Newsletter - August 2005

TRAVEL CENTRE

Newly added itineraries
The have been a number of great new itineraries added to our Travel Center in the past month - these include:-

BMW Motorcycle tours
		BMW Motorcycle tour - South Africa & Swaziland 11 days: The best bike-riding roads in South Africa, visit the Panorama Route, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, KwaZulu Natal, Battlefileds, Golden Gate Highlands. The most scenic roads and mountain passes.
		BMW Motorcycles tour - Garden Route - South Africa 11 days: This route includes some of the best bike-riding roads in the Western Cape, South Africa, riding from the one highlight to the next via the most scenic roads and mountain passes. Accommodation is mostly in 4 star hotels, lodges and guesthouses with all breakfasts and most dinners included in the tour price.
		BMW Motorcycle tour .::. Highlights of Namibia- Namibia 13 days: This route includes some of the best bike-riding roads in Namibia, riding from Windhoek via Solitaire, Sossusvlei, Namib Naukluft Park, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein, Damaraland and Etosha National Park. Accommodation is mostly in 4 star hotels, lodges and guesthouses with all breakfasts and most dinners included in the tour price.
Zanzibar Beach Holidays
		Zanzibar Beach Special - Zanzibar - Tanzania 6 day tour to Zanzibar Island - highlights include; Spice tour , Stone town tour , Prison island tour and of course plenty of leisure time to relax and enjoy the pristine white sandy beaches. Zanzibar Island - Holiday Special - Zanzibar - Tanzania 8 days tour to Zanzibar Island - highlights include; Spice tour , Stone town tour , Prison island tour whilst staying in Stone Town and then transfer to your chosen coastal hotel rest and relaxation and Zanzibar's fabulous white sandy beaches . Zanzibar Island - Beach Resort Special - Zanzibar - Tanzania A 7 day Zanzibar special, where you get to spend a whole week at Zanzibar's finest beach resorts, this package is very suitable for honeymooners and romantic holidays Click to browse through all Zanzibar Island Beach Holidays
Botswana Safaris
		Botswana .::. Moremi & Chobe Classic - Botswana 8 Days: Travel in air-conditioned comfort in specially designed late model safari vehicles, with your seat next to a large opening window; you can absorb Africa in its entire splendour. Whether you spend the night in a lodge or our tented accommodation all meals are catered for. HIGHLIGHTS: Game drives, exclusive wilderness areas, Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park, Savuti, Chobe River front.
		Absolute Moremi ***** Best safari in Botswana - Botswana Get to really know the Okavango Delta’s, Moremi by mokoro, motorboat, on walking-safaris, night-safaris and daily game drives. HIGHLIGHTS: mokoro expedition - bush walks - motor boat ride - game drives - night drives. Your guide is professional and has “Africa experience” like only the best possess
		Best of the Kalahari .::. Botswana - Botswana 8 Days: This route takes you into the exclusive wilderness areas of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Nxai Pan N.P. in Botswana. HIGHLIGHTS: Living with the Bushman * bush walks * Central Kalahari Game Reserve * Makgadikgadi Pans National Park * Nxai Pan National Park.
		Ethiopia - the land of timeless mysteries - Ethiopia 10 Days: Few countries in the world possess such a wealth and variety of ancient legends and fascinating attractions as Ethiopia, a land of timeless mysteries with breathtaking scenery. Seeing is believing! This tour visits the historical sights of Ethiopia, taking in Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela and Axum
		Crossing Madagascar - Madagascar 28 days: Departure date 17th September '05: Madagascar "the Island of spice" represents an authentic and plenty potentiality for loving nature: plants and animals, for passionate of sea and beach, ethnologist and photographer and researcher. This tour crosses the island from the highlands to the East coast for some relaxing days in Ste. Marie before passing to the Great South. We visit also the National parks of Isalo, Perinet and Ranomafana.
		Fly in BIG 5 Safari - Kapama Private Game Reserve - South Africa 3 days : Fly in safari spending 2 nights in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, staying in a luxury tented camp, or Kapama Main Lodge – chalets. See the BIG 5
		South Luangwa Fly In Safari - Malawi/Zambia 3 Days Fly In safari from Lilongwe to the South Luangwa NP. Stay at our eco friendly bushcamp overlooking the famous Luangwa River close to an busy wildlife crossing point

