| Subject | Date Asked |
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| SA holiday | 11/18/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are planning a 10 day trip to SA, we want to do Kruger park for 3 days then Cape Town ...
A: Happy that you are looking to visit us next year. Rest assured you will not be disappointed in doing ...
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| Visiting Cape Town | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I will be visiting Cape Town with my wife from the 25th of Nov to the 2nd Dec. Staying 3 nights at ...
A: Firstly let me say that I know exactly what you are talking about with regard to Baia' condescending ...
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| Hi Selwyn | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I am from Pretoria and will be staying in Bellville from the 14th to 19th of December 2009. We are ...
A: I hope I am reading you correctly and that is that you are staying in Bellville personally and that ...
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| yellow fever vaccine | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My question is - Is it necessary to take yellow fever vaccine if I go to Johannesburg South Africa.
A: Tojom, To my knowledge it is not necescarry to have a yellow fever vaccine when coming to ...
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| General Queries | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I know there have been many questions regarding crime in South Africa on here but I just wanted to ...
A: As much as I would love to help you with a good answer I am not in a position to do so. Let me ...
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| SA Safety | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have been told you need to pay a guard to watch you car when you leave it parked in public. That ...
A: Sandy, Every day we are hearing new stories as far as the WC is concerned so much so that even I as ...
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| demystify SA for us | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I came across your web site looking for independent travel in Africa. We are aussies so you may be ...
A: I wish I could help you but alas I cant. May I remind you that you found out about me in the South ...
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| Panama Jack's | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I'm doing a story for a TV current affairs show and would like to speak to you. Can you please ...
A: Munier, Thanks for your question request. I most certainly am not an expert on Panama Jacks and ...
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| Cape | 5/20/2009 |
Q: What doe the phrase "Die kaap se skuur eiland" mean?
A: Firstly the phrase is written as Kaapse Skiereiland and it is the Afrikaans description for the Cape ...
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| UCT temporary student housing | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I will be in Cape Town for about 4-5 months (sept-jan) on an exchange with UCT. I am interested in a ...
A: In terms of where to stay I would suggest that you stay in the Rondebosch or Observatory area as ...
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| Safety | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are booked at a hotel on Bree St. in Cape Town. Is that location safe for walking ...
A: Oscar, I have a suspicion that you will probably be staying at the Cape Heritage Hotel on Bree ...
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| Shanty Towns | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you knew anything about shanty towns and what they are like. I ...
A: To try and describe the shanty town (otherwise known as a township) type scenario in a single ...
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| Gift for Bro/Wife in S Africa | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Slewyn.... First of all, I have to say that I've read your responses and they're amazing! I couldn't ...
A: If you want to send your sister or brother in law a gift in Cape Town I would suggest you use ...
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| Load Shedding | 2/12/2008 |
Q: We are headed to the Cape Peninsula in early March and are considering a move to the area. We keep ...
A: Firstly I understand your concern. In a nutshell answer I would NOT let the load shedding concept ...
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| restaurants in Capetown | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We will be in Capetown for 3 nights. We are looking for restaurants for Friday, Jan. 25, 26 and ...
A: Firstly let me tell you about dressing for restaurants in Cape Town or for that matter South Africa. ...
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| weather in durban | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Im travelling to durban at the end of march/most of april and was just wandering what weather i ...
A: Firstly expect rain at the end of March as January, February and March is when it rains in Durban. ...
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| moving to Cape Town | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I asked this question from Steve not realizing he is not the Cape Town expert and you are. So here ...
A: Maria, In answer to your questions: >1)We would like to rent a furnished two bedroom apartment in ...
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| tipping etiquette | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I understand from reading all the blogs that you are the 'unofficial guru' for any questions re" ...
A: Not totally true as far as me being the so called guru. I say this because I am a Western Cape and ...
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| Cape Town relocation | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My partner and I are moving to Cape Town in June and I am currently looking for a place for us to ...
A: Ashlin, Thanks for your question. I will answer you as best I can but please understand that my ...
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| About CPUT and Life in Cape town | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I will come to cape town july for continuing my study in a 3 years PhD period in cape peninsula ...
A: In response to you questions: The University is located in the central part of Cape Town. It is ...
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| Weather of South Africa | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I am planning to visit South Africa from India in the month of June 07 with my family on a pleasure ...
A: I hate to tell you but I dont believe that June is the ideal month for a holiday in SA purely ...
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| Weather in KrugEr | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Just wondering what weather might be in KrugEr in early April? attending a wedding there. Thank ...
A: In early April the weather in Krueger should be quite cool with temperatures of about 15C (62F) at ...
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| Krugar | 10/8/2006 |
Q: We are visting Sabi Sands in Krugar Park on the 10th November and I would like to know what the ...
