Newsletter - February 2005

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Featured Destination - Madagascar
Madagascar is the world's fourth largest island is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including lemurs, chameleons, spiny globefish, and up to 10,000 species of flora, 80 percent of which are found nowhere else on Earth! Mass tourism has not reached the island and its charm has been preserved.

You too, can discover this fascinating world and its strong cultural identity. Experience a once in a lifetime adventure. Have a browse through some of the itineraries that provide you with the opportunity to discover this fascinating island.

		Discover the wild West of Madagascar A 21 day tour taking in the highlights of the West of Madagascar, including Andasibe-Perinet, Vakinankaratra, Tsiribihina River, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Kirindy, Baobab alley, Andranomena, Kirindy-Mitea. Includes a 4 day pirogue (canoe) tour on the Tsiribihina River. This tour is only available from June to October.
		The Klaus Heimer Photo Tour to the Wild West Departure June 27 for 15 days: German journalist and photographer Klaus Heimer, shares the beauty of this country with travellers from all over the world. Each participant of his group has plenty of time and leisure to capture beautiful images of Madagascar 's unique nature, wildlife and culture.
		Baobabs and National parks - Madagascar 15 day tour of the island including Antananarivo – Antsirabe – Miandrivazo – Morondava – Toliara-Ifaty – Ranohira – Fianarantsoa with highlights: Andasibe-Perinet – Lac Tritriva – Mahajilo River – Kirindy reserve – Baobab alley – Ifaty.
		The Onilahy River Tour Adventure 11 day Adventure. After the dry forest of Zombitse we start from the sleepy village of Tongobory to go in a traditional pirogue (canoe) down the Onilahy River. Going north we visit the bizarre rock formations of the Isalo park - tour available from November to February
		Nature & Culture Tour of Madagascar Sand beaches, sun, sea and coconut trees are all present all along the coast. And nearby, the beautiful scenery can change marvellously: tropical forests, dry forests, steppes and savannahs, large valleys both green and red ones are lined up offering you a genuine beauty of the nature. The island shelters an unique fauna and flora that is the reason why the visitor never gets tired of travelling from one region to another .
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Newly added itineraries
		Family Safari - Kenya Wildlife - Kenya Our years of experience have taught us that families travelling together have unique needs in terms of areas of interest, itinerary design and pace. As a result of this, we have sampled specific itineraries to suit families, and this is one of them. 10-Days family safari visiting most interesting parks in Kenya, with interesting features for children and parents alike.
		Kruger Park - Family Safari - South Africa This 3 day safari offers you the opportunity to enjoy an upmarket Africa BIG 5 Safari with your family in a child friendly environment. Your lodge and our safaris cater specifically for families with young children
		Family Safari - Kruger National Park - South Africa Children-friendly family safari in Kruger NP for Big 5 gameviewing, stay in air-conditioned en-suite Thatched Chalet, game drives, meals, visit Cheetah Centre, all incl. No age limit, discounts for children.
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		World Festival of Sacred Music Fez - Morocco June 2nd to June 12th 2005 Experience some of the most inspired music on the planet. A joyful celebration of the divine, B'ismillah, in the name of God, brings together Pakistani qawwali chants, Egyptian madhi odes, flamenco-style Christian saeta, ancient gwalior chants from northern India, Sufi music of the whirling dervishes and more, performed by internationally renowned artists from around the world
		Cape Town, Garden Route, Kruger to Jo'burg - South Africa 13 Days: Escorted small group tour - ALL the highlights from Cape Town, Garden Route, Sani Pass(Lesotho), Durban, Zululand, Kruger Park, Panorama Route. Includes: activities, breakfast, dinner, local flights.
		Big 5 - Luxury Private Game Reserve - South Africa 3 Days: This Big 5, luxury private game reserve, situated 4hours drive north of Durban, in Zululand, is a special piece of African bush. Luxury accommodation, fine cuisine & fantastic animal sightings.
		Anglo-Boer Battlefields, the Sani Pass and Lesotho - South Africa & Lesotho 5 Days: Anglo-Boer Battlefields of Dundee, Ladysmith, Winston Churchill's memorial and Spionkop, including a 4 x 4 trail drive through the "Sani Pass" into the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho
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Special Offers/Late Deals
		Europe to Capetown Trans Africa 29 weeks: One of the last great overland journeys, from Spain to Capetown through West Africa to Kenya then south. March and November departures. Special Offer for March '04 departure
		Azania Adventure 54 days, from Nairobi to Cape Town, passing through Kenya Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and ending South Africa. Discovering the very best of Africa: game parks, beaches, activities & last great wilderness areas. 10% discount on offer on 17 April 05 departure.
		Northern Explorer: Vic Falls-Nairobi 21 days in comfort from Vic Falls to Nairobi - see the wonders of the continent, the most famous wildlife parks in Africa & include many activities & culture. 10% discount available on February 27th departure.
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Whether you are looking for a wildlife safari, historical and cultural tour, honeymoon safari, combination of safari and beach, mountain climbing, specialised fly in safaris - I am sure you will find exactly what you're looking for if you have a browse through our Africa Travel Center and get some ideas. There is full range of tours, safaris, adventure activities, overland trips, resort holidays, from budget to sheer luxury, offered by many different tour operators throughout the African continent for you to choose from. Click to view the whole selection

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