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Traveling from Harare to Blantyre - 23 years ago
Please help with info! Has anyone recently traveled to Blantyre from Harare using a bus? Are there any buses? Can I be sure to find a bus to Blantyre on arrival in Harare? What are the buses like? ...by Tim in: Zimbabwe Travel Forum
the best place to look - 21 years ago
The best place to look on the internet for any cars and 4x4's is at www.autotrader.co.za they basically cover the whole of s.a. and they range from new cars to old claped out one's. if i can be of any other help please don't hesitate to contact me as i do live in s.a. cheers tim. ...by Tim in: South Africa Travel Forum
Traveling from Harare to Blantyre - 23 years ago
Please help with info! Has anyone recently traveled to Blantyre from Harare using a bus? Are there any buses? Can I be sure to find a bus to Blantyre on arrival in Harare? What are the buses like? ...by Tim in: Malawi Travel Forum
Ilala - 23 years ago
Can anybody who've been on the Ilala please tell me what conditions are like on the ferry? The Lonely Planet lists 3 classes: 2nd class, 1st class and cabin. What are conditions like in 1st class? Thanks ...by Tim in: Malawi Travel Forum
Buying a car - 24 years ago
Scott, I lived in Malawi in the 80's, so my knowledge is not as current as you may like, but cars are very expensive in Malawi, and you are probably better off renting a car when needed since you are not going to be there very long. Hope this is of some help. ...by Tim in: Malawi Travel Forum
Nairobi Is safe - 20 years ago
Hi! I hope the kids are fine. Say hi to them. Nairobi is a safe place. There are stories about unsafety and stuff, But Nairobi is actuall one of the safest cities in Africa. O.k depending on where you choose to live, there are those bad areas ofcourse, and you have to be aware of them.As for your kids they will grow up good and safe.It is a very impersonal city. Most never ever leave. need more ?...by Tim in: Kenya Travel Forum
Welcome - 20 years ago
Hey! Welcome to Kenya. Basically your fears are unfounded. Animals generally live in the bush and ofcourse you are going to the Bush to see them. There are very very few and extremely rare that floods will cause parks to be closed. This is basically because Kenya is right on the equator and it showers almost daily in the highlands...and in the plains where many parks are. O.k Kenya has more than ...by Tim in: Kenya Travel Forum
hi i can help in south africa - 21 years ago
there is a bus service aimed mainly at the young international backpackers which travels just about all over south africa check out their web site on www.bazbus.co.za other than that i have to admit the best way to get around south africa is by car because unfortunatly the public transport system is a joke. if you would like any other info on s.a. please don't hesitate to contact me i'll try and...by Tim in: Anything Africa
OVERLAND TRIP - 19 years ago
Well I have several options for the vehicle. Naturally this is an overland trip. I blieve it would be fair to plan the detailed itinerary after receiving a sizeable interested members, But i can say that Us$26 per day will sufficiently cover fuel and insurance costs while suggestions are open to what and how the members can spend the rest of their money. I had it in mind that we start from Keny...by Tim in: Africa Travel Companions Wanted
Kenya-Tanzania- Botswana - 19 years ago
Hi World! Is anyone looking for a little more fun? Something a little bit challenging? I am looking for a daring team that will set out from Kenya to Botswana through Dar-Es-Salaam by road. The idea is to travel cheaply and slowly and savour the pleasantries across from the beaten Track. I need a party of 10. anyone interested mail timcavein@y&#...by Tim in: Africa Travel Companions Wanted
