Countdown...please post how long before you leave for Africa and your itinerary!!!
Aug 28th, 2005, 08:13 AM
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89 days and counting for my first time to Africa!! I am ready now. Friends have organized the trip to Capetown, Chobe Game reserve in Botswana, Vic Falls, Namibia's Impalila Island, Zambia on a vintage train Sundowner cruise on Zambezi. 13 days.
Someone recommended using my neck pillow for a bean bag while on safari, thought that was a good suggestion.
Someone recommended using my neck pillow for a bean bag while on safari, thought that was a good suggestion.
Aug 28th, 2005, 08:32 AM
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30 days for me. Botswana this year - first Victoria Falls, then Chobe, Okavango Delta and Kalahari. So very excited! Leave 9-28 (as long as Delta doesn't cancel the 5:30am flight) and return on 10-17.
Aug 28th, 2005, 09:40 AM
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99 days to go
Spend 19 days in Uganda and Rwanda with Great Lakes Safaris seeing Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth Park,Kibale forest,Nyungwe Forest,and the Gorillas in Rwanda as well as some of the Genocide memorials.
Then off for a 7 day Donkey Trek in Northern Kenya followed by getting married at Governors camp.Then off to Tsavo and a week in Watamu and Lamu.
Then to Tanzania to climb Kili and a Northern Circuit safari with 4 days in the Serengeti followed by a 6 day Highlands trek like the one Always Africa did (thanks for your report!)Then off to Zanzibar and possibly Mikindani.
Then fly to London for 6 days and then back to Canada.I've run out of money so any ideas on affordable hotels in London would be greatly appreciated.
Spend 19 days in Uganda and Rwanda with Great Lakes Safaris seeing Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth Park,Kibale forest,Nyungwe Forest,and the Gorillas in Rwanda as well as some of the Genocide memorials.
Then off for a 7 day Donkey Trek in Northern Kenya followed by getting married at Governors camp.Then off to Tsavo and a week in Watamu and Lamu.
Then to Tanzania to climb Kili and a Northern Circuit safari with 4 days in the Serengeti followed by a 6 day Highlands trek like the one Always Africa did (thanks for your report!)Then off to Zanzibar and possibly Mikindani.
Then fly to London for 6 days and then back to Canada.I've run out of money so any ideas on affordable hotels in London would be greatly appreciated.
Aug 28th, 2005, 11:01 AM
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17 days to go on my first safari but second time to Africa (Morocco in 1997).
Itinerary:
Capetown, 4 nights
Sossusviel Wilderness Camp, Namibia -2 nights
Ongava Game Lodge, Namibia -2 nights
Xigera Camp, Botswana - 2 nights
Savuti Camp, Botsawana - 2 nights
Victoria Falls - 2 nights
We are soooo looking forward to this trip!!!
Itinerary:
Capetown, 4 nights
Sossusviel Wilderness Camp, Namibia -2 nights
Ongava Game Lodge, Namibia -2 nights
Xigera Camp, Botswana - 2 nights
Savuti Camp, Botsawana - 2 nights
Victoria Falls - 2 nights
We are soooo looking forward to this trip!!!
Aug 28th, 2005, 11:09 AM
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Hello Dlo,
You might want to post the London question to the Europe board. However, I have a few suggestions:
If you will have email access whilst in Africa, you can try www.wotif.com, where quite a few hotels offload last minute vacancies (in the next two weeks) at discount rates.
One of the cheapest options in town is the new EasyHotel. Check it out on
http://www.easyhotel.com/
The rooms are small (and orange) but the rate is hard to beat.
If you want something with a bit more atmosphere (and a bit less orange) you might consider renting a flat for a week. Eating out in London is ruinously expensive even for Brits who get paid in pounds, so being able to cook your own food will save a huge amount of money.
Cheers,
Julian
You might want to post the London question to the Europe board. However, I have a few suggestions:
If you will have email access whilst in Africa, you can try www.wotif.com, where quite a few hotels offload last minute vacancies (in the next two weeks) at discount rates.
One of the cheapest options in town is the new EasyHotel. Check it out on
http://www.easyhotel.com/
The rooms are small (and orange) but the rate is hard to beat.
