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TWTD Hive mind - Safari people on 08:16 - Jan 6 by PrideOfTheEast
Did it in South Africa and paired with trips to Cape Town and Durban, plus Stellenbosch for wine tours etc.
Good time to go to Kruger as it’s a bit cooler (still hot).
South Africa is amazing. We have been several times.
We stay in Port Elizabeth (Mr BB’s sister lives there).
The place to go for a day trip is Addo Elepphant Park. You drive around in your own car over 600 square miles along dirt roads. No big cats but elephants, rhinos and other animals walk across roads in front of you. Absolutely amazing.
Also the Garden Route from PE to Cape Town is petty spectacular too.
Go to South Africa. Hire a car. Go to a park (Kruger / Addo - whereever) and then follow one of those landy things full of karki wearing tourists with massive lenses on their cameras - the drivers know the best places where the animals hang out so just follow them.
Save a fortune, just don't break down cos then you are a bit fcked and your misses might kick up a fuss.
Wear red too, it's really good for ensuring the Rhinos etc. give you special attention. Trainers rather than flip flops just in case the worst happens.
I can say that if you go to Kenya try to go to the Massi Mara, alot of the safari destinations limit where you can go, make you stick to designated trails etc to protect the environment.
The mara doesn't need to do this due to the richness of the soil do you have freedom to roam and the guides are brilliant.
TWTD Hive mind - Safari people on 09:26 - Jan 6 by bluelagos
Go to South Africa. Hire a car. Go to a park (Kruger / Addo - whereever) and then follow one of those landy things full of karki wearing tourists with massive lenses on their cameras - the drivers know the best places where the animals hang out so just follow them.
Save a fortune, just don't break down cos then you are a bit fcked and your misses might kick up a fuss.
Wear red too, it's really good for ensuring the Rhinos etc. give you special attention. Trainers rather than flip flops just in case the worst happens.
I like the sound of this. So, do I just turn up at Kruger and pay an entrance fee?
They actually let idiots in without a guide? What if I get eaten by a lion?
I didn't get where I am today by being eaten by a lion.
“Hello, I'm your MP. Actually I'm not. I'm your candidate. Gosh.”
Boris Johnson canvassing in Henley, 2005.
TWTD Hive mind - Safari people on 10:52 - Jan 6 by Lord_Lucan
I like the sound of this. So, do I just turn up at Kruger and pay an entrance fee?
They actually let idiots in without a guide? What if I get eaten by a lion?
I didn't get where I am today by being eaten by a lion.
Kruger is excellent. Been several times. You will need to book accommodation in advance within the park and a 'Wild Card' is required to gain entrance. The taller the vehicle you hire the better the views. SANparks is the organisation and just visit the website and you can organise everything from there for the 'safari' element. Self-drive is great, but ypou can also book accompanied drives from the accommodation within the park. The night drives are great fun. What you see is all luck of the draw, but I have always seen the big 5 every trip, sometimes on the 1st day, but that is lucky!!
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TWTD Hive mind - Safari people on 11:06 - Jan 6 with 1188 views
TWTD Hive mind - Safari people on 11:01 - Jan 6 by BlueJudge
Kruger is excellent. Been several times. You will need to book accommodation in advance within the park and a 'Wild Card' is required to gain entrance. The taller the vehicle you hire the better the views. SANparks is the organisation and just visit the website and you can organise everything from there for the 'safari' element. Self-drive is great, but ypou can also book accompanied drives from the accommodation within the park. The night drives are great fun. What you see is all luck of the draw, but I have always seen the big 5 every trip, sometimes on the 1st day, but that is lucky!!
Much appreciated, thanks.
To be honest safaris aren't on the top of my holiday list but I would like to treat my wife as I know she would love it, how many days in the park do I need? After that I would just like to explore towns and villages and just watch people. I'm a people person.
“Hello, I'm your MP. Actually I'm not. I'm your candidate. Gosh.”
Boris Johnson canvassing in Henley, 2005.
TWTD Hive mind - Safari people on 11:06 - Jan 6 by Lord_Lucan
Much appreciated, thanks.
To be honest safaris aren't on the top of my holiday list but I would like to treat my wife as I know she would love it, how many days in the park do I need? After that I would just like to explore towns and villages and just watch people. I'm a people person.
Three days and nights was enough for Mrs F & me when we went many years ago. I'd endorse what the previous poster said about staying in the Park - the price is very cheap (in fact everything in SA is cheap compared to the UK) although you'd better book soon if you are looking to go in March.
The other advantage with SA is no time difference with the UK, so no jet lag to overcome.
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TWTD Hive mind - Safari people on 15:09 - Jan 6 with 1011 views
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