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What to pack for an African Safari — Your One-Stop Safari Packing Checklist I used to be “that girl.” You know the one. The girl who has her giant suitcase that she can barely roll down the hall in addition to a carry-on that is oversize AND a giant purse. The funny thing is that I […]

What To Pack For An African Safari: Only the Essentials ...

This entry was posted in South Africa Travel Tips on March 2, 2014 by The Economical Excursionist

Many people ask me exactly how I planned MY personal African Adventure. So, using my own advice on how a safari, here are the specifics to our safari: 1) Start Planning a Safari Early We knew we were going to be going in December of 2013 on an African Safari, so in […]

Exactly What I Did For Planning A Safari

This entry was posted in South Africa Travel Tips on March 2, 2014 by The Economical Excursionist

Elephants on an african safari — Are you planning a safari? Don’t forget to “Pin It” for later! How To Plan Your Safari Trip Step 1: Buy a guidebook, like Fodor’s The Complete Guide to African Safari’s. Then, hop on the internet and type “African Safari’s” Step 2: Go buy a bottle of wine. Scratch that, […]

5 Tips On How to Plan An African Safari (And ...

This entry was posted in South Africa Travel Tips on March 2, 2014 by The Economical Excursionist

Planning our 3 day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg was exhausting, exhilarating, frustrating, long, and a once in a lifetime opportunity! We spent months learning how to plan the perfect safari, including narrowing down exactly what country and park to go to. We booked business class flights “for free” using points […]

Our 3 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

This entry was posted in Personal Travel Adventures South Africa Top Travels on March 2, 2014 by The Economical Excursionist

There is SO much to do in Capetown! What an amazing place — Capetown Township Tour I have said it before and will continue to say that one of the most powerful parts about going to different locations of the world is seeing other people’s way of daily life. We were fortunate enough to be in Capetown during Nelson Mandela’s funeral. Therefore, everywhere […]

Capetown: The good, the poor and the beautiful

This entry was posted in Personal Travel Adventures South Africa on February 28, 2014 by The Economical Excursionist

Creation Winery — We landed in Johannesburg (JoBurg, as the locals call it) but went straight on into Capetown. I have to say that this is now on my top favorite places of all time so far. Ok, yes, I have been told that I say that about many places I go, but […]

Wine and Sharks; an unlikely combination for a great day

This entry was posted in Personal Travel Adventures South Africa on February 28, 2014 by The Economical Excursionist