I did this amazing holiday in 2011 and have to say that South Africa remains my favourite country. It has it all, incredible scenery, great food and wine, and then there is all the wildlife on safari! No need to be nervous, you have too much to look forward to!!

Here is a link to the review that I wrote on my return; although the tour has changed a bit since then you will still see all the highlights that I saw:

http://forum.justyou.co.uk/forum/thread-26222.html 

And here is the link to the thread I put up on the Share Your Travel Tips forum about the tour:

http://forum.justyou.co.uk/thread-51732.html 

Have a fantastic time!

Best wishes,

Bob

Thanks again.

Pauline

I did this tour in Oct 2013, it was my 2nd JY holiday and I have since done 2 more. Though all have been good, without doubt SA was the best.

I completely agree with all that Bob says and can assure you you will have a wonderful holiday there. If you can, do the Zambia add on too because it is well worth it.

I still meet up regularly with friends I made on that holiday and we talk often about what a fantastic and memorable hoioday it was.:thumbup:

Best wishes Sue

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It looks amazing - somewhere I have always wanted to go. Look forward to meeting you and our other fellow travellers. Barbs

I am getting more and more reassured by your comments. I have always wanted to visit South Africa. I don't think Zambia add on is now available and unfortunately I don't have enough time to do any more than two weeks. I am looking forward to meeting my fellow travellers and from what I am reading most people are friendly and come back for more Just You trips.

Best wishes and thanks.

Pauline

Pauline, I have booked this trip and it is my first solo trip too!

It looks amazing - somewhere I have always wanted to go. Look forward to meeting you and our other fellow travellers. Barbs

Well Barbs, to newbies together. I'm sure by reading all the comments that we will be made welcome and will have a fab trip.

See you in February. Pauline

Sue

Pauline

I have just booked for South Africa in February and it is my first solo holiday. Have any members been on this trip and if so some comments would be welcome, and also be good to hear from anyone who is going on this trip. As it is my first solo venture I am a little apprehensive.

Hi Pauline,

I have booked to go to S/A in Feb. It is my first solo holiday also.

I did get some advice from Bob, Derek and Jaya as they have been and am realy looking forward to going. I have met someone locally who has been on this trip last year,she assures me that I will have a good time,and not to worry about not knowing anyone,as everyone mixes well.I may be one of the oldest,being 73,but feel young at heart and feel I must go travelling while I am still able.

Looking forward to meeting you,Sue and Barbs.

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I have just booked for South Africa in February and it is my first solo holiday. Have any members been on this trip and if so some comments would be welcome, and also be good to hear from anyone who is going on this trip. As it is my first solo venture I am a little apprehensive.

Hi Pauline,

I have booked to go to S/A in Feb. It is my first solo holiday also.

I did get some advice from Bob, Derek and Jaya as they have been and am realy looking forward to going. I have met someone locally who has been on this trip last year,she assures me that I will have a good time,and not to worry about not knowing anyone,as everyone mixes well.I may be one of the oldest,being 73,but feel young at heart and feel I must go travelling while I am still able.

Looking forward to meeting you,Sue and Barbs.

Just picked up you message Honey and I am looking forward to meeting you and the others. All posts seem positive and I guess there will be a good mix of ages but age is just a number. You are as young as you feel and as you say do as much as you can while you are fit and able. Best wishes and we will meet up in February.

I went on this trip in Feb 2014. An amazing holiday that stays with me. Everything happened that should - a rep at the airport to point me in the direction of the VIP lounge, met some fellow travellers in there, It was all very well organised and the guide that stayed with us throughout the trip was very informative and friendly. I would do it all again. Enjoy!

not long now and I am wondering what to take clothes wise. I guess it is going to be quite hot so light summery things. As you went last February, how did you find the weather and do you have any tips.

Many thanks, Pauline

I bought generic malarone for £1.25 each. You need to see the pharmacist (no charge). I phoned for an appointment.

Sue

Best wishes,

Bob

You only need to take them 1 or 2 days before entering a malaria region. When I went that was Kruger and Zambia if you are going on the extension. You then need to take them for 7 days after leaving the malaria area.

I went on this trip last November.

I bought generic malarone for £1.25 each. You need to see the pharmacist (no charge). I phoned for an appointment.

Thanks for your reply. I will sort this out in the next couple of days

Pauline