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world cup 2010 and driving a hire car around South Africa Southern Africa 10 1 day ago
I am going with my wife to RSA for the world cup and want to drive around South Africa from Johanasburg to burbin to cape town, I am an experianced dr ...
  • driving in south africa RSA
  • Is it safe in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe? Southern Africa 6 1 day ago
    We are planning a holiday to Vic Falls in December and need to know if it is safe to travel to Zimbabwe? Would it be better to visit the falls from Li ...
  • travel | safety | holiday | zimbabwe | Victoria Falls
  • Lagos scams: pta,bta,mias Southern Africa 39 1 day ago
    Is such a thing as these pta's, bta's or mia's...believe these are scams.am i correct on this.. referring to Lagos airport (muhammed intl) any info o ...
  • Lagos | Nigeria | scams
  • Botswana - Work Permit (Visa) Southern Africa 20 3 days ago
    I'm moving to Maun in Botswana just before new years to find some work and travel etc. Does anyone know how many years you need to have on your passpo ...
  • work visa
  • Mauritius cyclone warning? Southern Africa 9 3 days ago
    Ive booked a last minute family holiday to mauritius and am now worried about the cyclone.We go on 13th Jan. Also would it be better to change money ...
  • Weather | Mauritius | cyclone
  • Single American female going to Luanda Angola for business Southern Africa 7 Nov 11th 2009
    I have an opportunity to go to Luanda, Angola for business. I work in the oil industry. I am an American female that speaks no Portuguese... Does this ...
  • American | Luanda | Angola | oil industry
  • Bringing dry goods into South Africa Southern Africa 12 Nov 10th 2009
    I am traveling to Johannesburg in a week. I am on a special diet and plan to pack some dry food in my checked luggage. Does anyone know if there are ...
  • south africa | Joburg | importing | border control
  • Affordable family accommodation in Mozambique Southern Africa 2 Nov 10th 2009
    We are 2 families of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) who want to go to Mozambique for 3 weeks in June / July 2010. We are finding accommodation expensive and ...
  • accommodation | Mozambique | affordable
  • Getting from Bloemfontein to Kruger National Park Southern Africa 5 Nov 9th 2009
    Hello, I am coming to Lesotho to visit my sister and we would like to do a Safari together. We'd like to know what is the best way to get from eit ...
  • safari | south africa | Kruger Park
  • Mozambique border blues Southern Africa 19 Nov 8th 2009
    Last week we entered Mozambique via the Kozi Bay - Ponta do Ouro border post, and much to our dismay we were charged what we believed to be an exorbit ...
  • Mozambique | duty-free | border | customs
  • Namibia holiday transport Southern Africa 3 Nov 4th 2009
    Going on holiday to Namibia and visiting Windhoek, Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund, Sossuslvei and Etosha National Park. Do I need to hire a 4x4 to do this ...
  • holiday | namibia | tour | transport | vehicle | Skeleton Coast | Swakopmund | Sossuslvei | Etosha
  • Travel agent selection for Southern Africa tour Southern Africa 6 Oct 25th 2009
    Am considering visiting South Africa & maybe Kenya in Jan/Feb 2010. Have been told Africadirect.co.za are a reliable and trustworthy outfit to organi ...
  • kenya | tour operators | activities | asata | africadirect | financial security
  • Traveling in Zimbabwe: safety issues? Southern Africa 10 Oct 17th 2009
    does any one know what are the traveling conditions in Zimbabwe,these days? costs,transport,safety,cholera ? thanks ...
  • costs | safety | transport | cholera
  • driving in Johannesburg Southern Africa 2 Oct 16th 2009
    I am moving to Johannesburg in November, and would like any information at all about driving over there ...
  • south africa | driving | Joburg
  • visa to Zimbabwe Southern Africa 8 Oct 13th 2009
    What is the cost of a visa to Zimbabwe? What currency is used? Is it better to obtain a visa before leaving New Zealand? If so, where from? Thanks ...
