Wednesday, February 3, 2010

BACKPACKERS NAMIBIA & CAPE TOWN

Welcome!  My photo is most appropriate today, 'cause we're going backpacking!  Firstly, I appologize for the republishing of my previous blog = I noticed some spelling errors!  If you find anymore in my blogs, please forgive me.

Down here on the West Coast, it looked like rain this morning.  Pitch black clouds hung over the sky.  Now they are white as snow and damn hot!  For the following tours visas, passports, insurance and for some places malaria meds are essential.

You like my camel?  I think he is so cute!  When on holiday in Oudsthoorn, near the Cango Caves, we went camel riding.  Was that fun!  The one camel was just munching away on leaves and farting all the way!  It was hilarious!

1.  http://www.chameleonbackpackers.com/
*They are situated in WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA.  Enjoy safaris for individuals, families and groups.
*Have a fly-in safari, self-drive, horse safari, 4x4 camping and culture tours.
*Backpackers lodge for USD12 per night.  Close to all amneties.  Insurance a must.  A guest house is also available with more luxuries and obviously, more expensive.
*Price includes breakfast, free coffee and tea. Laundry facilities and internet.

REMEMBER, MOST PLACES IN NAMIBIA ARE ISSOLATED, SO CELL PHONE RECEPTION IS POOR.  TRY NOT TO TRAVEL ALONE.  IF YOU MUST, HAVE A BACK-UP PLAN INCASE YOU TREAD WATER! (Let someone know where you're heading to, dates & time).  TAKE ENOUGH WATER WITH YOU!!

2.  http://www.nomadtours.co.za/
*This is a great site to visit and these tours (in a converted 4x4 truck) are ideal for people with loads of energy, geared up to have many adventures, meet new people and share experiences.
*You'll be escorted by experienced guides who also qualify as first aiders.
*You've got a choice of 6 tours.  The most popular being the 20 day tour from Cape Town to the Victoria Falls.  Camping all the way.  Meals provided.
*Nomad Tours cover 16 countries, from South to East Africa.  Short tours, day tours, tailore made tours and adventure tours are all on the menu.  Visit this site, enjoy the gallery and plan your tour.  Price lists are included.

3.  http://www.sa-venues.com/
*Try the Baz Bus.  This is a great way to travel for vibrant, independant travellers.  Ideal for students & budget travellers.  Meet new people from all over the world and exchange your stories.
*It works like this :  You buy ONE ticket.  You hit the road in a 16 seater combi.  You can stop anywhere enroute to your destination, hop off, check out the scenery, go shopping, then you hop back on and travel further.  YOU CAN DO THIS AS OFTEN AS YOU LIKE TILL YOU REACH YOUR FINAL DESTINATION.
*Over 180 backpacker hostels & lodges in 40 cities, villages or towns to choose from.
*The transport will pick you up at your lodgings
*Routes cover Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria (Gauteng).  You can get a 7 - 21 day pass costing R1300 - R3100.  Prices subject to change.
*On-line bookings or phone +27 021 439 2323.

See you there!
Bobi

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