January 2012

Thank you all for the great list of places and suggestions. Even in the nearest future my options are limited to South Africa, I'll definite…
RE: Best way to go from Durban to Maputo?

by iker_vit 13 September 2011

Thanks a lot once again, organist. So the taxi rank from where taxis depart to Moz is the same as the one to Free State in SA? I ask…
RE: Best way to go from Durban to Maputo?

by organist 09 September 2011

The taxi rank is near the McDonald's drive through "restaurant" but I can't remember the name of the street of the rank. It's about 2kms…
Transport options between Harrismith and Kroonstad

by flumy 26 April 2011

Hello Within my planning for South Africa trip I have encountered a problem. I think it is not such a big thing, but surprisingly I can`t…
RE: south africa Daily Budget?

by kimssouthafrica 08 October 2010

Surf spots in Durban are best in winter June, July but you will get surf all year round. Camping in national parks and private camp spots…
RE: (Direct) bus J'burg - Lesotho?

by organist 19 August 2010

There are minibus taxis from Joburg to Maseru Bridge (the border between Free State and Lesotho - a few kilometres from Maseru's centre).…
Re: The United Kingdom and it's different titles.

by siasu 10 July 2010

No, the Republic of Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland is a wholly independent of the UK and is as removed…
RE: Petrol/Driving in South Africa and border crossings

by RudiK 25 May 2010

The border crossing at Komatipoort could be time consuming, particularly during a week-end. Other border crossings into and from Moz are…
RE: Petrol/Driving in South Africa and border crossings

by mintsliced 25 May 2010

Thank you all for the feedback! We are planning on starting in Durban and making that trek through to Nelspruit in 9 days. After that…
RE: Soccer World Cup 2010

by kimssouthafrica 10 January 2010

There is so much to see in each region so pick your base and sight see in that region, for in stance Durban, Kwazulu Natal boasts the…
Re: possible trip in a WE- drakensberg + small trip to Lesotho

by HelenH 07 January 2010

Yes its possible, but I'm not sure why you'd want to do it - a lot of driving and not much time to enjoy the destinations themselves …
RE: South Africa Must Eats

by RudiK 28 December 2009

Karoo lamb - book a night at a B&B in the Karoo/Free State and when doing so arrange to have an evening meal of Karoo lamb. I would highly…
RE: car travel in South Africa

by satpack 22 September 2009

Hi. As mentioned, the most direct route will take about 3 days hard driving. But I'm not sure you'd ever regret it - roads are good,…
Re: car travel in South Africa

by travellingsa 21 September 2009

The drive between Cape Town and the Krugerpark is a rather long drive (about 1800km). The roads are good but there can be a fair bit of…
Re: Renting a beach hut - Cape Town

by satpack 03 July 2009

Hi. Cape Town is such a big, built-up city I think you'll struggle to find a hut on the beach anywhere nice (there are plenty in the townshi…
Re: Camping late July to mid August

by satpack 01 July 2009

Hi. Firstly - you're going to have a fantastic trip! I live in SA and have camped round the country several times. There are some amazin…
RE: Karoo, Writing Reatreat?

by RudiK 28 March 2009

Not the Great Karoo, but just across the Orange River in the Free State - try this: [www.philippolisinfo.co.za/artistretreat.htm] …
Warning - Holiday dates in April (South Africa)

by RudiK 17 March 2009

The government school holidays are as follows (private schools may have a different holiday schedule): Coastal Provinces (Western Cape,…
RE: Travel from J'burg to Bethlehem Free State

by tc_sebba 19 November 2008

I'd take the Harrismith option! seb
RE: Travel from J'burg to Bethlehem Free State

by RudiK 19 November 2008

I cannot say with any degree of certainty, but you may find it easiest to take a bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein and get off in…
Travel from J'burg to Bethlehem Free State

by BrianBricker 18 November 2008

I am going to visit friends in Johannesburg in the last two weeks of April. My question is this, is there anyone who knows if there is…
RE: cradle of humanity and mine tours

by RudiK 16 October 2008

Let me take your second question first. Underground gold mine tours were stopped completely some 30 years ago except if you are a VIP…
RE: Accomodations in South Africa

by RudiK 28 April 2008

Most B&B's will probably be a little more than that for 2 people - add another R100 to your price range. We have found that self-catering…
RE: weather june and july and what to wear

by RudiK 30 March 2008

In the Cape Town area and along the Garden Route the likelihood of it raining is very good. Temperatures never drop terribly low there…
RE: School hols this year

by RudiK 01 March 2008

*Eastern Cape; Northern Cape; Western Cape ; KwaZulu-Natal:* March 21 to April 13 June 28 to July 13 Sept 27 to October 5 December 6 to…