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Best US based South Africa travel agent?
I am interested in going to South Africa for about 2 weeks, and would like
to include 4-5 days on safari (at least). However, I'm less interested in paying $400(!) per day for safari. Anyone know of an experience for a first-time traveler to South Africa (I'm independent, but not a game tracker, and don't drive on the left!) that would be satisfying? |
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Best US based South Africa travel agent?
So'n'so wrote:
I am interested in going to South Africa for about 2 weeks, and would like to include 4-5 days on safari (at least). However, I'm less interested in paying $400(!) per day for safari. That won't be easy. But if you make your trip in low season, generally May through August, you'll find the lowest rates. Here's a web site where dozens of camps and safari operators are listed, and you can go to their web sites to see if you can find a good safari place at a price you consider affordable. http://www.cbel.com/south_africa/ Having said that - good safari experiences will cost $400 a day, when you factor in the costs of getting to and from the camp, tips, some expenses at the camp. Here's a great one, with good May-August rates: http://www.garonga.com/ Another - April through July: http://www.honeyguidecamp.com/content_manto.htm Most don't show their rates on the web, but will immediately respond if you email them dates. Be sure and be specific with your questions about how to reach the camp, and what that costs. |
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Best US based South Africa travel agent?
I had a feeling that would be the case. We are aiming for September, but
maybe August will have to do. "Dave Patterson" wrote in message ... That won't be easy. But if you make your trip in low season, generally May through August, you'll find the lowest rates. Here's a web site where dozens of camps and safari operators are listed, and you can go to their web sites to see if you can find a good safari place at a price you consider affordable. http://www.cbel.com/south_africa/ Having said that - good safari experiences will cost $400 a day, when you factor in the costs of getting to and from the camp, tips, some expenses at the camp. Here's a great one, with good May-August rates: http://www.garonga.com/ Another - April through July: http://www.honeyguidecamp.com/content_manto.htm Most don't show their rates on the web, but will immediately respond if you email them dates. Be sure and be specific with your questions about how to reach the camp, and what that costs. |
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Best US based South Africa travel agent?
Cold.
Be prepared for it to be cold. Game drives in the AM start about dawn, Afternoon game drives continue till well after sundown. |
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Best US based South Africa travel agent?
Cold.
Be prepared for it to be cold in August. Game drives in the AM start about dawn, Afternoon game drives continue till well after sundown. |
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Best US based South Africa travel agent?
So'n'so wrote:
I had a feeling that would be the case. We are aiming for September, but maybe August will have to do. One more thing: if you can come across a safari camp with acceptable rates for your needs in September, then you should go then. Airfares will generally be lower then. Some drop September 1, all drop by September 15. |
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Best US based South Africa travel agent?
Dave, thanks for the info. I have done a safari in Kenya, so I know about
the drive times...hey I like to nap in the middle of the day too! As for airfare, that's a good suggestion. I like going when kids are in school, so early-mid September seems like a good time. "Dave Patterson" wrote in message ... So'n'so wrote: I had a feeling that would be the case. We are aiming for September, but maybe August will have to do. One more thing: if you can come across a safari camp with acceptable rates for your needs in September, then you should go then. Airfares will generally be lower then. Some drop September 1, all drop by September 15. |
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