Insider's View of South Africa

A March 2002 trip to Johannesburg by bowfine

Quote: What is South Africa really like? Traveling South Africa with a family member who was born and raised there gives you the insider's view of what life is really like and all the cool places to visit.

Insider's View of South Africa

Overview

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The South Africa that I was expecting to see and the one that I saw were completely different. When I went I was expecting dirt roads, garbage everywhere and no real modern conveniences. Was I surprised!!! This place was like being in the middle of America!!

Quick Tips:

Take a nice camera with a fast shutter and a wide lense.

Best Way To Get Around:

Depending on how much time you have, I think the best way to get around is to rent a car. If you use common sense it's pretty safe but women should never travel alone.

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The Peninsula All Suite Hotel

Hotel

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This was a great place to stay. It's convenient to all the major attractions in Cape Town. It also has a shuttle service that will take you everywhere you want to go. All the rooms face the ocean so you get a great view and if you love to people watch the lobby is the place you want to be.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 29, 2002

The Peninsula All Suite Hotel
313 Beach Road
Johannesburg, South Africa
021 439-8888

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Robben Island/Robben Island Museum

Attraction | "Robben Island Museum"

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When you board the ferry from the V & A Waterfront you have no clue what to expect. When you get on the island it just looks like any old prison. When you see the penguins you laugh. By the end of the tour you want to cry. All the guides that work on the island are ex-prison inmates who were jailed for fighting for what they believe in. They tell you stories about what really happend and how the prisoners were treated. Since they tell it from first hand experience you believe it even more.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 29, 2002

Robben Island/Robben Island Museum
Table Bay
Cape Town, South Africa 8002
+27 (0)21 409 5100