Africa Travel Forum

Hello

I will have 10 days in Durban while my husband is at a conference.I would like to accompany him but was wondering if there was enough to do for me (female). I am interested in organised daytrips. This could be an overnight if appropriate.

Thank you

Hello, I am a humanitarian living in eastern Congo, originally from Canada, going for 2 weeks holiday in SA, alone, this coming July.

I wish to fly to Cape Town and make it my base for day or week trips.

Is it possible to go on horse riding safari from Cape Town? I mean, what are the options around there? Will I be able to see the big 5 ?
Other than safari, I just want to relax, eat well, and go shopping.
Please advise.

(Congo has the big 5 but there are too many militiamen fighting in the parks to visit them safely :-(

Greetings:

Attempting to book rooms for next summer and the games.....I would greatly appreciate any comments on these two hotels that have room for us:

Vineyard Hotel and Spa and the Victoria and Alfred.......both Cape Town...Any other suggestions also appreciated...its a long way!!!

Thanks greatly,

visiting Kruger park in June and staying at kruger park lodge--any opinionson the lodge and also what kind of clothes to pack?? should we take anti-malaria medicine before reaching or can we avoid it as what I hear June is a safer month?? I m travelling with kids

Can anyone suggets any good gyms in Sharm El Sheikh? Really looking for somewhere that has a decent set of weights rather than just a small hotle 'fitness suite' with a couple of bikes! many thanks, John

I am planning to visit Mauritius in last week of june.This is my first trip and needed some help.

1.How is the weather in june and july and are the beaches swimable?
2.Which is the best area and beach to stay which has good restaurants and night life ?
3.Are there any villas with kitchen

Thanking you in advance.
Varun

I hear stories about the hotel setting up my visa for me. That my name will be on a list at the airport and I won't have to pay. Anybody know anything about this?

I am seeking a safe, clean and well appointed and reasonably priced guest house in Melville. Any suggestions? I leave soon.

I will be in Ethiopia from mid-June to mid-July and will be travelling on my own for the second half of the trip. I'm interested in doing some trekking, walking or on horseback, and in soaking up some of the incredible natural beauty of the country. Obviously these kind of trips are more practical to organise as part of a group so I'd love to hear from anyone who may have similar plans.

I have been doing some research into various community tourism projects, from the Bale Mountains to the TEFSA project near Lalibella, though am fairly flexible in my travel plans at the moment - so comments or advice on this would also be much appreciated! Thanks

My husband and I (early 30's and fairly active) are planning a 3-4 week trip to East Africa in the fall. Part of it we are doing on our own, and part of it we are planning on doing with a tour group. We are looking at a tour offered by Gecko Adventure Tours because it does not just visit the game parks, but also has what seems to be a good cultural component to the tour (staying a night @ an orphanage, visit to schools, etc.).

Has anyone had any experiences with Gecko, either positive or otherwise? We are aware that it will be somewhat of a 'roughing it' experience camping, and are fine with that, but are more interested in what the guides are like, etc.

Thanks for any help!

Hi
We are a group of two: 25-30 aged male and female looking for safari companions at the beginning of August (Kenia and/or Tanzania)

We'll be arriving early morning on 3 August in Nairobi, and could start the safari the same or the next day.

The route we have thought of:
Approx 6/7 Days: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro (starting from Nairobi), and Amboseli/Tsavo (preferred route should at that point of time wildbeest migration have not yet entirely moved to masai mara)

Or alternatively: Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo

We plan also do have some rest enjoing Kenian beaches in Mombasa, so we could also do the safari at later point in time, starting from Mombasa. We've got out flight back home from Nairobi on late evening 15 August.

Regarding the safari part we would prefer to stay in lodges, not necessarily serena, these could be well smaller than serenas, however possibly comparable in terms of standard.

We have found some good value for money itineraries, which would get however much less if there were at least 4 of us.

Should you also be thinking of doing a safari at that time, we would be happy should you contact us.

Hope to hear you and happy travels!

Lukas

Hi
We are a group of two: 25-30 aged male and female looking for safari companions at the beginning of August (Kenia and/or Tanzania)

We'll be arriving early morning on 3 August in Nairobi, and could start the safari the same or the next day.

The route we have thought of:
Approx 6/7 Days: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro (starting from Nairobi), and Amboseli/Tsavo (preferred route should at that point of time wildbeest migration have not yet entirely moved to masai mara)

Or alternatively: Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo

We plan also do have some rest enjoing Kenian beaches in Mombasa, so we could also do the safari at later point in time, starting from Mombasa. We've got out flight back home from Nairobi on late evening 15 August.

Regarding the safari part we would prefer to stay in lodges, not necessarily serena, these could be well smaller than serenas, however possibly comparable in terms of standard.

We have found some good value for money itineraries, which would get however much less if there were at least 4 of us.

Should you also be thinking of doing a safari at that time, we would be happy should you contact us.

Hope to hear you and happy travels!

