[killer_carlson]

loved Capetown. One of my favorite spots I have ever been.

Taxi rather than walk
Table Mountain is awesome
see if you can get to a drum bar.

Joberg is a huge city without an economy to support it. Getting mugged at certain spots is not a possibility, it is certain. Not a lot to do in Joberg so don't plan on spending a huge amount of time there. Pretoria is much nicer.

Kruger is awesome. Spend the money to go with a guided group.

Shark Cage Diving: I had every intention of doing that when I was there, but spoke to some locals who said that it is having a devastating effect on the shark population. When a big shark is found, the fishermen learn very quickly and will go out to the same spots, find the big sharks and kill them after the tourists leave. I decided against doing it. But to each their own.

i'm told that you could jet ski and have a good time on the beach area, but never did it myself.

I had an awesome steak dinner at a fancy restaurant on the harbour. The dinner including a bottle of wine was under $15.00. Point being that the currency exchange is pretty good and the South Africans know how to grow, age, and cook meat. Best country in the world for it.

Ostrich is a red meat and the steaks come from the thigh of the animal. It's a surprise to look at due to its shape.

People are pretty friendly and when i was there it seemed so many young people were looking to leave. Lots of questions about Canada and opportunities.