Africa Travel Newsletter - July 2006

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Newly added itineraries
		Eritrea Luxury Week - Eritrea 8 Days: Following the opening of the fabulous Albergo Italia, Eritrea's first boutique hotel we are pleased to offer our new Luxury Week tour. There is no better way to experience Africa’s most charming capital than being based amongst the sumptuous surroundings of the Albergo Italia.
		Rift Valley Cycling & Wildlife Adventure - Tanzania 14 days adventure including 8/9 days mountain biking, 2/3 half day walks and 3 days Game viewing. Visiting Rift Valley, Lake eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Natron. Accompanied by a Tanzanian Cycling guide, Groups over 6 people will have two guides. An additional guide can be requested for smaller groups with different fitness
		Kilimanjaro Circumnavigation Cycle - Tanzania 7 days: mountain biking adventure circumnavigating Mt Kilimanjaro. Lots of fantastic views, interaction with local people and an excellent mountain biking route. Guides carry hand held radios & phones for easy contact with the support vehicle. A support vehicle is provided to carry clients’ personal items and the camp. Food is prepared fresh each day.
		Tanzania Cycling Tour - Tanzania 14 days: Starting from the northern town of Arusha your route enjoys some of the fabulous scenery around Arusha and Mt Meru before cycling south through Nyumbe ya Mungu, ‘House of God’, Pare Mountains and onto the Swahili coast town of Pangani before getting a boat across to Zanzibar for the last day. Water sports are available while on the coast
		The Best of the Bush - South Africa 4 days: Starting and ending in Johannesburg - experience the ultimate in an African Safari - game viewing from the back of a well trained African Elephant. This fly-in package offers luxury accommodation, hot air ballooning & Elephant safaris
		Luxury Sabi Sabi Fly-in Safari - South Africa 4 days: Fly from Johannesburg directly to the Sabi Sands. This is a great trip for those looking to spend quality time in the African bush while still enjoying the comforts of home. Selati Camp is based on the golden years of the Kruger National Park and will take you back in time to the beginning of this wonderful reserve.

