Thanks, Hans....I agree. Too much to see in too little time. Looks like I'm
going to focus on Tanzania. A week or more on Zanzibar and Pemba Is to do
some sun, fun and diving. A week in the bush...I'll go to Arusha and look
for a safari that will give me some time in the parks (not driving to and
from), would prefer a tent safari. I'd also have never hot air
ballooned....why not do it above the Serengeti? Possibly a 3 day hike to the
top of MT Meru (don't think my knees will take Mt. Killi. I'll lose some
time in traveling to/from Tanzania, hanging out, decompressing, checking out
Dar es Salaam and travel in country....7 days?? And I'd like to get up to
Eastern Tsavo in Kenya but that might be a dream.......all in all, that will
eat up 4 weeks. How's that sound for a trip? Looks like I'll have to dig
deep for the bucks but what the hell, why not.

Anyone have any input?



"Hans-Georg Michna" wrote in message
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"BAC" wrote:

I'm looking for a new experience, to see the wild life and local color.
I'm willing to spend a few bucks but tend to stay in budget accommodations

BAC,

the fundamental problem is that the most and best wildlife views
are inside protected areas, and you cannot get in there without
a car. Moreover, accommodation in and nearby nature reserves is
relatively expensive, unless you camp out on your own.

By the way, if things don't work out well I would recommend to
take it easy and put the gorillas off for a later second visit.
The gorilla visit is more on the difficult side and not
obviously the best thing to do on a first time visit.

Hans-Georg

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