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Africa Travel Newsletter - July 2008


CONTENTS:

New Itineraries

Special Offers/Late Deals

Featured Destination - Uganda

New African Photo Library

Hotels and Accommodation in Africa

Independent Travellers

NEW PHOTO LIBRARY
Click to browse through and add your own photos

TRAVEL CENTRE

If Africa is your chosen 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 600 individual, varied itineraries - from budget to luxury, offered by many different tour operators throughout the African continent. Click to view the whole selection.

There have been many new and exciting itineraries added recently, below are just some of them

New Itineraries:

The Magic of the Masai Mara Plain - Kenya
13 Days: Experience the magic of the Masai Mara with a full day of activities, Enjoy a nature walk guided by a local Masai warrior, visit the farmhouse of Karen Blixen, author of the book "Out of Africa" and excursion in the Sweetwater’s Private Sanctuary. The safari visits the major game reserves of Kenya
 
Classic Namibia Explorer - Namibia
14 Days: This route takes in some of the best Namibia has to offer and includes Kalahari Desert , Sossusvlei Area Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Kaokoland , Etosha National Park and the Waterberg Plateau Park. It is versatile enough for you to tailor it according to the time you have available.
 
Kalahari and Namib Desert Explorer - Namibia
5 Days: A short tour that takes you to the mystery, majesty and a feeling of other worldliness and captures the mystique of the Namib Desert, a place of extraordinary life and wonder. Ideal for honeymooners
 
Short Namibia Tour - Namibia
7 Days: Explore the diversity of Namibia, experience the culture with a township tour giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the history, scenic beauty of Sossusvlei with its monumental dunes, and rich geological and biological diversity and abundant wildlife in the Etosha National Park
 
Etosha and AfriCat Exploration in Namibia - Namibia
6 Days: This itinerary concentrates on wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park which is regarded as one of the finest wildlife parks in Africa and includes a visit to the AfriCat Foundation. a non-profit organization committed to long-term conservation of Namibia’s largest carnivores. Here you will see cheetahs, leopards and lions researched and rehabilitated by AfriCat
 
Affordable Kruger National Park - 6 days - South Africa
6 Days: a small group tour of the world famous Kruger National Park. View the Big 5 as well as all the other magnificent animals, birds and amazing verity of plant life in this park.
 
A week in Zululand - South Africa
8 Days: this tour takes you into the heart of Zululand, home of the legendary King Shaka, the battlefields and some amazing wildlife sightings in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve where, at least a fifth of the world's Black and White Rhino populations are found.
 
Exclusive Culture and Wildlife Safari - Tanzania
11 Days: Experience Tanzania off the beaten path on this active wildlife and cultural safari. An encounter with the Hadzabe people, the last bushmen in Tanzania, on a voyage back in time. A rare journey to the amazing and remote Lake Natron, land of the Maasai people. A visit to Ol Donyo Lengai, “Mountain of God” to the Massai and the last active volcano in East Africa, and view wildlife in the vast plains of Serengeti and in the Majestic Ngorongoro Crater.
 
Tanzania: The Big Five Safari - Tanzania
7 Days: The highlights of the unrivalled Parks of Northern Tanzania, starting with Lake Manyara, an ornithologists’ paradise that is also noted for the elusive tree-climbing lions. Then to Serengeti, probably the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world. You then head to Ngorongoro Crater, which supports a year round resident population of a variety of wildlife. It is an attraction in its own right and is one of the wonders of the natural world finishing off with a visit to Tarangire, famous for its dense wildlife population.
 
East Africa, Grand Wildlife Safari and Coast - Kenya & Tanzania
19 Days: The ultimate African adventure! Experience game viewing like no other in the famed Kenyan game parks, and venture along the Swahili coast of both Kenya and Tanzania, enjoying the natural and cultural diversity of this historic region.
 
Horseback Safari & Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb - Tanzania
11 Days: With the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro rising to your East and Mt. Meru to the West, this safari takes place in one of the most dramatically beautiful settings in East Africa. Experience the real African Bush and get close contact with wildlife while on horseback. You will be thrilled by breathtaking views, exhilarating canters and close contact with wildlife such as elephants, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles - just to name a few. Then climb Mt. Kilimanjaro via Machame route "most popular and one of the most scenic routes on the mountain"
 
Culture, Wildlife and Beach Holiday - Tanzania
15 Days: Unquestionably this is the trip of a lifetime. An encounter with the Hadzabe and Datoga people, the last bushmen in Tanzania, view wildlife in the vast plains of the Serengeti, and be dazzled by the historic and alluring spice island of Zanzibar. This is Tanzania at its best!
 

Special Offers / Late Deals
Fly In Bush & Beach Safari - South Africa/Mozambique
Special Offer: Discounted by £160 (GBP) per person sharing for the months of August through to November.
10 Days: An adventure across 2 countries, we start with a safari in the world famous Kruger National Park, and combine this with a beach holiday off the pristine and unspoilt Coast of Mozambique. Miles of unpopulated turquoise beaches for you to explore.
 
