Comments on: How Not to Freeze to Death on Safari

By: Laptop Attache

Laptop Attache — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:06:00 +0000

Yep I think most foreigners would assume South Africa is quite warm year round. A safari like that would be super cool. I always love going to zoos to seeing animals, but seeing them in their natural habitat would be much better. I think I would’ve also played it safe and paid for an experienced guide.

By: Interesting facts

Interesting facts — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:02:31 +0000

When you say safari, people immediately think of Africa and the great heat. But the night in Africa are surprisingly cold, especially in the desert, where temperature known to fall to zero degrees Celsius. In South African Republic, the maximum day temperature in winter can only reach 10 degrees Celsius.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:13:22 +0000

Wow – I always think of South Africa as hot and dusty, like you see in “The Gods Must Be Crazy” films. I wouldn’t have expected it to be cold at all. Learn somethin’ every day! I’d love to get a BUNCH of pictures on a safari like that. What a great opportunity. I’ve got to get out more!

By: Jean Sarauer

Jean Sarauer — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:52:53 +0000

Count me in on those who never though of South Africa as being cold. I also didn’t realize how pricey safari’s are. I do still want to go on one, although I may be extinct by the time I can afford the trip

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:55:28 +0000

@heather I’m glad I’m not the only one! I’m Canadian but, having spent most of the past 2.5 years in ridiculously hot climates, I’m done with the cold. Can’t hack it anymore.

@sam Did you get to see the elusive leopard?

@matt I did the safari in a park called Hluhluwe, a few hours north of Durban. Not far from St. Lucia. It seems like all of the accommodation places also run or organize game drives. Ya sure, get in touch closer to the time and hopefully I will have been to more places by then.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:34:48 +0000

Where abouts did you do your Safari. I’m off to SA in November for a 3 week dive safari that will also hit up several of the land national parks. I really don’t know what to expect.

I might have to hit you up for some SA advice nearer the time if thats ok

By: Sam Daams

Sam Daams — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:45:11 +0000

Wow, what are the odds, I was in that same park last week (Wed/Thurs), though sadly no luck spotting lions in our case

By: Heather Villa

Heather Villa — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:51:45 +0000

What an awesome adventure! I would not have thought South Africa was that cold either. I see people in the stands of the World Cup games and while they are wearing coats and stuff, they don’t seem that cold. At least not on TV. lol

I’ll be sure to make my trip to South Africa in the summer – their summer that is. As a Floridian, I’m very anti-cold.