Africa Travel Newsletter - January 2010

TRAVEL CENTRE

With the festive season behind us - many of you will now be planning your annual holidays. With this in mind we have decided to dedicate this month's Newsletter to our Travel Center.

If you are considering visiting Africa during July/August September of 2010 then we recommend that you make a booking early in the year, as safari lodges get booked up early in the year during this peak season, particularly in East Africa.

If Africa is your chosen destination for this year's holiday our Travel Center is the perfect place for you to have a browse through to get some ideas and make some enquiries. There is the choice of over 600 individual, varied itineraries - from budget to luxury, offered by many different tour operators throughout the African continent. Click to view the whole selection.

Here are some ideas to tempt you...

New Itineraries for 2010
	Greatest Kenya Wildlife Lodge Safari - Kenya 10 days: This safari will take you to some of the best wild life parks in Kenya. Your stay will also be in some of the finest lodges. Walk with the animals on a ranch in Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara and Amboseli. You are likely to see abundant wild animals, including the lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and even the rare Bongo.
	Amboseli and Masai Mara Lodge Safari - Kenya 7 days: This safari follows the world-famous Serena lodges chain of hotels and lodges to offer you a chance to experience the finest of hospitality and wild life viewing. You visit Amboseli National park, Aberdares National park, Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Some of the wild animals you are likely to see are the lion, elephant, rhino, cheetah, ostrich and buffalo
	Fly-in Kenya Lodge Safari - Kenya 8 days: lodge safari where you fly into 3 of Kenya’s fabulous game reserves – Amboseli, Samburu and Maasai Mara. By flying instead of driving, your comfort is enhanced and time is saved.
	Discover the Wilds of North Kenya - Kenya 7 days: This is a bumper lodge safari covering all of Kenya’s widely known game viewing areas. After 2 nights at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, you drive north to spend 1 night on the foot of Mount Kenya before moving further north to Samburu game reserve. You then begin your descend to the Aberdare National park, and southwards to Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Flights are added on some routes to enhance your comfort.
	Botswana Untouched Mobile Safari - South Africa/Botswana/Zimbabwe 14 days: A small group semi-participation Camping Safari from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls through South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe
	Volunteer in an Orphanage in Cape Town - South Africa 14 days: This volunteer project is in the heart of a township just outside Stellenbosh and only 45 minutes from Cape Town city centre. The project involves volunteering with children from birth to 8 years old who have been orphaned. Volunteers will be involved in implementing an educational program which focuses on fun, interactive activities in an informal environment.
	Marine Conservation Internship in the Seychelles - Seychelles 35 days: By joining this internship you will join a research team and learn the skills required to study coral reefs and turtles in the Indian Ocean. You will work alongside a dedicated staff supervisor to ensure you maximise your placement, cultural and learning activities.
	Volunteer on a Sports Project in South Africa - South Africa 14 days: Volunteers will be teaching children a range of different sports including football, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics and rugby in townships that surround the beautiful city of Cape Town. The aim is for you to assist teachers and our staff to run sports programs at the schools and to give more personal attention to the students.
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Special Offers / Late Deals Special Offers are added to the travel center on a regular basis so keep checking for one that appeals to you... Click to browse through all itineraries that are currently on Special Offer
2010 FIFA World Cup Click to browse through all itineraries The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the most popular event taking place in Africa during 2010. It is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. If you are planning on visiting South Africa to see the World Cup it would be the ideal opportunity to combine it with seeing a little of the country and its wildlife. Below several Tours & Safaris that have been specifically designed to cater for those coming to the World Cup in South Africa. Places are limited so early booking is advisable.
			World Cup 2010: Kruger Safari - South Africa 4 days: JUNE TO JULY 2010 - Be on a small group safari in the Kruger with your own safari guide and chef AND watch all the soccer action on our private satellite TV!
			World Cup 2010: Kruger Safari - South Africa 5 days: JUNE TO JULY 2010 : accommodation comprises of en-suite serviced units with air-conditioning. Safari activities include 2 game drives per day and an optional bush walk with an armed ranger. Satellite television (all matches shown) will be made available for guests on our safaris so you don't miss a game while you are out in the bush.
			World Cup 2010 Kruger Safari Central/ South Kruger - South Africa 6 days: JUNE TO JULY 2010 - one of the few specialist Kruger ground operators who will not be increasing normal rates during this period.
			World Cup 2010: Kruger Safari - South Africa 5 days: An affordable guided small group safari to the Kruger National Park, specifically designed to cater for those coming to the World Cup in South Africa. Scheduled Departures from Johannesburg - Departure Dates: 12 June 2010 & 24 June 2009
			World Cup 2010: Kruger Walking Safari - South Africa 6 days: A small group guided safari to the Kruger National Park specifically designed for those coming to South Africa for the World Cup in 2010. Track game both on foot and by 4x4. Scheduled Departure: 18 June 2010
			World Cup 2010: Bush & Beach Safari - South Africa 13 days: World Cup Bush and Beach Safari, designed for the occasion. Traverse 4 of the most beautiful African locations, providing you with an ultimate safari and sightseeing experience. Departure dates: 27 May 2010 & 13 July 2010
The most popular destinations for 2009 Below were the top African destinations for 208. We expect that 2010 is going to be even more popular, so start your planning now....
	South Africa Safaris Such diversity... experience the landscapes, lifestyles, cultures, wildlife and adventure of South Africa. Climb Table Mountain and admire the views of Cape Town, visit world reknown Kruger National Park, Scuba Dive at South Africa's best dive sites. All options available: luxury, lodges, private, budget, participation camping, hotels.
	Kenya Safaris Famous for its birdlife in the lakes in the Rift Valley, it's wildlife viewing opportunities, and as a beach destination, Kenya is a top choice for a combination safari and beach holiday. We have a full selection of itineraries including budget camping safaris, luxury lodge safari, fly in safaris and for the more active Climbing Mt Kenya.
	Tanzania Safaris Explore the Serengeti & Ngorongoro and Southern Tanzanian game parks. Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, fitness and physical levels vary from an easy trek to hanging off a cliff face by your fingertips, yikes!!. and then relax on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar Browse through Zanzibar Beach Holidays Spice tours, Historical Stone Town tour, Prison Island tour and leisure time on the white sandy beaches.
	Egypt Tours Enjoy the historical sights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan; Pyramids, Sphinx, Karnak, Luxor temples, Valley of Kings & Queens, experience a Nile Cruise. Scuba Dive, snorkel and end your holiday relaxing by the Red Sea.
	Madagascar Holidays Discover the beautiful exotic Island Madagascar with its unique nature and culture. A full range of itineraries that include seeing the Lemurs (the only place in the whole to see them in the wild), canoe down the rivers, hike through the rain forest and relax on the beaches
	Morocco Tours Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Imperial Cities. Discover the abundant imprints left by ancient civilizations. Discover the old mystical Berber villages and loose yourself in fascination with each Kasbah. Mountain bike though the Atlas Mountains or join in on one of the annual festivals
	Overland Participation Camping Safaris Overland trips are aimed at the adventure traveller and they were popular last year. Africa is a huge continent and so diverse in its scenery, culture, history, climate, wildlife - an overland trip is an affordable way to travel through the different countries, experiencing the highlights a country or region has to offer. They are ideal for GAP year students and those on a tight budget with plenty of time.
Family Safaris for School Holidays
	Family Safaris Child friendly family safaris - specifically designed with flexibility and activities to keep younger family members interested and happy. Introduce your family to a real safari adventure with people that know what a family needs on holiday, no stress, no fuss. These itineraries are perfect for school holidays - but do get booked up early, so start making enquiries now!!
We can't add all the itineraries to this Newsletter - if none of the above appeal then I am sure you will find one that suits you in our Africa Travel Center. where you can search by country, price, number of days, activities and national parks. and if you can not find an itinerary that suits your specific requirements and there are 2 or more of you travelling we would be happy to assist you in designing your own itinerary. Please complete our Customised Request Form

