I've not been to Cape town, but I've been to Jo'burg, Durban and the Eastern Transvaal and geographically, South Africa is a gorgeous country. Flying over the Drakensburg range from Jo'burg to Durban remains a highlight in my business travel career. So too were the game parks on a long road trip from Durban to N'godwana. On both trips I took BA (bizzclass since someone else was paying <g>), via LHR. Apart from the usual LHR nonsense (crowds, security breakdown etc), they were OK trips. The first trip was in the 747-200 days and included a stop in Nairobi. The second was via 747-400 and was non-stop. The takeoff from hot-and-high Jo'burg at MGTOW was memorable. I thought we were going to end up driving to London :-) The crime rate in SA is high though. Adequate precautions are advised. I would not travel by road at night unless with someone who knows the area. Many South Africans are armed now, unfortunately. I hear Cape Town is great but you must not miss the game parks. Mike Gammon ----- Original Message ----- From: <EVSWITCH@aol.com> To: <AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 6:51 PM Subject: Forthcoming Trip to Cape Town > Hi > > I am soon, in September, due to head to Cape Town on holiday, and wondered if > anyone had any good advice on routes, carriers, whose best etc > > (I am hoping to try business class for the first time too) > > I live near London Gatwick, but im sure Heathrow offers the direct service, > though maybe via Europe too ? > > I have not been to South Africa before, so any info would be a good help > > Many thanks > > Dave (LGW)