Travelling to/in South Africa
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Hi again, guys,
Getting closer now so looking for any further thoughts. I eventually booked us to fly to CPT. Didn't want to go to LHR/LGA so we are going from BHX via MUC on LH. A few days in the Taj on arrival and the Holiday Inn just before departure with a 7 night Garden Route tour by a local company in between. Departing in about 10 days.
Just bought some ZAR, 16.6 to the GBP now so the beer's even cheaper.
There seem to be a lot of negative comments about the Robben Island tour floating around t'internet. Any comments about this anybody, also the Red/Blue bus services - in particular is the Blue route wine extension worth doing?
Thanks
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Getting closer now so looking for any further thoughts. I eventually booked us to fly to CPT. Didn't want to go to LHR/LGA so we are going from BHX via MUC on LH. A few days in the Taj on arrival and the Holiday Inn just before departure with a 7 night Garden Route tour by a local company in between. Departing in about 10 days.
Just bought some ZAR, 16.6 to the GBP now so the beer's even cheaper.
There seem to be a lot of negative comments about the Robben Island tour floating around t'internet. Any comments about this anybody, also the Red/Blue bus services - in particular is the Blue route wine extension worth doing?
Thanks
UFO
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We're back now, a bit earlier than anticipated because SWMBO broke her wrist. Many thanks to all who provided info and ideas, especially Capetonian for the extra PM info.
We loved the place. So much so that we are now considering changing our usual winter Caribbean holiday to one in SA. We'll just have to grit our teeth and endure the journey to LHR for the BA direct flight - going via MUC from our local airfield was no real benefit.
The hotels were superb, every bit of food we had was great, the people were lovely, and the wine as good as anything I've ever had. And all this with great views, beaches and wildlife (and golfing if you like spoiling a nice walk). So, to anyone else thinking of going - book it. Where else can you get three cocktails, three high quality starters and mains, one pudding and a bottle of superb wine for 50 quid?
UFO
PS - just got my bank statement, cash withdrawal at service area was at 17.7 ZAR to the GBP, it gets cheaper by the day!
We loved the place. So much so that we are now considering changing our usual winter Caribbean holiday to one in SA. We'll just have to grit our teeth and endure the journey to LHR for the BA direct flight - going via MUC from our local airfield was no real benefit.
The hotels were superb, every bit of food we had was great, the people were lovely, and the wine as good as anything I've ever had. And all this with great views, beaches and wildlife (and golfing if you like spoiling a nice walk). So, to anyone else thinking of going - book it. Where else can you get three cocktails, three high quality starters and mains, one pudding and a bottle of superb wine for 50 quid?
UFO
PS - just got my bank statement, cash withdrawal at service area was at 17.7 ZAR to the GBP, it gets cheaper by the day!
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As predicted, you both had a ball. You are now both infected with "Mal d'Afrique" for which there is no known cure, other than to return annually for a top up of good food, wine & company. I'm too polite to ask how your good lady broke her wrist, was a chandelier involved??
I can highly recommend the BA option & once you've collected some Avios (BA miles) you'll be able to search for reward flights. We're leaving for CPT 4 weeks tomorrow, flying Club for not a lot.
Enjoy planning your next trip.
I can highly recommend the BA option & once you've collected some Avios (BA miles) you'll be able to search for reward flights. We're leaving for CPT 4 weeks tomorrow, flying Club for not a lot.
Enjoy planning your next trip.
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If you ever find yourself in Pretoria/Johannesburg, the Voortrekker Monument is a great encapsulation of much of South African history. It is well worth the trouble to take a hire car and get there. You can also buy the proper South African flag lapel badges in the shop, there the wearing of which does upset the usual deluded London liberals who expostulate with drivelling expectoration at one in the streets. The pins are thus easily worth the effort of acquiring.
In terms of getting to the place, have you tried the possibility of KLM connections through EHAM? KLM have a flight each day to JNB @ 10.10 and sometimes direct to FACT. Transit in Schiphol is a easy from the UK, no Schengen passport control to SA, and an hour will suffice between flights if your incoming is on time.
Have fun next time down here.
In terms of getting to the place, have you tried the possibility of KLM connections through EHAM? KLM have a flight each day to JNB @ 10.10 and sometimes direct to FACT. Transit in Schiphol is a easy from the UK, no Schengen passport control to SA, and an hour will suffice between flights if your incoming is on time.
Have fun next time down here.
