Africa Travel Newsletter - October 2006
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.
GHANA - Featured Destination
This month our featured destination is Ghana, an English
speaking country, situated on the southern coast of the West African bulge.
Ghana is a stable Democratic Country, safe for travel.
The amazingly
diverse cultures are evident with over 75 different African dialects spoken in
current day Ghana. The World famous Ashanti’s are the largest tribe in
Ghana and like all the other tribes, are steeped in culture and tradition.
Ghana has more Colonial Slave Castles and Fortifications than any other African
country and many are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage sites and many are
still in a wonderful condition for an emotional exploration.
Ghanaians
are widely regarded as the friendliest people of Africa. Their kindness and
willingness to accept you and share with you their culture and history is
second to none. Couple all of this with Ghana’s beautiful, palm lined
golden beaches, amazingly diverse wildlife, bird life and biodiversity, makes
Ghana a must for any holiday.
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Ghana
Cultural Tour - Ghana
8 days: This cultural tour take you on an
amazing journey through the history of this wonderful country. Experience the
colourful warm hospitality of the varied ethnic groups within Ghana, and
immersing yourself in their diverse culture and traditions is an experience
that will change your life forever. |
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Ghana
Cultural & Wildlife Tour - Ghana
15 days: A varied tour offering
you the best of Ghana - watching traditional African drumming and dancing and
in the evening sitting around and listening to traditional tales and stories
from village elders or learning how to make Kente cloth, traditional local
foods, jewellery or wood carvings. Plus a visit to Cape Coast, surrounded by
tropical guinea rainforest for birdwatching and wildlife viewing |
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Ghana
Eco Tour and Safari - Ghana
11 days :This eco tours of Ghana to
community based eco projects are run correctly and benefit the whole community.
This tour offers a perfect opportunity for our guests to cover all of Ghana's
habitats and tribal regions. We venture to areas seldom visited by tourists to
experience the real Ghana. |
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African History Tour - Ghana
8 days : This itinerary covers the
fascinating history and traditions of the many tribes found in this wonderful
country. Our tour takes you on a thought provoking journey through Ghana’s
recent tragic slave trade era. |
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Wildlife
Safari Tour - Ghana
12 days : Ghana is an ideal destination for a
wildlife safari holiday. With its 16 National Parks and resource reserves
protecting savannah elephants, hippopotami, lions, leopards, hyenas and 7
primate species. |
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Birdwatching
Tour - Ghana
14 days : With over 750 different species of birds,
Ghana is an ideal birdwatching destination. The varied habitats make for an
extremely impressive bird tally - a tally we know will not disappoint. We use
highly experienced tour leaders and guides with expert knowledge of
Ghana’s birds and their habitats.
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There are several
other choices - click to browse through all itineraries in
Ghana
Ghana
Travel Guide: comprehensive travellers information about the
Ghana |
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Newly added
itineraries
We have had many new itineraries added to our Travel Center
recently, some of them of detailed below:
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Sister
Mountains - Twin Peak Challenge - Kenya and Tanzania
13 days: This
itinerary offers a real Challenge to climb East Africa's highest mountain
peaks, starting with Mount Kenya up Sirimon Route ascending up through forest
into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. Access is adequate and the
bunkhouse facilities are the best on this side of the mountain and descending
via Chogoria. Then heading onto Mount Kilimanjaro where you can choose between
Machame or Maranga Route. |
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Kenya
Coast to Tsavo & Amboseli Road Safari - Kenya
4 days: Starting
from the Kenyan coast, this safari enables you to experience a wide variety of
landscapes, habitat and wildlife in a short time and includes a stay in the
shadow of Kilimanjaro, Africas' highest mountain perhaps with a chance to get a
photo of elephants with the mountain in the background |
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Beautiful
Kenya Safari - Kenya
8 days: This is a relaxed safari that shows you
much of beautiful Kenya from extinct volcanoes, rolling riverine grass plains,
wooded green highland, infinity vistas, majestic mountains, lovely lakes, pink
flamingo flocks, a green golf course and semi arid dry bush country that
includes a wide variety of game viewing in diverse game rich areas.
