Comments on: Trip Advice for South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, and Botswana http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/ Around the World Travel Blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:24:44 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: cptaccommodation http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-15156 cptaccommodation Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:38:23 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-15156 I've always dreamed of going on a backpacking journey I've always dreamed of going on a backpacking journey

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14500 Dave Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:39:27 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14500 Hi Tim - thanks for stopping by. I wish I could've spent more time in Lesotho. I only managed to do a drive up the Sani Pass and a short hike, but it was beautiful (until thunderstorms erupted!). Hi Tim – thanks for stopping by. I wish I could've spent more time in Lesotho. I only managed to do a drive up the Sani Pass and a short hike, but it was beautiful (until thunderstorms erupted!).

]]> By: TimTiminTokyo http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14492 TimTiminTokyo Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:15:46 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14492 Nice post! Like most South Africans, I had no idea about Lesotho until I went back home a few months back and decided to check it out... went horse trekking through Malalea Lodge overnighting in a Basutho village and it was a fantastic experience! Highly recommended! Nice post! Like most South Africans, I had no idea about Lesotho until I went back home a few months back and decided to check it out… went horse trekking through Malalea Lodge overnighting in a Basutho village and it was a fantastic experience! Highly recommended!

]]> By: Kruger Park Tours http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14228 Kruger Park Tours Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:16:35 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14228 Great advice! I dont think you left anything out! Great advice! I dont think you left anything out!

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14142 Dave Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:58:48 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14142 I'm not sure about the cost of minivans - I only took a few and it didn't seem bad at all. Remember, this is the way the locals are getting around - they're not some special tourist service. That means it is a matter of whether you're being charged a higher, foreigner rate, which is possible a lot of the time. <br><br>I don't think the minivans are too prone to burglary - you'd probably have your pack inside, or if it is on the roof, it's easy enough to keep track of (compared to a full size bux). I'm not sure about the cost of minivans – I only took a few and it didn't seem bad at all. Remember, this is the way the locals are getting around – they're not some special tourist service. That means it is a matter of whether you're being charged a higher, foreigner rate, which is possible a lot of the time.

I don't think the minivans are too prone to burglary – you'd probably have your pack inside, or if it is on the roof, it's easy enough to keep track of (compared to a full size bux).

]]> By: BlakesJourney http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14133 BlakesJourney Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:24:47 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14133 Overrun with elefants! That's great. <br><br> Minivan: Is it cheap? Is it prone to burglery like the thai tourist minivans?<br><br>Thanks for all the info. I'm a huge Lonely Planet fan, but word of mouth is always more reliable. Appreciate the time, friend! Overrun with elefants! That's great.

Minivan: Is it cheap? Is it prone to burglery like the thai tourist minivans?

Thanks for all the info. I'm a huge Lonely Planet fan, but word of mouth is always more reliable. Appreciate the time, friend!

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14126 Dave Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:33:27 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14126 Hey Blake, you can definitely use public transport in the region, though South Africa's will be far more reliable than the poorer countries I imagine. Minivans are very popular in Africa.....and I've heard people talk about taking tons of them to get from one destination to the next. <br><br>I've never done any wildlife photography per se, but when I see animals I do my best to capture them! It's easier to do in a place like Kruger Park where there's a high density of them. Or in Botswana which is overrun with elephants. I think if you put yourself in the right places, the photos almost take care of themselves. Hey Blake, you can definitely use public transport in the region, though South Africa's will be far more reliable than the poorer countries I imagine. Minivans are very popular in Africa…..and I've heard people talk about taking tons of them to get from one destination to the next.

I've never done any wildlife photography per se, but when I see animals I do my best to capture them! It's easier to do in a place like Kruger Park where there's a high density of them. Or in Botswana which is overrun with elephants. I think if you put yourself in the right places, the photos almost take care of themselves.

]]> By: BlakesJourney http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14119 BlakesJourney Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:37:25 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14119 Thanks for your insights. This is a really intriging region for my wife and I. Would you say that renting a car is necessary for this region? Is it possible to just use public transport? I don't like the idea of driving/ being responsible for a car in a foreign country.<br><br>The mokoro ride and safari look great! Do you do any wildlife photography? Thanks for your insights. This is a really intriging region for my wife and I. Would you say that renting a car is necessary for this region? Is it possible to just use public transport? I don't like the idea of driving/ being responsible for a car in a foreign country.