If you want something with a bit more atmosphere (and a bit less orange) you might consider renting a flat for a week. Eating out in London is ruinously expensive even for Brits who get paid in pounds, so being able to cook your own food will save a huge amount of money.
Cheers,
Julian
Please post a report when you return.
Aug 29th, 2005, 09:53 AM
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11 days to go! Here's the itinerary for our 1st trip to Africa:
Fly Houston-Amsterdam-Capetown. Only a 2-hour layover in Schipol, not bad.
4 nights in Capetown, Wegelegen Guest House.
Fly Capetown-Nelpruit. Transfer to Singita Lembobo.
2 nights Singita Lembobo.
1 night Johannesburg.
Fly Johannesburg-Maun. Transfer to King's Pool.
3 nights King's Pool.
Tranfer to Vumbura Plains.
3 nights Vumbura Plains.
Fly Maun-Johannesburg-Amsterdam-Houston (whew!). 6 hour layovers in both Johannesburg and in Amsterdam. It will be a very long trip home.
We booked this through a travel agent in Houston who specializes in South Africa. She came highly recommended by a (South African) friend of my husband's. Wilderness Safaris is the operator for most everything we are doing.
Fly Houston-Amsterdam-Capetown. Only a 2-hour layover in Schipol, not bad.
4 nights in Capetown, Wegelegen Guest House.
Fly Capetown-Nelpruit. Transfer to Singita Lembobo.
2 nights Singita Lembobo.
1 night Johannesburg.
Fly Johannesburg-Maun. Transfer to King's Pool.
3 nights King's Pool.
Tranfer to Vumbura Plains.
3 nights Vumbura Plains.
Fly Maun-Johannesburg-Amsterdam-Houston (whew!). 6 hour layovers in both Johannesburg and in Amsterdam. It will be a very long trip home.
We booked this through a travel agent in Houston who specializes in South Africa. She came highly recommended by a (South African) friend of my husband's. Wilderness Safaris is the operator for most everything we are doing.
Aug 29th, 2005, 10:26 AM
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8 days to go for my first trip to Africa.
1. Depart USA
2. Arrive Nairobi
3. Karen Blixen Home & Rotschild
Giraffes
4,5,6 Nairobi/Mt. Kenya/Samburu
7. Lake Nakuru
8,9,10 Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha/Masai
Mara
11. Nairobi Depart Kenya
12. Arrive USA
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1. Depart USA
2. Arrive Nairobi
3. Karen Blixen Home & Rotschild
Giraffes
4,5,6 Nairobi/Mt. Kenya/Samburu
7. Lake Nakuru
8,9,10 Lake Nakuru/Lake Naivasha/Masai
Mara
11. Nairobi Depart Kenya
12. Arrive USA
.
Aug 29th, 2005, 11:35 AM
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16 Days!!
Wow! Last post on this thread was at 133 days. My how time flies!
16 Sep - Simbambili (3 nights)
19 Sep - JIA Holiday Inn
20 Sep - Kasaka River Lodge (5 nights)
25 Sep - Sussi & Chuma(2 nights)
27 Sep - DumaTau (3 nights)
30 Sep - Heinitzburg Hotel Windhoek (1 night)
1 Oct - Damaraland Camp (2 nights)
Very excited!!!!
Cindy
Wow! Last post on this thread was at 133 days. My how time flies!
16 Sep - Simbambili (3 nights)
19 Sep - JIA Holiday Inn
20 Sep - Kasaka River Lodge (5 nights)
25 Sep - Sussi & Chuma(2 nights)
27 Sep - DumaTau (3 nights)
30 Sep - Heinitzburg Hotel Windhoek (1 night)
1 Oct - Damaraland Camp (2 nights)
Very excited!!!!
Cindy
Aug 29th, 2005, 04:43 PM
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Thanks for the reply Julian.Wotif is an awesome site and i can use it in stonetown.It is a little ambitious but we just had to drop the 3 weeks we had planned in Namibia.Which means either Namibia or Zambia in 2008!
I did'nt include the entire itinerary for the sake of brevity but outside of the gorillas(and my wedding of course)i am probably most excited about the donkey trek.If anyones interested check out www.samburutrails.com
98 days to go!
