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Hello,I've got 3 days in Johannesburg in December before a treck takes us north. Would love a relaxing few days on a beach somewhere that's not too dangerous. Would…

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Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:23:45 +0000

Hello,

I've got 3 days in Johannesburg in December before a treck takes us north. Would love a relaxing few days on a beach somewhere that's not too dangerous. Would it be better to head over to Mozambique or out Durban way?

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Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:55:24 +0000

By the time you've done all the driving (I'm assuming you're not flying but i could be wrong?) you won't have a lot of time on the beach...

Be that as it may, I'd say head for Umhlanga Rocks / Ballito Bay. They are north of Durban and accessible but out of the hurly burly/grime and (possible) crime of the city.

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Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:58:42 +0000

Actually got 4 days but want to make sure I get back to Joburg on time for the trek.

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Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:01:26 +0000

stay in the Jo'burg area... there's plenty of things to do there... all perfectly safe...

I strongly recommend the Cradle of Humankind...

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Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:05:20 +0000

December is high season in Durban due to school holidays so best have reservations.

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Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:33:27 +0000

Hi
Im from Johannesburg! and should inform you. Unless you are flying to Durban it is a far way to go for 4 days, as it is a 6 hour drive. Mozambique is 5 hours away plus 1 to 2 hours at the border post which is a nightmare to get through. I would recommend going up to Sun City which is 2 hours north of Johannesburg for a few days as there is loads to see and do there. They have the valley of the waves which is a huge Water park where you could do you sun tanning / relaxing, there is all types of accommodation there from 3 stars up to 5 star hotels depending on you budget. There is Pilansburg Game reserve 15 minutes drive away if you wanted to do a safari and a huge casino in Sun City with good night life and restaurants.
In Johannesburg itself I would recommend doing a town ship tour, Gold Reef city and Monty Casino Bird park. If you are a shopper Johannesburg is the best place to be for huge shopping mails.
Check out this web site is tells you all about Sun City
http://www.sun-city-south-africa.com/<BR>Hope this helps
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Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:01:53 +0000

If you're thinking of driving to Mozambique, most car rental companies charge extra +- ZAR1000 for taking the car into Mozambique (where other countries like Swaziland/Namibia is free).

I second visiting Pilanesberg & Cradle. As for Sun City...uhm... it's all a bit "plastic" but yes it will keep you entertained/busy.

If you're set on the coast, check out cheap airline rates to get there quick: 1time, kulula and mango are the 3 operating in SA. (if you can still find availability)

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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:32:08 +0000

Awesome! Thanks for your advice, I think I will forget heading to the coast and look more at Pilanesberg, Cradle, Sun City and actually seeing Johannesburg! Have a few days when I return from the trek too if I cant' get it all in before.

Cheers guys.

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