Lukas

I am having a bit of trouble - and conflicting info about what visa's I should get before leaving Australia. Even going on to web sites has conflicting info.

I will be travelling on an Australian passport. Do I need to get any visa's before leaving here??

Countries; Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana.


Thanks for your help

How much is the cheapest fare from Laayoune (Morocco) to Cairo (bus or airline?)

If by bus, is it safe on the journey?

hi there..

1. How much is the cheapest fare to go to Marrakech bus station from Marrakech Airport? With what method?

2. Is there only 1 Marrakech Airport?

hi there..

Can we change moroccan dirham to usd or euro in Morocco, how to send those money in low charges outside Morocco?

what is the meaning when poeple said we cna only send only 1000 MAD out side Morocco?

Hi Friends,

I will be travelling to Cape Town in September and would like to run in the mornings and wondering if this is safe?

thanku

hi there,

im planning to stay long in Morocco because my wife is Moroccan, im Asian.

i know that we have to pay around 64 dirham for 3 month visa.

what is the cheapest method for me to renew my 3 month visa evey 3 month?

1. first method = if im in Layounne, it is near Mauritania, how much i must pay for the bus expenses and to pay at the immigration of Mauritania

2. second method = if i go to Moroccan embassy every 3 month, how much i have to pay

3. third method = i just pay to somebody in Layounne (government people) so no need to use 1st and 2nd method

for me to apply for a moroccan citizen, i think a lot money have to pay to Moorccan immigration

Hi guys,
first trip to Morroco. What is the best way to go from Casablanca to Marrakech? I like to avoid flying if possible. Are there train lines? Do you think it is a good idea to rent a car and do the drive myself? I never been.
Thank u very much

Hi I will be in southern africa from 23rd june to 26th august. I am wondering if anyone knows of any music festivals or other big events that will be going on anywhere around southern africa?? I came across something called 'oppikoppi'... not really sure what it is, anyone have an idea??

Cheers

Can I get a visa at the border for a 2 day visit? Do I need passport photos or anything special? Or do I have to get the visa in advance? The embassy website is amazingly unhelpful.

what do i need to travel to tunis? documents and clothes for a woman. what do i expect when i arrive at the customs

Hello,

I am looking for information about whether a gas drilling rig has arrive in Douala. It will be getting used to drill a gas well in a place called Logbaba, which is I believe in or near Douala. If anyone knows anything about this please inform me. I will buy you many beers when i take a holiday to cameroon :-)

Thank you

Hallo,
I would like to choose a camp site in Masai Mara. I searched in internet. It looks like Sand River (close to waterhole) is one of the best places, and Musiara Gate (close to lion prides). I want to have water/toilet in the camp, and, well, some minimal confort.
Does anyone have recommedations/advices/ideas?

Hi,
I am going to book a safari with Real Nature Expeditions. Did anyone book safari with them? What was experience?

Leo

Hi
We will be flying from Luxor on Egypt Air and arriving in Cairo. What terminal will we land at? I need to know because we have a connection to Rome on Egypt Air that takes off 2 hrs after we land. What terminal would an international flight to Rome take off from? The same terminal?
Thanks for the help folks
Doug
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Hi,

I will be in Mauritius last 10 days of June (travelling alone). I need to rent a hotel/hostel room which must have internet (for my laptop) and be centrally located to transport/nightlife/shopping. I am looking for some days in Port Louis and others in Grand Baie. Any suggestions?

Budget - don't know - $USD40/night?

Also, following suggestions needed:
- cheapest way to get from airport
- nightclubs in Port Louis and Grand Baie
- things to do in June/July (snorkelling, etc?)

Thanks for your help.

Hi there!
I'm trying to choose a budget trip in southern and east africa through an operator, to avoid some hassle and loss of time on the ground. Searching in the web I finally tend to like:
Dragoman, Intrepid, Absolute Africa, Oasis, African Trails.
It would be great if you could send your opinion, recomendation, regarding these companies (in quality / cost terms).
I don't include Nomad because of past bad experiences in Southern Africa (their guide ripped us off with 40% comision on zimb dollars, their administartion never answered etc).
many thanks
Nikos

Hi there!
I'm trying to choose a budget trip in east africa through an operator, to avoid some hassle and loss of time. Searching in the web I finally chose itineraries of:
Dragoman, Intrepid, Absolute Africa, Oasis, African Trails.
It would be great if you could send your opinion/ recomendation regarding these companies, in cost/ quality terms.
I don't include Nomad because of past bad experiences in Southern Africa (their guide ripped us off with 40% comision on zimb dollars, their administartion never helped or answered etc).
many thanks
Nikos

Greetings,

Can someone tell me if a yellow fever vaccination is required for either Tanzania or Kenya. We will arrive from Canada to Kenya, and our safari will take us from there to Tanzania and then we will fly back to Kenya, and back to Canada.

I understand that visas can be obtained for both destinations when we arrive, is it a pretty simple process, or would it be best to have them in advance?

Many thanks
Jim