I received our final itinerary this morning and Day 3 is a full day at leisure to explore or join an optional excursion. The alternatives were the Winelands tour, a heicopter ride over Cape Town or Robben Island. There is also an Evening Cruise, but I guess that we can probably fit this in as well?

I have decided to opt for the trip to Robben Island. We were advised to book tickets in advance as space is limited, and in case anyone else has the same idea I have just booked on-line, on the 11am boat on Saturday 14th (our 3rd day). It would be good to have some company if anyone else fancies this trip.

I am really looking forward to meeting my fellow travellers, and I'm sure we'll have a great time.

See you at Heathrow on 12th March!

Pauline

I've not yet received my final itinerary and so was hanging back from booking Robben Island on the 3rd day however after seeing your message I've gone ahead and booked for 11am on Saturday 14 March as well.

Looking forward to meeting everyone at Heathrow

Verona

Glad to hear that you've booked as well. It will be good to have some company for this trip. I can't wait for some sunshine! Looking forward to meeting you.

Pauline

Just been scrolling back on Message Board and found your exchange of messages, also those earlier from AlanJ & Tom. Just to let you know I will be joining you all at Heathrow on the 12th, will be coming down from Lincoln and look forward to meeting you for what I hope will be a great holiday. Was originally booked on the earlier Winelands tour until it was cancelled. For some reason not received full itinery yet so have not opportunity to book excursions yet. Will ring J.U. in the morning. I guess their mailing dept. missed the weekly Stage (Mail) Coach to Lincoln !

Bye for now - HowardM

Haven't received my itinery yet either.

Getting closer now and have started taking my anti-malarial tablets.

Looking forward to meeting you all

Alan J

Sorry if I've caused any confusion - I may have got my itinerary early as I've been in correspondence with JY about the itinerary as I transferred from another holiday that was cancelled. Hopefully we should all have itinerary and our tickets very soon. I was advised that I only needed malaria tablets once we passed Durban - the Swaziland / Kruger region so I've got malarone for that part. I only have to start two days before we arrive in that part, so I'll have to work that out nearer the time!

Three weeks today we'll be in Cape Town - can't wait!

Pauline

Received my itinerary today......I now feel that I am actually going!!!

Finally got my anti-malarial tablets sorted out

Does anyone know the best way to take money to South Africa?

See you on the 12th

Alan

I went on this trip in 2007,and it was fantastic. Your idea of taking Rand is a good one. But the use of cards can be difficult as they were not widely accepted. I suggest you just take them for backup. Of cause the sittuation may of changed in two years.

Brian

Thanks for the advice on money to South Africa. Is it the same currency in Swaziland ?

Alan