The mokoro ride and safari look great! Do you do any wildlife photography?

]]> By: kastz http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14111 kastz Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:05:34 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14111 like the blog hows it goin? like the blog hows it goin?

]]> By: Cheap Jack http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14083 Cheap Jack Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:48:05 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14083 Check out <a href="http://www.ustaycheap.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ustaycheap.com</a> for hostels and budget hotels. Check out http://www.ustaycheap.com for hostels and budget hotels.

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14082 Dave Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:34:15 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14082 Hi Angelina,<br><br>Thanks so much for including GoBackpacking in your list!<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Dave Hi Angelina,

Thanks so much for including GoBackpacking in your list!

Regards,

Dave

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14081 Dave Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:32:55 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14081 Ahhh you too! It's a fascinating area - I look forward to spending more time on the continent. Paul Theroux's Dark Star Safari is a great book about traveling overland from Cairo to Cape Town. Ahhh you too! It's a fascinating area – I look forward to spending more time on the continent. Paul Theroux's Dark Star Safari is a great book about traveling overland from Cairo to Cape Town.

]]> By: The Daily Reviewer http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14073 The Daily Reviewer Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:00:39 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14073 Hi!<br><br>Congratulations! Your readers have submitted and voted for your blog at The Daily Reviewer. We compiled an exclusive list of the Top 100 outdoors Blogs, and we are glad to let you know that your blog was included! You can see it at <a href="http://thedailyreviewer.com/top/outdoors" rel="nofollow">http://thedailyreviewer.com/top/outdoors</a><br><br>You can claim your Top 100 Blogs Award here : <a href="http://thedailyreviewer.com/pages/badges/outdoors" rel="nofollow">http://thedailyreviewer.com/pages/badges/outdoors</a><br><br>P.S. This is a one-time notice to let you know your blog was included in one of our Top 100 Blog categories. You might get notices if you are listed in two or more categories.<br><br>P.P.S. If for some reason you want your blog removed from our list, just send an email to <a href="mailto:angelina@thedailyreviewer.com" rel="nofollow">angelina@thedailyreviewer.com</a> with the subject line "REMOVE" and the link to your blog in the body of the message.<br><br>Cheers!<br><br>Angelina Mizaki<br>Selection Committee President<br>The Daily Reviewer<br><a href="http://thedailyreviewer.com" rel="nofollow">http://thedailyreviewer.com</a> Hi!

Congratulations! Your readers have submitted and voted for your blog at The Daily Reviewer. We compiled an exclusive list of the Top 100 outdoors Blogs, and we are glad to let you know that your blog was included! You can see it at http://thedailyreviewer.com/top/outdoors

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]]> By: Boris http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14072 Boris Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:02:14 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14072 I'm planning on doing a trip to Africa late next year, so I guess I'll be searching your archives at some point for information. Great photos, Dave, especially the one with the lions! I'm planning on doing a trip to Africa late next year, so I guess I'll be searching your archives at some point for information. Great photos, Dave, especially the one with the lions!

]]> By: Dave http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14068 Dave Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:25:34 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14068 Sure thing, and don't forget I spent 2 months in South Africa so there's plenty in the old GoBackpacking Archives, which can be searched by month (Oct-Nov 08 for S. Africa) or Category (From Abroad). Sure thing, and don't forget I spent 2 months in South Africa so there's plenty in the old GoBackpacking Archives, which can be searched by month (Oct-Nov 08 for S. Africa) or Category (From Abroad).

]]> By: travoholic http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2009/09/17/trip-advice-for-south-africa-swaziland-namibia-and-botswana/comment-page-1/#comment-14067 travoholic Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:08:08 +0000 http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/?p=1594#comment-14067 Thanks for posting this Dave! I'm currently planning my trip which is looking to start in this area in March so it's been useful. Thanks for posting this Dave! I'm currently planning my trip which is looking to start in this area in March so it's been useful.

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