A: Kate, Firstly a bit of fun when I tell you that Krugar is spelt as KrugEr. The park is named after ...
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| Cape Town, Garden route | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Selwyn we are planning a trip end of Feb beginning of March 2007. I know the weather will be ...
A: Janice, The news is not good. In February you will definitely not see whales and your chances of ...
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| Weather in S Africa | 8/1/2006 |
Q: Have finally persuaded my husband to visit South Africa with me next year but I want to ensure we go ...
A: Mandy, I think it just is a teeny little bit unfair (-:) for you to ask me what the weather will do ...
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| Tourguide course | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to find out about courses to become a tourguide. i read your previous answers to other ...
A: I would love to be of aid to you but I qualified as a guide 8 years ago and lots has changed since ...
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| Cape Town and the Garden Route | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I'm asking this question on behalf of my parents who are travelling to South Africa in February next ...
A: My humble apologies for not responding to your mail sooner but I have been on tour on the Garden ...
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| South Africa trip | 4/28/2006 |
Q: I found this site through a search on your name having previously found your personal website. I ...
A: John, Sorry to do this to you but right now I am on a long tour and it is very difficult for me to ...
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| tour guides | 4/17/2006 |
Q: We are looking for a personalised tour of South Africa with a guide/driver, us alone or in a small ...
A: It just so happens to be that I am a personalised tourguide/operator who operates in the whole ...
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| Is August a good time to visit the Cape? | 4/4/2006 |
Q: I have always wanted to go to South Africa. I have 3 children who at the time of travel will be 17, ...
A: Lesley, There is no question about the fact that it would be better weather wise to travel in ...
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| Correction | 9/13/2005 |
Q: On this web page: http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=4&start=0&tid=34553509 You make a ...
A: I was quite surprised to see an email relating to a comment on the Fodors Africa website coming to ...
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| interracial couple tourists | 5/30/2005 |
Q: Davidowitz, My husband and I will be traveling with my family in South Africa for two weeks in the ...
A: Jen I have just returned from a very important and succesful recognisance trip down the Garden ...
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| travel and tourism(educational) | 4/20/2005 |
Q: I am a grade 11 learner, at Tiger Kloof Educatoinal Institution, situated in Vryburg. Im given an ...
A: Kgomotso, I have seen your request and suggest that you go to http://www.hyltonross.co.za/ so as to ...
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| Driving arrangements | 1/19/2005 |
Q: Me and my husband are going to South Africa in mid-February. We have a very exciting itineary, ...
A: Kari, Thank you for your question. I am sure that I could help you with advice or even services as ...
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| distance question | 12/23/2004 |
Q: i was wondering if you could tell me the distance in kilometers from cape town to diep river-- ...
A: Reena, Cape Town is approxiamately 21 Km from Cape Town and the drive on a normal day should take ...
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| Foreign currency into RSA | 12/15/2004 |
Q: My wife & I will be flying into Cape Town in January 05 for a 3 week visit and intend to visit the ...
A: Richard, Here are some other travel tips that I always pass out to visitors coming to South Africa. ...
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| Cape Town dining | 8/11/2004 |
Q: Next week my wife and I will be spending 5 nights in Capetown staying at the Cape Manor hotel. Can ...
A: This is going to be a bity of a genmeralised reply to your question when it comes to restaurants in ...
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| weather | 5/6/2004 |
Q: Since I am just in the planning stage, this question is pretty simple. What is the best time to ...
A: Rich, Thanks for your question. Let me see if I can help you. October is ok from a weather point ...
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| Sun City | 4/22/2004 |
Q: I leave for South Africa on May 15. After the safrais in Botswana, I will be staying in the Palace ...
A: Conway, Yes there is a casino at Sun City. If you are staying at The Palace you can take the ...
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| S.A. travel | 1/18/2004 |
Q: My wife and I will be visiting for 2 weeks in Aug. Capetown and Johannesburg. We have signed up for ...
A: FAIR WARNING: This is going to be along read and it would be wise to print out this response for ...
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| Krugar Park | 1/15/2004 |
Q: First and foremost, this is a wonderful service that you provide. Thank you. Secondly, I am visiting ...
A: Neal, As I am based in Cape Town I dont know the number to the Kruger park administration however ...
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| Cape Town | 9/8/2003 |
Q: My wife and I wish to spend our winter [Canada] in Cape Town and area with side trips planned from ...
A: Firstly congratulations on deciding to visit us in South Africa. I can assure you that you are in ...
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| Cape Town | 10/14/2002 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking about visiting Cape Town next April for a week. We have heard that ...
A: Many people have read so many stories in the media about the safety factor in Johannesburg and then ...
