Travel Forum / Destinations / Africa / November 2006

I have just noticed that Google Maps now offers detailed road maps in
many countries in Africa.  I have discovered very detailed city maps
for:
- Johannesburg, South Africa

Anyone else see the crocodile?
I thought I saw one last year but assumed I was mistaken as I didnt think
there'd be any crocs there.

I'm putting together a trip to Kenya and Tanzania for a group of about a
dozen friends from the United States.  We've never been to Africa before and
I'm looking for some help.  I've read the guides and surfed the web but I'm
hoping this group can help me with some basic ...

Hi, I might be moving to Nairobi and I wanted to look into the
possibility of broadband access in my apartment. I talked to one person
who has some sort of paid wifi access for a friggin $200/mo and it is
really slow (glacial). When i was doing some work in one of the

I will be flying into Johannesberg and having quite a layover (about 5
days in fact).  Time to do some sightseeing.
I notice that there are a few places that do Victoria Falls tours from
Jo'berg, but I would like to know if there is any particular company that

Just wanted to see if anyone can suggest a safe route for a month in
South Africa and surrounding countries.
My experience to Africa has been to Egypt and Morocco so far and I do
appreciate if someone who has been there recently can suggest a safe

testing to see if this gets there

We're flying into Fes (Saisse (sp?) airport to escape the northern european
chrstmas thing. I have been looking for pictures of the airport but can't
find any. Does anyone have any links?
Les

Anyone know for certain whether the weaver bird footage really is live and
from Pete's Pond?  I've wondered if its something they 'run' when they cant
get the live feed?

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When is it best to visit?  My two choices would be either the end of
December and all January or the the end of June and all July...  5
weeks total...
What places should I visit that some travellers may otherwise ignore?

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We are thinking of climbing Mt Kenya in Dec, and then would like to relax on
the beach for a few days. Has anyone got any suggestions for reasonable
clean backpacker / self catering accommodation on the beach.
Secondly, what is the main difference between south and north beach in

Hi, my partner & me are looking to fly out end of Nov begining Dec,
flying back end of March ish. Ideally we would like to fly Manchester
to Johannesburg but airports & dates are flexible. Grateful for any
advice on how to get the cheapest fare.