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Kenya
Coast Connoisseur Air Safari Kenya - Kenya
5 days: This wonderful
air safari with excellent game viewing will immerse you in old style
hospitality with hosts that help you enjoy game viewing to the full in three
diverse parts of Kenya: Amboseli, the Masai Mara and Tsavo West |
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Cape
Town to Nairobi Overland Safari
56 days: Exciting and adventurous
participation camping overland safari starting in and travelling north through
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and
finishes in Nairobi, Kenya. Highlights are Namibia's Etosha National Park,
Botswana's Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania,
Zanzibar Island, Gorilla Watching and much more |
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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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AFRICA SHOP
New Books
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The Gambia, 2nd: The Bradt Travel
Guide (Sept 06) (amazon.com) - USA (amazon.co.uk) - UK
by Craig Emms, Linda Barnett,
Richard Human
The Gambia is one of West Africa's better-known travel
destinations, with an excellent tourist infrastructure, allowing all areas of
the country to be explored with the aid of this thorough guide. Plenty of
information is provided on the ecology and wildlife, especially the superb
birding opportunities the country offers.
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Travellers Kenya, 2nd ed - Thomas Cook
- Sept 06 (amazon.com) - USA (amazon.co.uk) - UK
comes from the world's leading
travel experts and has everything you need to plan the perfect trip. Inside you
will find: information on the top sights and the less well-known ones; walks
and tours with clear maps; places off the beaten track; special features on
cultural background and other aspects; holiday hints and tips; A-Z of essential
information; advice on shopping, eating out, sport and nightlife. |
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Zanzibar, 6th: Pemba and Mafia (Sept
06) (amazon.com) - USA (amazon.co.uk) - Europe
by Bradt Travel Guide
the
first travel guide to concentrate exclusively on Zanzibar and Pemba. This sixth
edition brings every aspect of travel on the islands up to date, from sourcing
hotels to creating an individual itinerary from the selection of landmarks,
markets, and activities detailed in the guide. Fascinating background on the
history and culture of the islands, a thorough section on land and marine
wildlife, and a guide to the architectural treasures of Stone Town will help
the traveller discover many aspects of Zanzibar. |
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Okavango: A Journey
(amazon.com) - USA (amazon.co.uk) - UK
by Adrian Bailey (Photographer),
Robyn Keene-Young (Author)
This engagingly produced photojourney includes
some 100 exquisite full-colour photographs with informative captions and text
that covers the diverse habitats of the Okavango Delta. |
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Kilimanjaro & East Africa: A
Climbing And Trekking Guide (Aug 2006) (amazon.com) - USA (amazon.co.uk) - UK
By: Cameron M. Burns
More than
50 routes, including summit walk-ups and serious technical climbs ·
Completely updated and expanded descriptions of travel to and from East Africa
and the major trekking and climbing destinations. |
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The Rough Guide to Kenya - Sept
06 (amazon.com) - USA (amazon.co.uk) - Europe
Published by Rough Guides
Series The Rough Guide
This guide includes details on both package
holidays and independent travel, from accommodation and eating to money and
health, together with information for disabled travellers and advice on
travelling with children. The wildlife section contains information on each
species, and details of safaris, game-viewing, camping and lodges, with reviews
of each establishment. There is also a commentary on the politics and culture
of Kenya, plus the complete historical background |
Christmas Gift
Ideas
It may be a little early to start thinking
about Christmas - but time flies and before you know it - it will have
arrived.
If you're looking for that ideal, special, individual and
unique gift why not come along a have a browse through our
Africa Shop- there are many items listed
that will fit in with every budget
If you are stuck for a gift then
have a browse through our Gift
Ideas section
For Her |
For Him | For Children/Babies |
For the Home |
Games |
Wedding Gifts |
Christmas Items
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to plan their travels.
Happy Travels
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