Africa Travel Newsletter - April 2007

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Newly added itineraries This month several new itineraries has been added to the Travel Center - here are a few of them:
		Botswana Namibia & Zimbabwe / Camping & Lodge Safari - 15 Days: This luxury camping (11 nights) & lodge (2 nights) safari introduces you to an astonishing diversity of wildlife. An action packed adventure with several activities exploring these comparatively unknown wilderness areas. Exclusive guided small group safari to Botswana (Pans, Okavango Delta, Moremi, Chobe), Namibia (Linyanti) & Zimbabwe (Vic Falls) 15 days overland in air conditioned vehicle. Up to 42% group discount.
		Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe Luxury Lodge Safari 15 Days: This photographic lodge safari introduces you to an astonishing diversity of wildlife. Highlights include Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Okavango Delta, Moremi, Mahango, Bwabwata and Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls
		Photography and more on the Island of Madagascar - Madagascar 22 Days: It has been called the eighth continent because of its unique wildlife that has evolved in isolation for 165 million years. Madagascar's treasures include dozens of species of lemurs - a family of primates older than the monkey and a distant relative of humans - as well as several endemic birds and a colourful cast of chameleons. A great destination for photography enthusiasts...
		Botswana Luxury Lodge Fly in Safari including Victoria Falls- Botswana 10 Days: Visiting the domain of the Okavango Delta - Moremi National Park is world renowned for its spectacular wildlife all year round; Chobe National Park, famous for its large buffalo and elephant herds and Victoria Falls, the ultimate destination to many tourists and for good reason. A walk at the falls, curio buying and a sundowner cruise bring the day there to a contented close.
		Namibia combination Camping & Lodge Safari- Namibia 15 Days: Desert & Dune Spectacular - An exclusive guided small group safari to Namibia : highlights include Etosha NP, game viewing , Kunene River, Epupa Falls, Ongongo springs, Ugab River, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei & Sesriem and Windhoek where the tour ends! Group discounts from 19% (3 pax) to 43% (7 pax) apply
		Namibia Overland Luxury Lodge Safari- Namibia 15 Days: Desert Encounters - This photographic safari introduces you to an astonishing diversity of wildlife and scenery. An action packed adventure with several activities exploring these comparatively unknown wilderness areas. Overland in air conditioned vehicle. Up to 39% group discount.
		Classic Safari and Beach Holiday- Kenya 11 Days:A safari created to offer the dramatic and beautiful contrasts of Kenya, the game viewing at the Mara, Rift Valley Lakes, Mt. Kenya and semi arid Samburu , ending on the white beaches of Mombasa.
		6 Day Simba Safari- Kenya 6 Days:A unique safari taking you to the best three game parks in Kenya, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park and Amboseli National Park.
		Kenyan Exotic Honeymoon Safari- Kenya 12 Days: A romantic safari with classic locations in Kenya and quality lodges with deluxe rooms. A relaxed pace of travel with the end of the safari taking you to the a stunning beaches of Mombasa.
Special Offers / Late Deals
		Kenya and Tanzania Biking Adventure Safari 16 days Special Offer Last few remaining places on our June the 9th to the 24th trip 10% discount Want to see Africa in a different way?. Biking away from busy roads and main tourist routes you will experience a different face of Africa. Local villages and traditional tribesman, breathtaking scenery and of course the stunning wildlife. Travel in the shadows of the unmistakable Mt Kilimanjaro and camp under the clear and starry African skies. All our biking is vehicle supported which means all your gear is carried for you, lunch and extra water is always at hand.
		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
		Discover the wild West of Madagascar - Madagascar 14 days Special Offer scheduled departures on 19th and 30th 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
		The Culture of the Menabe Region - Madagascar 10 days Special Offer scheduled departures on scheduled departures on 6th and 22nd May, 19th and 30th June, 10th and 31st July, 21st August and 25th September. Price is 750 Euro sharing discounted from 1,350 Euro 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.
		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 and Cape July Special - South Africa 13 days Special Offer 15 to 27 July special offer . A 6-day adventure safari into the Kruger followed by an awesome 7-day look at the Western Cape including Cape Town. This unique package combines the Cape Floral Kingdom with big 5 adventure.
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

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