Newsletter - November 2005
TRAVEL CENTRE
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Newly added
itineraries
This past month many new, exciting and adventurous itineraries
have been added to our Travel Center. Here are a few to tempt
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Kruger
National Park and Lowveld Budget Safari - South Africa
5 Days:
Breathtaking scenery. Thrilling wildlife encounters. Luxurious accommodation.
Fantastic game viewing. Delicious food. Spectacular waterfalls. Air-conditioned
comfort. Sparkling swimming pool. Stunning views over the Kruger National Park
- Africa's greatest game reserve. All this and more awaits you on this
scheduled weekly tour for small groups wishing to experience the Kruger Park
and scenic Lowveld, as well as a taste of Swaziland. |
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Lopé
Park Biodiversity Tour - Gabon
8 Days: Visit untouched wildlife
destination of Gabon. Stay in charming bungalows surrounded by attractive
gardens in the middle of a 5000 km2 National Park which is home to 4500 forest
elephants, 2500 lowland gorillas, 2000 chimpanzees, 50,000 mandrills, etc.
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The
Best of Mali - Mali
15 Days: visiting the highlight and immersing
yourself into the culture of Mali. This itinerary takes in Timbuctu; Dogon
culture and the Bandiagara Escarpment; visit nomadic and semi-nomadic Tuareg
tribesmen; Djenné and it's beautiful market and ancient mud-built
mosques and more. |
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Tanzania
Safari and Victoria Falls Experience - Tanzania & Zimbabwe
9
Days: Wildlife viewing safari in the best national parks of Tanzania, combined
with one of the worlds' most spectacular natural wonders, Victoria Falls.
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Kilimanjaro
Climb and Victoria Falls Experience - Tanzania & Zimbabwe
10
Days: A great adventure... combine the two highlights of Africa - Climb
Kilimanjaro and visit one of the worlds' most spectacular natural wonders,
Victoria Falls. |
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Tanzania
Safari, Chimpanzee tracking and Victoria Falls - Tanzania &
Zimbabwe
9 Days: An adventurous African experience: Tanzania safari visiting
Lake Manyara NP and Ngorongoro Crater combined with Chimpanzee Tracking in
Gombe Stream National Park and a visit to Victoria Falls. |
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Northern
Tanzania Safaris, Victoria Falls Experience and Zanzibar Beach -
Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zanzibar
17 Days: A superb combination of a wildlife
safari in Tanzania's best national parks, followed by a visit to view the
spectacular Victoria Falls and ending off relaxing on Zanzibar's pristine
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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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Travel Tips....
For this month's travel tips we have suggested a few do's
and don'ts that may help to get the most out of your African
experience....
** Do spend some time reading up and learning about the
countries you plan to visit - you will get a far better reception if you take
an interest in the people, respect their culture, learn their social etiquettes
and at least the basics of the local language. A simple "hello", "please" or
"thank you" goes a long way.
** Do respect for local cultures,
traditions and holy places and always dress modestly.
** Do burn all
toilet paper, if using "bush toilets"
** Do use water sparingly - it is
precious in many countries and the local people may not have sufficient clean
water
** Do be prepared for "tourist touts"—young men who hustle
up business for safari companies and other local businesses. They are usually
very personable but can be very persistent.
** Do be careful with your
belongings particularly in crowded areas
** Do keep a watch out for
fake police officers who want to see your ID; ask for their ID; if you are
unsure offer to walk with them to the police station, never get into their car!
** Do watch out for thieves among other travellers, they're often worse
than the locals are! Do help the local economy of developing countries by
buying local produce in preference to imported goods.
** Do help the
small local subsidence farmer by purchasing from markets street and road sides
stalls where possible.
** Don't discard litter randomly, dispose of it
in a proper place. Waste disposal is a major expense in poorer countries
** Don't become so worried about crime that you forget to enjoy your
holiday. It's easy to fall into the habit of worrying so much that the real
pleasures of the country and its inhabitants pass you by.
** Don't be
afraid to ask about security when making hotel reservations and when checking
into your hotel.
** Don't display your wealth, don't wear ANY jewellery
to poorer countries or areas with a high crime rate, wear a cheap watch.
** Don't walk around waving a map around - if you get lost go into a
shop and take the map out inside.
** Don't be surprised if water and
electricity are unavailable from time to time.
** Don't be surprised if
things don't happen as quickly or as efficiently as they do at home.
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Don't ever take a package, jacket, gift or whatever from somebody, and
especially never transport other people's belongings for them, even if they are
very nice
Click for
more Travel Tips
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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