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Ethiopia
- Omo Valley Discovery- Ethiopia
10 days: Isolated for millennia
from the rest of the world, the beautiful Omo Valley is home to an intriguing
mix of many small and distinctive tribal groups. Amongst others we find the
Karo, the Mursi and the Hamar - all of whom have retained their own unique
customs and traditions. On this journey of discovery we get truly off the
beaten track, exploring little visited National Parks, picturesque villages and
vibrant local markets. |
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Ethiopia
– Historic Route - Ethiopia
10 days: This tour takes in the
most important historical sights in Ethiopia. From the capital, Addis Ababa we
fly to Bahar Dar, before making a circuit of the ‘Historic Route’
using a mix of short flights and transfers by road. Highlights include the Blue
Nile Falls and Lake Tana, an excursion into the Simien Mountains, the old
castles and palaces of Gondar, the Palace of the Queen of Sheba in Axum and
rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. |
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Mafia
Island Honeymooners Special - Tanzania
5 Days: Mafia Island is the
first Tanzania's Marine Park and one of the most important marine habitats in
the world. It includes giant table corals, blue-tipped staghorn corals and over
400 species of fish. A perfect destination for honeymooners or as an excursion
after a Tanzania safari. |
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Selous
Safari and Mafia Island Beach Holiday - Tanzania
8 days: This tour
will give you a change to visit Selous Game Reserve, one of the largest fauna
reserves of the world and Mafia Island, the site of Tanzania's first Marine
Park which was gazetted in 1995, and one of the most important marine habitats
in the world. |
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Namibia
Botswana and Victoria Falls
14 Days: Three countries in 14 days.
Starts in Windhoek and ends in Victoria Falls. Includes the Etosha National
Park, Okavango Delta, Chobe and the might Victoria Falls. Small tour groups -
departs 17 May 2008. Other dates available with discounts for groups.
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The
Garden Route Experience - South Africa
30 days (or longer) : Immerse
yourself in a colourful and diverse community, work with the Rastafarians in a
township eco-project, experience meaningful wildlife research and influence
South Africa's young naturalists. |
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Volunteer
for Meerkat Research in South Africa
30 days: Working closely with
various colonies of these incredible animals is a truly special experience!
Volunteers will experience life as part of a Meerkat colony as wild groups of
Meerkats are habituated to human presence and accept people in their lives as
just another part of their landscape. |
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South
African Wildlife Research Project
30 days: An exciting hands-on
intro to African Wildlife Research: collar & track leopards, study baboons
from close up, learn to monitor Elephants in the Kruger - visit Kruger Nat Park
and Tuli Wilderness!! This project is for volunteers who want a well rounded
conservation and wilderness experience, with an emphasis on wildlife
research. |
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The
Rastafarian Eco-Project - South Africa
14 Days: Help Maxie and his
colourful rasta community rehabilitate a river ecosystem on the boarder of
Kayalethu township. An outstanding Rasta initiative which uplifts the local
community and environment! |
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Coastal
and Forest Wildlife Monitoring - South Africa
14 Days: Play a vital
role in saving endangered species such as the Knysna Grass Owl, small forest
antelope and elusive Knysna elephant in a stunning and diverse part of South
Africa. You will work with zoologist and researches in a variety of wildlife
monitoring projects. Much of your time will be spent in the enchanting natural
forests, on white beaches and dunes and near the mountain rivers. |
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Workshops
with Local Kids - South Africa
14 Days: Teach disadvantaged children
the importance of preserving their natural heritage. Work in schools in the
township, at orphanages and with street children and give them the gift of
nature appreciation. |
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Tree
Planting Expedition in South Africa
30 Days: See some of South
Africa’s most beautiful reserves and work hand in hand with local
communities to combat deforestation and plant indigenous trees along the east
coast. Applicants need to be relatively physically fit as there is manual
labour involved and must have an interest in new cultures & the environment
as well as working with communities in a third world country. |
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Special Offers / Late Deals
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Northbound
Johannesburg to Nairobi - 4 weeks
20% off
trip price for all remaining 2007 departures
28 Days: great
medium length tour trekking north along the East Africa overland routes ending
in Nairobi 4 weeks later. For December departure, Christmas Day is spent at the
Kapishya Hot Springs and then New Year on Zanzibar Island. |
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Nairobi
to Victoria Falls
Christmas Special - 25%
off trip cost for Dec. 10th. 2007 departure.
25 Days: Overland
camping safari from Nairobi to Victoria Falls. Travelling through Kenya,
Tanzania including Zanzibar, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe |
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Vic
Falls to Cape Town 24 Days, via Namibia
New
Year Special - 25% off trip cost for 4th. Jan, 2008 departure.
24 Days: Overland camping safari from Victoria Falls to Capetown
travelling through Zambia, Botswana, Namibia |
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Cape
Town, Garden Route, Kruger Park - South Africa
Special discount rate for 25 Feb '08 departure
13 Days: Escorted Small Group tour from Cape Town, Garden Route,
Durban, Zululand, Kruger Park, Panorama Route. Includes: activities, breakfast,
dinner, local flights. |
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Southern
Cross (Victoria Falls to Cape Town)
Special
Offer on 23 December departure, save £89.
27 Days:
Victoria Falls to Cape Town: best Southern Africa game parks & last great
wilderness areas: a photographer's dream! |
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Cape
& Kruger Adventure - South Africa
10%
discount for 8 to 22 March '08 departure.
15 Days: 8-day safari
in the Kruger National Park complete with five-star guiding (ranger) and meals
(chef) plus 7 days in the fairest Cape with professional guide. |
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Discover
the Wild West of Madagascar - Madagascar
Special Offer: Group departures 2008, guaranteed with a minimum
of two persons, 1700 Euro per person sharing: 8th and 22nd July, 12th and 26th
August, 9th and 23rd September
15 Days: Highlights: Canoeing
down the Tsiribihina River in a traditional wooden boat – Tsingy de
Bemaraha NP – Andranomena Special Reserve – Avenue of the Baobabs
– Walks and Exploration of the baobab Forest |
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