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Title: Travelling South Africa Post by: nochee on Sunday, March 6, 2011, 18:56:22 If you were planning a 3-4 week trip to SA and surrounding countries, where would you go and what would you do?
Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Bogus Dave on Sunday, March 6, 2011, 19:49:50 If you go to south africa you WILL get aids and die
Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Fred Elliot on Sunday, March 6, 2011, 21:53:53 If you go to south africa you WILL get aids and die AND STABBED AND MUGGED Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: BANGKOK RED on Monday, March 7, 2011, 07:27:27 I wouldn't choose SA.
So many others options to choose from across the world, so why ho to a disease ridden shithole. Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: iffy on Monday, March 7, 2011, 11:10:55 It's a great trip. Start in Cape town and work along the coast.
Take a look at this for an idea of the route and things on the way. (http://www.bazbus.com/) Also, if you dive, go to Tofo and Vilanculos in Mozambique. Avoid Maputo. Botswana's good too. Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, March 7, 2011, 11:30:29 The Garden Route around Cape Town is lovely.
I did the bungee jump at Bloukrans for my 30th birthday. That was pretty memorable! Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Phil_S on Monday, March 7, 2011, 11:41:28 Did the Safari thing in Kenya which was pretty amazing, & would imagine that SA would be similar, but with neo Nazi's of dutch descent running it
Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Luci on Monday, March 7, 2011, 13:51:32 Kenya was amazing - would definitely recommend!
South Africa I can imagine would be great provided you plan it properly. If you need some tips, STA Travel's website is pretty good http://www.statravel.co.uk/ Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Ardiles on Monday, March 7, 2011, 14:30:55 I did the bungee jump at Bloukrans for my 30th birthday. That was pretty memorable! I did that too! Was the world's highest at that time (1999, I think). Just thinking about it even now almost puts me in a daze. Did you have 'bungee grin' for the next week? Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: sheepshagger on Monday, March 7, 2011, 17:21:01 Been to S.A. about 9-10 times - as long as you are sensible it is safer than walking through Penhill in the dark !!
Avoid Jo'berg as there really is naff all there - Durban has great beaches, Cape Town has a brilliant night life.... If you can get there go to Cape Agulhas - where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic - kinda cool..... Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, March 7, 2011, 19:12:46 I did that too! Was the world's highest at that time (1999, I think). Just thinking about it even now almost puts me in a daze. Did you have 'bungee grin' for the next week? Maybe not a week but a good couple of days, I know exactly what you mean! Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: nochee on Monday, March 7, 2011, 19:50:10 It's a great trip. Start in Cape town and work along the coast. Take a look at this for an idea of the route and things on the way. (http://www.bazbus.com/) Also, if you dive, go to Tofo and Vilanculos in Mozambique. Avoid Maputo. Botswana's good too. I've only given it a quick glance but this seems to be exactly the kind of trip that i'm into. Thanks for the link. Mozambique is also on my list as i do dive. I've heard Tiger shark there diving can be pretty cool and im still on the hunt for my first Whale shark. Its somewhere iv'e never been to and it looks like it could be a pretty funky trip. South America will be done next (hopefully) but thats also fucked up and dangerous. Where do you suggest? The bungee will be done, guaranteed! I wouldn't choose SA. Thanks for the tips. The Garden Route around Cape Town is lovely. I did the bungee jump at Bloukrans for my 30th birthday. That was pretty memorable! So many others options to choose from across the world, so why ho to a disease ridden shithole. Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: nochee on Monday, March 7, 2011, 19:51:09 First time i have tried that insert quote thing, fucked it right up didn't I ::)
Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: leefer on Monday, March 7, 2011, 20:14:03 First time i have tried that insert quote thing, fucked it right up didn't I ::) :doh: :DTitle: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: RappersDelight on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 22:32:52 i did the bazbus when i did SA too. alot safer way to travel and takes you all along the garden route and jump on and off as you will. j'berg is too dodgy and a bit shit so get out of there as soon as possible. i did safari in kruger park then garden route including swaziland which is amazing
shark cage dive outside cape town was amazing go to oodshorn (can't remember the name) and ride an ostrich! so many awesome places on the garden route so you'll need 4 weeks minimum. i did 4 weeks but would've prefered longer Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: iffy on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 22:45:47 We dived with Mantas and Turtles in Tofo. On the way to the dive site one time we saw a shadow under the water and it was a whale shark - 7 or 8 metres long. We got snorkels on and swam alongside it. One of the most amazing things I've ever done. Check out these guys (http://www.divingtofo.com). Also got a course in at Sodwana Bay with these guys (http://www.coraldivers.co.za/)
Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: nochee on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 09:53:09 We booked our A380 flight to Jo'burg today, leaving on June 28. We plan on going to Kruger national park first and would be grateful of any tips on where to stay or how to travel around?. Has anyone been there and have some do's and dont's? Obviously we want to see the big 5.
Cheers for the diving link Iffy. Im getting a bit desperate to find a whale shark now, this seems to be a great oppertunity. After this we will make our way south towards Plettenburg bay where there seems to be lots of action and fun. Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Highland Robin on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 09:59:55 Sounds fantastic....very envious as I love S Africa....if you are interested in its history, then a trip to the Voortrekkers' Monument at Pretoria is worth half a day; and KwaZulu Natal is really interesting (Zulu Wars etc) - Pietermaritzburg is interesting, Drakensburg Mts magnificent, and the beaches in Durban superb.... but can't help re: Kruger. Never been there.
Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:05:20 We plan on going ...to Kruger national park first and would be grateful of any tips - lock your door. - grab your crucifix - gotta stay up late - never sleep again Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: nochee on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:07:27 - lock your door. - grab your crucifix - gotta stay up late - never sleep again Is it really that good? Oh, I cant wait. Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: Batch on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:10:43 Is it really that good? Oh, I cant wait. I assume that was either sarcastic or you've never watched Nightmare on Elm Street and didn't get the (Freddy) Kru(e)ger/ nursery rhyme reference :) Either way I'm sure that Kruger national park will be great. Title: Re: Travelling South Africa Post by: nochee on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:23:22 I assume that was either sarcastic or you've never watched Nightmare on Elm Street and didn't get the (Freddy) Kru(e)ger/ nursery rhyme reference :) Either way I'm sure that Kruger national park will be great. I got whooshed completely there ;) |