One day in Johannesburg
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One day in Johannesburg
We will miss our connecting flight to Maun by 20 minutes so we will be spending the day in Johannesburg (March 16). Any thoughts on what to do for the day? We're staying at an airport hotel (Intercontinental). I've heard about a rhino/lion reserve nearby. Are there tours there? Is it like a zoo? Any thoughts appreciated!
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The lion park is not the greatest place to go to kill a day. I find it to be a disgusting experience. I wouldn't preceed the wilds of Botswana with the tame game experience at all.
With a day at your disposal I suggest a tour of the apartheid museum and if you are fascinated enough by archeology, then a trip out the cradle of mankind would be worth the drive and the hours.
Top that off with some fine dining and early to bed and you should be in top gear for Botswana.
Tours are available for those areas too. There is a character whose friend talks to lions and things, he might run a minivan up that way for you. Otherwise the concierge desk at the hotel should be able to assist. When I last stayed at the IC they shuttled me to and fro.
With a day at your disposal I suggest a tour of the apartheid museum and if you are fascinated enough by archeology, then a trip out the cradle of mankind would be worth the drive and the hours.
Top that off with some fine dining and early to bed and you should be in top gear for Botswana.
Tours are available for those areas too. There is a character whose friend talks to lions and things, he might run a minivan up that way for you. Otherwise the concierge desk at the hotel should be able to assist. When I last stayed at the IC they shuttled me to and fro.
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Thanks very much for the replies. I had a feeling it was like a zoo (which is not at all what I want to see...not a big fan of zoos!) Could the apartheid museum and cradle of humankind be done in a day? Thanks again!
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We had 1 day in Joburg, so I consulted Selwyn.The guide he recommended, Cathy Milton , was excellent.You might ask Selwyn for her e-mail.We mainly toured Soweto and it was an eye opener.Good luck on your tripl
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There are probably a number of reputable Soweto tour people, but I started my enquiries at www.soweto.co.za
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