Countdown...please post how long before you leave for Africa and your itinerary!!!
May 2nd, 2006, 07:20 PM
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D Day 8/20 SF to London to Nairobi...Yahoo!!! Biz class all the way and solo! st time to Africa. CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!
8/21 Ngong House - overnight
8/22 - 8/23 Meru Nat'l Park - Elsa' Kopje (via Air Kenya)
8/24 - 8/25 Loisaba Lodge (via Tropicair)
8/26 Loisaba - Star Beds
8/27 - 8/29 Lewa Donservancy - Wilderness Trails (via Tropicair)
8/30 - 9/1 Ol Malo (via charter?)
9/2 - 9/5 Lil Gov's Camp / Masai Mara (via Tropicair)
9/6 to Giraffe Manor in Nairobi for the day the home to SF via London in the evening.
Countdown = 110 days!!!
All of my travel has been handled by Anne Kent Taylor International, Ltd. (She is the daughter of the Kent from Albercrombie & Kent.) Looks like I am on the splurge of my lifetime but since it was my first time going and since I am alos travelling alone, I decided to just GO for IT! Ha!
8/21 Ngong House - overnight
8/22 - 8/23 Meru Nat'l Park - Elsa' Kopje (via Air Kenya)
8/24 - 8/25 Loisaba Lodge (via Tropicair)
8/26 Loisaba - Star Beds
8/27 - 8/29 Lewa Donservancy - Wilderness Trails (via Tropicair)
8/30 - 9/1 Ol Malo (via charter?)
9/2 - 9/5 Lil Gov's Camp / Masai Mara (via Tropicair)
9/6 to Giraffe Manor in Nairobi for the day the home to SF via London in the evening.
Countdown = 110 days!!!
All of my travel has been handled by Anne Kent Taylor International, Ltd. (She is the daughter of the Kent from Albercrombie & Kent.) Looks like I am on the splurge of my lifetime but since it was my first time going and since I am alos travelling alone, I decided to just GO for IT! Ha!
May 2nd, 2006, 09:14 PM
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We leave in August.
Aug 11 th to Nairobi via Dubai.
2 days in Nbo
1 night at Ark
1 night at Mt. Kenya club
2 nights in Shaba
2 nights in Lake Nakuru
3 nights in Mara
5 nights in Nairobi ( visiting friends)
Our outfitters are acrossafrica.com. They are a sister concern of the Sarova group.
Can't wait till Aug.
Aug 11 th to Nairobi via Dubai.
2 days in Nbo
1 night at Ark
1 night at Mt. Kenya club
2 nights in Shaba
2 nights in Lake Nakuru
3 nights in Mara
5 nights in Nairobi ( visiting friends)
Our outfitters are acrossafrica.com. They are a sister concern of the Sarova group.
Can't wait till Aug.
May 7th, 2006, 03:44 AM
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I have been reading this forum for a while - lots of great information! I just got back from my second trip booked through Julian Harrison at Premier Tours in Philadelphia (I highly reccomend them). This year we went to Botswana - Savuti, Kwetsani and Mombo, and Little Kalala in Namibia. Another great trip! We usually do not use tour operators (i.e. to New Zealand,Europe)But thought it makes sense for Africa - any opinions? Can you book Wilderness Safaris with out and agent?
Last year we went to the Capetown area, then Zambia (Royal Livingstone, which I do not reccomend)and Singita
Last year we went to the Capetown area, then Zambia (Royal Livingstone, which I do not reccomend)and Singita
May 7th, 2006, 08:32 AM
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Darien, I will be at Kwetsani in 6 weeks. What did you think of the camp? We are staying at the River Club in Zambia, but I would like to know why you didn't like the Royal Livingston. What activities did you do while you were in Victoria Falls?
May 11th, 2006, 07:17 AM
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Raelond, we loved Kwesani - lots of water! The only downside was the couple who were the managers - fortunately, they have left the Wilderness group. Our guide (Vundi) was great.
The Royal Livingstone was like Disneyland on the Zambezi - and, the food was very expensive, complicated, and not very good. They have you because there is no where else to go!
Also - a glass of wine was more expensive than the whole bottle in SA
We loved the trip to the elephant center and the elephant ride. We also flew in the microlights - great view once I opened my eyes!
The Royal Livingstone was like Disneyland on the Zambezi - and, the food was very expensive, complicated, and not very good. They have you because there is no where else to go!
Also - a glass of wine was more expensive than the whole bottle in SA
We loved the trip to the elephant center and the elephant ride. We also flew in the microlights - great view once I opened my eyes!
May 13th, 2006, 01:20 PM
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226 days - can that be right? So long to wait!
