A First Journey to Southern Africa: Cape, Falls, and Animal Safaris

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Jun 7th, 2016, 02:28 PM

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Sure, t4kemeaway. A friend of mine used them for the Eastern Cape.

Jul 30th, 2016, 02:57 AM

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Bookmarking with thanks. Flights just booked for April next year. A great read thanks.

Jul 30th, 2016, 04:20 AM

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You're welcome, Aussiedreamer. If you have questions as you plan, please ask.

Jul 30th, 2016, 05:44 PM

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You bet I will.... Off to Europe in 4 weeks. So as soon as we get back I'll start on this. :-?
Nice to see annhigs name here too.....at least I now have to people to stalk .... Sorry.... Follow.

Jul 30th, 2016, 07:26 PM

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

Jul 31st, 2016, 02:12 AM

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stalk away, AD. are you going to follow me all the way to Cornwall on this trip?

Jul 31st, 2016, 03:35 PM

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I wish Ann .... 3 weeks in France with a bit of Germany. Hopefully a Uk xmas next year with our two new grandchildren.

Jul 31st, 2016, 04:24 PM

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

Jul 31st, 2016, 05:24 PM

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Thank you so much for such a detailed trip report! Your words made me want to go book the trip today. I would honestly like to consider a two week vacation in SA next Spring and this just inspires me more. Sadly my husband absolutely hates flying, and he will struggle with flights every few days. I have done zero research on this, tonight was the first night I even googled to 'think' about trying to plan this. Is train travel an option? Sorry if that is a silly question. Obviously I just need to purchase some travel guides to even begin to think about this. Any one in particular that stand out to help with basic, initial, planning thoughts? Thanks!

Jul 31st, 2016, 05:56 PM

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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.

Aug 1st, 2016, 08:24 AM

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3 weeks in France with a bit of Germany. Hopefully a UK xmas next year with our two new grandchildren.>>

that doesn't sound tooooo bad. where in France and Germany are you going?

Aug 1st, 2016, 10:00 PM

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Arriving into Dusseldorf, thanks to ff points. We will spend a couple of days in Bacharach, then move onto Eguisheim, Dijon, Azay le Rideau, then probably Hautvillers (currently looking for accommodation) then back to Dusseldorf. We will stop into Luxembourg City and/or Cologne on the way back.