Recent content by saminkaz

Re: Nairobi to Cape Town: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (4WD)…..and yes wildlife too I have found that some time in Cape Town (5 full days is a good amount), then renting a car to do the winelands and the Garden Route would provide you with great memories. South Africa offers some great...

I was recently involved in the delays associated with the fog in Abu Dhabi. A 24 hour long haul flight became a 36 hour epic journey. When we arrived in London our luggage was lost, then found and delivered to the wrong address. This meant that I received my bag at T4 LHR getting ready to check...

Flying from Thursday - Monday on long haul flights so I will let you know. I certainly hope so because Abu Dhabi to Brisbane is a long trip with the stopover in Singapore.

Nothing better than staying with the big cats and seeing what happens. That is why I love Governor's Camp, Masai Mara during the low season because they are very open to helping people achieve their safari goals. This allows people like myself to observe behaviour and get the best photos. Not...

I have used VA's lounges when flying Etihad with gold status so I can only assume that it is reciprocated. I used NZ's lounge in Sydney as an Etihad gold member 18 months ago without any problems. Not sure about the luggage situation because I always book with EY so that I can take advantage...

I started my African obsession in May, 2013 and have been back 3 times since. Now planning a two month odyssey starting in February to include Namibia (5 weeks), South Africa (Garden Route) and then Masai Mara for 10 nights at Governor's Camp to hang out with the Marsh Pride of lions...

I went to Uganda and combined it with a migration trip to The Serengeti and then The Masai Mara in January this year. It was a brilliant experience. You should try the andBeyond tented camp Serengeti Under Canvas 2, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Klein's Camp and Bateleur Camp. I used Sanctuary's...

I looked online on the Lufthansa Miles and More website without any luck. I am not sure if I need to contact them directly because the award flight is on a Star Alliance partner and not with Lufthansa. Thanks

Hi, I too need to apply for a concurrent second Aussie passport and wanted to know the time it took you to apply? I will be back in Oz from the 15 Dec - 4 Jan and thought I should have enough time if I pay for the fast track service. Thanks, Sam

Hi, I need to fly between these cities on a direct flight at the end of March, 2015. Needing help with booking the flight. I have Lufthansa, BA, Etihad, QANTAS and Flying Blue points to cover the flight. Thanks for your help. Sam

I used andBeyond for amazing trips in Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana. Governor's Camps in Masai Mara - home to the Marsh Pride and Big Cat Diary. Sanctuary in Uganda. Savannah Private Game Reserve in Sabi Sands. Tongabezi Lodge in Zambia. Heading back down in February to see Namibia, Botswana...

Thank goodness I didn't book last week. Managed to sneak in ALA - LHR on the 11th Dec and then LHR - BRIS on the 13th Dec when I booked today. At least some help towards replenishing the points that I will spend sending my parents to Africa in J class for their anniversary. Now I need to...

I am flying on these days and happy to guest someone into the lounge with me.

Re: Nairobi to Cape Town: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (4WD)…..and yes wildlife too I bought the same binoculars and they have been invaluable on my three trips to Africa over the last 18 months. They are a brilliant investment. Now what kind of camera are you taking?

Hi, My name is Samantha (Sam) and I am an Aussie living in Kazakhstan. I have been a silent observer on a few different forums as I start to accumulate points mainly with Etihad, BA and Lufthansa due to my current location. Ready to finally make my first reward bookings and choosing Africa...