Newsletter - October 2005
TRAVEL CENTRE
Newly added
itineraries
Below are the new itineraries added to our Travel Center in the
past month :-
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Rwanda
Gorilla Express - Rwanda
3 Days Tour departing daily with a minimum
of 2 people. Starts either from a Kigali Hotel or from the airport. Price
includes Accommodation, Meals, Park entry fees, Gorilla permit and private 4x4
ground transportation with an English speaking driver guide. |
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Southern
Tanzania Safari including Selous and Ruaha - Tanzania
9 days safari
visiting the more remote national parks in the southern circuit of Tanzania.
Departing from Dar- es-Salaam. Parks visited include Mikumi, Udzungwa, Selous
and Ruaha. |
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Kruger
Park Budget Safari- South Africa
4 Days : Upmarket accommodation for
a budget price! Stay at a superb lodge overlooking the Kruger National Park and
experience the thrill of close encounters with Africa's wildlife on this 4-day
guided tour. |
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5-Star
Luxury Kruger Park and Swaziland Safari - South Africa
6 Days :This
guided safari brings you to an award-winning 5-star guest lodge on the banks of
the Crocodile River overlooking the Kruger National Park. We spend 4 nights at
this unique and fascinating place where you can lie next to the sparkling pool
and watch elephants, giraffe, buffalo or even lion come down to the river for a
drink. The last night of this safari is spent in a traditional Swazi village,
where you have the opportunity to experience the food, music, culture and
tribal dancing of the indigenous people of Swaziland. |
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Exclusive,
private luxury Kruger Park safari - South Africa
5 Days: This is a
self-catering safari for small groups who prefer to have exclusive use of a
luxury lodge on the banks of the Crocodile River, overlooking the majestic
Kruger National Park. The lodge is beautifully equipped with all the expected
amenities and luxuries of a 5-star establishment. You will have your own
private, luxury, air-conditioned vehicle with a registered and experienced
guide to take you on daily game drives into the Kruger National Park, or other
day tours of your choosing. |
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10-Day
Bush, Beach and Berg Safari - South Africa & Swaziland
10 Days:
See the best of South Africa's wildlife, tropical beaches and majestic
Drakensberg mountains on this 10-day guided tour through 4 provinces as well as
Swaziland. Includes 4 nights at the Kruger Park. |
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Cape
Town and Kruger National Park Safari - South Africa
11-Day : South
Africa's top two destinations - spend 5 nights in Cape Town and 5 nights at the
Kruger National Park. Fully guided tour with flexible itinerary. Luxury
accommodation. No long road trip required. |
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Luxury
Resort Holiday at the Kruger National Park! - South Africa
6 Days:
Enjoy a fun-filled vacation at a luxury holiday resort overlooking the Kruger
Park. Swimming pools, mini-golf, tennis courts, guided game drives, lots of
regional activities and day tour options! |
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Kenya
and Tanzania Combined Safari Kenya & Tanzania
12 Days: This
Kenya and Tanzania Safari highlighting the best of these two countries departs
daily with a minimum of two people. It features Aberdares, Nakuru, Masaai Mara,
Amboseli, Ngororo and Lake Manyara |
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South
Africa Tour - Berg, Bush & Battlefields - South Africa
8 Days:
Relive the Anglo-Zulu wars - Isandlwana & Rorke's Drift where the might
Zulu warriors took on the English in 1879 and then enjoy the tranquillity of
the African bush and it's mountain region. |
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Birdwatching
in Ethiopia for many Endemics - Ethiopia
11 days: Ethiopia is best
known for the enormous diversity and richness of its wildlife. The bird life in
Ethiopia includes over 850 species and some 225 winter migrants including 176
from the Palearctic. This tour takes you to the best birdwatching sights in
Ethiopia escorted by a Professional Bird Guide |
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Trekking
in Semien Mountains - Ethiopia
10 days: Having high elevation and
gorgeous scenery Ethiopia is said to be the ‘Roof of Africa’. It
makes walking seem like flying through beauty. This trekking holiday takes you
to the highest point in Ethiopia, Ras Dashn, at 4630 meters, the fourth highest
peak in Africa. Rare species of animals, i.e. the Walia, the Semien fox and the
Gelada Baboons inhabit the Semien Mountains. There are also lots of endemic
birds and plants. |
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New
year's eve in Morocco 2005/06 - Morocco
9 Days: Spend New year in
the exotic country of Morocco - starting 27th December in Casablanca, and
visiting Rabat, Fez, Azrou, Midelt, Erfoud, Marzouga and Ouarzazate and ending
of in Marrakech |
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Sacred
music Fes Festival Morocco 2006 - Morocco
10 Days: Experience the
12th edition of famous Fes Musical Festival in 2006 with many internationally
renowned artists from all over the World. |
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Christmas Specials / Late Deals
If you're looking for a
break at Christmas time - here are a few of safaris to tempt
you:
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Brush
With the Wild : Special Offer
10% Discount on
fixed departure date: 14 January 06 departure.
