Africa Travel Forum

We're curious if anybody in this forum has taken a tour of Egypt arranged by either ElderHostel or TraveLearn. We've traveled all over on our own but these two are education oriented which seems very appropriate for Egypt. At 61 with the culture difference we are more interested in superinteresting than exciting.

Let us know if you have taken tours arranged by these orgs and your thoughts.

Thinking of October this year.

Thanks.

I am headed to seychelles soon and was in the planning stages what is a good area for a group of single guys to be at in seychelles where there is a good nightlife and decently priced hotels?

I would like to know what is the earliest time possible on Tuesday to see the market very lively as I have to leave as early as possible for the south. Second, is the trip to the sources of the Um Rabia worth while? How long is the way there? Is it possible to keep south from there to Midelt?
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i would like to ask how is the diving in alexandria?? and how clear is the water??

We will be in Cape Town in late July of 2008 with our 14-year-old daughter, and will have several full days and several half-days for activities to get know the Cape Town area of Africa. We will not be flying out for a 1 or 2 day safari, but doing more local things. We understand this is winter and we have never been to Africa before, but we will be there for business and we want to do some family tour time.

We have heard that the following are good – are there any detailed suggestions on these, or suggestions for other destinations?
> Table Mountain
> Robben Island
> Cape Point
> Chapman’s Peak Road
> Boulder’s Beach and penguins (is it nuts to swim with them in Winter?)
> World of Birds, Hout Bay area

What do people think about:
> Imhoff Farm Village camel rides – we heard they a tourist dump. Are they un-safe (ride along a road) or just not ideal -- are in a rural area (ride on roads to the beach)?
> Westcoast Ostrich Show Ranch, or a place one can ride an ostrich?
> Winter weather -- if it is rainy, cloudy and windy, what options are there for us to get to know Africa and Cape Town?
> Car rental versus hiring a car and driver for a day trip to Cape Point?
> Other unique activities to build family memories of Cape Town and Africa

What are suggestions for a Bed-and-breakfast if we took two days to tour the Cape area? Any comments on these:
> Guinea Fowl House B&B
> Simon's Town and Toad Hall B&B
> Chartfield Guesthouse B&B
> 1 Blue On Blue B&B

Thank you!

Hi

I am looking to take a group of approx 15 music journalists to Imlil area in October 2008 to hear traditional music. I want to find a place that is within about an hour on foot/mule, a simple but tasty traditional lunch outdoors e.g. Berber omelette, brochettes and salads etc, and all importantly a group of local musicians who can perform Ahouach music and dance during the afternoon with trad instruments and costumes. Can anybody recommend a good English and French speaking local contact who might be able to supply food and music and venue? The group will be heading back to Marrakech after lunch.

R

In their website, they write it is in Heliopolis. I looked at the arrow in the map at their website but it shows it is somewhere else? Any one can help me to show where is it in the map?

Hello,
I am planning the trip to Ngorongoro. Do you recommend me to find the accommodation before departing or we can look for it from Dar es Salaam. Also, which is the way to move around the different camps sites and lodges? Do you have some to suggest?
Thanks

Does anyone have a travel agent who specializes in Egypt that they can recommend? We hope to go there in December and we have already developed an itinerary. Now we need someone to work with to make reservations. Thanks.

Stan Diamond

I would like to know if I can buy mohair wool at the Angora farm.

i am looking for the name of a night club owned by alex esparon might be called kochollo please provide pics of the club

Hi All,

If I am going to Cairo, what would be the best gift to get family members (Parents, brothers, sisters, kids)?

And where to get it from?

VidER

Hi,

I will be travelling to Cape Town on the 19 Dec - 3 January 2009 and require a 2 bedroomed apartment along the Atlantic coast or Cape Town City. My budget is around R12,000 total. Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

Hello travelers!

A friend of mine and I are both studying in Cairo, Egypt for about 2 months, which means we have 7 or 8 weekends with which to travel. (We have Thursday evening through Sunday evening with which to travel).

We might not want to travel every weekend, but we would like to see a lot while we are here. Can you recommend weekend trips to cities in Egypt or in countries near enough to travel for just the weekend?

Places we'd like to see include Alexandria and Luxor/Aswan, but we could also visit other countries like Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, or Cyprus.

Any information on what to see and weekend trips would be very appreciated!

Thanks and enjoy travelling!

Hello!

I will be flying into Marrakesh in July. I will spend 3 days there and then want to head to another city. I am flying with Easy Jet so my options are to fly out of Casablanca and Tangier. Which is a better option? I would like to see either Fez or Casablanca, but reading the other posts, it seems Fez is more interesting. So, I guess I am asking what I should do with the limited time and where should I fly out of? And how do I get between the cities quickly?

Thanks in Advanced

I want the Sinai in my destinations. The area around Dahab and Mt Sinai.

When I search Dahab on VT, I get Africa>Egypt>Muhafazat Kagr ash Shayhk>Kawm as Dahab. Is this the same Dahab that is on the Red Sea in the Sinai?

When I search for Sina, I get:
Africa > Egypt > Muhafazat Janub Sina (this is where I found Toba)
And
Africa > Egypt > Muhafazat Shamal Sina

Africa > Egypt > Muhafazat Janub Sina' > Sharm El Sheikh

What is the different between them?

