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Originally Posted by sickmint79
i can understand skilled hunting, but even the wild lions don't seem like they'd be that hard to hunt, if they are big and far from you and generally not giving any shits about you. and they certainly aren't going to care about you if they've had their bellies pet most of their life. it is sad that anyone would choose to go out and kill them simply for trophy collecting with zero sport involved. at least other animals take skill (bird with gun, buck particularly with bow, etc.), and/or can be used for meat; not like anyone eats the lion either.
i can see the economic argument made for places to keep this cycle continuing - although it's probably quite questionable how much of this hunting economy actually trickles down to help those in poverty.
from your crime links it looks like i am going to a more murdery area... the actual spot is 2.5 hours out of durban, and barely has anything on tripadvisor... the city is ladysmith. open for things to do there, particularly since tripadvisor says there ain't much! could be a good thing if i'm stuck with a bunch of swedish girls though...
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Agreed Dude
Theres lots of economic benefits derived indirectly, like the spending tourists do... when they visit cities in South Africa
Hey man....LADYSMITH...
Lets just say you are getting to experience extreme heritage of South Africa,
To be honest its surrounded by farms, game reserves, heritage sites (A few wars were fought there), a very quiet...calm place...
And to answer your question....Theres no reviews at Ladysmith...because people don't go there often. Don't have any high expectations. (Ie. Dont expect any Miami, Chicago, NY or San Fran vibes....Its going to be Texas and other states Vibes, lol)
But if you going to be among
hot BORED swedish women...with lots of alcohol...you will be having the most fun in SA, lol
You are in an area thats not too far away from Both Durban and Johannesburg.
Drive to DBN and the coast +- 3 hours
Drive to JHB +-4hours (Add another 2 hours driving to get to Sun City Resort)
Flight to Capetown - Approx $300 for a return flight - can make an epic weekend
To give you an idea...
Durban has a Miami Vibe
- Check out an area's like Ballito - Really awesome tourist destination clean, safe, awesome beaches, this is were "spring breaks" (rage parties) happen, but its not on the insane level like Miami Spring break parties lol
JHB has a Chicago/New York Vibe.
Upper class dining, good nightlife
In terms of motorsport:
You can check out this website for events
http://www.sadrift.co.za/
The closest race track would be in JHB, Zwartkops raceway
http://www.zwartkops.co.za/
You will find allot of the 86 crew in SA meeting there on a monthly basis,
Theres a track near DBN, but thats on the South Coast, which is also a great holiday experience, long drive...if you there might as well stay at The Wild coast
http://www.sadrift.co.za/tag/dezzi-raceway/
Hope that helps,