Travel Forum / Destinations / Africa / July 2003

does anybody know a secure and cheap backpackers's hostel in Johannesburg
(maybe near the airport)?
We then want to go Mozambique and have to stay one night there.
Another question: Does anybody have experiences with travelling through

First of all, forgive me if I don't write very well in english, but
I'll do my best.
I want to go for honey moon to Kenya, but I want to go in June, and
I'm a little confuse because I think it is goig to rain and I don't

My friend and I are planning to be in South Africa in Oct.  We want to fly
roundtrip to Victoria Falls (from Kruger Park) and also to Dar Es Salaam,
and maybe also to Cape town.  I believe it may be cheaper to book flights
from within S. Africa rather than from her.  Does anyone ...

I am planning a trip through some countries next year and have a
concern.  I want to go from Egypt to Kenya.  It seems the easiest and
most direct way is through Sudan.  If I go around it seems it would add
a lot of time to my journey.  I am wondering a few things.  Is there

what are the best diving spots in SA ?
I'm aware of Sodwana Bay north of St. Lucia, Aliwal Shoal south of Durban.
Any special spots near Cape Town (please no white shark tours) ?
Can someone recommend reputable diving centers ?

We are thinking of going to Mauritius for a couple of weeks with our son
of 14 months.
Would you have any infos on life on the island with a young child?
Avaibility of nappies ,lait de croissance ect...

Just wondering are the electrical plugs in Kenya the same as they are in
South Africa.  thanks

Do they have nights drives in Etosha?
thanks

I'm wondering whether screw-in butane cartridges( "Campinggaz" type ) are readily available in SA ?
In case it isn't clear what I'v talking about:
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/products/62806_500.jpg
Thx

Hello, I am in the northwest of the US and looking for a US travel agent who
is patient and competent to assist in putting together an African itinerary
for a beginner at African travel.
I really like to sit down with someone to do this, but by phone is ok.

Having seen Liz's report on her Namibia trip, thought I ought to make clear
that 'bush camp' doesnt mean tents!  All the places we stayed had en-suite
flush toilets, showers (sometimes you had to ask for hot water but could
always get it) and good food.

My wife and I are mulling over a trip next summer whereby we would do an
overland 4wd journey to Cape Town. The idea would be to purchase a used
4wd in Dar Es Salaam or Arusha and resell it in Jo-Burg or Cape Town.
While I'm finding alot of car estimates and advice about buying used

Finally gotten around to posting some shots from a trip in 2001.  Hope
they're of interest.  You'll find them at the bottom of the following
page
http://www.sunyocc.edu/~lewism/travel.html

Hi group,
How are the trains in Morocco?  I am thinking of taking
the train from Tangier to Fez to Marrakech.  Is this a
good bad or indifferent idea?  Are the trains fun and a