Africa Travel Newsletter - February 2007

TRAVEL CENTRE

If Africa is your chosen destination for this year's 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 600 individual itineraries - from budget to sheer luxury, offered by many different tour operators throughout the African continent. Click to view the whole selection.

If you are considering visiting Africa during July/August September of 2007 then we recommend that you book early, as safari lodges get booked up early in the year during this peak season, particularly in East Africa.

Here are some ideas to tempt you...

Newly added itineraries We have had many new itineraries added to our travel center in the past month.
		Surf Adventure Trip along Garden Route - South Africa 14 Days: This itinerary is specially designed for the surf enthusiast, taking in the best waves South Africa has to offer & for the non enthusiast who just wants to relax and enjoy the sites, activities and beauty of each place. Fixed departure date: 10 July 2007 to 23 July 2007. Places are limited so book early
		Victoria Falls to Nairobi 21 Days: A medium-length overland safari offering the advantages of small group travel whilst missing none of the sights. Included highlights - Victoria Falls, South Luangwa Nat. Park or Kariba, Lake Malawi, Kande Beach, Dar es Salaam, Ferry, Zanzibar, Masai museum and snake park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi
		Luxury Camping Safaris plus Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe 10 Days: Experience the true African bush in style. Walk with the BIG 5 in the wilds of Hwange National Park, of the best destinations in Africa which to participate in a walking safari. Then heading to Victoria Falls.
		Adventurous drive to Ankavandra / Manambolo River - Madagascar 10 Days: From Antsirabe to Morondava, 10 days / 9 nights, from August to October Highlights: looking for the piste to Ankavandra – Canoeing down the Manambolo River – Tsingy de Bemaraha – Analabe park – Andranomena park – Baobab Alley Towns Visited: Antsirabe – Miandrivazo – Ankavandra – Belo sur Tsiribihina – Morondava
		Luxury Malawi Experience - Malawi 7 Days: Luxury safari to the exclusive Mumba Island on Lake Malawi, the breathtaking Zomba Plateau (Kuchawe Inn) and the magnificent Liwondi National Park. Departures are on request with a minimum of 2 persons.
		Malawi and Southern Tanzania combination - Malawi + Tanzania 18 Days: Relax on the northern powder white sandy shores of beautiful Lake Malawi and experience Malawi's unique Nyika Plateau, largest and oldest National Park in Malawi. Then travel onto Southern Tanzania, for a wildlife experience in the more remote national parks of Ruaha, Mikumi and Selous Game Reserve. Starts in Lilongwe ends in Dar-Es-Salaam.
		Botswana Highlights Camping Safari and Victoria Falls - Botswana + Zambia 7 Days: This budget camping safari is perfect for exploring some of the best wilderness areas in Africa without losing the creature comforts. Due to having fixed departure dates, single and couples can join. Includes 3 nights Moremi Game Reserve, 2 nights Chobe National Park, 1 night Lodge at Livingstone, Victoria Falls and your stay can be extended.
		The Okavango Delta Circle Camping Safari - Botswana, Namibia and Zambia 15 Days: This budget camping safari circumnavigates the Okavango Delta via the Caprivi Strip, Tsodilo Hills and the Moremi Game Reserve before heading to Chobe and Victoria Falls.
		Luxury BIG Icon Safari in Southern Africa - South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe 15 Days: Your journey includes; Cape Town, the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and the Greater Kruger, 4 BIG Icons in Southern Africa, experienced in luxury style.
		Luxury Camping Safari - Special - Botswana 11 Days: Experience a luxury camping safari in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve and Okavango Delta where your camps are set up in a classical luxurious old fashioned way.
		The Gems of Botswana - Botswana/Zambia 18 Days: Budget Camping Safari - This tour is a unique experience by including the Gems which make Botswana such a great safari location. It is definitely suited to the adventure enthusiast with a passion for wildlife and culture. Ending off with a visit to the impressive Victoria Falls - Zambia side
		Trekking in Selous Game Reserve - Tanzania 4 Days: Explore Selous G. R on foot and boat. The trekking is in the old trekking style staying in different locations each night within the reserve. The camp will be set in private campsite. This unique trekking safari takes you the to heart of Selous Game Reserve to areas otherwise not accessible by vehicle
