City Lodge or Africa Sky

@Andrew62, I’ll be there about a month before you’re there so if anything’s changed from my other experiences there I’ll post up for sure.
 
Arriving on Delta flight to Johannesburg. Which motel would you choose , and is one safer than the other ? Will be picked up the next morning by outfitter .
I would need to know more information. How long is your layover? What is the next destination?
For a short layover City Lodge is my choice. It is attached to the airport. It is easy for me to navigate there with a large group of hunters.
If I have a long layover, like I did last year, I would consider Africa Sky.
Have a great safari!
 
What time does the Delta flight arrive in Johannesburg? I am heading up to vic falls for an Ele hunt and need to book a flight the next day up to zim? Just trying to get an idea of time line for the trip
I'll fly Delta in September and my flight from ATL arrives at 7:40pm. Then fly to PE the next day. Short stay, so City is easiest for me.
 
Never stayed at City Lodge. For me, the only way I'd stay there, though, is if I had an early morning connecting flight on Airlink. My priority is not feeling rushed. Delta and UA generally arrive late in the evening, so an early connection would be less rushed at City Lodge. Africa Sky lets you stretch your legs, walk around a bit, and not be bothered by crowds.

Africa Sky is really nice, you get 3 meals/day included. The missus has a tough time traveling, so we stayed there 2 nights so she'd have her sea legs when the outfitter came to pick us up. It's a place to unwind. Grab your copy of The Green Hills of Africa and a libation, sit out by the pool under a bluebird sky, read and relax.

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When the sun sets and the chill creeps in, set yourself down in front of a warm fire.

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You'll get plenty of ambiance at camp, but nothing wrong with enjoying it while you're still in Jo'burg.
 
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I have stayed at Africa Sky before, very nice, this last week I decided to stay at City Lodge and was not disappointed at all. very nice room, clean, great staff and the restaurant was very nice. the price was a lot better than Africa Sky and the breakfast was included, so from now on I will continue to stay there and save some money on the room and on the meal
 
I will be at the city Lodgecnear the end of June.
 
All great information. I booked a room at Africa Sky. Thanks to all.
Will be my first time staying there too here in a few weeks. Never transited through SA. I kinda wish I booked 2 nights and stay and relax a hole day.

I’m seeing my time at Africa sky as part of the vacation and looking forward to it
 
Africa Sky was great and worked out well for everyone. My preference now is to Fly Emirates, arrive in the morning, get picked up by the outfitter and hunt the afternoon and evening!
 

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