Tanzania Safari
NW/KLM to JRO
Day 1: Kigongoni Lodge -Arusha
Day 2: Oliver’s Camp - Tarangire NP
Day 3: Oliver’s Camp - Tarangire NP
Day 4: Gibbs Farm - Karatu
Day 5: Ngorongoro Sopa - Ngorongoro National Park
Day 6: Ndutu Lodge - South Serengeti
Day 7: Ndutu Lodge - South Serengeti
Day 8: Mbuzi Mawe - Central Serengti
Day 9: Mbuzi Mawe - Central Serengeti
Day 10: Greystoke Camp - Mahale National Park
Day 11: Greystoke Camp - Mahale National Park
Day 11: Greystoke Camp - Mahale National Park
Day 12: Greystoke Camp - Mahale National Park
Day 13: Kigongoni Lodge - Arusha
Day 14: Kigongoni Lodge Day Room- Arusha
Tanzania Safari
NW/KLM to JRO
Day 1: Kigongoni Lodge -Arusha
Day 2: Oliver’s Camp - Tarangire NP
Day 3: Oliver’s Camp - Tarangire NP
Day 4: Gibbs Farm - Karatu
Day 5: Ngorongoro Sopa - Ngorongoro National Park
Day 6: Ndutu Lodge - South Serengeti
Day 7: Ndutu Lodge - South Serengeti
Day 8: Mbuzi Mawe - Central Serengti
Day 9: Mbuzi Mawe - Central Serengeti
Day 10: Greystoke Camp - Mahale National Park
Day 11: Greystoke Camp - Mahale National Park
Day 11: Greystoke Camp - Mahale National Park
Day 12: Greystoke Camp - Mahale National Park
Day 13: Kigongoni Lodge - Arusha
Day 14: Kigongoni Lodge Day Room- Arusha
May 13th, 2006, 04:25 PM
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I leave for my first trip to Africa in 25 days, 14 hours, 35 minutes and 25 seconds!
Depart Chadds Ford, PA on Thursday, June 8th for Dulles - Amsterdam - Kilimanjaro
12 days Kilimanjaro Region
Getting together with and old friend and her local friends: we will visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Gibbs Farm and many up close and personal local places and homes.
My husband thought I was going to have a cup of coffee with my friend in South Central PA somewhere along Interstate 81 as she passed through near my area but…
Since I came all this way, it seemed silly to leave Africa after only 12 days! So I thought I would be brave and stay a little longer on my own…
7 days Fly-camping Safari Serengeti with KiliWarrior Expeditions
I will be picked up by the KiliWarriors in Karatu then drive to the Serengeti following the wild critters around the Seronera and Lobo areas, 1 night at Lake Manyara then to Kia Lodge.
4 Days Rwanda KiliWarrior Expeditions and Great Lakes Safaris
Depart Kilimanjaro - Nairobi - Kigali to PNV Gorillas Nest Hotel: Gorilla Trekking 1 day for sure-will try for a second then back to Kigali - Nairobi - Kilimanjaro - Amsterdam - Dallas to Home Sweet Home.
Depart Chadds Ford, PA on Thursday, June 8th for Dulles - Amsterdam - Kilimanjaro
12 days Kilimanjaro Region
Getting together with and old friend and her local friends: we will visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Gibbs Farm and many up close and personal local places and homes.
My husband thought I was going to have a cup of coffee with my friend in South Central PA somewhere along Interstate 81 as she passed through near my area but…
Since I came all this way, it seemed silly to leave Africa after only 12 days! So I thought I would be brave and stay a little longer on my own…
7 days Fly-camping Safari Serengeti with KiliWarrior Expeditions
I will be picked up by the KiliWarriors in Karatu then drive to the Serengeti following the wild critters around the Seronera and Lobo areas, 1 night at Lake Manyara then to Kia Lodge.
4 Days Rwanda KiliWarrior Expeditions and Great Lakes Safaris
Depart Kilimanjaro - Nairobi - Kigali to PNV Gorillas Nest Hotel: Gorilla Trekking 1 day for sure-will try for a second then back to Kigali - Nairobi - Kilimanjaro - Amsterdam - Dallas to Home Sweet Home.
May 14th, 2006, 02:07 PM
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Leaving November 28th for Kenya/Tanzania, don't ask me how many days that is 
Going to El Karama/Laikipia, Larsens/Samburu, Joy's Camp/Shaba, Elsa's Kopje/Meru, Olea Africana/Aberdares, and Sand Rivers/Selous.
Going to El Karama/Laikipia, Larsens/Samburu, Joy's Camp/Shaba, Elsa's Kopje/Meru, Olea Africana/Aberdares, and Sand Rivers/Selous.
May 16th, 2006, 04:00 PM
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To all of you leaving soon, have fun. I'm an August departure to Botwsana--Duba Plains, Vumbura, Zibalianja.
PATTY, you ARE going back again. Your accountant must be your hero. What parks or camps in your itinerary are returns? I believe I detect some repeats.
PATTY, you ARE going back again. Your accountant must be your hero. What parks or camps in your itinerary are returns? I believe I detect some repeats.
May 16th, 2006, 06:15 PM
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Lynn,
Good memory! El Karama and Olea Africana are repeats, the rest are new. I posted a more detailed itinerary at the bottom of this thread (which now needs a new title
) http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34781265
Good memory! El Karama and Olea Africana are repeats, the rest are new. I posted a more detailed itinerary at the bottom of this thread (which now needs a new title
) http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34781265
May 17th, 2006, 12:18 PM
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We leave in exactly one week!
