Premium experiences in South Africa — worth the money?
Started by BangkokVet · 10 Mar 2026 · 271 views
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:15
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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10 Mar 2026 at 21:46
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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11 Mar 2026 at 09:14
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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11 Mar 2026 at 09:31
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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11 Mar 2026 at 13:49
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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12 Mar 2026 at 00:39
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls at bars?
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:55
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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12 Mar 2026 at 11:34
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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12 Mar 2026 at 16:37
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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12 Mar 2026 at 23:58
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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13 Mar 2026 at 09:32
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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13 Mar 2026 at 10:36
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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13 Mar 2026 at 13:45
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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13 Mar 2026 at 21:56
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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14 Mar 2026 at 04:21
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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14 Mar 2026 at 14:36
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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14 Mar 2026 at 16:28
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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14 Mar 2026 at 16:50
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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14 Mar 2026 at 17:04
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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14 Mar 2026 at 22:53
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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