Africa Travel Newsletter - March 2010
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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.
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New Itineraries
In the past month there
have been several new itineraries added. Below are just some of them
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Southern
Circuit Camping Safari - Tanzania
10 days: Experience the remote and
little-visited part of the country with abundant wildlife. Starting with Selous
Game Reserve where you will enjoy seeing different wild animals during game
drive, boat safari and walking safari. Then proceed to Mikumi National Park,
Udzungwa National Park & Ruaha National Park. The Safari will start and end
in Dar es Salaam. |
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Best
of Kenya's Wildlife - Lodge Safari - Kenya
11 days: This is a
bumper tour of 11 days and 10 nights covering all of Kenya’s widely known
game viewing areas. After 1 night in Nairobi, drive north to spend 1 night on
the foot of Mount Kenya move westwards to the Aberdare National park, and
southwards to Nakuru and Maasai Mara. |
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Sweetwaters,
Aberdares, Masai Mara & Amboseli - 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 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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Southern
Malawi Highlights Tour - Malawi
10 days: A particpatory camping tour
for the young at heart. This tour will take you to the southern Malawi's
highlights. Visiting Liwonde National park, Zomba Plateau, Mount Mulanje and
end with a few days relaxation on the beaches in Cape Maclear |
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World
Cup 2010 Kruger Park Safari - South Africa
3 days: The Original BIG5
Kruger Park Safari now available during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Depart/Return from Johannesburg/Pretoria, 2 nights INSIDE Kruger Park, Pre/Post
safari accommodation available |
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Ultimate
South Africa - South Africa
24 days: Discover South Africa's
highlights, from Kruger to Table Mountain. Explore the bush, berg, beaches and
culture for a well rounded introduction to this diverse country. |
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Botswana
Camping Safari - Nxai Pan & the Okavango - Botswana
15 days:
This grand tour covers some of the best wilderness areas in Botswana ,
including Nxai Pan, Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Starting in Kasane
and ending at the Victoria Falls in Livingstone, it offers unbeatable value for
money. |
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Kalahari
Camping Safari - Botswana
7 days: This safari offers an insight into
the culture and history of the Kalahari's oldest inhabitants. It is ideal for
the adventure enthusiast offering breathtaking scenery, desert wildlife and the
privilege of an introduction to the traditional lifestyle of the San
Bushmen |
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Loango
Discovery - Gabon
8 days: This short trip focuses on the southern
region of the park and is based at the charming Sette Cama Safari Lodge,
ideally placed for excursions on foot into the park, and trips by canoe on the
nearby lagoon, with the intention of showing travellers as much of
Loango’s incredible wildlife as possible. Loango National Park is one of
the areas that inspired the ecologist Mike Fay to name the region
‘Africa’s last Eden’. Visit this stunning area and discover why.
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Special Offers / Late Deals
There are currently some great last minute deals and special
offers. Below are just a few of them. 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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Zimbabwe,
Custom Special Safari- Zimbabwe
DATE: 1 to
17 August 2010. One off Special: just 4 places available.
16
days: This semi-participation custom special safari of Zimbabwe's top northern
parks will take place from 1 to 17 August 2010. It will include Vic Falls,
Hwange, Chizarira, Matusodona, Kariba and Mana Pools |
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2010
World Cup Kruger Safari & Match Accommodation- South
Africa
10% discount.
10 days:
Includes: 4 Day (3 Nights) Kruger Park Safari 3 Nights Accommodation (Pretoria)
Return transfer from Johannesburg Airport Return transfer from match venues:
Ellispark (Johannesburg), Soccer City (Soweto), Loftus Versveld (Pretoria). If
you do not have match tickets the transfer can be to Fan Parks in Pretoria.
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World
Cup 2010 Kruger 5-day safari- South Africa
Dates: 28 JUNE TO 2 JULY 2010 - Massive 45%
discount.
5 days: 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! |
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World
Cup 2010 Kruger 3-night south Kruger safari- South Africa
Dates: Anytime between 28 June and 9 July 2010 - Massive 40%
discount.