May 24 JFK-ZUR-CAI
May 25 CAI-Luxor
May 26 Luxor - Cruise
May 27 Cruise
May 28 Cruise
May 29 Cruise - Aswan
May 30 Aswan-CAI
May 31 Cairo
June 1 Cairo - Red eye to Kilimanjaro via Addis Ababa
June 2 Lake Manyara
June 3 Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro
June 4 Ngorongoro
June 5 Ngorongoro - Kirawira
June 6 Kirawira
June 7 Kirawira
June 8 Kirawira
June 9 Kirawira - Dar Es Salaam - Zurich
June 10 Zurich - Nuremberg
June 11 Nuremberg (MEX - IRA game)
June 12 Nuremberg - Gelsenkirchen (USA-CZE game)
June 13 Gelsenkirchen-Berlin
June 14 Berlin
June 15 Berlin
June 16 Berlin - Hamburg (MEX-ANG game)
June 17 Hamburg - Frankfurt
June 18 FRA-ZUR-JFK
I've never been so psyched about a trip before...
May 24 JFK-ZUR-CAI
May 25 CAI-Luxor
May 26 Luxor - Cruise
May 27 Cruise
May 28 Cruise
May 29 Cruise - Aswan
May 30 Aswan-CAI
May 31 Cairo
June 1 Cairo - Red eye to Kilimanjaro via Addis Ababa
June 2 Lake Manyara
June 3 Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro
June 4 Ngorongoro
June 5 Ngorongoro - Kirawira
June 6 Kirawira
June 7 Kirawira
June 8 Kirawira
June 9 Kirawira - Dar Es Salaam - Zurich
June 10 Zurich - Nuremberg
June 11 Nuremberg (MEX - IRA game)
June 12 Nuremberg - Gelsenkirchen (USA-CZE game)
June 13 Gelsenkirchen-Berlin
June 14 Berlin
June 15 Berlin
June 16 Berlin - Hamburg (MEX-ANG game)
June 17 Hamburg - Frankfurt
June 18 FRA-ZUR-JFK
I've never been so psyched about a trip before...
May 30th, 2006, 07:45 AM
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4 months and 15 days...Very excited that I was able to get a ticket yesterday back to Africa this year using frequent flier miles....leaving October 15 for Ethiopia. Still working on my itinerary (not using a tour operator) but the rough plan is to spend 12 days in Ethiopia, 2 weeks in Egypt and then on to Lebanon and Syria until I fly home from Damascus on November 30th.
Jun 4th, 2006, 06:14 PM
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Hi everyone -
I will be leaving in 10 days and I can't wait! The first 3 weeks will be a camping tour through Southern Africa, followed by 2 more weeks in South Africa. Here's my itinerary:
Days 1-4: Capetown
Days 5-16: Travel throughout Namibia
Days 17-19: Okavango Delta
Days 20-21: Continue through Botswana
Days 22-24: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 25: Johannesburg
Days 26-38: Mpumalanga doing veterinary work and learning conservation medicine
Thanks to everyone for all their help in getting ready to leave!!! Now, if I could only motivate myself to actually take the lists of what to pack and put it all into my duffle bag (10 days to go means 8 days of procrastination, 1 day of packing, and 1 more day of wondering whether I forgot something or not...).
Have a great trip everyone!!!
I will be leaving in 10 days and I can't wait! The first 3 weeks will be a camping tour through Southern Africa, followed by 2 more weeks in South Africa. Here's my itinerary:
Days 1-4: Capetown
Days 5-16: Travel throughout Namibia
Days 17-19: Okavango Delta
Days 20-21: Continue through Botswana
Days 22-24: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 25: Johannesburg
Days 26-38: Mpumalanga doing veterinary work and learning conservation medicine
Thanks to everyone for all their help in getting ready to leave!!! Now, if I could only motivate myself to actually take the lists of what to pack and put it all into my duffle bag (10 days to go means 8 days of procrastination, 1 day of packing, and 1 more day of wondering whether I forgot something or not...).
Have a great trip everyone!!!
Jun 4th, 2006, 08:20 PM
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We are leaving in 6days. Our first trip to Africa and by everything I have read we will be returning. We fly to Nairobi and the take a small plane to Campi YA KAnzi for 5 days. After that we catch up with Hoopoe Safari's and spend 8 days with them following the migration. We can hardly wait!
Jun 22nd, 2006, 07:57 AM
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My Africa countdown is at 45 days to Botwsana.
In the meantime, I am very excited to be leaving tomorrow for China to see my pen pal that I first met 18 years ago in Guangzhou. We've been corresponding ever since. After visiting with her, I am volunteering at the Wolong Panda Sanctuary.
For your trip reports/photo links between now and July 10, could you email them to me also? Don't want to miss them while I'm gone. Thanks!
In the meantime, I am very excited to be leaving tomorrow for China to see my pen pal that I first met 18 years ago in Guangzhou. We've been corresponding ever since. After visiting with her, I am volunteering at the Wolong Panda Sanctuary.
For your trip reports/photo links between now and July 10, could you email them to me also? Don't want to miss them while I'm gone. Thanks!
