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Mar 9, 2012 3:21 AM
lallen76

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Aug 6, 2012 8:49 AM
uday911

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location: Kenya

Any good tour operator that does combined Masai Mara and Serengeti camping?

I´ve tried to find online but havent managed to a touroperator thay does this trip I want. I wanna go from Nairobi to Masai Mara, then directly to Serengeti in Tanzania, down to Ngorongoro and then Tarangere, finish in Arusha,and go from there to Dar es salaam. Total time, around 10 days.Start august this year. Most combined Ive seen goes to Masai mara and then down to Amboseli and into Tanzania that way. Interested in camping, dont want fancy lodges but wanna spend as much time gameviewing as possible, budget around 1000-1200 US. Thansk for help

Mar 9, 2012 3:20 AM
lallen76

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Mar 13, 2012 4:00 PM
richardtrillo

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Combined Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari?

Mar 9, 2012 2:37 AM
m2m2012

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Mar 13, 2012 12:42 AM
m2m2012

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location: Ethiopia

Where to stay between Addis Ababa and Gondar?

I'd like to break up the 700+km drive from Addis Ababa to Gondar with an overnight stay about half way. Can someone suggest a town and hotel to stay? Also, what's the road like between these two cities?

Mar 9, 2012 2:35 AM
webberj

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Mar 12, 2012 7:19 AM
addisadvisor2

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location: Ethiopia

Re How to take money ?

Thanks to the people who are wiriting very enthusiatically about Ethiopia , esp the Simiens . I am going in May . Can any one who has been recently advise the best way to take money ? Are there ATMs , can you use travel money cards or do we stick to the old fashioned travellers cheque ??

Any tips on Dankanil ?

Julie

Mar 9, 2012 2:27 AM
robertdaniels

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Mar 9, 2012 2:27 AM
robertdaniels

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location: Kenya

topdecktravel-kenya

Hello good people am looking to go on a Kenya Safari and had been looking at the topdeck UK website just wanted to know if it is affiliated Kenya Safari in anyway to topdecktravel-kenya. Please advice.

Mar 9, 2012 2:20 AM
LGM25

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Mar 9, 2012 2:20 AM
LGM25

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location: Tanzania

East Africa - Tour Operators

Has anyone used TrueAfrica (http://www.trueafrica.com/) to book a safari in East Africa before? If so, what were your thoughts? Did any particular destination or camp/lodge stand out as a highlight? Thanks!

Mar 9, 2012 2:01 AM
m2m2012

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Mar 21, 2012 8:27 AM
m2m2012

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location: Ethiopia

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Where to stay in Addis Ababa?

Hello Everyone,

Can someone suggest a good place to stay in Addis? I have a car so I need secure parking. I prefer to stay in nice budget or good value mid-range place in a safe area. Thanks.

Mar 9, 2012 1:13 AM
SteveForeman

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May 22, 2012 10:45 AM
kelizra

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location: Uganda

Rwenzoris - Margharita Peak

I want to climb Margharita Peak in the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda this July (2012), to celebrate my 60th birthday.

Any information on the technical difficulties since new (reported) crevasses opened up, or are there new routes circumventing the crevasses?

Is there actually any real technical climbing involved (e.g. the knowledgeable use of ice axes and crampons), or are the ropes and harnesses mentioned in a few websites merely for safety on some difficult areas?

Knowledgeable replies required fairly urgently please, as I need to start planning!

Thanks,

Steve.

Mar 8, 2012 10:58 PM
vcassar

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Mar 9, 2012 9:09 AM
Kira

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location: Cote d'Ivoire

Short term apartment in Abidjan... any recommendation?

Hi fellow globe trotter,

My wife and I are heading to Abidjan for 3 months are are looking at renting an apartment.

Apart from the few central hotels offering studios, I wasn't able to figure out how to and where to look for furnished short term apartment... anyone have a recommendation?

Thanks a million :)

V

Mar 8, 2012 10:30 PM
tequilachampagne

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Apr 16, 2012 8:38 AM
Gibela

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location: South Africa

Safe to walk around Durban Centre with a camera?

Hello Durban savvy people,

My husband and I will be travelling to South Africa for the first time and we shall be in Durban for three days in April. On the recommendation of a friend from Johannesburg we have hired a tour guide to take us around the Joburg city centre so that we can explore and take pictures safely. Normally we prefer to experience new places on our own and do not use guided tours. Our hope was that we would not need to do this in Durban. I know that during the day the Golden Mile is safe and I have heard the same is true of the city centre. I have read that the area between the Golden Mile and the Centre Business District is rather dodgy and that one should not walk through that area even during the day. However, I have heard that the centre district (where Durban City Hall, The Playhouse, The Workshop and the Victoria Embankment are located) is safe to explore... more »

Mar 8, 2012 9:58 PM
Caryatid

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Mar 24, 2012 6:53 AM
sherioz

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location: South Sudan

Juba's Konyo Konyo market

For those who know Juba, the Konyo-Konyo market burned last night. It was a huge fire, still burning this morning. It had just started when we drove by and the driver didn't know how it had started or whether it was intentionally set.

Mar 8, 2012 9:58 PM
manzeroo9

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Mar 9, 2012 7:00 AM
viaggero

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about Africa

How good is Africa?

Mar 8, 2012 8:57 PM
mansirpetrie

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May 7, 2012 7:54 AM
markharf

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location: Senegal

Save for College Trip?

Hello - I'm considering planning a credit based college trip to Senegal. Is it safe and stable enough for a trip of about 10 to 15 college students?
thanks

Mar 8, 2012 5:49 PM
gnballinger

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Apr 25, 2012 2:14 PM
Mazee06

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location: Kenya

Volunteers/Interns in Nairobi May to August 2012

Hey there,

I'm looking for others who will be volunteers or interns in Nairobi from May to August 2012 to share housing and plan weekend trips! I'm hoping it won't be too difficult to find a house to share with multiple people for just three months.

Looking forward to meeting new people!

Mar 8, 2012 4:30 PM
willpan39

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Mar 8, 2012 4:30 PM
willpan39

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location: Tunisia

About the information of public bus?

I'll plan to get around Tunisia by long distance bus. Here are my inquires:

1. Is there a centralized computerized system for buying a bus ticket? Can I buy a bus ticket from El Jem to Tatouine at the Tunis bus station two days in advance?

2. It seems that very few buses go from Gabes to Douz. Could you tell me the time schedule of bus?Any louages running between these two towns?

3. I'll go to Tunisia in the Easter Holiday. Is it difficult to buy a bus ticket?

My trip is quite hectic. Therefore, I have to plan my trip very well before departure. Thanks

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