Travel Forum / Destinations / Africa / September 2003

I am in the planning stage for a SA holiday visiting Capetown, East coast,
Garden Route and Kruger/other park in the North.
I wonder when is the best time of the year for such an holiday. Traveling
from Italy

What about best car rental companies in Namibia?
Thanks

I have planned a safari in KNP with pickup at Hoedspruit airport, but
they only allow a small bag to be brought along.
Does anyone know about a possibility to lock away luggage at the
airport?

I am planning for a  trip through South Africa in March. I am considering
spending a day or two in Durban, but some people have warned me about public
safety in that city. The city centre would be dangerous, especially with
regard to muggings and car jacking. Is this true? I've read ...

Who gives me somes informations or pictures of the city Daakhla in Marocco?
Thanks a lot
Carmine

I'll be in southern Spain in a few weeks and I wanted to check out
Morocco.  I only have one day and I want to see as much as possible -
including at least some of the semi-authentic stuff.  I know about the
tours to Tangier but I heard there are day trip tours that do both

My partner & I are planning to spend December travelling around South
Africa & Madagascar.  We would like to spend around 1 week in
Madagscar and from what we have read about internal travel in the
country think it would be best to stay in one place (outside of Tana)

I have an overnight layover in Nairobi next week, and could use some
insights for a good hotel near the airport. I could just spring for the
Intercontinental at $160, but does anyone know of a place that has a nicer,
more 'cozy' feel that I really ought to consider? I'm not bound to ...

I am planning to make a safari for 5 days including Masai Mara.
Does anyone know about a Tour Operator called "Going Places" in
Nairobi.?And is it reliable to your knowledge?
After Safari, a few days days in Dianibeach.

I will visit Victoria Falls in December and would like to know how
easy is it to cross over from Zimbabwe to Zambia and return in order
to view the falls from both sides?   Thank you

I am planning for a trip through Ivory Coast.
Anyone has travelled there lately?
Is dangerous travelling now?
If someone has some useful information please write me.

I'm going to Dar es salaam next month>.
Can somebody tell me:
- can I use credit cards
-are there ATM

I'm in two minds whether to go Zanzibar or Lamu. Which one is better?
Also, any flight between Mombasa and Lamu? If yes, what about time
schedule?

I will go to Mozambique and I'd like to speak with someone knows
Mozambique.
Thanks very much.
           bye  Ulisse

We're off to Marrakech then to Essaouira then finally into the Atlas
Mountains. Has anyone followed this itinerary is the any bits of
advice (i.e. things to see etc). Finally, what should my dress code be
(i.e. are shorts a definite no no)?