MIKE14C South African and Botswana (August 2006)
Phinda; Mombo; Jao; King's Pool
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34859908

Hello,

It seems to be a bumper weekend for trip reports!

ATRAVELYNN Botswana (August 2006)
Duba Plains; Vumbura Plains; Zibalianja
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34859832

Cheers,
Julian

RAELOND Botswana and Zambia June/July 2006
Kwetsani, Duba Plains, Duma Tau, Victoria Falls (River Club), South Luangwa (Tena Tena and Nsefu)
www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34858382

MV Botswana (July 2006)
Little Kwara and Lebala
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34838851

Link for:

RAELOND Botswana and Zambia (June/July 2006)
Kwetsani, Duba Plains, Duma Tau, Victoria Falls (River Club), South Luangwa (Tena Tena and Nsefu)
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34833240

Julian,
Our Zambia trip report from March 2005:fromhttp://fodors.com/forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=4&tid=34595009&numresponses=27&start=0&searchText=GovernorPhil

Julian, I posted a report on visit to Lesotho, Hluhluwe and Kgalagadi a month or so ago, but I don't know how to cut-and-pašte the link. And does Madagascar count as Southern Africa; if so, I did a trip report from that trip, too. Both should be easy for you to find by searching either Lesotho or Madagascar. Thanks

THIT_CHO South Africa and Lesotho (July 2006)
KwaZuluNatal (Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, St Lucia); Kgalagadi; Lesotho
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34835599

THIT_CHO Madagascar (June 2005)
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34629725

NAPAMATT Botswana (June 2006)
Mombo, Vumbura Plains, Duma Tau
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34828191

PREDATOR BIOLOGIST Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa (November 2004)
Itinerary: Namibia/Windhoek (Hilltop House)- Sossousvlei Wilderness Camp - Swakopmund - Damaraland Camp - Little Ongava - Joburg (Intercontinental Airport) - Mozambique/Indigo Bay Lodge - Benguerra Lodge - Capetown (Kensington Place)
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34548100

PREDATOR BIOLOGIST South Africa and Botswana(March 2006)
Itinerary: Joburg (D'Oreal Grande)- Madikwe (Madikwe Hills & Buffalo Ridge) - Joburg (Ten Bompas)- Botswana/Deception Valley Lodge - Kwando Kwara - Kwando Lebala - Westcliff
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34780788

HANL Namibia (May/June 2005)
Okonjima; Etosha; Little Ongava; Impalila Island Lodge; Little Kulala
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34632364

SANTHARAMHARI Botswana (August 2006)
Lagoon; Lebala; Little Kwara
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34863566

Julian:

a couple of reports and pictures from me.
cheers
Michael

Pictures from Little Kwara and Lebala, July 2006
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34863566&start=0&dirtyBit=1

Trip report Little Kwara July 2006-

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34863566&start=0&dirtyBit=1

Trip report Kwando Lagoon, Lebala and Kwara, Fall 2005

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34863566&start=0&dirtyBit=1

and pictures:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34863566&start=0&dirtyBit=1

SANTHRAMHARI South Africa (August 2006)
Exeter Dulini (Sabi Sands)
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34864238

SHAYTAY South Africa and Botswana (February 2006)
Chitabe, Tubu Tree
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34864764

JIGGYLOU Namibia and Zambia (August 2006)
Ntwala Island and Songwe Village
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34863629

LILLIPETS Botswana (August 2006)
Mobile safari with GameTrails
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34867092

Botswana, August 2006

Wilderness camps: Duba Plains, Vumbura Plains, Zibalianja with one night at Tshwene Walking Trails Camp

Botswana, August 2006

Wilderness camps: Duba Plains, Vumbura Plains, Zibalianja with one night at Tshwene Walking Trails Camp

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34859832

RIZZUTO Botswana (September 2006)
Lebala and Nxabega
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34867377

JASHER South Africa (July 2006)
Ten Bompas; Singita Ebony; Mala Mala Sable Camp; Londolozi Bateleur and Pioneer Camps; The Grace
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34873545

Took me awhile to dig for this one, would love to keep it going (and hopefully add to it one day soon!)

Great idea, Carla, to bring this back. I hope people will add their reports.

