Newsletter - March 2005

TRAVEL CENTRE

Newly added itineraries

		Diving Experience - Ultimate Sardine Run Adventure - South Africa 8 Days: May through early July Join up for the ultimate diving experience as we join in the action as millions of sardines visit our coast line, followed by thousands of whales, dolphins, sharks, game fish and much more.. East Coast of South Africa
		Kenya Safari 10 Days : Starting in Nairobi, we spend 10 days visiting the best parks in Kenya - Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu NP, Mt Kenya NP , Amboseli NP and Tsavo West NP to encounter a huge variety of wildlife. The safari ends in Mombasa where we can arrange a few days ending off with a relaxing beach holiday if you wish.
		Winelands & Horse Riding - South Africa 3 days: Combine adventure in nature with culinary delights in these picturesque country valleys nestled at the feet of mountain ranges. An unsurpassed area to enjoy the natural beauty of the Western Cape.
		Family Safari - Tanzania Visit the 'big five' areas of Tanzania on this 6 night safari. The itinerary starts with a Serengeti fly-in, and then continues to take in the wildlife of Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. This is a children friendly / family safari as we have the flexibility that you may need to accommodate the children’s needs and requirements. Our guides are children-friendly, accommodation is in four stars to Five stars Lodges all with swimming pool, you will not be with other guests in our vehicle/s.
		Natural wonders of the Overberg - South Africa 3 Days: East of Cape Town, one goes over the mountain (‘Over de berg’) and out of the blue you are an area blessed with amazing fynbos (our indigenous vegetation), beaches, birds, sharks and of course whales.
		Reef Diving & Game Safari - Sodwana - South Africa Join our 6-day Reef Diving & Game Safari as we explore the fantastic reefs of Sodwana Bay before visiting the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Park, home to Africa's 'Big 5', lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and both the black and the white rhino.
		Solar Eclipse Experience – March 28 - 30th 2006 - Ghana 3 days: The most fantastic opportunity to see at first hand an eclipse of the sun from o degrees longitude (Greenwich Meridian) . This tour can be extended so you can include some of the sights of Ghana.
		Savanna & Spice/Game Parks Special Combo Kenya + Tanzania 14 Days: Departure Date: 14 August only Two great options for a stunning mobile-camping safari, taking in some of the best Game Parks in southern Kenya & northern Tanzania; and ending with either exotic Zanzibar or incredible Masai Mara. **Digital Camera download facility available while on safari
		Budget Camping safari Masai Mara - Kenya 3 Days: Starts/ends in Nairobi - with a visit to Mara river in search of the crocodiles, Hippo, black rhino, lion, cheetah, elephant, and other plain game where they are abundant. Optional balloon Safari at request at an extra cost.
		Budget Amboseli Camping Safari - Kenya 3 Days : Starts and ends in Nairobi - driving south through Masai country via Namanga on the Tanzania border and onto Amboseli National Park for game drives which provides chance to see Rhino, Lion, Giraffe, Elephants and many other animals with Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa highest mountain, providing beautiful backdrop.
		Masai Mara/ Lake Nakuru/Samburu /Mt. Kenya - Kenya 7 Days - Camping Safari - Starts and ends in Nairobi - visiting the famous and Unique Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru is renowned for its birds' life not forgetting the most famous flamingoes. and Samburu National Park, with a stop over at the base of Mt Kenya.
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Special Offers/Late Deals
		Azania Adventure - 15% discount on 17th April 2005 departure 54 days - Overlanding starting in Kenya and travelling through Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia before ending in South Africa. Discover the very best of Africa: game parks, beaches, activities & last great wilderness areas. Digital Camera download facility available while on tour
		Northern Nomad - 15% Discount on 17th April 2005 departure 27 Days - Starting in Kenya and travelling through Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi ending in Zambia. Nairobi to Victoria Falls in comfort! Famous Game Parks, idyllic Zanzibar & Lake Malawi, and the best of Zambia.... Digital Camera download facility available while on tour
		South Africa - Cape Town, Garden Route & Kruger Park - 15 % discount for 18 April departure 13 Day ; 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.
		Southern Cross - 15% Discount on 15th May 2005 departure 27 Days - Victoria Falls - Cape Town: best southern Africa game parks & last great wilderness areas: a photographer's dream! Starting in Victoria Falls, Zambia and visiting Botswana, Namibia ending in Cape Town South Africa. Best southern Africa game parks & last great wilderness areas: a photographer's dream! Digital Camera download facility available while on tour
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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. A 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. Click to view the whole selection

We have recently added many more hotels to The Africa Guide, where you can read more detailed information about each one, check availability and make reservations. Morocco: we now have a huge collection of Ryads (Riads) and small properties in Morocco, catering for all budgets, for you to choose from - you can rent the whole Ryad for your own private group. Seychelles: plenty of choice for Cousine Island, Mahe, Praslin Island and La Digue Mauritius: Hotels and many self catering apartments available throughout the country Ethiopia: Several Hotels to choose from in Addis Ababa You can now search for accommodation, check availability and make a reservation for many hotels throughout Africa - for all other countries visit our main Hotel & Accommodation section

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This month we thank Richard Davis (and Anthea) for sharing their superb wildlife photographs taking in Tanzania take a look at our Tanzania photo Library We have also added a new dedicated photo library for Birds in Africa Photos of Birds Browse through our extensive Photo Library with images from all over Africa

If you have a friend or colleague who is thinking of visiting Africa, I'm sure they'd thank you for telling them about The Africa Guide - they are able to find all the information they need to plan their travels in one place.

Happy Travels !!!

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