Travel Forum / Destinations / Africa / June 2005

We have never been to Africa and are intrigued with the Kenya Safari
offered by ELDERHOSTEL
http://www.elderhostel.org/programs/SPI-program-itin-sum.asp?DId=1%2D1BQ4JP
The price seems to be a bargain at $3,300 for 15 nights--but do we miss

After some delays due to work, and a horrible period when it looked as
though I may have to cancel, all the stars aligned themselves 2 days
ago.  Got the car rental and 2 weeks of accommodation squared away in
Kruger, and we are off this Saturday.

we're planning to cross Botswana coming from Namibia (Windhoek) via
Maun, Moremi and Chobe and will return to Namibia via Caprivi.
Of course, I have a few questions for the experts...
Has anybody recently visited on of the following campsites:

What an amazing story, I though this was worth sharing.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8317484/

Hello everyboby
I'm trying to send a mail for booking entry and camping fee in Moremi and
Chobe NP.
The mail  parks.reservations.gaborone@gov.bw seems to be wrong (return to

My family are going to Agadir in few weeks, and would like some advice about
dress code, moving about, food, money,etc.
1) We need to decide how much currency to take for two weeks.  Has anybody
had any experience in the Agadir area, and bearing in mind we are staying

I developed the website http://www.sikelelalodge.com
It is a lodge near the kruger park.
I welcome any comments on the contents, suggestions what to improve,
links to add, whatever.....

Has anyone stayed at Bateleur at Londolozi?  It is the biggest camp at
Londolozi (12 chalets) and was wondering if it seems crowded.
The other camps at Londolozi are booked during the time we're there.

8 months 22 countries in Africa please have alook at a few of my photos and
let me know what you think
www.sav0.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
thanks

We are staying in Cape Town in late October and we're having problems
deciding what area to stay in.  We are in our early 30s, but are not
drawn to the busy areas of town.  We considered Camps Bay, but are
thinking about disregarding it after finding out it can be quite busy.

book thru africaadventure.com ,just got back from suburu,the great rift
valley,and marsi mara,and nirobi what a blast.

Does anybody know which diseases are transmitted by African
ticks?
Hans-Georg

I'm trying to find a good value accomodation in Johannesburg, not too far
from the airport.
Thanks for any good advice.
EM

I was up in Mpumalanga this long weekend at a small lodge called Malapo
(www.malapo.co.za)
They have a 14 inch telescope set up in an open boma. Guest are allowed
to view directly thru the 'scope.

Planning to spend 3-4 weeks in the summer of 2006, in Greece, Turkey and
Egypt.  Does anyone have information on a reputable tour company that
has tours to all three countries (and a specific tour to recommend);
alternatively, separate country tours that can be combined ...