Africa Travel Newsletter - February 2010
TRAVEL CENTRE
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 900 individual,
varied itineraries - from budget to luxury, offered by many different tour
operators throughout the African continent. Click
to view the whole selection.
If you are considering visiting
Africa during July/August September of 2010 then we recommend that you make a
booking soon, as safari lodges are already getting booked up, particularly in
Eastern Africa.
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New Itineraries for West and North
Africa
In the past month there have been many new and unusual
itineraries added for the less visited, but equally appealing, countries in
West and North Africa. Below are just some of them |
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Sahara
Camel Trek - Morocco
10 days: The Moroccan Sahara is the most
mysterious and enigmatic part of the country, long overlooked in favour of more
accessible parts of the country but with a unique and captivating charm, that
casts a spell over all who visit. On this trip we venture into the desert,
walking alongside camels that carry our baggage and accompanied by local guides
who know the landscape intimately |
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Ancient
Empires and Tribal Traditions - Mali
21 days: This tour doesn't just
focus on the well visited highlights – we believe that Mali has much to
offer beyond these. We also visit the neglected region south of Bamako to
explore the rich tribal heritage that exists here, visiting Senoufou, Fulani,
Bambara and Bobo villages which rarely see other travellers, embarking on a
thorough journey through West African culture. |
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Wildlife and Beaches - Gabon and Sao Tome
11 days: The very best of
the region. Stay on the edge of Loango National Park at Sette Cama with
excursions to look for elephant, buffalo and gorilla. Finish your trip with a
few days to relax on Sao Tome. |
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Tuaregs
and Treasures of the Algerian Sahara - Algeria
15 days: We travel
through superlative landscapes which harbour a fascinating history and equally
intriguing people. This is the home of the Tuareg, those masters of the desert.
As well as exploring the natural monuments we also take opportunities to
interact with these majestic people. This remote region of the African
continent hides treasures that few have seen – join us on this truly
pioneering voyage of discovery to its mysterious heart. |
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Land
of Voodoo - Togo and Benin
15 days: These two tiny slivers of land
on the West African coast are little visited, but are home to some of
Africa’s greatest historical attractions and most interesting cultures. On
this trip we immerse ourselves in this land of voodoo, hoping to witness voodoo
ceremonies in small villages where few western travellers have ever trod and
gain a greater understanding of this much maligned religion. |
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Kingdoms
and Wildlife of Cameroon - Cameroon
14 days: Visit tribal kingdoms
full of colourful people, stay in a village to experience rural Cameroon and
search for lions and elephants in Waza National Park. In the highlands area we
explore the traditional chieftaincies of Bafoussam, Bamenda and Foumban,
incredibly colourful places with fascinating histories and packed full of
tradition. |
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Burkina
Faso - Land of the Honourable Men - Burkina Faso
14 days: This small
landlocked country is home to a diversity of landscapes and peoples that many
of the better known destinations would find it hard to rival. Visit desert
markets in the Sahel, stay in a remote village as guests of the chief and hike
through awe inspiring rock formations. |
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New Itineraries for East and Southern
Africa
There have also been many new additions for the more popular
wildlife viewing countries
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Highlights
of Kenya Lodge Safari - Kenya
8 days: Kenya Safaris have proved to
be a very popular byword in the tourism sector. This is a bumper tour covering
all of Kenya’s widely known game viewing areas visiting Samburu, Aberdare
National park, and southwards to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. |
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Kenya
Wildlife and Beach Combination Safari - Kenya
14 days: combines the
best of Kenya's Wildlife Safari itinerary with a deserving relaxation and rest
at the beach resort town of Mombasa. You will visit Maasai Mara game reserve,
Amboseli National park, Taita Hills game sanctuary and the Tsavo National park
before driving to the beach Resort. |
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Kenya
- Wildlife and Cultural Interaction - Kenya
10 days: After the first
night in Nairobi you drive north to spend 1 night on the foot of Mount Kenya
before moving to Samburu game reserve. The descend to the Aberdare National
park, and southwards to Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Then back to Nairobi for 1
night before going further south to Amboseli National park, at the foot of
Africa’s highest mountain. |
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Kenya
under Canvas Safari - Kenya
8 days: This safari combines luxury and
adventure and is best value for the discerning and busy holiday maker. You will
visit Kenya’s prime wildlife reserve and animal parks, abundant with big
game: lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant. Accommodation is in
luxury tented camps. |
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Build
Your Own Kruger safari - South Africa
6 days: we have included the
services of a professional guide, a specially designed game viewing vehicle to
maximize and enhance guest wildlife sightings and chosen five of the most
wonderful restcamps to ensure a diverse and exciting trip that allows guests to
take in most of the Kruger on a 5-night itinerary. The trip runs five times a
month on scheduled departure dates from Johannesburg and includes the return
road transfer |
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Botswana
& Okavango Delta Camping Safari - Botswana
11 days: This
adventure trail starts in Maun and ends in Victoria Falls . It explores the
fascinating Okavango Delta water system and passes through some of the best
wilderness areas of Botswana . |
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Botswana
Camping Safari - Kalahari, Okavango Delta - Botswana
17 days: A
unique experience by extending the Botswana Highlights Safari to include the
Kalahari. The result is a safari of breathtaking scenery, desert wildlife,
Bushman culture and then explores the Okavango Delta water system and passes
through some of the best wilderness areas of Botswana. It is definitely suited
to the adventure enthusiast with a passion for wildlife and
culture. |
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Summer
Special - Malaria Free BIG 5 Safari - South Africa
3 days: Luxury
BIG 5 Game Lodge Safari in Malaria Free Welgevonden Game Reserve. Book 2 nights
before end of May 2010 and get the return transfers from Johannesburg for FREE.
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Soccer
World Cup Sardine Run 2010 - South Africa
5 days: This annual marine
migration, occurs between late May and July and is equivalent to the Big 5
migration of Wildebeeste in the Serengeti, is an experience not to be missed by
anyone wanting to see dolphins, whales, sharks & sea birds en mass. Several
dates from 13th June to 15 July 2010 |
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Bush
& Beach Safari: Jo'burg, Kruger & Cape Town - South
Africa
12 days: Experience the heart and soul of South Africa. Travel to
South Africa's's 3 major destinations Jo'burg, Kruger and Cape Town and fall in
love with South Africa like so many before you! |
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Kruger & Canyons Safari - South Africa
6 days: Explore the
Kruger National Park with your very own specialist Safari Guide. Learn about
the ways of the wild. Traverse the Blyde Canyon and enjoy the beautiful vistas
on offer |
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Longhaul Overland trip |
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Istanbul to Cape Town - ANZAC Day departure
165 days: Departing
24th April
The longest Southbound East Coast tour, visiting Gallipoli for
the moving Anzac Day dawn ceremony before travelling south into and down the
east coast onto Cape Town through varied landscapes and cultures, with the
option to do Istanbul-Nairobi section |
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Special Offers / Late Deals
There are currently 39 itineraries on special offer. 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
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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
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Travel Center. where you can search by country, price, number of days,
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New Photographs
 We would like to thank Nima
Abazari and Melanie
Steward, who have recently joined up and contributed their stunning
photos to the Library. .
If you have visited Africa and you have
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family, join up for free and create your own
African Photo Library. You will be provided with a unique URL for use
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view your photos. |
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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
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Car
Hire
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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
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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.
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