Travel Forum / Destinations / Africa / May 2004

I am planning a self-drive 4x4 safari to South Africa, Botswana and
Namibia for 5 weeks beginning in the middle of July, 2004.  We plan to
rent a vehicle in Johannesburg and drive to Botswana (Moremi, Chobe)
then to Namibia (Etosha, Kaokoland, Skeleton Coast, Sosssusvlei) then

Where I can camp in Lower Zambezi NP?
I don't like Lux Lodges, I prefer very basic campsites.
greetings, Paolo

Where is good to stay in Nairobi

My wife and I really crave a trip to SA in the next six months, but can't
decide whether to do it ourselves or book a tour.  Our primary goal is see
big game (the "Top 5" and others) in the bush (and have a private bath at
night!).  We have traveled independently in many parts of ...

I'm planning with a friend a travel by bike in Tunisia for August. Has
anyone made something like that? Is it too hot for bike? Advices? Thanks a
lot in advance.
michele

I'll be in Rabat for 7 weeks, with a group of University students.  I expect
us all to be deeply immersed in local culture (home stays, classes with
locals etc.).  Our educational philosophy is that learning happens best when
students circulate between the comfortable known and the ...

I am interested in doing a safari in Africa in particular the
following countries: - South africa, Namibia, Botswana and Victoria
Falls (Zambia).
Anybody know of specific operator that specilizes in this area. The

There are thousands of hungry cannibal tribes waiting for fresh and
tender white meat to cook! They will cut off the penises and testicles
and keep them as trophies and eat the rest of your meat.
Then they will use your bones to make tools and jewelry.

On a typical Kenyan safari, how well do the guides at the various lodges
know the birds?  Is there much opportunity to stroll the grounds of the
lodges looking for birds?
Thanks.

I am interested in going to South Africa for about 2 weeks, and would like
to include 4-5 days on safari (at least).  However, I'm less interested in
paying $400(!) per day for safari.  Anyone know of an experience for a
first-time traveler to South Africa (I'm independent, but not ...

Hi Maria,
 if you plan to stay longer, have a look at our house:
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For the stay at Addo itself, I recommend the Addo rondavel - affordable,

THE Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape is opening the
Matyholweni Rest Camp in August. The camp is the second
accommodation development in the park and is located in a secluded area
of the Addo bush, near Colchester.

As ecovillages get built in South Africa and Senegal, count on the
cities in both countries going car-free in the near future.

I am trying to line up an outfitter for a climb up Kili and a following safari
in Tanzania. I have been talking to a compny called Nature Discvoery which
seems to have a link to Thomson Safaris here in the states (ND says they
arrange tours for Thomson).  Can any one provide me with ...

As a first-time visitor to SA, I have an evening flight out of
Johannesburg when returning home.  I hadn't planned on visiting
Jo-burg, but am considering arriving the night before my flight and
staying at a hotel by the airport.  Would it be worthwhile to go into