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10-Feb-2010 07:44
rakesh

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10-Feb-2010 07:44
rakesh

0 replies , 15 views location: South Africa

Cape Town to the Garden Route

My friend and I will be in Cape Town in early July for the World Cup, and then the plan is to head over to the Garden Route from there.

A couple stops that my friend and I are eager to make are at Hermanus (for whale watching) and Gansbaai (for great white shark cage diving). Does it make sense to do these trips as day trips from Cape Town, or should we do them as stops on the way between Cape Town and the Garden Route? Doing them as stops seems like it should save time and money, but are these spots nice places to stay, or would we be better off coming back to Cape Town for the nights? Are they easy to get to without renting a car?

That's the other big question is transportation from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth through the Garden Route. I know Baz Bus does this route but I don't think they're running any extra buses and I think it's gonna be difficult trying to get a bo... more »

09-Feb-2010 11:40
mark1987

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09-Feb-2010 18:34
wbrianna

1 replies , 43 views location: South Africa

Backpacking the World Cup

Hi all.

Basically me and a mate are planning to travel for a year or so starting in Australia in Aug or Sept. I'm thinking of leaving earlier and spending June and July in SA for the World Cup. As i don't have tickets I'd be looking to follow England around in a rented or purchased car/ camper (http://www.driveafrica.co.za/buy-back/general-overview.html). And watching games on big screens or in pubs etc and also seeing as much of the country as possible.

If anyone is thinking of doing the same and wants to split costs etc pls drop me a pm.Cheers!

09-Feb-2010 08:08
ibygeorge

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09-Feb-2010 18:04
Ghalied

2 replies , 55 views location: South Africa

Johannesburg train station

I would like to plan a train trip from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth on March 9, but I am hearing conflicting reports on safety at the station and in purchasing a ticket. I am in Australia. How is the world cup effecting the train travel? I hear the Johann station has been renovated? I will drive back from KNP to Johann to get this train. Is there a better route to take to Port Elizabeth? Any info on this train route is appreciated.

09-Feb-2010 03:45
SummertimeOne

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09-Feb-2010 23:38
RudiK

4 replies , 83 views location: South Africa

I'm in some deep S*** :(

Okay we arrive in South Africa on march 20. We have a direct flight from Johannesburg to the Kruger/Nelspruit airport (KMIA), and we arrive at 14:30.

On March 21 our trial starts from Berg-En-Dal at 15:00.

I had reserved the night of March 20th at Berg-En-Dal before the start of the trail, but just now after paying the trail i found out that Berg-En-Dal is booked up on March 20.

Sooo...

what do we do?

We arrive on March 20...where do we go for 23 hours? (we dont drive and we're trying to cut the costs).
So where could we spend one night that is not to expensive to get to. And from that point we need to get to Berg-En-Dal the next day. I know two companies that will pick you up from KMIA or Nelspurit and drive you to Berg-En-Dal but it costs like R700 one way per person.

So i dont want to spend a lot to get to Nelspruit from the airport. And the very next day having ... more »

08-Feb-2010 22:18
Taritta

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09-Feb-2010 05:52
Taritta

5 replies , 105 views location: South Africa

Where to stay on the way to Tofo from Joburg

We will leave Joburg April 1st and drive to Tofo (arriving) sometime on April 3rd. We re planning on staying in Maputo for two nights before hitting Tofo, but were wondering if there is somewhere either in Mozambique or South Africa that would be a better place to check out instead of Maputo.

Also if there are any places we should stop on our dive, either for food or sights, please do suggest.
Thanks,

Tara

Edited by: Taritta

Edited by: Taritta

08-Feb-2010 12:48
getyoung

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09-Feb-2010 23:15
janinesmith

2 replies , 107 views location: South Africa

How best use 17 days in South Africa/Namibia

I am considering spending my holiday in South Africa this October/November. Would appreciate your suggestion on how best to use my 17 days there.

I will definitely visit Cape Town region. What I can't decide is if I should head north from there and see Namibia or head west to see Durban, Kruger, and other sites within SA. Covering both could be too much.

08-Feb-2010 09:23
schmechi

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08-Feb-2010 23:18
Voyager_2002

5 replies , 201 views location: South Africa

Literature to get into mood for South Africa

I'll visit South Africa this summer (Kruger, Cape Town, Johannesburg) and I wonder wether you can recommend me some literature to get into the mood for my holidays...

Btw I'm talking about prose literature, not travel books... For example I'd recommend everybody visiting Vienna to read Stefan Zweig's "World of Yesterday"... And as my mother tongue is German I'd prefer books, which are translated into my language.

07-Feb-2010 22:12
SummertimeOne

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08-Feb-2010 06:09
PrincessOfPengu...

7 replies , 156 views location: South Africa

Different TOURS in Cape Town

What's areasonable good price for these tours:

1) Cape Winelands Tour R500.00
A wine tour that takes you through some very modern and some very old estates, Showing us techniques of wine making which date back centuries, sharing histories from Dutch and French traditions and over time how we have made them our own. A taste to suite every palette which include wines, cheeses, brandies & chocolates. Not only do we take your taste buds on a journey, but we also expose you to some of the most spectacular scenery which seems to appease the soul.
(Can i find this tour even cheaper?)