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| South Africa - Scenic Routes | 8/20/2002 |
Q: We are planning a trip to South Africa in February next year and are intending to drive from ...
A: To be quite honest the two routes are similar in scenery however the subtle difference is that Graaf ...
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| Cape Town and Garden Route | 7/18/2002 |
Q: We are planning a trip to South Africa this fall (Sept/Oct)and plan to spend the majority of our ...
A: You wrote: >We are planning a trip to South Africa this fall (Sept/Oct)and plan to >spend the ...
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| AIRFARE TO SA | 3/13/2002 |
Q: We have friends in Joburg who are trying to find out the best way to purchase tickets for us to ...
A: May I suggest that you contact Julia Closenberg at Astral Travel. astral5.astral@galileosa.co.za ...
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| Hi,
I know this question... | 2/18/2002 |
Q: I know this question is a little general but I am just beginning research on a South African ...
A: I will try and answer you as best I can. The one point you have nt mentioned to me is how long you ...
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| Dos' and dont's | 2/18/2002 |
Q: Can you give me a list of the mistakes americans commit when they travel to South Africa in relation ...
A: >Can you give me a list of the mistakes americans commit when they travel >to South Africa in ...
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| Visiting SA | 11/12/2001 |
Q: I used to live in Pretoria as an Embassy staff and travelled around SA. I am now based in Jordan ...
A: =============== I used to live in Pretoria as an Embassy staff and travelled around SA. I am now ...
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| Honeymoon in the Cape | 8/21/2001 |
Q: I'm getting married in Cape Town in December. Could you please advise me if you know of an ...
A: You are placing a massive responsibility on me to want to advise you on the above as honeymoons are ...
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| Travel from Cape Town to South America | 8/10/2001 |
Q: Selwyn, I am planning a RTW trip from the UK, the 1st leg of which takes me from Nairobi down to ...
A: To get to South America from Cape Town you only have one posibility and that is to fly with ...
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| security and independent travel in SA | 8/9/2001 |
Q: Crime in SA..how significant is the risk? Would you recommend a white couple from US..experienced ...
A: As a generalized response to the safety and security in situation in South Africa let me answer as ...
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| major tribe | 7/24/2001 |
Q: I have a question found from local newspaper quiz: The question is : Major tribal group of South ...
A: The answer is SAN As you leave this mail it really would be nice if you could go to my rating page ...
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| sailing from s.a. to u.s.a. | 7/9/2001 |
Q: i'm a peace corps vollunteer in Mali and i'd like to try to sail back to the states this ...
A: If you go to http://www.rcyc.co.za/ you should find all the info you need. Hope that you have a ...
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| Money | 7/1/2001 |
Q: I live in the US. When in South Africa, I'd like to use my Amex Platinum card for all my purchases. ...
A: Firstly the rate of exchange is the same no matter what the amount that you want to trade with. You ...
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| immigration | 6/30/2001 |
Q: i am thinking about moving to south africa. i am a canadian citizen. do you know if it would be easy ...
A: I read your question and I must warn that my answer to you will be straight forward and brutal. I ...
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| tour groups | 6/26/2001 |
Q: I've been looking into budget/camping tours of S.A. and Namibia. I couldn't help but notice that ...
A: Firsly thanks for the question. I will try and help you as best I can. There is absolutely no doubt ...
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| Telephone Dialing | 6/22/2001 |
Q: Selwyn Davidowitz How do I dial an international call from South Africa? How do I call the U.K. or ...
A: Tio dial the USA you dial 027 + area code + number To dial the UK you dial 0944 + area code + ...
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| Currency and the Wild Coast | 6/18/2001 |
Q: I'm eagerly anticipating my trip to South Africa later this month. My friend and I will travel down ...
A: Congrats on choosing to visit South Africa. I can assure you that your travels through my country ...
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| Travel to CapeTown and the Garden Route | 2/13/2001 |
Q: We are considering a trip to South Africa, spending approximately three nights in Cape Town and then ...
A: Sorry to be such a nuisance but I have somehow or other mislaid the question that you sent me to ...
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| Future advise | 1/7/2001 |
Q: Hey there Sir!Thank you for making the time to answer my question. I am also a south-african and at ...
A: Claudia, Anybody can become a tourguide in SA. The problem is not anyone can become a SUCCESFUL ...
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| Travel in S Africa | 10/7/2000 |
Q: I am traveling to S Africa next summer with my family -parents and children (12 and 15). We are all ...
A: In response to your questions. >I am traveling to S Africa next summer with my family -parents and ...
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| Southern Africa | 8/12/2000 |
Q: Four of us are planning a trip to Southern Africa next Fall 2001. We live in the United States. Is ...
A: I am back from the Garden Route where I have just had a most fabulous tour with a family from ...
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