For the past several years, a (growing) group of buddies and I take a major trip together. In 2004, we visited Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls in Argentina. This year, we spent nearly 2 weeks visiting the volcanos, rainforests and beaches of Costa Rica. Now it's time to start planning our next trip for early 2006: SOUTH AFRICA!Like many people, I've dreamed for years about going on safari and seeing all those wild beasts normally confined to the local zoo. How exotic! Throw in a cosmopolitan city like Cape Town, and the trip even gets better. But for the bargain travel hunter, South Africa poses a bit of a problem. Airfares to South Africa START at $1000 and go up from there. And safaris are expensive...way expensive. But I've done some preliminary research, and I think I've found a couple outfits that can provide a fantastic time, at a more reasonable price. Plus, both offer all-inclusive packages with airfare, as well as "land only" options for those of us planning on using frequent flyer miles to get to South Africa.
My first choice, 2Afrika, offers lots of great options for South African trips. One 13-day offering includes Cape Town, Victoria Falls AND Chobe National Park! The company has been very responsive to my emails and really seems to know their stuff. Another company, Djoser African Safaris, does Africa a bit differently, specializing in "active, affordable trips for small groups that offer a blend of nature, culture and authentic local experiences". They've got a VERY interesting selection of South Africa trips.
Can't wait to start really planning with the rest of my travel group.
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