Africa Travel Forum

Hi - took the advice of the other VT members and booked Riad Itrane 4 star in the medina - we got it for a good price but there are not alot of`reviews even through it is on lots of good travel booking sites. Does anyone know it or can tell me`what it is like

thanks

Planning on going to Cairo and Luxor during the last week of December. Would like to fit in Sharm el Sheikh in between as well. Need some recommendation:
1) Where should I travel to Sharm el Sheikh from - Cairo or Luxor?
2) Since I won't have the luxury of extra travel time, does Egypt Air travel to Sharm el Sheikh from either of those cities?
3) Most recommended places to visit in Cairo, Luxor and Sharm el Sheikh?
4) Which city is closest to Aswan? Suggested mode of travel?
Any additional advice will be appreciated.

While in Graskop I purchased a purse made out of recycled license plates and would love to purchase some to give as gifts. I'm wondering if anyone recalls the name of the store where they are sold.
Thanks,
Julie

Does anyone know if the company still exists? I keep mailing them asking how soon do I need to book my tickets for a train from Cairo to Aswan but no one replies.
yaro

I am indian.Is it safe to travel alone for 5 days at Egypt or recommended to take up any conducted tour? How is the weather during December-January?As a pure vegetarian will I have any food problem? Can some body help me with some informations?Thanks

can anyone tell me the cheapest company to book a trek with ???

Hello everybody!
I am planning to go to Egypt soon and thinking of booking a guided tour with a travel company called Min Travel. Does anyone know if they are reliable and actually offer what they say?

Is it usual to be asked to pay in advance for the whole package (which doesn't include any hotel bookings or airplane tickets)?

Thanks for any replies!

There never is much information on what's happening in Madagascar, so what is the current situation? especially in the capital?
JJ

We will be arriving in Tunisia (Skanes) at the end of December. What will the weather be like. Some say pleasant, some say cold.

We are in the south west of Madagascar.
We're planning to visit Mahajunga and Diego at the end of Novemeber.
Our plan was to go up by car and fly back to Tana (10-12 days in total).

Any suggestions on where to stop on the way, what we shouldn't miss and were to sleep/eat? Suggestion on the itinerary are welcome (we are not interested in Nosy Be).

Thanks.

Where will I find the drag act Dream Girls

is this true if so, has it spread northward or has it been contained.


thanks for any information

Hi guys,
just wondering if anyone can give me some info me an my partner both 25 fancy coming to sharm el sheikh around the end of january looking at deals to stay in the nubian village can anyone give me any info on the area were we are looking to stay if its close to centre etc, also whats the hotel like???

Also what is the weather like around that time of year?? as i know egypt can be extremley hot in summer

What is sharm el sheikh like and is there plenty of things to???

Hello!
In March three of us ( one is a 13 year old who is TRAVELLING ABROAD for the FIRST time) are going to South Africa's Wild Coast area, Mdumbi.
We are planning to stay at Mdumbi Backpackers and possibly other places nearby.
Has anyone stayed at Mdumbi backpackers? How is the feeling of that place? the area? I am very interested in really immersing myself in the local culture ( even trying very "exotic food" ,ie. dog foetus?? and other very indigenous delicacies) and local alcohol. We plan to arrive from Johannesburg to Umtata-
any good suggestions on transport? ( Baz bus?) we also want to stay in the rondalettes ( round houses)
Keeping in mind our 13 year old,and my interest in cultural immersion, I am looking forward hearing any GOOD advice which would assist our adventure to be more comfortable. Thank you in advance!

Hello, does anyone know that travel agent? I heard a few good words about them.


http://www.kenyanadventures.co.uk/


Thanks......

We are going to Marrakech on 18 October for a couple of days then to Imlil for a few days before traveling on so have done a lot of research on where to stay etc and have now booked all our accommodation. We have read that to get from Marrakech to Imlil we can get a bus to Asni then local transport to Imlil but have just seen on i-escape web site that they say you can get a bus from Marrakech to Imlil so can anyone please let me know if you can go direct from Marrakech to Imlil ?