My report from Sept. 2006 for Phinda, Londolozi, and Ngala Tented Camp:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34898193

Franschhoek/Cape Town and Namibia (Sep 2007)

Akademie Street Guesthouses, Etango Ranch, Erongo Wilderness Lodge, The Stiltz, Kuangukuangu, Desert Homestead, Wolwedans Dune Camp, Kiripotib Farm

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35072993

August/September 2007: Cape Town (Table Bay Hotel), Sabi Sands (Exeter Leadwood Lodge), & Victoria Falls (Zambezi Sun Hotel):

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35068300

MATNIKSTYM Caprivi Strip and Hwange Park October 2006
Ilala Lodge
Susuwe Lodge
Ntwala Lodge
Somalisa Camp
Victoria Falls Hotel

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34898513

Bruce and Marija July 2007: Namibia, Botswana, VF and Cape Town

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35038385

Namibia: Heinitzburg (Windhoek); Kulala Wilderness Camp (Sossusvlei); Ongava Lodge (Etosha)

Botswana: Seba, Little Mombo, Selinda
Zambia: Sindabezi
Cape Town: Kensington Place

Napamatt

Rattrays, Little Mombo, Kings Pool Sep-Oct 2007

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35078917

Napamatt

Mala Mala Jan 2007


http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34938905

DANA Botswana July 2007

Duba Plains
Duma Tau
Tubu Tree
Chitabe Trails

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34954921

KayeN

MalaMala, Sabi Sands, South Africa

9 March 2007 to 3 April 2007

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34976944

Kind regards

Kaye

Kaye and a niece, Rachael

Sabi Sands, - Lion Sands and MalaMala
South Africa

28 December 2006 to 18 January 2007


http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34941007


Kind regards

Kaye

Atravelynn’s reports
June –July 2007

Mala Mala Minute by Minute
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35033366

Phinda, where the h is silent but the rhino flatulence is not
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35037046

GrannyJoan's Report

Mala Mala May 2007
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35010378

TOM/cary999 South Africa: Madikwe Hills Lodge, Kings Camp, Leopards Hills, five nights each in May 2007
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35016274

MATNIKSTYM's Kruger, Mala Mala, Dubai and Hong Kong Trip Report 9/07
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35083126

pics at: www.kodakgallery.com/dennisinzambia (Kruger, Mala Mala albums)

Amol's trip to Mashatu, Pafuri and Ngala Walking Safaris

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35081173?

Tom/cary999
Trip Report: South Africa: Kruger, Kings Camp, MalaMala, Sep 2007

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35083850

RICKMCK's Botswana Mobile (WS Migration Routes) + Mala Mala (October 2007)
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35087419

pics: http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35089092

Here is my still-in-progress

First Time in Southern Africa (Sept/Oct 2007)

CapeTown, Winelands, Blue Train, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, Ten Bompas, Islands of Siankaba, Stanley's Camp. King's Pool.


http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35088021

Here's a fairly old one, dealing with our last safari in August '05, to Selinda and Kwando. The report has three separate links as I neglected to put the three parts in a single thread at the time:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=4&tid=34684259

http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=4&tid=34684277

http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=4&tid=34684342

John

"Jed's Journey to Southern Africa" -SA - Capetown, J'burg
Namibia - Sossusvlei
Botswana - Kwetsani Camp, Duma Tau

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35086423

wildcatzoo trip report thread:

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35092766

the actual report & photos at:
http://www.wildcatzoo.org/africa07/africa07.html

itinerary:
22 Oct Mpila Safari tent, Imfolozi reserve
23-25 Oct wilderness trail
26 Oct Hilltop camp, Hluhluwe reserve
27 Oct Lidikio B&B in St Lucia
28-30 Oct Kruger. Lower Sabie, Satara camps
31 Oct Mala mala
1-2 Nov Exeter leadwood
3 Nov B&B in Makhado
4-5 Nov Mashatu Tented Camp, Botswana
6-7 Nov Planet Baobab, with Nxai Pan trip
8-16 Nov mobile safari with Masson to Moremi, Khwai, Savuti
17 Nov Maun Lodge
18-20 Nov Vumbera Plains
21-23 Nov Ghanzi, Jwaneng, Mokolodi (Cheetah Conservation Botswana)

Nancy

This is the whole thread with my trip report on Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls in 2006. There's a link to the photos somewhere in there too.

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35095533&start=0&dirtyBit=1

OOps. Sorry, that's the wrong link. I don't know how that happened, except that the Christmas thread was on my screen. I'll try again.

panecott - this is your link:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34833997

The URL comes up when you click on your title.

Hi

This is my trip photos December 2007 to January 2008 - MalaMala, South Africa -

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35101981

Kind regards

Kaye

Hi

Also forgot to post photos from March/April 2007 - again, MalaMala, South Africa.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34976944


Kind regards

Kaye

My photos from Mala Mala in South Africa in July 2007.

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35117576

Bob

I was looking for my trip report to post the link for somebody, and just realized the original link has been incorrect all along. Here is the correct link. Sorry.

