Desperate need of help

[Lost in Africa]

Hi everyone,

Am just about to book big trip round southern and eastern africa and have narrowed it down to three options, any help or info to help me make a decision would be greatly appreciated as have only got one chance to do this and so desperate to get it right.

I am looking to fly into Cape Town early September then travel upto to Joburg over three weeks ( will this be enough time, is the Baz Bus a good option?, what will the weather be like?, is self drive too much cost/hassle?) then fly onto Nairobi where i will start an overland trip with one of the following three companies bringing me back to Cape town roughly 6/7 weeks later.

DRAGOMAN
ACACIA
AFRICA TRAVEL COMPANY

Does anyone have any advice, info, tips on which one to use ?

Thanks so much for help

[sohel1]

I am looking to fly into Cape Town early September then travel upto to Joburg over three weeks ( will this be enough time, is the Baz Bus a good option?, what will the weather be like?, is self drive too much cost/hassle?) then fly onto Nairobi where i will start an overland trip with one of the following three companies bringing me back to Cape town roughly 6/7 weeks later.

[Thinair]

No, never used any of them but I think you're dead right to asking around before you book. Very good idea to get some recommendations or warnings from people who have used them.

Also, if you're on a tight budget, check out CouchSurfing (http://www.couchsurfing.com)- I've hosted a few people on long-distance trips travelling around Africa and it could really help cut down your travel costs. Unless money is no object, then I'd just say keep your wallet somewhere safe.