Hi all!
I am planning a trip to Hilton Hurghada Long Beach resort next week and I am worried if they provide internet access? On their leaflets they say they do, but I read a review from last month where the lady said they had no internet at all... :(
And since having internet is crucial I am worried how to find out and know exactly as it is?
Anyone been there recently? All sources of information would be highly appreciated.
Thanks! :)

I want to buy a car imported from Japan on the docks of Dar es Salaam, register it in my name, and drive it into Zambia as my own car. Does anyone know if this is possible?

I am just moving to Zambia and have 6 months to bring in my own possessions duty free. The duty for all cars imported to Zambia is outrageously 50% of the value of the rig. So if I bring a car that is obviously an import i will pay thru the nose. If it looks and smells like my own, then it is free. Does anyone know how to do this?

Hi - I'll be going to Marrakech for 3 weeks in February 2010 and am wondering if anyone can let me have any information about a good/decent hotel in Marrakech that is OK for single women to use.

Many thanks.

Susie

Hello,
We want to travel from Dahab to Luxor, any suggestions? What’s the best way is it possible to avoid Cairo? How long does it take? Help?

Thanks.

i am working in beghazi as a nurse and i want to travel to egypt or tunisia. i wanna know the safest possible routes in going to these places if you travel alone.

We are going on Safari in November and then one weeks beach holiday
Can you inform me what are the best accepted currencies that we can take with us.

Thanks

Hi,

Were travelling to Mombasa (nyali beach) shortly and plan on taking a 2 night safari whilst there preferably staying in a tented camp. Can you guys recommend a reliable source (locally) where I can book this. Also how much should I expect to pay?

Many thanks.

Hey folks I am traveling to Blantyre and wondering if any one knows any clean,safe and affordable motels or bed & breakfast.

Any help is highly appreciated

Xena

my question might sound a bit strange but i would like to have some advices from travellers that have spent some long periods inside malaria's area.
what i want to know is whether you stop at some points taking medecine because takin malaria tablets for too long long is not good for your body (let's talk about at least 2 months) or do you have to carry on until you leave the area?
i dont mention any particular areas but you obviously understand that my question is a general topic for long travellers.
thanks for your feedbacks

Hello!

We are two students from Umeå in Sweden. We are going to Tanzania for 8 weeks, arrival 12th of november 2009. We will spend the first two weeks in Dar es Salaam and are trying to fine a place to stay for these weeks. Do anyone have some advice on where and how we can find a room or an apartment?

If you, or anyone you know, have an extra room for rent we would love to talk to you or them about that.

Best wishes/
Maria Hellsing and Linda Olsson

Hi,
I plan to travel around northern ethopia for 4 weeks over Christmas and want to know if it is easy to get around using public transport. I will be flying from A/A to Bahir Dar and then again from Lalibela back to A/A but travelling overland from Bahir Dar to Lalibela via Axum etc. Are all the sites accessible via public transport and if not, how to organise local guides.
All I have found at the moment is expensive tours which is not for me. Help?

Hi everyone, I need some help planning my trip. I plan on going from Spain, to Cape Town to New Delhi. I am trying to find the safest route, without necessarily taking a plane unless it's a must. I'd like to explore as much of Africa as I can. This trip can be anywhere from 3 - 7 weeks.
-What time of year is best
-What to look out for

Some info
It will be me and two other friends. none of us have ever gone backpacking nor have any real experience with it. We will have been in Europe for 2 months prior to this though.
ANY tips would be great.

Wanting to do a last minute trip to Egypt & was hoping someone could recommend a travel agent for packages.
Fancy Nile area with a cruise or felluca tour of the pyramids etc.
Flying from 2 different areas so either a website that can split flights or one from the airport.
A reasonable hotel perhaps on half board basis any ideas??

Hi im going to sharm el sheikh early in march as part of my first rtw trip does anyone know of any good hotels to stay at as im going to be traveling solo.
Im looking for about a 4* or 5* with a beach,gym,bar lots of activities to do and one where a lot of people speak english as i dont want to be on my own for the whole trip lol. im 22 btw

Thanks to all those who do reply :)