I did'nt include the entire itinerary for the sake of brevity but outside of the gorillas(and my wedding of course)i am probably most excited about the donkey trek.If anyones interested check out www.samburutrails.com
98 days to go!
Aug 29th, 2005, 06:13 PM
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33 days and counting!!! First trip to Africa..soooooooooo excited!!! So many wonderful posts filled with info and great trip reports. Booked with United Travel Group/ Ranger and Pollmans safaris. Visiting Kenya/Tanzania/ Ngamba Island-Uganda.
Aug 30th, 2005, 06:39 AM
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roccco - how have you resolved your weight issue? I have just found out that I will be allowed a TOTAL of 26 lbs. I originally that I could have a carry-on that would not be weighed. Now I too have to scramble to get everything packed within the guidelines. I'm thinking of just packing a duffel and stuffing my purse to the gills. That way I can take it on the plane from JFK and not even have to check anything at all. As for the flights withing Africa, I will wear my photo vest, my heaviest clothing, fill my purse and hope for the best!!!
Aug 30th, 2005, 08:47 AM
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Leave Western NY on Nov 29th for 14 day Safai Planned throungh, Go2 Africa. Stopover in London 3 hours.On to Narobi
1st . Narobi Hotel 1 night.
2. Wilson airport fly to Amboseli. 2 nights at Amboseli Serna Lodge
3 Fly to Narobi, connect to flight to MasaiMara/ Siana Springs Intrepids Lodge. 2 days. Balloon ride scheduled.
4 Mara air srtip fly to Narobi Wilson. there toAir Kenya flight to Kilimanjaro Connact there to flight for Serengeti ,Overnite at MbuziMawe Tented Camp.
5 Olduvai Gorge overnight at Ngorongone Serena Safari Lodge,2 days.
6 Lake Manyara National Park. Kirurumu Tented Lodge
7 back to Arusha with picnic lunch transfere to giraffe Manor.
Tell me what you think about these plans.. Be honest!
1st . Narobi Hotel 1 night.
2. Wilson airport fly to Amboseli. 2 nights at Amboseli Serna Lodge
3 Fly to Narobi, connect to flight to MasaiMara/ Siana Springs Intrepids Lodge. 2 days. Balloon ride scheduled.
4 Mara air srtip fly to Narobi Wilson. there toAir Kenya flight to Kilimanjaro Connact there to flight for Serengeti ,Overnite at MbuziMawe Tented Camp.
5 Olduvai Gorge overnight at Ngorongone Serena Safari Lodge,2 days.
6 Lake Manyara National Park. Kirurumu Tented Lodge
7 back to Arusha with picnic lunch transfere to giraffe Manor.
Tell me what you think about these plans.. Be honest!
Oct 17th, 2005, 10:32 AM
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Leaving Dec 25th Toronto to London 6:15 pm, 12 hr layover
Leave London Dec 26th 6:50 pm, arrive Lusaka 6:50 am, fly to Mfuwe, arrive 10:00 am for Robin Pope for Dec 27th to Jan 5th
Leave Mfuwe Jan 5th for Livingstone, stay until Jan 10th, putzing around the falls and playing in the water.
Leave Livingstone for Lusaka Jan 10th to Jan 12th, staying at Chaminuka, then departing via London (overniting).
Booked via the internet, without a tour operator, and with a lot of helpful advice from Robin Pope's people. Flights (international) are all business class booked via BA and upgraded with Visa points (Yes - flat beds for the night flights in !!!)
Leave London Dec 26th 6:50 pm, arrive Lusaka 6:50 am, fly to Mfuwe, arrive 10:00 am for Robin Pope for Dec 27th to Jan 5th
Leave Mfuwe Jan 5th for Livingstone, stay until Jan 10th, putzing around the falls and playing in the water.
Leave Livingstone for Lusaka Jan 10th to Jan 12th, staying at Chaminuka, then departing via London (overniting).
Booked via the internet, without a tour operator, and with a lot of helpful advice from Robin Pope's people. Flights (international) are all business class booked via BA and upgraded with Visa points (Yes - flat beds for the night flights in !!!)