		Spectacular Massai Mara on Wings - Kenya 3 Days: This special and luxury fly-in safari takes you to Kenyan best-known game reserve - the Maasai Mara. You take the 45 minute flight and stay at luxury camps. You will see an abundance of wild life here.
		Kenya Horizon Safari - Kenya 6 Days: This safari takes you to the most famous parks in Kenya with stay in luxurious lodges. You will visit Kenya’s prime wildlife parks, abundant with big 5, combines luxury and adventure and is best value for the discerning and busy Holidaymaker.
		The Magical Kenya Coast and Kenya Safari - Kenya 14 Days: This itinerary is a combination of short tours, safaris and beach relaxation. You will experience the magnificent beaches of the Kenyan coast, interact with local people and enjoy wild-life viewing.
		Jambo Kenya Safari - Kenya 7 Days: This safari itinerary takes you to the northern, central as well as the southern part of Kenya. You will visit Kenya’s prime wildlife reserves, known for their abundant big 5. View magnificent scenery along the way and have the chance to visit the Maasai tribesmen who live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. You may arrange a visit to the local villages.
		The Best Tour of Egypt - Egypt 7 days : A short tour of Egypt that provides the opportunity for you to see the most outstanding attractions of Ancient Egypt in Cairo and Luxor
Special Offers / Late Deals
		Okavango, Moremi, Chobe and Victoria Falls Safari - Kenya 7 Days: Special Offer up to 31st March 2007 prices lodge-options 1,3 and 4 have a discount of up to 15% Okavango Delta, Moremi NP, Chobe NP and Victoria Falls in style! BIG 5 Wildlife Safari, duration 7 days with choice of lodge accommodation, some flights, meals, activities, some drinks included.
		Trans Africa. Europe-Capetown-Nairobi-Istanbul - Overland 308 days Special Offer - MARCH 2007 departure SPAIN to KENYA - 30 weeks - now only £1950 + local payment London to Cape Town One of the last great overland journeys. 44 wks (or 22 wks to Capetown; 31 to Nairobi) from Spain to Cape Town through West Africa to Kenya then north to Nairobi, Cairo and Istanbul.
		Cape Town, Garden Route, Kruger Park - South Africa 13 days Special Offer - 19 Feb. departure 10 % Discount Escorted SMALL GROUP tour - ALL the highlights from Cape Town, Garden Route, Sani Pass (Lesotho), Durban, Zululand, Kruger Park, Panorama Route. Includes: activities, breakfast, dinner, local flights.
		The Culture of the Menabe Region - Madagascar 10 days Special Offer scheduled departures on 22nd May, 19th June, 10th July, 31st July, 21st August and 25th September. Price is reduced from 1350 to 750 Euro per person sharing We get to know the Tsiribihina River in a wooden boat and we visit the Tsingy de Bemaraha. We will look for lemurs in the Andranomena reserve. We finish at the Baobab-alley near Morondava.
		Special - Exploratory Tour to Botswana & Zimbabwe - 13 days Special Offer scheduled departure date 13th July 2007 offered at a very reduced rate The tour begins in Johannesburg and 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 back to JHB.
		Special - Exploratory Tour to Botswana & Namibia - 13 days Special Offer scheduled departure date 8th September 2007 offered at a very reduced rate The tour will begin in Johannesburg and head north into Botswana, visiting the Great Pans and Chobe before heading further on to Namibia exploring the wildlife, scenery & culture, ending in Windhoek
		"Gravelling" the Cape’s Garden Route by Motorcycle - South Africa 10 days Special Offer Discount of 10% for any 1x bike rider if you put together your own personal group of minimum 5- to 7 riders / non-riders and book collectively Ride some of the more interesting & quiet ‘off-the-beaten-track’-roads on motorcycle on SA’s Garden Route, Route 62 and Karoo with its wine lands, spectacular mountain passes and superb marine drives.
		Discover the wild West of Madagascar - Madagascar 14 days Special Offer scheduled departures on 19th June, 10th July, 31st July, 21st August and 25th September. The price is 1125 Euro per person sharing discounted from 1,975 Euros Highlights of the West of Madagascar, including Canoeing down the Tsiribihina River , Tsingy de Bemaraha NP, Analabe, Andranomena, Baobab alley, Kirindy-Mitea NP
		Kruger National Park : Family/Small Group safari - South Africa 6 days Special Offer 6 to 11 June 2007 discounted to 11500 RANDS 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.
		Kruger Small Group Safari - South Africa 5 days Special Offer Departure 2nd April 2007. 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.
Click to browse through all itineraries that are currently on Special Offer 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. and 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 assist you 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

