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“It will be my very first time traveling to Africa. When is it a good time to travel to South Africa and the best city for me to visit?” 6 answers	jbird22 United States
“It will be my very first time traveling to Africa. When is it a good time to travel to South Africa and the best city for me to visit?” 1 answer	jbird22 United States
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“I am planning to visit South Africa next summer and will have world cup tickets in Johannesburg but I will also travel around for 2 weeks. Any suggestions on cheapest place to fly into South Africa, where to see and what to do?”   1 cheer 12 answers	kelseynv Phoenix
“I'm heading there this week. Is Table Mountain accessible other than cable (which is not working I hear). We're touring up the coast & to wine country...any must sees? Heading to Phinda later in trip. Thanks”   1 cheer 12 answers	Carol Richmond
“Going to South Africa from 6/6/06-7/18/06... spending three weeks in Durban working with Planned Parenthood, but then traveling w/ husband to Port Elizabeth & Cape Town via auto rental. Depart from Jo'burg. Any hints, info, advice, etc?”   1 cheer 1 answer	MollyBarrett Seattle
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