Botswana July 2007

Duba Plains
Duma Tau
Tubu Tree
Chitabe Trails

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35051993

Sept-Oct 2007

Capet Town
Selinda
Chitabe
Xigera
Mombo
Vic Falls
Rwanda

http://www.justinandcrystal.com/Africa/

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35156025

During July and August 2008 a friend (DF) and I visited Botswana and Namibia. The itinerary was:

Botswana (booked with Massons)

7th July – depart JNB for Gabarone, overnight Cresta Lodge (day in Gabarone)
8th–9th July – fly Maun, fly San Camp
10th-14th July – Mobile Camping Safari with Ewan Masson. 2 nights Nxai Pan; 3 nights CKGR
15th July – return to Maun, overnight Maun Lodge. DF departs for Mapula Lodge
16th July depart MUB for JNB (overnight Metcourt Laurel)

17-20 July – Mashatu Tented Camp
21st July - depart Mashatu for JNB, transfer to De Wildt Sanctuary, overnight Cheetah Lodge
22nd July – Morning Cheetah run and tour, Hartebeesport Elephant Reserve, depart for JNB (overnight Metcourt Laurel)

Namibia

23rd - 25th July – Windhoek, overnight Safari Court
26th–29th July – Swakopmund, overnight Brigadoon B&B
28th July – day trip to Sandwich Harbour with Turnstone Tours
30th July – Walvis Bay, overnight Villa Weiss
31st July – Desert Camping
1st–2nd August – Hobatere Lodge
3-4th August – Okaukeujo, overnight Waterhole Chalet
5th August – Halali
6th August – Namutoni, overnight Bush chalet
7th August – Return to Windhoek, Overnight Safari Court
8th August - depart for JNB (overnight Metcourt Laurel)
9th August – start of home journey

Hi everyone

KayeN at MalaMala, Sabi Sands, South Africa from 15 June 2008 to 14 July 2008.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35144813

Kind regards

Kaye

July 18-Aug 6, 2008
Simons Town near Cape Town, South Africa
Kakuli in South Luangwa, Zambia
Kutandala in North Luangwa, Zambia

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35151238

Independant travel in Mozambique September 2008:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35158425

Lynnie

MATNIKSTYM Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 9/12-23/2008:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35160673

SOUTH AFRICA, VIC FALLS/ZIMBABWE, KENYA, RWANDA/GORILLAS - August 2008

Cape Town - Cape Grace hotel (3)
Sabi Sands - Mala Mala Main Camp (3)
Vic Falls - Victoria Falls Hotel (2)
Jo'burg - Airport Sun Intercontinental (1)
Nairobi - Norfolk Hotel (1)
Amboseli - Tortilis Camp (2)
Masai Mara - Mara Explorer (3)
Nairobi - Giraffe Manor (1)
Rwanda VNP - Gorillas Nest (2)
Kigali - Kigali Serena (1)

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35153086

bookmarking, thanks.

Safaridude's April '08 trip to South Africa:

- Willem Pretorius Game Reserve (Aldam Estates)

- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Twee Rivieren, Nossob, Kalahari Tented Camp)

- Bontebok National Park

- DeHoop Nature Reserve

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35127614

Safaridude's Aug '08 trip to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia

- Etosha National Park and Ongagva Game Reserve (Ongava Tented Camp, Botswana)
- Okavango Delta (Little Vumbura, Botswana)
- Kwando Concession (Kwando Lebala Camp, Botswana)
- Kafue National Park (Lufupa Tented Camp, Zambia)
- Kafue National Park (Busanga Bush Camp, Zambia)

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35156447

Safaridude,

Have you posted pics from Bots and Zambia by any chance? Would love to see them.

Thanks
Hari

SOUTH AFRICA September 2008. Safari camps Kings Camp and Ngala Lodge, both in Timbavati Reserve bordering Kruger. Eight nights at each camp, a few photos on smugmug web site.

Tom Graham (cary999) California, USA.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35161085

hi just posting to keep this site up there, as i somehow cannot "save" it onto my browser. and it looks like its got TONS of valuable info.

Here is the URL for this thread which you can put in your 'favorites'.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34858382

Self Drive- South Africa and Botswana July 2008

Polokwane (overnight)The Ranch http://www.theranch.co.za/

Mashatu Tent Camp, Tuli Block, Botswana (6 nights)http://www.mashatu.com/tentcamp.htm

Tzaneen (overnight)Hill Top Country Lodge http://www.portfoliocollection.com/go/hilltop/

Mala Mala Main Camp (4 nights)http://www.malamala.com/

JNB (overnight)OR Tambo Southern Sun http://www.southernsun.com/SSH/VHB/25383cf8de46a010VgnVCM100000650114acRCRD/14/47

Trip report:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35151983

CarlaM photos: www.pbase.com/carlam

Sundowner's photos:www.pbase.com/cjw

rickmck's Zambia trip report, October 2008, Part 1, Kafue National Park:

WS “Kafue’s Rivers & Plains” http://tinyurl.com/38eqox
Lufupa Tented Camp
Musanza Tented Camp
Lunga River Lodge

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35167575

rickmck's Zambia trip report, October 2008, Part 2, The Luangwa Valley:

Kafunta Safaris North & South Luangwa itinerary:
(http://tinyurl.com/6ce3sd):

Kafunta River Lodge, SLNP
Island Bush Camp, SLNP
Luangwa Wilderness Lodge, Luambe NP
Mwaleshi Camp, NLNP
Kafunta River Lodge, SLNP

Sorry, here's the link to Part 2 of the trip report, The Luangwa Valley:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35170779

An old one here - May 2004, SA and Botswana per div54 request:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?screen_name=uhoh_busted&fid=4

I think the links to pics on Kodak Gallery still actually work, but you have to "sign in."

