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Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 31st, 2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

South Africa is a large country. There are train...

South Africa is a large country. There are train services between Cape Town and Johannesburg and it is also possible to drive between these two cities as well as Sabi Sand / Kruger.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 31st, 2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Sounds a lovely trip. You will have a great time.

Sounds a lovely trip. You will have a great time.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 30th, 2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Have fun, Aussiedreamer. Where in Europe are you...

Have fun, Aussiedreamer. Where in Europe are you headed?
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jul 30th, 2016, 04:20 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

You're welcome, Aussiedreamer. If you have...

You're welcome, Aussiedreamer. If you have questions as you plan, please ask.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Jun 7th, 2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Sure, t4kemeaway. A friend of mine used them for...

Sure, t4kemeaway. A friend of mine used them for the Eastern Cape.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
May 5th, 2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

I should also clarify that you cannot view the...

I should also clarify that you cannot view the falls from the Boiling Pot viewpoint except for some spray from the falls. However, we appreciated the geological perspective; in other words, if you...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
May 5th, 2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Likakana82, yes, we walked from Zimbabwe to...

Likakana82, yes, we walked from Zimbabwe to Zambia and back, all on foot. From Zimbabwe, if you continue past the entrance to its side of the park on the same road, you will reach the border. From...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
May 2nd, 2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Nina88, here is the TA list: Craig Beal,...

Nina88, here is the TA list:

Craig Beal, Travel Beyond
Tanya Kotze, Africa Direct
Liesl Matthews, Southern Destinations
Dave Patterson, The Africa Safari
Lyon Tours and Safaris

I know there...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
May 1st, 2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Lolazahra, like you, there are so many places...

Lolazahra, like you, there are so many places that we want to visit as well. For a next trip to Africa, I'm thinking Kenya / Tanzania, Namibia, or Madagascar. As for Latin America, aim for Peru and...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 30th, 2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Nina88, I don't know about restrictions at Chobe...

Nina88, I don't know about restrictions at Chobe for Under Canvas guests but, yes, we were mostly driving In the western side of the park. We did go to the eastern side when we went on the boat...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 29th, 2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Nina88, thank you. Regarding Dave Patterson, he...

Nina88, thank you. Regarding Dave Patterson, he spends about have a year in the U.S. and the other half in South Africa. Apart from the week or so that he is moving in one direction or another,...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 28th, 2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

DebitNM, you're welcome. Lolazahra, agree...

DebitNM, you're welcome.

Lolazahra, agree with your sentiments on Africa 100%. We did go inside the Nelson Mandela home and enjoyed it. We did not go into the Pieterson Museum as our guide said...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 28th, 2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Nina88, thank you. Johannesburg is no Cape Town...

Nina88, thank you. Johannesburg is no Cape Town but is worth a few days.

Lolazahra, you're welcome and thank you for the compliments.

Johannesburg

We arrived in Johannesburg, the commercial...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 27th, 2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Nina88, thank you for your kind words. We're...

Nina88, thank you for your kind words. We're enjoying our final day in Johannesburg today. I will get up the final installment of my report before we leave Africa today.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 25th, 2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Lolazahra, you're welcome and thank you. Glad...

Lolazahra, you're welcome and thank you. Glad you enjoyed my reporting. Cape Town goes on my list as one of my top three favorite cities. Looking forward to my time in Johannesburg too.
...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 25th, 2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

An Animal Farewell... This is a morning that...

An Animal Farewell...

This is a morning that we had hoped to delay as long as possible, but all good things must come to an end. And this morning marked our final game drive on our trip across...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 25th, 2016, 03:17 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

An Animal Farewell... This is a morning that...

An Animal Farewell...

This is a morning that we had hoped to delay as long as possible, but all good things must come to an end. And this morning marked our final game drive on our trip across...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 25th, 2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

By Land and By Water The program today is a...

By Land and By Water

The program today is a bit different from the other safari days. Included as part of a visit to Chobe Under Canvas is a safari boat cruise and our cruise is scheduled for...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 25th, 2016, 01:14 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

DebitNM, the elephants are quite a sight, aren't...

DebitNM, the elephants are quite a sight, aren't they? I'm glad you're finding enjoyment in my report.

Nina88, I hear you completely. Having only lived in big cities my entire life, this is the...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 23rd, 2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Nina88, you're welcome. If you are looking for...

Nina88, you're welcome. If you are looking for two opposite ecosystems, I would go for Sabi Sand and Chobe rather than Kruger. Kruger is right next to Sabi Sand and animals roam freely from one to...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 23rd, 2016, 04:14 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Ann, thank you. We Did It!! We Made It...

Ann, thank you.

We Did It!! We Made It Through the Night!!

Laying in bed with my eyes partially opened, I looked above, blinked, and thought to myself: "I'm not dreaming. I'm really in a...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 22nd, 2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

You're all very welcome. And now for the next...

You're all very welcome. And now for the next leg of our trip, which we anticipate will be very different from the others:

We left Victoria Falls this morning for Chobe National Park, our home...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 22nd, 2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

An Evening on the Zambezi Wednesday morning...

An Evening on the Zambezi

Wednesday morning began with an early departure from Kirkman's Kamp to Nelspruit airport, approximately two hours away, for our flight to Johannesburg and onward to...
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 21st, 2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Ann, thank you. I hope to get my Victoria Falls...

Ann, thank you. I hope to get my Victoria Falls installment up tomorrow.
Forum: Africa & the Middle East
Apr 19th, 2016, 09:48 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 29,521
Posted By tripplanner001

Nina88 and DebitNM, thank you both for...

Nina88 and DebitNM, thank you both for commenting. It's helpful to know that folks are reading and find enjoyment and / or use out of them.
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