This is the message I have been broadcasting since my first visit in S.A. 5 years ago.
JNB was quite a surprise, not at all what I had expected.
I have never encountered violence but always got rained on.
Namibia and Botswana
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This is the message I have been broadcasting since my first visit in S.A. 5 years ago.
JNB was quite a surprise, not at all what I had expected.
I have never encountered violence but always got rained on.
AZchris
Adventurer
This is true. My wife and I went on a vacation there and loved it so much we bought a house (while on vacation) and returned a few months later. There's something about SA that really grabs a hold of you. Be warned, haha.
Scott Brady
Founder
We leave in the morning for the Mountain Kingdom in an old 460 G-Wagen. A short solo trip with Stephanie before our longer push north to Madikwe and the Botswana border. We are already feeling the pull to slow the trips goals down a bit and avoid the longer drive. There is no question we will be back, so why not slow it all down.
The South African people are absolutely wonderful. Africa is slowly seeping into our bones.
The South African people are absolutely wonderful. Africa is slowly seeping into our bones.
flywgn
Explorer
Scott Brady
Founder
We have officially slowed our itinerary to soak up more of the country. We just spent a day at the Giants Castle (for my birthday) and then moved deeper into the Drakensburg. We are currently in Underberg for a quick resupply (and a good coffee and WiFi at the Grind Cafe). Off to Lesotho via Sani Pass.
We are driving this fantastic little G-280 G-Wagen that has done little protesting in heavy rain and deep mud. All of the rivers are swollen and the road is filled with water and rocks. It is slow, but sturdy. I will try to post some pictures soon.
In the meantime, this is one of my favorites - felt like a pilgrimage!
We are driving this fantastic little G-280 G-Wagen that has done little protesting in heavy rain and deep mud. All of the rivers are swollen and the road is filled with water and rocks. It is slow, but sturdy. I will try to post some pictures soon.
In the meantime, this is one of my favorites - felt like a pilgrimage!
flywgn
Explorer
Well, " 'Tis the season to be rainy, tra la la la la..." I'll bet some of those cracking good T-storms will remind you of AZ.
Allen R
PS And, oh yeah, a belated Happy Birthday. What a great place to celebrate!
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DiploStrat
Expedition Leader
Have a Great Trip!
Visit Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift if you can.
Lived in Gaborone for three years in the late 1980's. It has changed, at lot, but Botswana is still the crown jewel of critter viewing.
Enjoy! (And pay no attention to my jealousy!)
Visit Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift if you can.
Lived in Gaborone for three years in the late 1980's. It has changed, at lot, but Botswana is still the crown jewel of critter viewing.
Enjoy! (And pay no attention to my jealousy!)
geovalue
Adventurer
We have officially slowed our itinerary to soak up more of the country. We just spent a day at the Giants Castle (for my birthday) and then moved deeper into the Drakensburg. We are currently in Underberg for a quick resupply (and a good coffee and WiFi at the Grind Cafe). Off to Lesotho via Sani Pass.
We are driving this fantastic little G-280 G-Wagen that has done little protesting in heavy rain and deep mud. All of the rivers are swollen and the road is filled with water and rocks. It is slow, but sturdy. I will try to post some pictures soon.
In the meantime, this is one of my favorites - felt like a pilgrimage!
So pleased you made it to the Drakensburg We love that place so know how you feel
Safe travels and continue to have African fun
Janet and Tom
grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
We have officially slowed our itinerary to soak up more of the country. We just spent a day at the Giants Castle (for my birthday) and then moved deeper into the Drakensburg. We are currently in Underberg for a quick resupply (and a good coffee and WiFi at the Grind Cafe). Off to Lesotho via Sani Pass.
We are driving this fantastic little G-280 G-Wagen that has done little protesting in heavy rain and deep mud. All of the rivers are swollen and the road is filled with water and rocks. It is slow, but sturdy. I will try to post some pictures soon.
In the meantime, this is one of my favorites - felt like a pilgrimage!
Hiking in the Northern Drakensberg is also spectacular but watch out for flash floods in slot canyons. For what its worth, the film "Zulu" was shot there although its nowhere near Rorke's Drift!
luangwablondes
Adventurer
Scott
If you are passing through Maun, stop in at Maun Self Drive 4x4. They will be looking for you. Besides helping you with park reservations, you will find them a wealth of information. I have given the McKenzies a heads up just in case.
Robbie
If you are passing through Maun, stop in at Maun Self Drive 4x4. They will be looking for you. Besides helping you with park reservations, you will find them a wealth of information. I have given the McKenzies a heads up just in case.
Robbie
Scott Brady
Founder
We are back from Lesotho - stunning!
Frans Reichert
Observer
Do you plan to come to Kimberley? You are welcome to contact me, to show you around! We have one hell of a hole here in Kimberley ( http://www.thebighole.co.za/ ):sombrero:
zero eight 4 six 4 five 77 five four
Or find me here: http://www.diamondtours.co.za/
zero eight 4 six 4 five 77 five four
Or find me here: http://www.diamondtours.co.za/
Scott Brady
Founder
We have decided to slow the pace. We are going to Madikwe for 3-4 days of lodge and game drives, and then into a bush camp to use and enjoy the Entdecker. To push into Namibia and Botswana would just be too much.
Africa demands more time - I will likely come back in July or August.
Africa demands more time - I will likely come back in July or August.