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TRAVELLING AFRICA INDEPENDENTLY

Although this Newsletter is mainly dedicated to what's in our travel center - the Africa Guide has so much useful information for travellers who wish to see Africa independently. Before embarking on a trip to Africa, research is key to getting the most out of your experience, there are very few websites that cover the whole of Africa with up-to-date, useful and comprehensive information. For those of you who wish to travel independently, The Africa Guide website has the following sections that will prove to be invaluable for making your plans.

Country Information
Extensive travellers information about each country in Africa - including, climate, money and visas plus information about regions, towns and game parks, photographs and more...

Hotels & Accommodation
Looking for a hotel - click to browse through our Accommodation section . It is FREE to advertise your hotel on The Africa Guide Click here - How to Get Listed

Car Hire
Have the freedom of getting around without having to rely on local transport - rent a vehicle for your holiday. A selection of vehicles for hire/rental including Saloons, 4WD and Mini Buses at very competitive prices throughout the African continent.

Visas & Embassies
We have provided details of the various African Tourist Offices and/or embassies located around the world. These offices will be able to provide you with further tourist information as well as help and advise on applying for visas.

Travel Insurance
Travelling to Africa ? don't go without it! We have a selected several companies offering comprehensive cover at very competitive pricing, catering for travellers from USA, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand

Travelogues
Travelogues are the diaries of people travelling in a variety of different ways in or through various countries. If you are considering travelling in Africa this will be a great place to find out how other people do it and their experiences along the way.

Maps & Atlases
A full range of Road Maps, General Maps, Individual Country Maps, Specialist Maps and Wall Maps, extremely useful and not easy to find in high street shops.

Travel Books
It's always useful to have a travel guide to help show you the way.... we have carefully selected relevant books for each country in Africa. These can be found in each individual country section and our main book shop.

Forum Boards
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We hope you have enjoyed this Newsletter. Please let you family, friends and colleagues who are thinking of visiting Africa know about The Africa Guide where they will be able to find all the information they need to plan their travels.

Happy Travels

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