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Re: Going solo in Africa?
[Re: Tortolian]
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04/06/2005 12:39 PM
04/06/2005 12:39 PM
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I don't know Annie. I work for an architectural firm that has a registered office in Luanda Angola. Even though the country has been at peace since 2002 - we still employ guards at our staffhouse.
Also, one of my dear friends is over there for contract work for one of the major oil companies - she said they have to take a guard with them to the beach when they go. Absolutely forbidden by the oil company to go alone.
On the other side of the fence, we designed a residential housing compound for another oil company in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, whereas there were no guards.
Go figure.
Sorry I can't help much about So Africa but could try to get some info for you if you like. We do have some employees that are from Joberg and Southern areas.
Best of luck to you. Martha
You only live once. But if you live it right - once is enough...
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Re: Going solo in Africa?
[Re: Tortolian]
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04/09/2005 01:32 PM
04/09/2005 01:32 PM
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Annie, My daughter (29) and I were in Cape Town last Dec. and absolutely loved it. We stayed in a hostel that was very centrally located to both town and Victoria Waterfront. We felt safe during the day but were advised to be very careful starting at about sunset and at night. Its an absolutely lovely city...very cosmopolitan, beautiful beaches, friendly people, very diverse culture, good restaurants, and alot to see and do...make sure you visit Table Mtn., there are several vinyards to visit as well. Another good tour is to go to the island where Mandella was incarcerated...there is a penguin colony on the island. The hostel we stayed at was great...very clean, small pool, lots of friendly people, many also traveling alone so it would be easy to hook up with someone to tour with you and at a very reasonable rate. Have a great time...I wish I would of had more time there...unfortunately we didn't have time for safari...the hostel can book any tours or safaris' for you. Linda
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Re: Going solo in Africa?
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04/21/2005 02:19 AM
04/21/2005 02:19 AM
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Annie If you haven't found a hostel yet we stayed at the Big Blue Backpackers. Found it at hostels.com...if I recall correctly I believe they picked us up at the airport. Check them out. Have a fantastic time! Linda
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