So sorry - the above link was NOT my SA/Botswana report from May 2004. I had found it, and thought I was posting it...but it was like, 800 posts ago from the link above, and now I haven't been able to recapture it. Ah well, Div, the thought was there...I visited Sandibe, Savute and Nxabega. The first & last were CCAfrica (now &Beyond) and the middle was Desert & Delta, I believe.

Lion Sands River Lodge, Elephant Plains, Cape Heritage Hotel, Aftonio Guest House, Jan 09
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35177902

Resurrecting...sorry to say I can't add anything at the moment though.

Do it yourself. Post your Southern Africa trip report link here.

PENGUINS TO PUKU: CAPE TOWN AND S & N LUANGWA
By Atravelynn
http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/penguins-to-puku-report-on-cape-town-and-s-n-luangwa.cfm

9 days Cape Town, one week of Great White Shark trips
2 days Kapani in South Luangwa, Zambia
5 days Kutandala in North Luangwa, Zambia

Great White Sharks at Seal Island in False Bay, departing Simons Town with African Shark Eco-Charters
By Atravelynn
http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/great-white-sharks-at-seal-island-in-false-bay-departing-simons-town-with-african-shark-eco-charters.cfm

Detailed account of a week of Great White Shark trips in July, 2008

A trip for the dogs...and kats! Atravelynn to San and Chitabe

BOTSWANA

August
4 nts San Camp
8 nts Chitabe

http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/a-trip-for-the-dogsand-kats-atravelynn-to-san-and-chitabe.cfm

As the title indicates Wild dogs and Meerkats are highlights, plus the many other activities in the Makgadikgadi Pans.

... was wondering who revived this thread! Even if Julian not available, good for individuals to add their details direct. I'm sure the info will be welcomed!

South Africa, Zambia and Kenya Sept 2006
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=34881694

South Africa: Madikwe Hills Lodge, Kings Camp, Leopards Hills, five nights each in May 2007
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35016274

Trip Report: South Africa: Kruger, Kings Camp, MalaMala, Sep 2007
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35083850

SOUTH AFRICA September 2008. Safari camps Kings Camp and Ngala Safari Lodge, both in Timbavati Reserve bordering Kruger. Eight nights at each camp.
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=4&tid=35161085

Trip Report- South Africa: Kruger, Kings Camp, Kirkman's Kamp, Sep 2009 http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/trip-report-south-africa-kruger-kings-camp-kirkmans-kamp-sep-2009.cfm

regards - tom

Train ride across Southern Africa in October 2009:
http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/all-aboard-southern-cross-journey-on-the-shongololo-express.cfm

Visit to South Africa in April 2009 with stays in Cape Town, Gaansbai and the Eastern Cape:
http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/a-fortnight-in-south-africa.cfm

Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana
Date: July/August 2008
Type of safari: Entirely self-drive; no guide
Accommodation: Roof-top camping and some tented camps

South Africa and Namibia:
http://bert-and-bin.smugmug.com/Travel/South-Africa-Namibia-2008-1/7172232_XrT3Y

Botswana
http://bert-and-bin.smugmug.com/Travel/Botswana-2008/6570901_ZUKvn

Lebala and Savuti camps (Botswana), July 2008: http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/wild-dogs-and-lebala-wvideo-clips.cfm

Little Kwara and Nxai Pan camps (Botswana), March 2010: http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/little-kwara-and-nxai-pan-trip-report-and-videos.cfm

2010 Djuma, Londolozi and Lion Sands- South Africa http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/trip-report-djumalondolozilion-sands.cfm

2009 Thornybush, Djuma, and Lion Sands South Africa http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/trip-report-thornybush-djuma-and-lion-sands.cfm

June 2009
Arathusa, Sabi Sand
Pafuri, Northern Kruger
Mashatu Tented, Tuli Circle, Botswana
http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/trip-report-arathusa-in-sabi-sands-pafuri-camp-and-mashatu-tented-camp.cfm

September 2010
Cape Town, Ngala Lodge and Exeter River Lodge
http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/a-photo-link-100-words-and-an-itinerary.cfm

We have a formidable reference developing before our very eyes. Thanks!