Tips 1 - 2 of 2 South Africa Tourist Traps
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Tourist Trap: Begging
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Of course, this is Africa and you will be subjected to begging and other forms of cons. Just keep your wits about you, if you wish to give money, then do so, but if not, don't feel guilty about it, this is a job to some. If you don't want to give them money, the best thing to do is STATE, "I have no money" and continue walking, if you stop to chat, they have time to work on a good story, of course there are genuine people who struggle, but discretion is yours.
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Alternative: Avoid large groups, no direct contact, by pass them if you wish, you won't always avoid them but most of them are hassle free people.
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Tourist Trap: Bushveld train safaris
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Mr Boonzaaier, owner of the Bushveld train safaris, that runs from South Africa to Namibia. This person is extremely untrustworthy as he had dumped my Grandparents in a foriegn country 230km in the Namibian desert, with no means of transport or any help what so ever, only with the intervention of the pleasant Spoornet rep. they were allowed onto a coach. He has since been contacted and his reply when contacted by my mother to sort this issue out was " dream on......".
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At Least Do This: Don't bother with this company, there are plenty of other train safari companies offering this package and better facilities. http://www.rovos.co.za/
Alternative: Rovos Rail, is a well established company.
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jujh Mon Feb 12, 2007 16:26 UTC
please include bar tenders in this regard. x | Bwana_Brown Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:35 UTC
I have to agree with you on South Africa - it was the best holiday that my wife and I ever took! We are planning to return next year to see more of this wonderful country that you were raised in. Thanks for the excellent insider tips! | ezaguryk Fri Apr 8, 2005 12:46 UTC
Happy B-Day!!!!!! Wish you the best in a special day we share the same b-day. Have fun!!!!!! Kisses from Venezuela | jenniferhen Thu Feb 3, 2005 19:27 UTC
Love the pages on RSA, I agree on the car hire, truly a great way to make the most of your time in this huge country! |
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