first-time entry-level visit to a game reserve
Jan 13, 2008 | 1:15 pm
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first-time entry-level visit to a game reserve
What is a good first-time entry-level visit to a game reserve for two travelers arriving in JNB sometime around September 08? Although we have been to a few small private game sites in Namibia, we are definitely inexperienced as far as game viewing is concerned, so nothing very sophisticated or extraordinary is required. Our only step so far has been to subscribe to the MTbeds newsletter.
Jan 14, 2008 | 10:53 am
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What is a good first-time entry-level visit to a game reserve for two travelers arriving in JNB sometime around September 08? Although we have been to a few small private game sites in Namibia, we are definitely inexperienced as far as game viewing is concerned, so nothing very sophisticated or extraordinary is required. Our only step so far has been to subscribe to the MTbeds newsletter.
The only problem is that Savanna's prices have gone up quite a bit with high season rates at around R4000 per person per day.
Siyabona Africa has a good web site (http://www.sabisands.co.za/) with a range of lodges in Sabi Sands that range from less than R2000 to more than R6000.
Cheers,
T.
Jan 15, 2008 | 6:59 am
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Has anyone had any experience with MTbeds? At around the beginning or middle of September is there likely to be last-minute availability in top game-viewing resorts, or are the resorts usually full this time of year? All help is appreciated!