I read about Baron hotel. I need to know its level and its location. OR Do you recommend an alternative in the same area?

I want to ensure there will be Taxis incall.

I would like to ask about Baron Hotel. Any one who stayed there? How is it? how about its location?

Hi there! Me and a friend of mine is going to visit Mauritius for our first time, we are going to be there 3 weeks (may 18th to june 10th).

1. The first question I have is if enyone knows something about "Villas mont choisy" - is it a good place to stay?
2. How much am I supposed to pay a taxidriver that takes us from the airport to "Villas mont choisy" (located within the beach)
3. We have plans going on a dolphin-tour, what agency can offer us the best deal?
4. We want to do some half - or whole -day excursions, is there any reliable taxicompany that someone can recommend, and how much do they expect go get i cash?
5. Is it a good idéa to change money in both euros and rupies? (is it necesarry to have both?)
6. Want to visit Isle aux cerfs, can we take a bus from "mont choisy" or does the agencys have taxi-transfers included in the prices?
7. Give me more tips please (pamplemousses botanical garden, waterfalls etc)
8. Maybe someone is going to stay nearby villas mont choisy from 18th of may to 16th of june? If so, maybe we can arrange trips together? (decreases the cost)

Hello,

we are to french girls and we are planning to visit north ethiopia in september with abey road travel agency. We are looking for people to share the car rental (2 places left).
Hope to see you you soon in ethiopia!

Céline

a hard one but hope someone can help:

later in the year i want to get between the mara and amboseli without looping back north via nairobi on the main roads. is it possible to drive direct east from Ololaimutiek Gate via Morijo/Nguruman Escarpment to Magadi Lake? then from the lake east along railway track route to Kajado, joining the road there to amboseli. on the old map i have it shows a dirt tracks linking these and it doesnt matter if it takes longer than the usual road route. i will use a 4x4 and have a lot of off road experience. any advice appreciated!

Hi
Just wondered if anyone has stayed at this hotel, After being messed about by Thomas Cook, who informed us that they have changed our hotel, we have had to cancel and do a quick panic rebooking ourselves, We picked the Tropitel as we know it is central in Naama Bay, and we have already booked to go diving with Camel, so wanted to be near them, I have seen some reviews and they are really mixed, So anyone know what the rooms, pools, food etc are like.
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Hi,

My girlfriend and I (25&24) have booked a week of all inclusive at Sultan Gardens in the middle of June. Has anyone stayed there? Keen to know what it is like..
Also, a mate of mine told me riding dune bikes in the desert is awesome, anyone have any further info?
Also, what else should we check out?
cheers

As a result of the replies from my previous questions, my friend and I are now heading for chefchaouen. I did a little research and reading up on the town and it seemed quite interesting and enjoyable. Now all I need is to figure out how to get there. I was reading that a bus can be taken from tangier to chefchaouen or even a taxi. What exactly are the timetables for this trip? Also roughly how long does the trip between the cities take? Since we are flying in and out of tangier, we are on somewhat of a time schedule. Does anyone have any good suggestions for a cheap but nice place to stay in chefchaouen? Thanks so much for any advice!!!

Hello,

I'm traveling by motorcycle from Jordan to Egypt later this month. I was hoping to leave my bike there for a few months, then return to continue my journey. Does anyone know about Carnets de Passage, where to get (for an American), cost, etc? Does anyone know of a safe/secure place I could keep the bike for a few months?

General advice about the above appreciated as well.

Many thanks.

A friend of mine brought me a Kanga as a gift from her trip to Kenya. She did not get the phrase translated. Where can I get a translation for:
"AKIONDOKA MZAZI ROHO YANGU HAINA UWAZI"

Hi guys,
We're going to Nyali Beach in October for our honeymoon - we've not booked a safari yet but will get one when we're out there. Does any one know if there are locals who run their own safari tours out there? And do you recommend using them or going with the tour operator?!
Also, what injections do we need to get? We've just been told polio and typhoid.
Do hotels provide mosqito nets as standard or should we take some?!
We're going for 2 weeks, is there anything you recommend seeing? We'd love to go to the Masi Mara but think it'll take days to get there!
Is it best to get our visa in England or get them in Kenya? (they are cheaper in Kenya)
Any help would be brill!! (sorry for so many questions!)
Thanks.
Kate&Sam

Hi, we have just booked for 2 weeks all inclusive at this hotel for ourselves and our two teenagers. Has anyone else stayed here? If so,what was it like?

Hi all,

Is it advisable to book a room at Shark's Bay Umbi Diving Village in advance ? or can I find a resort easily during early june ?

Thanks alot !

Hello Hurgada lovers!
I nead help deciding in which hotel to go. This is my 5th visit and would like to go to some nice hotel, with lovely beach and OK food. Nothing much. And a distance from Sakala is not of great importance.
The hotels are:

- Hilton plaza
- Hilton long beach
- Pyramisa hasheesh
- Coral sea
- Sea star or
- Sunny days Palacio

All hotels are 5* and Ai, but would like to read your impressions. I am most interested in last 4.
Thank you all for help... And see you in Hurghada :)