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Africa Travel Newsletter - February 2009


CONTENTS:

** New Itineraries


** New Volunteer & Conservation Projects


** View all packages in a Country


** Special Interest Holidays


** Special Offers/Late Deals


** Independent Travellers

PHOTOGRAPHS OF AFRICA
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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 800 individual, varied itineraries - from budget to 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 2009 then we recommend that you make a booking early in the year, as safari lodges get booked up early in the year during this peak season.

Here are some ideas to tempt you...

New Itineraries

 
Experience the Magic of Kenya, Amboseli NP
3 days: Talk of ‘southeastern Kenya’ and think of Amboseli National Park on the slopes of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt.Kilimanjaro, The only safari you are guaranteed to see a herd of Elephants
 
Bush & Beach: Kruger and Inhaca Island - South Africa/Mozambique
12 days: Search for the Big 5 with your own private Ranger in the Kruger Park, in 4x4 and on foot, travel to Maputo the city of contrast and fly to the remote Island of Inhaca.
   
Johannesburg to Vic Falls via the Delta - South Africa/Botswana/Zambia
7 days: leaving Johannesburg, spending time in the Okavango Delta and finishing at Victoria Falls where you can indulge yourself with adventure activities. .
 
Kilimanjaro Climbing and Wildlife Safari - Tanzania
13 days: combination of Mountain climbing and Wildlife Safari, giving you a chance to make the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and experience the 'Big Five' areas of Northern Tanzania.
 
Aberdares, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari - Kenya
5 days: Great for Families. Walk with the animals on a ranch in the Aberdares. Observe some of the nocturnal activities of the local animal population from the safety of your tree hotel. And, of course, there are plenty of thrilling game viewing opportunities in Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara,
 
Adventure Safari in Samburu National Park - Kenya
3 days: Depart Nairobi to drive north towards Mount Kenya en-route crossing the equator near Nanyuki before descending from the highlands into the rugged austerely beautiful semi-desert country of the north home of the pastoral Samburu into Samburu Game Reserve where, amongst a variety of wildlife, the three big cats, Lion, Leopard, & Cheetah, can be found.
 
Masai Mara Safari - Kenya
4 days: safari to Kenya’s greatest concentration of game - the Masai Mara. As Kenya’s most famous park, it offers the chance of seeing the ‘Big Five’ and is home to the colourful Masai people. On our way there, we pass through Kenya’s rift valley escarpments which offer some of the most breath taking views
 
Cape Town, Overberg & Garden Route Family Tour - South Africa
8 days: Schedule tour departing 3 April 2009: guided experience in stunning Western Cape area including cultural & natural highlights and opportunities to interact with South Africans passionate about their country and experiences offered.
 
Cape Town to Nairobi via Johannesburg - South Africa
33 days :A mid length overland for those wanting to start in Cape Town but still get the best of the East Coast. Trip Highlights include, Kimberley - The "Big Hole", Johannesburg, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar Island, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park
 
Scheduled Tour: Northern Namibia - Namibia
7 days: A combination of wildlife viewing, cultural experiences seeing Namibia's fantastic scenery. Starts in Windhoek , visiting the Etosha National Park, Kaokoland and Erongo Mountains where the desert, mountain, and bushveld ecosystem combine.


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New Volunteer/Conservation Projects

Africa's Big 5 Wildlife and Conservation Project - South Africa
30 days: Get up close and personal with Africa’s Big 5. The reserve gives you an incomparable experience in practical knowledge and diverse hands on volunteering. This malaria free, private game reserve is home to an abundance of animal and bird life including the Big 5! You must be willing to get your hands dirty and work as a team.
   
Work with Elephants in Africa - South Africa
30 days: As an Everything Elephant volunteer, you will be learning everything from how an elephant uses its' trunk to the complex history that has influenced elephant numbers in Africa, more specifically Addo Elephant National Park. You will assist with the day to day running of an elephant Park which provides a home for rescued elephants as well as studying elephants in an untouched wild environment.


There is a choice of over 45 different Volunteer and Conservation Projects in many countries in Africa ranging from 2 weeks to one year. Get involved ! Click to view full selection

 

View all packages in a Country
If you are looking for a safari/holiday in a specific country in Africa - choose from the list below

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Special Interest Holidays

Safari and Beach
A combination of safari/tour/adventure activities and beach. Catering for your sense of adventure and desire to relax and unwind. Go on safari, see the African wildlife and then spend time in paradise, a perfect combo. Various destinations and activities are available.
 
Family Safaris
Children friendly family safaris - specifically designed with flexibility and activities to keep younger family members interested and happy. Introduce your family to a real safari adventure with people that know what a family needs on holiday, no stress, no fuss.
   
Mountain Climbing
Mountain Climbing (Mt.Kilimanjaro, Mt.Meru, Mt.Kenya).. Fitness and physical levels vary from an easy trek to hanging off a cliff face by your fingertips, yikes!!, the choice is yours. DISCLAIMER we cannot be held responsible for the overwhelming ego you will attain.
   
Gorilla Watching
See the Great Apes of Africa up close and personal.. You`ve seen them on TV read about them in books now its time for them to get a look at you. All done in an eco friendly way and with experienced local guides, its time for you to visit the relatives.
   
Weddings and Honeymoon Safaris
Unforgettable, special, exclusive, romantic. Have a perfect wedding and honeymoon in Africa.
   
Victoria Falls
Regarded as one of the worlds' most spectacular natural wonders, Victoria Falls spreads 1,700 feet wide and is an awesome sight as the mighty Zambezi river falls into the gorge below. Many activities are available in the exciting and vibrant surrounding areas.
   
 Air/Fly-In Safaris
Various options can include transferring you directly to your lodges or gameparks by light aircraft (usually arriving on private airstrips) and seeing Africas most stunning landscapes in a way that can only be done from the air. Get a unique view of Africa on an Air Safari.
   
Get On Your Bike
Cycling can be a very rewarding way of travelling, you get to see and experience the scenery/wildlife/people first hand at your own pace and in Africa you never know what you might come across. Equipment is supplied for you, just bring your sense of adventure.


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Special Offers / Late Deals
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
   
TRAVELLING AFRICA INDEPENDENTLY

Although this Newsletter is mainly dedicated to what's in our travel center - the Africa Guide has so much useful information for travellers who wish to see Africa independently. Before embarking on a trip to Africa, research is key to getting the most out of your experience, there are very few websites that cover the whole of Africa with up-to-date, useful and comprehensive information. For those of you who wish to travel independently, The Africa Guide website has the following sections that will prove to be invaluable for making your plans.

Please visit our Africa Countries Index and select the country you are interested in .
 

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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