Pre-match: Ask A Local - Q&A on World Cup Travel

Caesar · 20 Nov 2009, 07:26 AM

Hi all,

It's been suggested by the Africa forum regulars that they host thread where they can answer specific questions people might like to ask locals if they're travelling to the Cup. This is it!

If you'd like to discuss your trip with other pilgrims to to the tournament, there is a thread here.

Bon voyage!

emmex · 23 Nov 2009, 06:50 AM

*bump*

honkifulovemls · 25 Nov 2009, 08:38 PM

I'm currently subscribed to several WC 2010 South Africa threads, but I'll post on this one...

What can you tell me about Fourways in Johannesburg (particularly, staying there)?

hearts123 · 27 Nov 2009, 12:38 PM

Where in SA is best for a holiday, at the time of the Wolrd Cup. I'm over for the final and was intending to stay in Joburg or Pretoria, but I'm now considering staying in a warmer more holiday orientated place and then flying to Joburg for the last few days.
So would people reccommend anywhere else? Or am I as well staying in the areas I mention. Just thinking some sun and sand might be better, also mixing with fellow holiday makers. I like a holiday atmosphere.
Thanks

thatguy · 28 Nov 2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hearts123

Where in SA is best for a holiday, at the time of the Wolrd Cup. I'm over for the final and was intending to stay in Joburg or Pretoria, but I'm now considering staying in a warmer more holiday orientated place and then flying to Joburg for the last few days.
So would people reccommend anywhere else? Or am I as well staying in the areas I mention. Just thinking some sun and sand might be better, also mixing with fellow holiday makers. I like a holiday atmosphere.
Thanks

Try going to Sun City if you're looking for a holiday atmosphere. Its not near the sea but its got the Valley of the Waves and many other attractions. Its about 2 and a half hours away from Joburg.

hearts123 · 28 Nov 2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thatguy

Try going to Sun City if you're looking for a holiday atmosphere. Its not near the sea but its got the Valley of the Waves and many other attractions. Its about 2 and a half hours away from Joburg.

Thanks, is it 2 1/2 hours by car? Can I fly there? I have a son age 18 and he will be looking for nightlife etc, so is this the place to be? Or would Joburg, Pretoria be better.

red & wite army · 28 Nov 2009, 04:13 PM

Cape Town mate - it is the place of beauty! Yes, it is much better in Summer, but its natural beauty is incomparable to Jhb.

thatguy · 29 Nov 2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hearts123

Thanks, is it 2 1/2 hours by car? Can I fly there? I have a son age 18 and he will be looking for nightlife etc, so is this the place to be? Or would Joburg, Pretoria be better.

2 1/2 hours by car I dont think you can fly there, not sure about the night life