Botswana, Namibia
& Zimbabwe: 15 days - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Okavango Delta Moremi,
Mahango, Bwabwata and Chobe NPs Victoria Waterfalls. |
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Scenic
and Wildlife Spectacular
10% Discount on fixed
departure date: 1st December 05
16 days: Cape Town & Cape
Peninsula. Mpumalanga's Blyde River Canyon and Kruger National Park, Victoria
Waterfalls. This safari introduces you to an astonishing diversity of wildlife.
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Namibia
- Desert & Dune Spectacular
10% Discount
on fixed departure date: 5th November 05
22 Days : Kaokaland &
Damaraland, Etosha. Namib Naukluft . An action packed adventure with several
activities exploring these comparatively unknown wilderness areas. |
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Desert
and Water Wanderer (Cape Town to Vic Falls)
Winter Special - 10% off our 4 December tour.
Cape
Town to Victoria Falls: 20 days in comfort. Experience the wildlife &
spectacular landscapes of southern Africa - all the best of Namibia &
Botswana. Digital Camera download facility available while on tour |
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Northern Explorer: Vic Falls-Nairobi
WINTER
SPECIAL - 10% off our 25 Dec tour.
21 days in comfort from Vic Falls
to Nairobi. A shorter overland tour, taking you to the best of Africa - in the
best truck on the road! See the wonders of the continent, the most famous
wildlife parks in Africa & include many activities & culture. Digital
Camera download facility available while on tour |
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South
East Explorer - Cape Town to Nairobi
Winter
Special - 15% off our 4 December tour.
Fantastic value and comfort:
41 days to experience the very best of Africa - in the best overland truck on
the road! : Cape Town to Nairobi, via spectacular Vic Falls: 41 days in real
comfort. Visit the best game parks & last great wilderness areas: Africa at
its very best. Digital Camera download facility available while on tour
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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. There are over 500 tours, safaris, adventure activities,
overland trips, resort holidays, itineraries ranking from budget to sheer
luxury. Click
to view the whole selection.
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AFRICA SHOP - CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
With Christmas drawing closer we have added many new items to our
Africa Shop, so if you're looking for
that special, individual and unique gift why not come along a have a browse
through, There are many items listed to suit every budget
If you are
stuck for a gift then have a browse through our
Gift Ideas section
For Her |
For Him | For Children/Babies |
For the Home |
Games |
Wedding Gifts |
Christmas Items
Travel Tips....
This month's travel tips:
Driving in
Africa
Some countries may require you to have an International
Driving Licence - check the requirements with the embassy in your country or
your car hire firm.
Try to avoid driving at night it can be very
dangerous in Africa. Roads are often poorly lit, not in good condition and some
other drivers have a tendency to drive without their lights on.
In many
countries, and particularly in rural areas, roads are often poorly maintained
and it's not unusual to come across large domestic animals such as sheep and
cattle.
Africa is immense, there can be few police in remote areas -
drunk drivers are not uncommon and be very watchful for drunk pedestrians.
Ensure you know all the legal requirements for driving a vehicle in the
country you are travelling to. Laws vary from country to country, some
countries require you to always carry hazard triangles, have reflectors (a
white sticker on your bumper), wear seat belts etc... whilst others do not.
When travelling through Africa it almost a certainty that you will come
across a road block, if you do not abide by the laws then sure enough and you
will be fined - this can be costly! Ignorance is not an excuse. If stopped at a
roadblock, be courteous and responsive to questions asked by persons in
authority. At night, turn on the interior light of the car. Make sure that the
person you are dealing with is actually an official and ask them for their
identity card. If they cannot provide it - do not pay any fines - ask to be
taken to the local police station.
In areas of instability and unrest
avoid travelling at night. Ensure that your passport is stamped when crossing
borders, if not, then you will have a huge problem when you come to leave the
country.
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Let you family, friends and colleagues who are thinking of
visiting Africa know about The Africa Guide. They have access to all the
information they need to plan their travels.
Happy Travels !!!
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