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Great Namibian Journey
A 13 day all-encompassing Luxury Safari
Experience the great dunes of Sossusvlei and the wide open space of the Namib Desert, the stark beauty of the Skeleton Coast, marine life around Swakopmund, the local peoples of Damaraland and the game-filled savannahs of Etosha. 
A diverse variety of activities includes meeting local Damara and Himba people, Rhino tracking, sea- to land-based wildlife viewing, flying, driving, and boating - all lead by experienced, knowledgeable and passionate guides throughout.  Such experiences are enhanced by a range of luxurious camps and lodges, such as the Skeleton Coast Research Camp - it's Meru-style tents nestled between granite rocks. Surrounded by pure wilderness, this camp is truly remote and the perfect setting for a serviced style of camping. The camp is outfitted with necessary comforts and equipment, essential elements to the old and relaxed manner of early explorers. Details... 
If you are looking to go from mild into WILD - this holiday is for you! Contact Christine Boecker to join this memorable adventure! |
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Black Rhinos - back from the brink!
Onguma Game Reserve in the Etosha region of Namibia now offers Rhino Research Drives and Early Morning Interpretive Bush Walks. During the last century we have seen a massive decline of the black Rhino, with a recorded population of only 2300 surviving in the wild in 1993. We are thrilled to report that we have approximately 4240 surviving black Rhinos with a slow but steady increasing population. 
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A lone Kokerboom
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Shades of the Namib Desert
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Hot Chameleon!
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Dear fellow Traveller,
I trust you've enjoyed a great start to 2012 and wish you a wonderful year ahead.
How are the resolutions holding up? If you've pledged to turn your 2012 from mild into WILD, then now's the time to swap the mountain of data for the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda, the spreadsheet scramble for a Serengeti Safari and pencil pushing for the Pink Elephant in Amboseli National Park.
In 2011, we experienced an exceptional year of growth and thank you for your support. Our goal is to provide the finest travel programs to the most interesting destinations - and do it in a way that creates memories for you that last a lifetime.
You too could be 'Touched by a Wild Mountain Gorilla' - take a look at this amazing video:
I trust this newsletter will inspire you to explore the wonderful world we live in, and I look forward to welcoming you and your friends on our journeys in 2012!
Yours in Travel,
Christine TravelBoecker
Master Travel Manager
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ALL ABOUT THE GORILLAS AND PRIMATES OF EAST AFRICA We have included 2 brand new exciting itineraries, featuring gorilla tracking on the slopes of the volcanoes - a once in a lifetime experience and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Enjoy a game drive on the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting a spectacular array of birds as well as four of the big five, or visit some fascinating community and cultural projects, which are supported by our local tour operators. Contact Christine Boecker to arrange your memorable Gorilla experience!
Choose from our 6 day trip, highlighting GORILLA TRACKING IN UGANDA or RWANDA and our 10 day BEST OF UGANDA Safari featuring two of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in Uganda and Rwanda: two days gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda or Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda, followed by chimp tracking in Kibale Forest and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Our itineraries are available on a scheduled group departure or private, tailor-made basis. FYI - the Rwanda Development Board has confirmed changes to current gorilla permit pricing, increasing the cost to US$750 for travel from June 1st, 2012. The Ugandan permits remain at US$500 for the time being. |
Pink Elephant in Amboseli On December 14th, an albino elephant was born into the herds of Amboseli National Park and is currently being monitored by Kenya Wildlife Service. Exceptionally unusual, albino elephants are not actually white, but have soft reddish brown skin that turns a light pink when wet. They also have fair eyelashes and toenails.  Regarded as sacred in many countries, 'pink' or 'white' elephants are considered the property of either the God Indra amongst the Hindu, or of the King in Thailand. In England, meanwhile, a white elephant is a term for a spectacular and prestigious thing has outlived its usefulness. If you want to catch sight of this little creature, why not join one of our Kenyan Safaris and bring back some fabulous photographs and memories! ___________________
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NAMIBIA's Success Story
An excerpt from a report on our partners in Namibia written by Hans Tammemagi:
"The Land Rover bumped along a riverbed, passing scraggly trees and splashing through occasional pools that soon would be dry. I was on a safari tour in the Damaraland ... [and] had passed through a parched, barren, rocky landscape...
A row of Oryx trotted along a ridge, baboons scampered on a cliffside, orange and green parakeets squawked in a bush. We turned a corner and, suddenly, four elephants were coming right at us, massive, immense, powerful... This was more than just an African game experience. This was a very successful ecotourism operation in which the local natives are partners.
[Our Namibian ground operator ...] built an elegant lodge and ten permanent tents with a small ecofootprint using local construction materials, solar panels, etc. It pays the community for use of the land, hires local people for the lodge and trains them to managerial levels.  Most importantly, the ownership and management of Damaraland Camp is shared with the local people, who inject their own distinctive character and cheerful nature...Wildlife has more than doubled because villagers have become partners in the ecotourism venture and now value and protect their habitat." More...
TravelBoecker Adventures carefully selects our African travel suppliers, based on their track record for excellent service and sustainability. Read more about responsible tourism...
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