  • zimbabwe
  • Mozambique travel destinations Southern Africa 1 Oct 8th 2009
    I last went to Mozambique a few years ago and would like to know of the best holiday spots nowadays. We stayed at Biques and Rio Savane in Beira - are ...
  • accommodation | Mozambique | attractions | holiday | sightseeing | zimbabwe | Beira | Maputo | Chimoio
  • South Africa weather Southern Africa 3 Oct 8th 2009
    what is the best time of the year to visit south africa? ...
  • south africa | travel | Weather | holiday
  • Travel agent in Zimbabwe and South Africa Southern Africa 4 Oct 8th 2009
    Hi, My husband and I are considering using Flame of Africa to book our trip to Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls and Zambezi). Are they reputable? Thanks. ...
  • zimbabwe | travel agent | zambezi | flame of africa
  • Wedding in Malawi Southern Africa 3 Oct 7th 2009
    I am a british citizen hoping to get married in Malawi very soon. We haven't had any luck getting information from the embassay yet. After many phon ...
  • malawi | wedding | marriage | documentation
  • Lake Kariba for New Years Southern Africa 5 Oct 7th 2009
    anyone been to a kariba new year lately? i wonder if they're still so good - was last there in 2001. would love to spend a week on a houseboat! ...
  • kariba | zimbabwe
  • Durban accommodation for 2010 World Cup Southern Africa 8 Oct 7th 2009
    Hi - I'm planning on coming from the UK with my father (aged 68) to Durban to see a couple of games next June. Anyone know of good locations and acco ...
  • Durban | hotels | accommodation | world cup
  • Travelling to Angola. Flying from Luanda to Lubango Southern Africa 3 Oct 6th 2009
    I intend to travel to Angola to visit a friend in Lubango. As her trip there was organized by the company where she works, I cannot travel in the same ...
  • Preparation for a trip to Angola.
  • Bringing a dog into Angola / Accomodations? Southern Africa 1 Oct 1st 2009
    My husband and I will be moving to Cabinda, Angola. We have a dog. I am just wondering if there are any restrictions bringing dogs into the country? ...
  • africa | Angola | expat
  • Foreign currency use in Lesotho Southern Africa 1 Sep 30th 2009
    I will be travelling through Lesotho on a holiday tour of Southern Africa and need to know if I can use foreign currency or must I buy the local curre ...
  • south africa | foreign currency | money | holiday | Lesotho
  • Malawi holiday ideas Southern Africa 2 Sep 30th 2009
    I used to live in Malawi and would like to go back there on holiday with my husband. Where are the best places to stay at the lake these days? And is ...
  • accommodation | attractions | holiday | malawi | sightseeing | the lake | Lilongwe
  • Cape Town to Transkei Southern Africa 5 Sep 27th 2009
    Planning a raodtrip to Transkei this December ... is this a bad time to go tourist-wise? And what's the best way to do it from cape town?? Best best ...
  • | Cape Town | Transkei | roadtrip | coffee bay | drive
  • 'Comfortable' transport in Madagascar? Southern Africa 1 Sep 14th 2009
    Hi guys, I'm new here and will travel Madagascar for 5 weeks styarting mid-October. And I have a few questions - I hope to get good advice and will 'p ...
  • Madagascar | Antananarivo | taxi brousse | Morondava
  • Travelling on a oneway ticket Southern Africa 5 Sep 14th 2009
    Hi - I am planning to visit South Africa next summer for the Football World Cup and I understand that a return ticket is a requirement for entry. I wi ...
  • south africa | entry requirements | oneway ticket travel
  • Visa for Zambia Southern Africa 6 Sep 14th 2009
    Does anyone know if the Zambian Embassy will work through the email contact listed on their website for passport holders from India? Also does anyone ...
  • zambia | africa | visas | volunteering
  • South Africa: Chinese people need Visa? Southern Africa 7 Sep 14th 2009
    I have living permit of switzerland until 01?08?2010?do I need a visa to go to South Africa, my passport is Chinese. ...
  • visa | chinese national
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