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  1. pepe_the_bushman avatar

    RE: two weeks in Israel

    by pepe_the_bushman 14 September 2011

    Thank you everybody. I am Spanish and I grew up in a "Catholic culture" But I have traveled a lot (many countries in South and East of…

  2. itsmerock avatar

    Having a rental car in africa

    by itsmerock 13 September 2011

    Just be careful if you have a rental car, and hired GPS. We were staying in the friend's apartment here, Cape Town, South Africa. We just…

  3. Bokkraal avatar

    Victoria Falls

    by Bokkraal 12 September 2011

    I am planning to do a short seven day trip with a motorbike during the second week in November from South Africa through Botswana to Vic…

  4. organist avatar

    RE: Johannesburg and Victoria Falls

    by organist 12 September 2011

    I'm not sure about Zim visa prices for Dutch citizens. I'm Irish/UK and a double entry visa for Zim is 70USD but I have a feeling that…

  5. rastus0706 avatar

    RE: What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by rastus0706 12 September 2011

    I live in Zambia, which is a pretty incredible place to find yourself, though have no other "living" experience in another African country.…

  6. myhip avatar

    Victoria Falls? 2 or 3 nights?

    by myhip 12 September 2011

    Hi All, I will be in South Africa for most of december. Do you think I need another day in Cape Town region? do you think I need 2 or…

  7. Fulana avatar

    RE: What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by Fulana 11 September 2011

    Living in a country is a different experience than traveling there. I have also lived in all the countries you mention apart from Kenya…

  8. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by Mrs_Trellis 10 September 2011

    Well I have lived and worked in all the countries you mention (except Uganda) and would say I prefer Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe - so…

  9. nowigotworry88 avatar

    What is your favorite country in Africa?

    by nowigotworry88 10 September 2011

    I've travelled a bit around Eastern and Southern Africa, and I think it's about time to go back. I'm considering being a Peace Corps…

  10. bundubasher avatar

    RE: AFRICA OVERLAND THE CARNET

    by bundubasher 08 September 2011

    Definitely should be able to use a TIP in Zambia and Malawi as I know of K reg vehicles that have traversed those countries.

  11. manholecover avatar

    Re: AFRICA OVERLAND THE CARNET

    by manholecover 08 September 2011

    Thanks guys! Lassitude, latitude, platitude...it's all good. I was told that I'm good in all EACs (including TZ, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi,…

  12. jonnojlw avatar

    South Africa: Cape Town and the Coast plus Victoria Falls in late 2011

    by jonnojlw 07 September 2011

    I am planning to visit South Africa and Zambia for 2-3 weeks and am thinking of going in late 2011/early 2012. I would like to meet up…

  13. wgehring avatar

    RE: Travelling from Lusaka to Chipata

    by wgehring 07 September 2011

    Another and in my opinion the best option would be to fly. Proflight Zambia flies from Lusaka to Chipata (although not every day, I think,…

  14. NielsW avatar

    RE: Johannesburg and Victoria Falls

    by NielsW 07 September 2011

    Dear "Organist", Could you please give me an update on visa for Zambia and Zimbabwe? Me and 2 other persons (Dutch citizens) would like…

  15. yeahyeah14 avatar

    Mosquito Net needed?

    by yeahyeah14 06 September 2011

    I'll be staying at Shoestrings in Zimbabwe, Jollyboys in Zambia, and also Lusaka Backpackers in Zambia. I read a review somewhere that…

  16. Smallmasterr avatar

    RE: Internet in Zambia (long term)

    by Smallmasterr 06 September 2011

    Thank you very very much, Stokey and Rastus! It seems I can get some decent internet in Zambia now.

  17. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: South Africa - Yellow Fever Certificate

    by nutraxfornerves 06 September 2011

    The SA Dept. of Health has finally put their [_YF policy_|http://www.doh.gov.za/docs/policy/2011/draft_yellowfever.pdf] online. Bottom…

  18. traveljunkie avatar

    RE: American Businessman opening Bank Account in Kenya (or any African Country)

    by traveljunkie 06 September 2011

    I'd think twice before putting my money into any African bank if I were you. My brother was until recently living and working in Zambia…

  19. John_in_Brum_UK avatar

    South Africa - Yellow Fever Certificate

    by John_in_Brum_UK 05 September 2011

    I may have missed this if it has been posted before - apologies if it has,] The UK Government's ' [Fit for Trave|http://www.fitfortravel.…

  20. traveljunkie avatar

    RE: Mom and 18 yr old daughter traveling to Africa for 1st time.

    by traveljunkie 05 September 2011

    Africa is a vast continent and it all depends on what you want to do? How long you have to travel and what your budget is? As the other…

  21. 123onetwothree avatar

    RE: Travelling from Lusaka to Chipata

    by 123onetwothree 04 September 2011

    If I were you, I would rent a car. The mini buses (local buses) are cramped and the drivers are not very good. I have lived in Zambia…

  22. ChristineJS avatar

    Overlanding - Jo'burg to Nairobi (or vice versa) including Gorilla Trek

    by ChristineJS 04 September 2011

    Hi all, I've trawled many of the overlanding Africa topics on this forum and many others, but still my boyfriend and I are struggling…

  23. mpembeivan avatar

    RE: Side trips from Livingston - Visa Question

    by mpembeivan 02 September 2011

    Multiple visa for Zambia is ONLY available from Embassies, but you can get as many singles/doubles at the border as you like, all they…

  24. ashleytpeku avatar

    Re: Victoria Falls - visit the Zam & Zim side in 1 day

    by ashleytpeku 02 September 2011

    hi its all depends on how you want your trip to start,its optional, however since you want to finish your trip in Zambia its ideal then…

  25. indianarach avatar

    Re: 10 Weeks in Africa - Help Required!

    by indianarach 02 September 2011

    Hi, Not sure how much help I can be: I have just travelled through most of those countries but in my own vehicle. I know that you can…

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