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Africa Travel Newsletter - November 2006

CONTENTS:

Africa Shop

** Unique Christmas Gift Ideas
** 2007 Calendars

Travel Centre

*** New Itineraries
*** Special Offers/Late Deals

Proverb of the month...
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do... Explore. Dream. Discover."
(Mark Twain)
Christmas 2006
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 Click to view our main shop index .
 
Gift Ideas
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NEW 2007 Calendars
We have a huge selection of unusual and beautiful calendars. These are useful for everyone and make an ideal gift.
Click to browse through full selection

TRAVEL CENTRE

If Africa is your destination for a holiday, our Travel Center is the perfect place for you to have a browse through to get some ideas and make some enquiries. There is the choice of over 550 individual itineraries - from budget to sheer luxury, offered by many different tour operators throughout the African continent. Click to view the whole selection.

Newly added itineraries
We have had many new itineraries added to our Travel Center recently, some of them of detailed below:

"Gravelling" the Cape’s Garden Route by Motorcycle - South Africa
12 Days: South-Africa’s Garden Route is about as famous as its American counterpart Route 66 or the Australian Outback, but here’s how to avoid the bus loads of tourists on the busy tarred road with its speed traps and ride some of the much more interesting and quiet ‘off-the-beaten-track’-roads on motorcycle! For this safari we will actively seek out the scenic alternative ‘back’ roads - some gravel and some paved
 
Special - Exploratory Tour to Botswana & Zimbabwe
14 Days: This is an “experimental” tour which we are offering at a very reduced rate. A date for this tour has not been set yet, but it will be in July 2007. The tour begins and ends in Johannesburg. We head north into Botswana and east to Zimbabwe. Visiting the might Victoria Falls and Kariba, where we spend 3 nights on a houseboat before heading to Matobo Hills.
 
Botswana Traditional Tented Safari
15 days: Explore the prime wildlife regions of Moremi, Okavango Delta and Chobe whilst relaxing in the wilderness surrounds of your fully serviced tented camp. Finish off with a 3 days exploring Victoria Falls and the surrounds
   
Botswana's Miracle Rivers and Ancient Lakes Safari
8 days: A safari which explores the prime wildlife areas in Moremi and Okavango Delta but also includes Nxai Pan National Park and Makgadikgadi Pans.
 
Chimpanzee and Mountain Gorilla Trekking - Uganda or Rwanda
7 days: Experience a selection of one or more well-appointed lodges in wildlife sanctuaries where the focus is on guided game viewing activities. Visit the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda (Bwindi) or Rwanda, plus chimpanzee trekking and game viewing in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, as well as a cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
 
Great Apes Safari - Uganda
8 Days: Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzee tour in Uganda featuring the Izinga Island, Kibale Forest, Kyambura Gorge, Bwindi Impenetrable and the Virungas
 
Camel Trekking in Samburu country - Kenya
7 Days: This is neither a luxury safari, nor is it rough and uncomfortable. You travel through unspoilt areas of North, . Central Kenya, Samburu country. Here you are guided by local Samburu people. The safari is led by local warriors, who can inform you of the local customs and explain what you see as you trek along. It is not arduous, you may walk or ride as you choose, will a support vehicle carrying tile luggage, tents and supplies, plus any personal needs, such as beers, spirits and sodas.
 
Samburu and Lake Turkana Camel Trekking and Safari - Kenya
13 Days: 4 days are spent camel trekking in the bush with English speaking, Samburu guides, who will keep you entertained with local stories and culture. You will be changing camp sites each night. After which we go on a truck safari and experience the less visited area of Northern Kenya to include Lake Turkana, Kaisut desert and Samburu Reserve.
 
New Year's Eve in the Sahara (Dec 26-Jan 06) - Morocco
11 Days: Looking to spend New Year’s eve in the Sahara desert under the beautiful stars of the Merzouga Dunes? Start the New Year witnessing one of the world’s most stunning sunrises off the dunes of Merzouga. This unique journey will capture the dramatic contrast
 
Kruger Safari and 2 Kingdoms - South Africa & Mozambique
8 days: A great, short tour starting in Johannesburg taking in Panoramic Route, Kruger National Park, Hlane Game Park, Southern Mozambique, Hluhluwe and St Lucia Estuary – and finishing in Durban
 
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - South Africa
14 Days: A good short tour packed with everything. Starting in Cape Town, visiting Namibia, Botswana before finishing at the magnificent Victoria Falls in Zambia
 
Durban to Cape incl. Garden Route - South Africa
12 Days: This tour starts in Durban and travels through the Drakensberg mountains and then heads south visiting the Wild Coast. After wildlife viewing at Addo National Park, famous for it's elephants, we head along the legendary Garden Route, where you can participate in the many adrenaline activities on offer or just enjoy the scenic nature walks.
 
Kruger NP, Victoria Falls and Botswana - South Africa
9 Days: A short tour packed with activities including the Kruger National Park, Chipengali Wildlife Orphanage, Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park. Starts and ends in Johannesburg
 
Luxury Beach Holiday on Mahe Island - Seychelles
8 Days: Unwind and relax with this top-of-range, de-luxe beach holiday on Mahe Island in the Seychelles. The perfect destination for Honeymooners. Accommodation based on half board.
 
Beach Holiday - Mahe Island - Seychelles
5 Days: This short tour of the Seychelles offer you 4 nights stay at an impressive 173 rooms hotel on several floors commanding the breathtaking panorama of Port Glaud and Mahe's West Coast Island surrounded by large landscaped gardens. The hotel has a wide range of facilities to suit all the family.
 
Island Hopping - Mahe, Praslin & La Digue Islands - Seychelles
7 Days: Experience a few of the different islands - this itinerary provide 3 nights on Mahe Island, 2 Praslin Island, 2 nights on La Digue with Inter Island Helicopter Shuttle included


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.

If you can not find an itinerary that suits your specific requirements and there are 2 or more of you travelling we would be happy to help in designing your own itinerary. Please complete our Customised Request Form

The Africa Guide website also has loads of information that will assist travellers who wish to make their way round Africa independently of tour operators and guides. Please visit our Africa Countries Index and select the country you are interested in


Special Offers / Late Deals


Click to browse through all itineraries that are currently on Special Offer


We hope you have enjoyed this Newsletter. Please let you family, friends and colleagues who are thinking of visiting Africa know about The Africa Guide where they will be able to find all the information they need to plan their travels.

Happy Travels

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