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Old November 4th, 2003, 02:23 PM
So'n'so
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We are thinking of going to S.A. in March. Would like to fly in/out of
Jo'burg/Capetown (alternately in one, out the other). Have only 2 weeks,
and friends want to go to winelands and garden route a bit. What would be
the best 5-7 days on safari that wouldn't cost huge sums? Probably don't
want self-guided, due to time constraints and lack of knowledge of local
driving conditions. We may have a friend who can fly us up to Victoria
Falls for 2 days as well. Thanks in advance!


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Old November 4th, 2003, 06:29 PM
Dave Patterson
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So'n'so wrote:

We are thinking of going to S.A. in March. Would like to fly in/out of
Jo'burg/Capetown (alternately in one, out the other).


FYI - Both British Airways and Lufthansa (maybe others, also)
have great deals right now good through March. Available through
consolidators. Not every flight every day, because this is still
high season for European travel to South Africa - but be sure and
check around.. seats are still available. How do I know?
We are consolidators for Lufthansa for LAX, DEN, SFO & PHX.

These fares are good to all Africa destinations, incidentally, as well
as the Mideast. And seats are VERY available to Kenya, for example,
on BA. (Class of service is 'S' on BA).

Have only 2 weeks,
and friends want to go to winelands and garden route a bit. What would be
the best 5-7 days on safari that wouldn't cost huge sums?


This is tougher. Western currencies are so weak against the SA rand
that nothing moderately priced is available. Plus, low season doesn't
start till later in the year. You would be fortunate to find a safari for
$500-$600 per day per couple. Plus the cost of getting there.

Here is a place that would be pretty good, though, and
not so expensive:
http://www.bushwisesafaris.com/menu.htm

And here is a web page that has a lot of moderately priced
safari lodges, camps. My suggestion: look at them on this
page, and try to contact them directly if you see one that
interests you. (Google search for their own web page).

Don't discount the option of renting a car to get from Johannesburg
to the game reserves. Roads are terrific, and it's about a 5-hour drive
to most anywhere you would stay.

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Old November 4th, 2003, 09:33 PM
JPW
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"Dave Patterson" a écrit

Roads are terrific,


are you serious ??

you are pulling his legs...

jpw




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Old November 4th, 2003, 10:22 PM
Aaron the Aardvark
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On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 13:23:36 GMT, "So'n'so" wrote:

We are thinking of going to S.A. in March. Would like to fly in/out of
Jo'burg/Capetown (alternately in one, out the other). Have only 2 weeks,
and friends want to go to winelands and garden route a bit. What would be
the best 5-7 days on safari that wouldn't cost huge sums? Probably don't
want self-guided, due to time constraints and lack of knowledge of local
driving conditions. We may have a friend who can fly us up to Victoria
Falls for 2 days as well. Thanks in advance!



If you can afford it, have a look at the http://www.ccafrica.com -
they are a great company. Or read a first hand account of a honeymoon
with them (admittedly in E. Africa rather than S. Africa) at
http://www.africahoneymoon.com

Aaron

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http://www.aardvarktravel.net and http://www.aardvarktravel.net/chat
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Old November 4th, 2003, 10:42 PM
Liz
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In message
(Aaron the Aardvark) wrote:

What would bethe best 5-7 days on safari that wouldn't cost huge sums?


If you can afford it, have a look at the
http://www.ccafrica.com -
they are a great company.


Which just shows that one person's 'arm and leg' is another's "not huge sums".
:-/

Liz

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Old November 4th, 2003, 11:22 PM
Dave Patterson
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JPW wrote:

"Dave Patterson" a écrit

Roads are terrific,


are you serious ??

you are pulling his legs...


Serious? You bet. Not only terrific condition,
but when you reach the heights above the
lowveld and start down, beautiful as well.
Ever been there yourself?

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Old November 5th, 2003, 08:29 AM
JPW
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"Dave Patterson" a écrit

"Dave Patterson" a écrit
Roads are terrific,

are you serious ??

Ever been there yourself?


last year I've been with my wife
you can see our trip here (in french)

http://www.revafrique.com/namibie/index.html

no problem in south africa and namibia very good road
to rent a car is not expensive and easy

there is 400 km from jo burg to kruger park
il you drive slowly you reach in 5 hours.

no problem to drive in park

we rent a car at sany rental in joburg,
I travel with my wife, anay body else,
no problem with camping,
the only probem was rain...
and it was a realy small problem...

jpw

I beg your pardon for my poor english


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Old November 5th, 2003, 08:13 PM
richard b
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"JPW" wrote in message
...
"Dave Patterson" a écrit

"Dave Patterson" a écrit
Roads are terrific,
are you serious ??

Ever been there yourself?


last year I've been with my wife
you can see our trip here (in french)

http://www.revafrique.com/namibie/index.html

no problem in south africa and namibia very good road
to rent a car is not expensive and easy

there is 400 km from jo burg to kruger park
il you drive slowly you reach in 5 hours.

no problem to drive in park

we rent a car at sany rental in joburg,
I travel with my wife, anay body else,
no problem with camping,
the only probem was rain...
and it was a realy small problem...

jpw

I beg your pardon for my poor english

I can assure you that your poor English is a lot better than most
of our poor French. The road from Jo'burg to Malalane (spelling?)
is very good there are 3 toll gates for a total of about R80-00
To Numbi (spelling?) the road is shocking and the last 60 /70 kms
is unsightly and not all that safe. Paul Kruger and the new gate
are about 5 to 5.5 hours away from Jo;burg, if you are driving
straight from Jo'burg to the Park my advice is to go via Malalane
good roads and about 4 1/2 hours easy driving.
Enjoy
Richard


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Old November 12th, 2003, 12:44 PM
PTec
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the best safarai organisers are www.2kotours.com - who specialise in Cape
Town and tours and safaris in that region


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We are thinking of going to S.A. in March. Would like to fly in/out of
Jo'burg/Capetown (alternately in one, out the other). Have only 2 weeks,
and friends want to go to winelands and garden route a bit. What would be
the best 5-7 days on safari that wouldn't cost huge sums? Probably don't
want self-guided, due to time constraints and lack of knowledge of local
driving conditions. We may have a friend who can fly us up to Victoria
Falls for 2 days as well. Thanks in advance!




 




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