Newsletter - May 2005

TRAVEL CENTRE

Newly added itineraries
Some very unusual and adventurous itineraries have been added to our Travel Center in the past month - below are a few of them to tempt you:-

		Tunisia - Camel Trek 8 days: The most authentic way to explore the Real Sahara. Travel as the Bedouins have for thousands of years across magnificent dunes, in tune with nature and your travel companion - a dromedary
		Libya Short Break 4 Days: On a short break to Libya you will get a first impression of this fabulous country - that is just opening up to visitors. Tripoli, the oriental but cosmopolitan capital is on the itinerary as well as the Roman sites of Leptis Magna and Sabratha.
		Tripoli & The Sahara - Libya 7 days: This tour shows you the highlights along the Mediterranean Coast, the capitol Tripoli, the Roman Sites of Leptis Magna and Sabratha and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ghadames, the pearl of the desert. You will also get an impression of the world’s largest desert on an excursion into the Sahara
		Tripolitania & Jebel Akakus- Libya 14 Days: Besides exploring this fabulous world heritage, you will soak up the atmosphere of oriental but cosmopolitan Tripoli and, of course, venture deep into the Real Sahara during our desert leg in the Erg Ubari sand sea. The mysterious Mandara Lakes and little oasis towns are on our program as well as the pre-historic rock carvings in the Akakus mountains.
		Hoggar & Tassili - Algeria 14 Days: safari gets you right into the heart of the most spectacular landscape of the Sahara in Southern Algeria. Tassili n'Ajjer or the "plateau of rivers" stretches from south-eastern Algeria right into Libya and must be one of the most impressive corners on the globe.
		Culture and Wildlife Camping Safari - Tanzania 12 Days Safari from Arusha to Tarangire , Lake Eyasi , Ngorongoro and Serengeti making use of Whistling Thorn Tented Camps / Mobile Camps Spectacular game viewing , Cultural Visits & walking safaris.
		Luxury Under Canvas Camping Safaris - Tanzania 11 Days : This classic safari is for those who want an unsurpassed Tanzania wildlife experience. Travellers enjoy a HEMINGWAY style full service tented safari, which makes use of private campsites, combined with a few nights of the safari in Lodges while the camp moves. Explore Northern Tanzania with enthusiastic trained articulate guides who are determined to show Tanzania's animal and scenic wonders the best possible light.
		'Big 5' Safari and Beach - Kenya 11 Days : Kenya's national parks and reserves rate among the best in Africa. The tremendous variety of birds and mammals is the main attraction with visitors. This itinerary visits Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NP and Samburu NR and ends off with the opportunity to relax on the Kenyan beach
		Best of Western circuit - Kenya 10 Days : Western Kenya opens up to you in this exciting itinerary that takes you through Baringo, Mt Elgon, Kakamega, Kericho and Nakuru. A new scenery daily through Kenya's beautiful land and cultures.
Special Offers/Late Deals
		13 Day Cape Town, Garden Route, Kruger Park - South Africa - 10% Discount on 19 September 05 departure Escorted small group P tour - ALL the highlights from Cape Town, Garden Route, Sani Pass (Lesotho), Durban, Zululand, Kruger Park, Panorama Route. Includes: activities, breakfast, dinner, local flights.
		Safari 5 Star Shamwari Game Reserve - South Africa Special offer until until 30th June 2005 6 days: See the Big 5 including 5 Star Shamwari Game Reserve. Understand why it is "Africa's leading Safari" "The World's Leading Safari and Game Reserve". The World's Leading Conservation Company". Five Star facilities enable visitors to see Shamwari's conservation efforts first hand and to enjoy excellent service and outstanding accommodation.

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

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Did you know? - Wildlife Facts

Giraffes
	The tallest animal on earth is the giraffe - its horn tops being up to 6 metres above ground level. Even though their necks can be 6-7 feet in length, Giraffe have the same number of vertebrae in their necks as humans (7) Did you know that the tongue of a giraffe can be as long as 45 cm? Giraffes are 6 ft tall when they are born.
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