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Originally Posted by FOXES  Great music.  Thanks for the link.
I am going to inquire about some vaccines tomorrow, after all.
Is the money exchange rate OK at airport in JNB?
I'll need cash for petrol and whatever.
Anyone done the border crossing(s) at Lesotho? Rates? rental car fees for border? We got a 4 by 4. Done Sani Pass?, Mikes pass? Worth it. Comments?
Know any good game parks near Drakensberg? Weenen sounds promising. 
About shopped out for the trip...Now I got to decide what to pack..pick and choose. |
You're welcome! I always love to check out the local music when I'm in another country. I even tried to play the didgeradoo in Australia!
I would recommend getting vaccinations and malaria meds to take with you!
I'm not sure what the exchange rate is at the Johannesburg airport, but my previous experience has told me to only exchange a small amount at airports on foreign countries. Usually you get a better exchange rate elsewhere. Here is a little bit more info that I received today:
Banks
Banks in South Africa open from 09h00 to 15h30 on weekdays and from 08h30 to 11h00 on Saturdays. Most banks change all traveler’s checks in major currencies, but the commission charged can differ greatly between banks. Thomas Cook is represented in South Africa by Rennies Travel, American Express by Nedbank, and Visa by First National Bank. ATM machines will support your card if it bears the Cirrus logo.
Credit cards
Visa, American Express, Diner's Club and MasterCard are honored by most restaurants, stores, hotels, car rental firms and other points of sale and service, but not at petrol stations. Proof of identity may be requested in some instances, so it's useful to carry a passport or some form of photo identification. A word of caution: beware of increasing credit card scams - keep a close eye on your card.
I bought some cool shoes at The Walking Company for the safari portion of my trip.
Also I'm taking safari pants with the zip-away pant legs.
Rental car companies vary GREATLY from country to country! Make sure that you understand all of the conditions of your contract completely! Also note that although your US auto insurance usually covers rental cars in the US, they do not cover rental cars in foreign countries and you have to buy insurance coverage from the rental car company.
More later...I'm at work, but maybe someone else can answer the questions that I didn't answer.