Click to Buy the African American Flag for your celebrations: Flag of the African nation combines the most popular colours from all of the flags of Africa. This flag is a perfect wall hanging, or for outside display on a porch. It is durable, but it is not intended for long term use in wind or on a flag pole.

This month we would like to thank Liam Harkin for contributing his wildlife photos taken in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania for display on The Africa Guide website. Click have browse through the Tanzania Photo Library

	Malawi, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide - by Philip Briggs, Mary-Anne Bartlett (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe This is an invaluable guide for visitors to this most explorable, affordable, and tranquil of African countries, whether discovering little-visited mountains, forests and game reserves, or relaxing by the main attraction of Lake Malawi.
	Rwanda, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide- by Philip Briggs (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe As a guide to getting around Rwanda and seeing the beauty as well as the sorrow, the hope as well as the history, this is an important and timely book. It is packed with essential information for the traveller
	Lonely Planet Ethiopia & Eritrea (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe The only comprehensive guide to Ethiopia and Eritrea. It includes access chapter on crossing between Ethiopia and Eritrea, features the popular Historic route plus walking tours to Gondar, Lalibela, Harar and Massawa.
	Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe A multi country guide to increasingly popular South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. With a full colour wildlife guide and in depth coverage of the music of South Africa.
	The Rough Guide to Gambia (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe Detailed maps and plans are complemented by expert and upbeat guidance on the beaches, villages and music, the mangrove creeks and the River Gambia itself. There are first-hand reviews of all the best accommodation, restaurant and bar options in the country, both on and off the beaten track, for everyone from shoestring travellers to luxury tourists.
	Namibia (Globetrotter Travel Pack) (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe Provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Namibia by concisely highlighting the region's 'must see' areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar region is compacted into useful and practical 'At-a-Glance' sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of Namibia is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Namibia, which highlights scenic routes, it features 3 detailed area maps and 5 town plans.
	Mozambique Travel Pack (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Mozambique has to offer. In addition to the main map of Mozambique, which highlights scenic routes, it features 13 detailed area maps and 6 town plans.
	Kruger National Park Travel Pack (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that the Kruger National Park has to offer. The fold-out map of the Kruger National Park is ideal for tourists and visitors.
	Johannesburg (Bradt Mini Guide Johannesburg) - by Lizzie Williams (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe This pocket-sized guide will give confidence to business and vacation travellers wanting to make the most of a visit to these major sites as well as Johannesburg's other attractions, including excellent museums telling the story of South Africa's turbulent history
	Cape Town (Global Cities) - by Rob Bowden, Roy Maconachie (Photographer) (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe provides a comprehensive overview of this unique metropolis - from its beginnings in 1652 as a supply base for the Dutch East India Company to its 21st-century role as an emerging international city.
	Cairo Maps: The Practical Guide - by AUC Press (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe Over 44 full-color street maps for Cairo, with clear indexes for streets, cultural centers, embassies, hotels and other points of interest. Includes the principal areas of metropolitan Cairo and Giza. This work is presented in an easy-to-use format.
	Uganda Nelles Map (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe Over 44 full-color street maps for Cairo, with clear indexes for streets, cultural centers, embassies, hotels and other points of interest. Includes the principal areas of metropolitan Cairo and Giza. This work is presented in an easy-to-use format.
	Kenya Globetrotter Travel Map (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe Globetrotter Travel Maps cater specifically to the needs of tourists and visitors, packed with all the essential information to introduce travellers to each dynamic destination. Key buildings and places of interest are pinpointed, as well as where to stay. Distance and climate charts enable travellers to plan their visits, while stunning photographs conjure up each destination’s special atmosphere.

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Happy Travels for 2007

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