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Christmas/New Year Getaways Once again this month we urge you to book early if you are planning a Christmas and New Year break in Africa, as it is peak season and availability is very limited Below are some more suggestions for that perfect Christmas Getaway (Note: these itineraries below are available on dates throughout the year)
	Wildlife & Scenic Brief - - South Africa & Swaziland 15 days : An exclusive guided small group safari to South Africa's Blyde River Canyon, Kruger National Park and Kwa-Zulu Natal's game reserves. Special Offer for Christmas '05 Departure on December 22nd 2005. Discount: 20% pp for group of three, fourth member 50%. Christmas Day in the Kruger NP & Old Year’s Eve at Lake St Lucia
	Mountain Kingdom - Lesotho 11 Days: An exclusive guided small group safari through several villages in Lesotho and neighboring South Africa. Special Offer for Christmas '05 departure on December 23rd 2005 Discount: 25% pp for group of three, fourth member 50%. Christmas Day spent at Malealea Lodge & Old Year’s Eve on the Sani Pass
	Maloti Route - South Africa and Lesotho 15 Days: safari to South Africa's Maloti Mountains, Lower Drakensberg and Lesotho's Mountain Kingdom. Special Offer for Christmas '05 departure on December 24th 2005 Discount: 25% pp for group of three, fourth member 50% . Christmas Day at Clarens & Old Year’s Eve at Malealea Lodge in Lesotho
	Family Safari - Kenya Wildlife - Kenya 10-Days family safari visiting most interesting parks in Kenya, with interesting features for children and parents alike. Visiting Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, and the highlight of the safari is the visit to Maasai Mara, arguably Kenya's most popular game sanctuary, where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five- lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
	Victoria Falls Tour - 3 nights - Zimbabwe Spent Christmas at the awe inspiring Victoria Falls and join our escorted Victoria Falls Tour. Includes a sunset cruise, a tour of the Falls & the famous Boma Meal experience.
	Classic Kruger - South Africa 7 Days: Close up animal encounters, fantastic meals, private chef and field guide combine to deliver the very best experience of the Kruger National Park in South Africa. This is Classic Kruger at its best.
	Kruger Park - PRIVATE Big 5 Safari - South Africa 4 Days: Private SAFARIS combines the flexibility of self drive and luxury of a personal guide. Kruger Park, South Africa's premier wild life destination... come write... your own African story...
	Kruger To Durban - South Africa 12 days: This safari covers six major game reserves from the world renown Kruger, to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve which is not only the oldest game reserve in South Africa but responsible for saving the Rhino
	Great Tour - 5 days, 4 nights Safari - Tanzania 5 Days : This safari visits the best of Tanzania's Wildlife parks: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National park, Ngorongoro & Serengeti National Park. Available as a lodge or budget camping safari. You can extend with a beach holiday in Zanzibar if you wish.
Click to view Last Month's suggested Christmas Getaways

If you are looking for a specific safari, I am sure you will find exactly what you're looking for if you have a browse through our Africa Travel Center. Whether it be a wildlife safari, historical and cultural tour, honeymoon safari, combination of safari and beach, mountain climbing, specialised fly in safaris; we have full range of tours, safaris, adventure activities, overland trips, resort holidays, from budget to sheer luxury listed, offered by many different tour operators throughout the African continent. Click to view the whole selection. If you can not find the exact holiday in our Travel Center we will help with a customised itinerary to fit your specific requirements.

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Newly released Africa Travel Books

	Nigeria (Bradt Travel Guides S.) - by Lizzie Williams This guide features: Planning and preparation, including crossing into Nigeria overland and health and safety issues. Natural history and national parks with wildlife in depth. Nigerian culture, including music and Ibo art. Information for business travelers and project workers Buy From (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe
	Sudan (Bradt Travel Guides S.) - by Paul Clammer The wide appeal of this first dedicated guide to Sudan will satisfy the needs of aid workers, ecotravelers, and those with diverse interests in topics such as archaeology, travel photography, hiking, and diving. Buy From (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe
	Time Out Marrakech : And the Best of Morocco- by Andrew Humphreys Time Out is the first guidebook to go beyond the backpack and reflect the new developments that have turned Marrakech into one of the most chic cities in the world. Time Out Marrakech also includes coverage of the hotspots within easy reach of Marrakech, from escapes into the Atlas Mountains to boho beach chilling in Essaouira. Buy From (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe
	The Rough Guide To South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland, Fourth Edition- by Tony Pinchuck, Barbara McCrea, Donald Reid, Gregory Mthembu-Salter Its 16-page full-colour section introduces the author's highlights, from the mysterious Drakensberg mountains to the winelands of the western cape, to whale watching on the southern Cape Coast and pony trekking in Lesotho. A 16pp full-colour field guide provides a quick reference for identifying wildlife in the region. Throughout, there are discerning reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink - to suit any budget. Finally, the Contexts section provides an authoritative background on the country's history, wildlife, literature and music Buy From (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe

Newly added Posters
We have added 100's of new posters and art prints to our poster shop. These beautiful posters are easily affordable and brighten up any room. An ideal gift!

AFRICAN WILDLIFE POSTERS	AFRICAN BIRDS POSTERS	LANDSCAPE & SCENERY POSTERS	PEOPLE & CULTURE
AFRICAN ART PRINTS	DESERT SCENES	AFRICAN SUNSETS	AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Did you know? -

Namib Desert
The Namib is the world's oldest desert, and the only desert in Africa inhabited by elephant, rhino, giraffe and lion

Namibia - Fish River Canyon
The Fish River canyon is the second largest canyon in the world.

The Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert alone is expanding southwards at an average of 0.8 km (½ mile) a month.

Please tell your family, friends and colleagues who is thinking of visiting Africa, about The Africa Guide, where they have access to all the information they need to plan their travels in one place.

Happy Travels !!!

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