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Southern Africa by rail

Travelers' Intercom, October 2007 issue
My husband, Jim, and I took a trip from Cape Town, South Africa, to Chobe National Park in Botswana by way of Victoria Falls, Feb. 19-March 5, 2007. The trip was set up by Deborah at Wild African Ventures (10505 Wheatland Ave., Shadow Hills, CA 91040; 800/358-8530, www.wildafricanventures.com) and included a 16-day train trip with Shongololo ...

Southern Africa trains

Travelers' Intercom, October 2007 issue
In July ’06 I made a deposit of $2,400 for trips on the following Shongololo Express trains in Southern Africa: Good Hope, March 6-21, 2007 ($3,680), Dune Express, March 27-April 11 ($3,905) and Southern Cross, April 11-26 ($4,350) — total cost, $11,935. So it was with concern that I read in ITN the news item “South ...

Waiting for assistance

Travelers' Intercom, May 2006 issue
ITN was mailed a copy of the following letter, sent by a reader to Traveler’s Emergency Network (TEN) on Dec. 8. My husband and I have been members of your organization since February 1998, and we have traveled abroad with more confidence due to our perception that our membership fees ensured we’d have “the best when ...

Where to stay in South Africa

Travelers' Intercom, January 2006 issue
South Africa is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. There is a rumor that every other house in South Africa is a B&B. We are sure this is an exaggeration but only a slight one. There are literally thousands of B&Bs, guest farms, lodges, game parks and other variations on the ...

South Africa guide

Travelers' Intercom, October 2005 issue
Anne Short (Box 101, Henley-on-Klip, R.S.A. 1962; phone 016 366 0603 or mobile 072 220 8325 or e-mail anneshort2003@ yahoo.co.uk) is a tour guide “extraordinaire.” On our 20th trip to Africa (our second to South Africa), in April ’05, we encountered this remarkable woman on four occasions whilst on a 2½-week tour. She is a freelance ...

Loved Shongololo Express trip

Travelers' Intercom, May 2004 issue
Loved Shongololo Express trip
I read with interest Vern Lewis’ article of his train trip with Shongololo Express (March ’04, pg. 84). My husband, Joseph, and I took a Shongololo Express trip in October ’03 but chose to go only through South Africa, hence we took the 16-day “Good Hope” trip. The price was $2,300 each, excluding air. We, ...

The Discerning Traveler » You simply must visit South Africa

Columns, April 2004 issue
by Philip Wagenaar, third of three parts Last month I talked about my travel on the Blue Train and hopefully intrigued you with the idea of visiting Cape Town. This month I will discuss additional areas you may want to explore. Wine country To get away from the bustle of Cape Town, visit the picturesque wineries nestled in ...

Discovering diverse landscapes and cultures on a six-country African rail journey

Features, March 2004 issue
Discovering diverse landscapes and cultures on a six-country African rail journey
by Vern Lewis, Atlanta, GA An extended trip to Southern Africa: that’s what my sister Patt and I took in January and February ’03. The highlight would be a 16-day rail tour that departed from Johannesburg and took us to a total of six countries. We began with a week in Cape Town. Because of the extreme ...

The Discerning Traveler » You simply must visit South Africa

Columns, February 2004 issue
The Discerning Traveler » You simply must visit South Africa
by Philip Wagenaar, first of three parts “You now have to set your watch one hundred years back,” the captain announced as the plane descended toward the Johannesburg airport. ...