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Special Offers / Late Deals Some of the new Special Offers and late deals include:
	Angola Discovery Tour - Angola SPECIAL OFFER : £150 discount on 14 September 2006 15 Days: Now at peace, this Angola Discovery tour is an opportunity to explore Angola, Southern Africa's final frontier. A spectacular land of stunning natural wonders and a people of broad smiles and big hearts.
	Kruger National Park Adventure - Winter Special - South Africa SPECIAL OFFER : Fixed Departure date 21 July to 3 August. - reduced from R22,500 to only R18,000 per person sharing based on 2 persons 14 Day: Spend early mornings tracking wildlife in our open safari game viewing vehicle with perfect photographic opportunities. Then back for a hearty breakfast and a nap before lunch followed by more game viewing in the late afternoon. Watch the sun go down with the obligatory gin and tonic around a roaring bush fire complete with good food and wine courtesy of your own personal chef.
	Kruger safari - South Africa SPECIAL OFFER : Fixed Departure date August 19 - 25th 2006- reduced from R12 250.00 to only R9 500.00 per person sharing 6 Day: This is a fantastic trip -- the accommodation is really luxurious. Your first two nights at Shimuwini Private Bushveld Lodge, where you will stay in an en suite luxury cottage (private). The accommodation is wonderful with ceiling fans under thatch, and on the banks of the Letaba River where plenty of hippos, crocodiles and elephants come down to drink.
	7-day Kruger Family/Small Group safari - South Africa SPECIAL OFFER : Fixed Departure date 1 to 7 November 2006 : 20% discount 7 Days: A privately guided safari itinerary in the Kruger National Park - complete with 5-star service in nature guiding (ranger) and cooking (chef) in the small private bushveld guest lodges. This is a small group private safari (no more than 8 people) and is ideal for a small group or family.
	Kruger Lodge Safari - South Africa SPECIAL OFFER : Fixed Departure date 18 to 24 November 06: 15% discount 7 Days: This safari is perfect for four couples or a large family of 8. Your guide is one of the most qualified guides in the Kruger, and will provide interpretations and reflections on wildlife behaviour and ecology -- a once-in-a-lifetime experience of African wildlife while on safari in the world-famous Kruger in South Africa. We will host you, cook for you and of course conduct game drives in our own luxury open game-viewing vehicle.
	The Culture of the Menabe region - Madagascar SPECIAL OFFER : There are scheduled tours confirmed, starting 25th September and 20th October from Antsirabe. 10 days / 9 nights. The price is 650 Euro - Normal price 1150 Euros 10 Days: We get to know the Tsiribihina River and we visit the Tsingy de Bemaraha. We will look for lemurs in the private Kirindy reserve. We finish at the fabulous Baobab-alley near Morondava.
	Adventure on a forgotten island - Madagascar SPECIAL OFFER : Normally 2950 Euros per person - discounted to 1770 Euros per persons for scheduled departure dates of 11th September 27 days: We go to less common parks and places. We stay more in tent as usual. We take the train to Manakara on the East coast and get to know the West by a pirogue (canoe) tour on the Tsiribihina River.
	Northern Nomad SPECIAL OFFER : July 23 2006 - last remaining seat - 10% discount 27 days: Overland camping safari Nairobi to Victoria Falls in comfort! Visiting, famous Game Parks, idyllic Zanzibar & Lake Malawi, and the best of Zambia.
	Azania Adventure SPECIAL OFFER : July 23 2006 - last remaining seat - 10% discount 54 days: Overland camping safari from Nairobi/Kenya to Cape Town/South Africa. Discover the very best of Africa: game parks, beaches, activities & last great wilderness areas.
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Christmas/New Year Getaways It may seem a little early in the year to mention Christmas and New Year but if you are considering a holiday in Africa for the festive season you will need to book early as early as possible, it is peak season and availability in lodges and flights, get booked up very early. For some ideas - the top holidays destinations in Africa for last Christmas & New Year were
		South Africa Such diversity... experience the landscapes, lifestyles, cultures, wildlife and adventure of South Africa. Climb Table Mountain and admire the views of Cape Town, visit world reknown Kruger National Park, Scuba Dive at South Africa's best dive sites. All options available: luxury, lodges, private, budget, participation camping, hotels. Click to view full selection
		Egypt Holidays Egypt is a very popular destination at Christmas time, the climate is perfect. If you want to include a Nile Cruise you must book far in advance - as they get booked up very early. The itineraries in our travel center include the historical sights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, Nile cruises and relaxing holidays by the Red Sea. Click to view full selection
		Tanzania Safaris Explore the world famous Serengeti & Ngorongoro National Parks or the more remote parks of Southern Tanzanian. Climb Kilimanjaro so just simply spend Christmas and New Year getting away from it all and relaxing on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar Click to view full selection
		Kilimanjaro Climbs Do something totally different and very exciting this Christmas or New Year - summit the highest mountain in Africa - Kilimanjaro. Our travel center has itineraries that cover all routes up Kilimanjaro and you can end off with a short safari and/or total relation on the beaches of Zanzibar Click to view full selection
		Zanzibar Holidays The lure of the 'spice islands' is legendary. Zanzibar is famous for Stone Town's ancient themes, exotic atmosphere and fascinating architecture not to mention the pristine white sandy beaches, where you can pass the days just relaxing. The ideal "get away from it all" location Click to view full selection
		Kenya Safaris Famous for its birdlife in the lakes in the Rift Valley, it's wildlife viewing opportunities, and as a beach destination, Kenya is a top choice for a combination safari and beach holiday. We have a full selection of itineraries including budget camping safaris, luxury lodge safari, fly in safaris and for the more active Climbing Mt Kenya. Click to view full selection
		Victoria Falls Spend Christmas and New Year at one of the worlds' most spectacular natural wonders, Victoria Falls, which spreads 1,700 feet wide and is an awesome sight as the mighty Zambezi river falls into the gorge below. Many activities and safaris are available in the exciting and vibrant surrounding areas. Click to view full selection

We can't add all the itineraries to this Newsletter - if none of the above appeal then I am sure you will find one that suits you in our Africa Travel Center where you can search by country, price, number of days, activities and national parks.

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