2) Hylton Ross township + Rooben Island R620


3)Explore’s Helicopter Point Tour R2500.00
OR
Tandem Paragliding Cost is R1250 (for one person i assume, and you go with one instructor).
OR
Skydiving was R2000

The first two are must do's for us... I was also interested in eithe... more »

07-Feb-2010 08:25
kippy81

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09-Feb-2010 23:28
janinesmith

7 replies , 183 views location: South Africa

who to trust?

Can someone help me find a tour company/ safari company to do a capetown to vic falls trip in December? I see lots of names; acacia, jenman, nomad, gap, but don't know who will be the best?

I am from Canada and will be staying in Cape flats to take part in a nursing practicum for 6 weeks before doing a tour/safari.

For the tour I want to be active (but not exhausted) I'll stay in a tent, but would prefer not to have to set it up myself, want to have a great time but not spend a tonne of money; around $100/day is what i'm thinking. i will be traveling solo.

I really appreciate your input, I really want to make the best informed decision

THANK YOU

06-Feb-2010 23:51
Nikunj

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09-Feb-2010 23:47
PrincessOfPengu...

7 replies , 213 views location: South Africa

One day Budget (for Food) in Cape Town and Johannesburg!

Please tell me the one day Budget (for food) in Cape Town and Johannesburg?

I know it depends on the traveller but please consider me a normal traveller/backpacker.

06-Feb-2010 23:09
SummertimeOne

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09-Feb-2010 03:16
SummertimeOne

15 replies , 237 views location: South Africa

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Kruger/Nelspruit airport to Berg-En-Dal in the Kruger Park....shuttle

Hey guys

I looked at CityBug, they have a shuttle from the airport to Berg-En-Dal, but they dont have any prices on their website. Now i have sent them a request but i have no idea what it costs because i havent gotten a reply yet. So i'll try to look around and see if there are any other shuttles from the airport to the Kruger Park. Yall know of any? i hope it isnt all too expensive...

Thanks

06-Feb-2010 22:46
clarissacorbisi...

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09-Feb-2010 23:37
janinesmith

3 replies , 163 views location: South Africa

short trip from cape town - any reccomendations

Hi all,

I am going to cape town at the end of march and would really like to build in a tour up the garden route and to addo or kruger if possible. I only have around 4-5 days and ideally would like to finish up back in cape town at the end. Im female and late twenties and will be travelling alone, can any one reccomend any good tour companies that are reliable and are full of similar single travellers? The amount of choice is baffling me at the moment!

thanks for your help!

clarissa

06-Feb-2010 20:36
kerouacj

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06-Feb-2010 20:36
kerouacj

0 replies , 41 views location: South Africa

interesting mobile guide

preparing my travel to Southafrica for the soccer world championship, i found this pretty complete and fun guide, and thought i share it : http://2010.unlike.net/
very helpful tool ;)

06-Feb-2010 02:33
rakesh

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10-Feb-2010 08:10
RudiK

7 replies , 237 views location: South Africa

Jo'burg --> Cape Town, morning of July 3, quick transportation

I have "follow-my-team" tickets for Australia which will lead to either Match # 58 (July 2, 8:30pm, Jo'burg) or Match # 59 (July 3, 4pm, Cape Town). I'll be getting back to Jo'burg on the afternoon of July 2nd anyway, so it seems to be like what makes the most sense is to try to get to Cape Town in between the games so that I can go to either one depending on how Australia places.

I'm assuming the only way to do this without cutting it too close on either end would be to fly from Jo'burg to Cape Town on the morning of July 3, right?

Can anyone suggest a method of going about finding the cheapest Jo'burg --> Cape Town flights for this date/time? Is there a website which will encompass many airlines? What are the cheapest domestic airlines that fly this route? How much money am I looking at for such a flight?

Are there any other options besides flying?

Thanks very much i... more »

05-Feb-2010 19:32
turbojugend

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09-Feb-2010 17:09
turbojugend

6 replies , 199 views location: South Africa

One way ticket to South Africa

I am planning to fly into SA & then drive to Namibia. I have read & asked questions on the posts here & on other sites about the problems this pose. So I decided to go to the SA Embassy in Australia & ask their advice. This is the email correspondence, complete with spelling errors.

Me: "I am planning to buy a one way ticket Melbourne to Johannesburg & hire a car to drive to Namibia. I am concerned that I will have problems when I arrive as I will have no out bound ticket. Can you please advise on what to do with this issue."

Them: "Thank you for your email. You would have to show proof of your onwared/outward journey by air, travel by road is not recognised.
Kind regards
COUNSELLOR IMMIGRATION & CIVIC SERVICES SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION CANBERRA 2600

Me: "Thanks for the quick reply, someone said you can use a bus ticket as proof, is this not acceptable? I have also ... more »

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