4 days: 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! |
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Special
Adventure Kruger Safari- South Africa
Dates: 28 August to 6th Sept 2010 -10% discount.
10 days: A once-in-a-lifetime limited small group (max 8) privately hosted
luxury safari in the Kruger National Park. Superb value! Fantastic wildlife
encounters and great accommodation. 5-star service. |
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Madagascar
- Baobabs and National Parks- Madagascar
Dates: starting on 24th April, 20th September and 25th October
2010 - 40% discount.
15 days: Small Group fixed departures
greatly discounted - highlights include: Andasibe-Perinet NP – Mystic Lac
Tritriva – Canoeing on the Mahajilo River – Andranomena Special
Reserve – Avenue of the Baobabs – Walks and Exploration of the baobab
forest – Ifaty beach – Isalo NP – |
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The
Culture of the Menabe region- Madagascar
Dates: every Monday from 17th May to 11th October 2010 - 40%
discount.
10 days: Menabe region literally means very red is
located in the Middle West part of Madagascar and has its capital Morondava.
Like the other part of our Island, it’s rich of culture as well even
though there are few people live in there. Canoeing down the Tsiribihina River
in a traditional wooden boat – Tsingy de Bemaraha NP – Andranomena
Special Reserve – Avenue of the Baobabs – Walks and Exploration of
the baobabs |
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Summer
Special - Malaria Free BIG 5 Safari- South Africa
25% discount.
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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Nairobi
to Cape Town Overland
GET 2 FREE TOURS!!
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42 days: From the east coast of Africa to the southern trip of
South Africa, will see you travel through eight different countries so diverse,
so different in terrain and custom. The varying hinterland and people will
leave an indelible memory with you and an endless source of interest for your
friends that were not able to join you and experience what you
have. |
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Victoria
Falls to Cape Town Overland
FREE 3 Day
Hwange Safari .
21 days: This trip begins in Victoria Falls,
Zimbabwe and travels south through Botswana and Namibia before ending in Cape
Town, South Africa. |
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Namibia,
Botswana and Zimbabwe adventure
free 3 day
Hwange Safari.
14 Days: Northern Namibia is host to some of the
most diverse scenery, culture and wildlife, mix this in with the splendour of
the Okavango Delta & Chobe NP in Botswana, and to finish - Victoria Falls
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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
Africa
Travel Center. where you can search by country, price, number of days,
activities and national parks. 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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NEW SECTION: TRAVEL ARTICLES & STORIES
We have added an exciting new section to our website,
especially for travel
articles and stories. Reading through these will give you a good idea
what life is like and what you can experience on an African holiday, be it a
short safari or a long haul overland trip. More will be added to this new
section regularly - so keep checking back for new Articles.
Below are
five of them
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Uganda : Lake
Bunyoni place of many little birds
Experienced on the East &
Southern Africa, Nairobi to Cape Town overland trip: From the fertile green
shores of Lake Victoria to the snow capped Ruwenzori Mountains, nestled among
these towering volcanic mountains lies Africa’s second deepest Lake...
click to read more |
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Elephant
observation
Account written by a tour operator of some elephant
behaviour witnessed Shimangwaneni dam, watching approx. 80 elephants splashing
and playing in the dam - It was raining, a cloud burst while the sun was out,
which made for a spectacular scene - eighty elephants in and about the dam, the
rain and a beautiful rainbow as backdrop...
click to read more |
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Where did that snake
go? Sand River camp
I am sitting on my bed bent over tying my
bootlaces. My feet are firmly on the ground. I hear a sharp click sound,
movement to my right, and as I straighten - the Mozambican spitting cobra
slithers right over my boots...
click to read more |
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Climbing
Kilimanjaro - The Mangaru Route
A personal account of climbing
Kilimanjaro via the Mangaru Route ...
click to read more |
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At the
fireside
I'm sitting at my campfire contemplating the differences
between stone-age man and myself. Three and a half thousand years ago he would
have been sitting in the dark, perhaps contemplating what would become of his
ilk and homeland... click to read more
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AFRICA INDEPENDENTLY
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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
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.
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