South African Safari

[CarlK Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close CarlK]

Angela's post got some great vacation suggestions, including the idea of a South African safari. I'm actually thinking about this for next year. I don't want to hijack her post, so I will start this one by asking whether any of you folks have done a S. African safari, or investigated the possibility. I am not restricted to S. Africa, but I have heard the game viewing there is great, and it is relatively easy to get flights, etc.
Carl

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South Africa Safari

I have never been to S/A but have owned one at Dikhololo for 10 years now and I have spoke to numerous people who have actually used their S/A ownership at the resort instead of just exchanging and they all loved it and are wanting to go back......

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[chs225 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close chs225]

Just returned from S.Africa safari with a trip up to Zambia to see Victoria Falls. I highly recommend. I would need my own website to describe but would be pleased to respond to all questions either on the board or by way of PM. The trip was one of the best I have ever taken and is unforgettable.

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Just returned from S.Africa safari with a trip up to Zambia to see Victoria Falls. I highly recommend. I would need my own website to describe but would be pleased to respond to all questions either on the board or by way of PM. The trip was one of the best I have ever taken and is unforgettable.

Do you have any pics, or highlights from your trip that you could share with us? It sounds wonderful, and I'm sure that many would be interested.

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Just returned from S.Africa safari with a trip up to Zambia to see Victoria Falls. I highly recommend. I would need my own website to describe but would be pleased to respond to all questions either on the board or by way of PM. The trip was one of the best I have ever taken and is unforgettable.

Did you TS or stay at a hotel.

I occasionally see this resort.... Resort Directory | Blue Bay Village in Kenya

Located on Watamu, one of the best beaches in the world, and overlooking a marine park, Blue Bay Village is the ideal base from which to dive or go on a safari. The hotel rooms are furnished in Swahili style and maid service is offered. The resort requires the purchase of an all-inclusive package, which provides the ultimate vacation experience. Staff members speak Italian and English.

AI is $40 per person for 3 meals a day.
Red 1-17, 27-52
Yellow 18-26

Check-In Days
Tuesday
Sleeping Capacity
h 2 2 h22

Nearest Airport
Mombasa/MBA 75 Miles / 121 KM

Contact Information
Blue Bay Village c/o I Grandi Viaggi
Via della Moscova 36
Milano 20121, Italy
42-32626
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Blue Bay iGV. i Grandi Viaggi | iGV Club - Kenya - Blue Bay | , Villaggi, Catalogo, Strutture, Servizi, villaggio, come arrivare Standard - arredate in maniera essenziale, a 1-2-3 letti con zanzariera, servizi privati, ventilatore a soffitto e veranda. Standa

Location Blue Bay is located in the most beautiful area of the Kenyan Coast, inside the National Sea Park, surrounded by a thick vegetation: a charming bay with two beautiful white beaches where relaxing in a suggestive atmosphere.

2 Restaurants Bar Bazaar-boutique Satellite TV and video recorder Disco Show area Swimming pool (with fresh water) Beach (equipped with sun beds and beach towels)
By charge: Safe box (in the room) Car hire Laundry service Outside medical
service

118 rooms divided in:
32 named “standard”, with 1, 2 or 3 beds, mosquito net, ceiling fan, veranda.
20 named “a/c standard”, with 2 beds, mosquito net, ceiling fan, air conditioning, veranda.
64 named “de luxe”, with 2 or 3 beds, mosquito net, mini fridge, ceiling fan, air conditioning, veranda.
2 “suites”, provided with telephone, mini fridge, ceiling fan, air conditioning and veranda.

Blue Bay Village organizes interesting excursions and safaris in the most famous National Park of Kenya: Amboseli, Masai Mara, Tsavo East and West, Taita Hills, Mombasa, Lamu Island, Bush Tour.

Aqua-gym Beach volley Canoe Windsurfing Fitness activities Table tennis Billiards Archery 1 Tennis court
By charge: Snorkelling Underwater dives and courses Dive and snorkelling equipment hire Deep-sea fishing Horse riding (riding centre at Malindi) Massages

http://www.igrandiviaggi.it/pdf/bluebay_eng.pdf

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Just curious so I am clicking thru - there is a unit available 9/6/08


Blue Bay Village • BBV
Watamu , , KENYA
September 06 2008 - September 13 2008


0 2 2 022

in exchange for
Island Park Village Resort • IPV
Island Park , ID , USA

Sleeping Accommodations
LIVING AREASingle Bed(s)

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Bathroom Facilities
LIVING AREAShower

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Kitchen Facilities
Bar Size Refrigerator Dining Table & Chairs No Kitchen Facility

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Other Facilities
No Telephone No TV
Patio Furniture Patio/Balcony
IT DOESN'T MENTION A/C???

