Jo’burg is a vast city, and you really don’t venture there on your touristy own. That’s why I took some halfday tours, one to Soweto (where I stepped into Nelson’s old house) and one to the city centre. In addition to those trips I’ve managed to do some pre-departure shopping, most notably wads of US$ cash but also nature books, bug repellant and a suave hat.
The Backpacker’s Ritz was one of the best hostels I’ve experienced, but now my leisurely ways are over. Yesterday I started my wilderness journey (more about Kruger NP in an upcoming post), along with a surprisingly small group consisting of Aussie Russel, pommie Jody, German Sebastian and Sydneysiders Belinda and Rowena.