13 Day Cape Town, Garden Route, Kruger Park - South Africa
Discounted departures: 05 Jan.09 ; 2 Nov.09
13 Days: Escorted Small Group tour from Cape Town, Garden Route, Durban, Zululand, Kruger Park, Panorama Route. Includes: activities, breakfast, dinner, local flights.
 
Special Adventure Kruger Safari - South Africa
Departing 19 TO 28 September 2008
10 Days: Explore the Kruger National Park and experience beyond the Big Five with your highly qualified guide and your own personal safari chef in this scheduled safari itinerary. This safari is undeniably the most well organised once-in a-lifetime opportunity for African wildlife enthusiasts to visit the world’s most prolific southern African game reserve.
 
Botswana and Namibia safari Custom Special
Departing 22 October to 5 November
14 Days: Four places only remain on this 14 day custom safari special which starts in Kasane, Botswana* on Wednesday 22 October and ends in Windhoek, Namibia on Wednesday 5 November. It includes visits to Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana before following the western Okavango pan handle to Namibia to visit Etosha Game Reserve. A maximum of 6 clients only.
   
Botswana Northern Parks Custom Safari Special
Departure date: 4th to 20th October 2008 ONLY
16 Days: Four places remain: small group, custom designed, semi-participation safari will cover all of northern Botswana national parks as well as Makgadikgadi/Nxai Pan National Park and central Kalahari Game Reserve. It will also include the Okavango Delta , Victoria Falls together with private game concession areas in Botswana. The safari starts and ends in Livingstone, Zambia.
 
Discover the Wild West of Madagascar
Special Offer: Group departures 2008: Monday, 8th and 22nd July, 12th and 26th August, 9th and 23rd September
16 Days: Highlights include: 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
   
   Special Offers are added to the travel center on a regular basis so keep checking for one that appeals to you...
Click to browse through all itineraries that are currently on Special Offer


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FEATURED DESTINATION - UGANDA
Uganda is located in east-central Africa, situated north and northwest of Lake Victoria and is often referred to as "The Pearl of Africa", with rolling hills, sparkling crater lakes, abundant wildlife and of course the endangered mountain gorillas combined with a melting pot of fascinating culture.

Uganda appeals to all travellers, whatever your interest, be it Mountain Gorillas Trekking, Wildlife Viewing, Forest Primates Trek, Bird Viewing, Mountain Climbing, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Sport Fishing or Cultural Tours.

Below are a few itineraries to temp you

Wildlife & Gorilla Safari Uganda
5 Days: An amazing safari that combines the wide savannah plains in Queen Elizabeth with the dense tropical forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Excellent wildlife viewing and unforgettable encounters with the primates of Uganda!
 
Budget Gorilla Safari
10 Days: A unique gorilla safari for a competitive price! Visit all the highlights in Uganda including the magnificent Falls, the chimps in Kibale Forest and the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park.
 
Uganda Primates Adventure
8 Days: Uganda primates adventure takes you closer to Mountain Gorillas and Chimps in their wild plus visiting other excellent wildlife parks in Uganda
 
Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo Safari
6 Days: This safari goes to Queen Elizabeth NP which is a host to a large variety and volume of wildlife. Plus Bwindi and Lake Mburo National Park. Wildlife watching, Gorilla and Chimpanzee viewing
 
Volunteer With Rhinos In Uganda
28 Days: Volunteer in the The Ziwa Wildlife Sanctuary with Rhino Fund Uganda on initiatives for the breeding and introduction of white and black rhinoceros, two species of rhinos that once roamed the savannahs and woodlands of Uganda.
 
Bikes, Boats and Bananas
14 Days: Adventure biking Holiday - Entebbe to Kampala. . Enjoy awesome biking on little used dirt roads through some of the most stunning rainforest and rural farming landscapes you will ever hope to find; enjoy game viewing by bike in the seldom visited Lake Mburo National Park. Meet and chat with the local people or just sit back and watch life go on in true relaxed Ugandan style
 
Eco tourism in the Rwenzoris
12 Days: Go off the beaten track and experience the real Africa in the Rwenzoris! Enjoy the mountainous areas of natural beauty while experiencing the fascinating culture of the local communities.

There are many more options for Uganda listed in our Travel Center - Click to Browse through the full range of itineraries

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.

Click to browse through our Uganda Travel Guide section

 

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NEW PHOTO LIBRARY
Introducing our new Photo Library with 100's of stunning images taken in Africa.

If you have visited Africa and you have taken photos that you would like to share with other travellers or friends and family, join up for free and create your own African Photo Library.

You will be provided with a unique URL for use as a link to all your photos whether they have been selected for general display or not. You can send the link onto your friends and family and they can view your photos.

Click to join up


HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION IN AFRICA
For the independent traveller, The Africa Guide website has a large selection of different accommodation establishments listed throughout the African continent. New additions are being added on a daily basis. Have a browse through the Accommodation section.

It is FREE for accommodation establishments and rental properties in Africa to advertise on The Africa Guide. Increase your bookings today... Get your bookings direct from your customers, no middle man, no extras and no commissions payable - all bookings go direct to you via your displayed contact details or email. You do not need to have a website.... Click here - How to Get Listed.
 

Independent Travel
The Africa Guide website also has individual Country sections with travel 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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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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