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A few words on S. Africa
Just got back from S. Africa; Cape Town and Kruger Park in particular.
Since I got some pretty sound advice a few months back from this group, I guess I owe this brief report. A summary: what a great country. I keep my fingers crossed that it succeed in the future, against all the odds. Specifics on Kruger Park: I bought a package from Siyabona agency, in some way affiliated with Kruger. 3 days/2 nights in Skukuza camp, including transfer from and to Jo'burg. I think all in all it was a good choice. Everything was professional, service was friendly and efficient. In brief, I got what I paid for. As to the question raised earlier on this group, whether one could see as much, or possibly more, at less cost, by renting a car and doing Kruger individually: perhaps yes. However, certainly not if traveling alone, as I was. Also, although both the roads to Kruger and within it, are well-maintained and well-marked, I could have easily missed half the wildlife sightings were it not for the professional guides accompanying me. Simply put, only occasionally the animals walk across the road. More frequently, they are grazing (or hunting) off the road, and if you are driving, there is little chance you can see them. The choice is easily yours. Here are some pictures I took during those few days including the Cape: http://home.comcast.net/~jurek_k/tra...rica_2006.html Mark, I appreciate your input to this group. Kind regards, jrk |
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