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Amenities
At ResortOrganized Activities Auto Rental Babysitting Service Bar/Cocktail Lounge Beach Boutique(s) Entertainment (live) Fishing Laundry Facilities Maid Service Restaurant Room Service Scuba/Skindiving Outdoor Pool(s) Tennis
NearbyBoat Rentals Casino Gambling Convenience Store Golf (9 Holes) Horseback Riding

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REQUIRED RESORT CHARGES
MANDATORY ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE AND/OR MEAL PLAN. Fees are payable to the resort and subject to change without notice. All Inclusive package, USD 40 per person per day. Contact the resort for further information.

IMPORTANT ADVISEMENTS
Safari tours can be booked and paid directly at the resort.

then the usual exchange bologna...

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I am booked - NOT! LOL

So you can not tell from this if yu get an AC unit or not.....Hmmmm, would have to call, No WAIT - only the 'deluxe' have the mini-frig so YES, there is AC.

[chs225 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close chs225]

Pat

Stayed at resorts and hotel, no timeshares (altho I do own at Durban Sands). Because I realized this was a once in a lifetime, I went high-end. Trip was to Cape Town, then private reserve outside of Kruger and the Victoria Falls, total of 12 days.

Not good at uploading photos but will try my best. Is there a way to link you to snapfish or is that on an individual basis?

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Pat

Stayed at resorts and hotel, no timeshares (although I do own at Durban Sands). Because I realized this was a once in a lifetime, I went high-end. Trip was to Cape Town, then private reserve outside of Kruger and the Victoria Falls, total of 12 days.

Not good at uploading photos but will try my best. Is there a way to link you to snapfish or is that on an individual basis?

I believe when you go to snapfish, there is an option to 'share' and u can post the link here if it is okay with you....or.....you could just 'select' 20-25 pictures and 'copy' them to a new snapfish album and make that one 'public'.....

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Pat

Not good at uploading photos but will try my best. Is there a way to link you to snapfish or is that on an individual basis?

You can also use Picasa or other sites as well. I find Picasa easier to use.

Cheers

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I will check into Picasa. In meantime posted 50 shots at photo server

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I will check into Picasa. In meantime posted 50 shots at photo server

"Our" photo server? - I will take a look!

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our photo server! My Photo Gallery - Member Profile - Powered by PhotoPost

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our photo server! My Photo Gallery - Member Profile - Powered by PhotoPost

Thank you for sharing these photos....all I can say is WoW.
I can not believe how close u r to the animals - and they are so beautiful in their natural habitat.

love the Falls as well.....Hmmmmm, 2012???

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chs225,

Thanks so much for the great pics!!!!! Sheesh, certainly makes Disney's Animal Kingdom look a little pathetic.

"Look under you car for Penguins"

Was that a monkey in the road, next to that car? Where you on a tour when you took all those pics of the animals?

Love the rainbow, sunset, and waterfall. What a great trip this must be.

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chs225,

Thanks so much for the great pics!!!!! Sheesh, certainly makes Disney's Animal Kingdom look a little pathetic.

"Look under you car for Penguins"

Was that a monkey in the road, next to that car? Where you on a tour when you took all those pics of the animals?

Love the rainbow, sunset, and waterfall. What a great trip this must be.

Thank you for you comments

That is a baboon next to the car. We were on our way to Cape Good Hope and about 20 baboons ran down the road towards us. If they get in the car they will tear it apart so we had to lock the doors (they can open a car) and wait for an opportunity to drive around them. There were ostriches across the street and they harassed them as well.

Not on a tour but on a game run. In an open land rover that had a total of three couples with a guide (who also drove) and a tracker. Went on a run every day at 5:30am and 4:00pm for about 3-4 hours. The lodge u stay at usually provides the game run as part of ur stay. We sayed at a private game reserve which was next to Kruger.

If you want to see an incredible clip (nothing to do with my trip) go to youtube and type in Battle at Kruger. While the clip is extraordinary, we did see lions attack cape buffalo and followed behind them. In our case, the buffalo escaped the attack (the pictures of the male lions were before and after the attack)