Swaziland '07 - Africa or Die! (Our slogan)
This entry is for information on our planned trip to Africa, if anyone else wants in, we are going to Swaziland in November 2007. The trips is for fun, cultural enlightment, and to keep Derreck out of Chad. The crime rates are low in Swaziland, but AIDS is rampant. They have no international disputes or rebellions. The trip is scheduled for 8 days, 2 of which are travel days, with 6 in Africa. The highlight will be the day or two on Safari in a wildlife reserve, with the low point being when Tom has to restrain Derreck from attempting to hitchhike to Chad.
So far, people committed:
Joseph
Tom
Derreck
Mike
Wes
People Interested:
Craig (pencilled in)
Pooja (Depends on work)
Airfare is around $1350 and expenses will run an average of $130 a day including food, hotel, gifts, etc.
http://www.swazitrails.co.sz/
http://www.mintour.gov.sz/royalexperience/
http://www.biggameparks.org/
http://www.mountaininn.sz/
http://www.swaziplace.com/index.html
http://www.piggspeak.co.sz/Casino-Hotel
The FAQ for white water rafting.... lol
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:
yes - you will get wet, no - you don't need to be a swimmer, no - you don't need any prior experience, yes - there are plenty of rapids, yes - you do have the option to walk big rapids, no - we portage around the waterfall, yes - there are crocodiles on the Great Usuthu, no - they haven't eaten anyone recently, yes - it is safer than smoking or driving through Jo'burg, no - there's only you and your partner to blame for flipping, yes - you do have to paddle your own raft, no - this is Africa, it doesn't get cold, yes - they are occasionally referred to as divorce boats, no - there aren't automatic bank-tellers near the river, yes - river guides are polite, shy and well behaved young men, yes - the beers will be cold at the end, yes - you can buy a T-shirt
Participants are warned that this is an active and participative pursuit and that considerable effort and physical activity is to be expected both on and off the river. All necessary equipment, helmets, life jackets and refreshments are provided. Bring a change of clothes and a jacket for afterwards, tie on footwear, hat, suncream and plenty of laughter - that's all.
So far, people committed:
Joseph
Tom
Derreck
Mike
Wes
People Interested:
Craig (pencilled in)
Pooja (Depends on work)
Airfare is around $1350 and expenses will run an average of $130 a day including food, hotel, gifts, etc.
http://www.swazitrails.co.sz/
http://www.mintour.gov.sz/royalexperience/
http://www.biggameparks.org/
http://www.mountaininn.sz/
http://www.swaziplace.com/index.html
http://www.piggspeak.co.sz/Casino-Hotel
The FAQ for white water rafting.... lol
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:
yes - you will get wet, no - you don't need to be a swimmer, no - you don't need any prior experience, yes - there are plenty of rapids, yes - you do have the option to walk big rapids, no - we portage around the waterfall, yes - there are crocodiles on the Great Usuthu, no - they haven't eaten anyone recently, yes - it is safer than smoking or driving through Jo'burg, no - there's only you and your partner to blame for flipping, yes - you do have to paddle your own raft, no - this is Africa, it doesn't get cold, yes - they are occasionally referred to as divorce boats, no - there aren't automatic bank-tellers near the river, yes - river guides are polite, shy and well behaved young men, yes - the beers will be cold at the end, yes - you can buy a T-shirt
Participants are warned that this is an active and participative pursuit and that considerable effort and physical activity is to be expected both on and off the river. All necessary equipment, helmets, life jackets and refreshments are provided. Bring a change of clothes and a jacket for afterwards, tie on footwear, hat, suncream and plenty of laughter - that's all.