My wife and I really crave a trip to SA in the next six months, but can't
decide whether to do it ourselves or book a tour. Our primary goal is see
big game (the "Top 5" and others) in the bush (and have a private bath at
night!). We have traveled independently in many parts of the world, but
usually take tours in "exotic" countries where there may be a serious
language barrier or unusual risks. One of our ideas is to fly into Cape
Town, rent a car and drive to one or two lodges in the so-called
malaria-free zones in the capes or the Garden Route area. (If possible, we'd
like to avoid the anti-malarial treatment.) Does this approach seem
practical? And given the higher altitudes of these particular lodges, which
months would be reasonably comfortable and still offer good viewing?
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