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    kruger vs namibia !

    I haven't got a map here, but it is well signposted when you get there. Other favourite places for speed traps are either side of Malelane on the N4, and on your way back to Joburg just after the Middleburg toll - there is a long section of 80 limit and they get you as you come over the crest of...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    I've heard Bay Hawk very near at Marloth Park (we have had bats in our thatch, so it was probably hunting them), but weren't lucky enough to see one. As a rule of thumb we estimate speed on the tar roads at an average of about 20kph, less on dirt roads. It can vary tremendously, either with...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    Hi Tony, my goodness you are well organised and researched - most impressive. A couple of points which may be helpful: Sat 14th. Your flight gets in quite late. Clearing Customs and baggage is a lot quicker than it used to be, but it may still be very late morning before you have picked the...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    It's a real pleasure. Anything else you want just ask. Allan
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    kruger vs namibia !

    Hi Tony, Like Dave I use the Sasol book, my wife prefers Newmans (Birds of Southern Africa). Either is good, both is better! For the mammals it depends upon how much you want to know about them. If you just want to identify them then the illustrations in the Kruger Park map/guide are fine. I...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    Hi Tony, I think Andrew & Sal have covered it pretty well. Your biggest problem is going to be availability of accomodation, particularly if school holidays are early this year - about 75% of Kruger visitors are South African, so the school holiday periods are always fully booked. Your visit may...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    Hi Tony, your itinary looks very good - I'm jealous already! Oct/Nov will be a good time to go. We often go in November, and will try to do it again this year. It is nice and warm, with some hot days now and again. If the rains start early then you may be lucky enough to see all the antelope...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    There are times when I don't get much sleep, so the trip can be a bit of a chore then, but we stop at least once, usually at the One-stop in Belfast which is half way, and have a mega-coffee in the Wimpy to get the caffeine levels up! On our first trip tiredness wasn't a problem as everything...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    Hi Tony, which airline are you planning to use? If you fly direct (we use Virgin, but BA or SAA are also good) it's an overnight flight, meaning pick the car up at the airport and then drive to the Kruger, saving 1 day each way. It's easily done - about 4.5 - 5 hours from Joberg to Croc Bridge...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    Hi Tony, Starting in the north would be a good idea. I've stayed in Punda Maria once - lovely camp with an old-fashioned feel to it. It will get very hot in the summer though. In the central area we are staying at Letaba and Olifants for a few days in July. These both come highly recommended...
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    kruger vs namibia !

    Hi Tony, I haven't visited Namibia (yet)so I can't comment on that. I am a regular visitor to Kruger though (9.5 weeks to go;)) and it never fails to disappoint. On our first visit (5 days) we were not really looking for birds (shocking but true) but still managed 151 identified species. If you...
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