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| Kevin and Christine Theroux with a Silverback friend in Rwanda. |
Tanzania Photo Safari with Paul Joynson-Hicks!
June 2-11, 2009
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Join Paul Joynson-Hicks (the photographer and author of best-selling books - Tanzania,
Portrait of a Nation, and Safari Dreaming) on an incredible safari through some of northern Tanzania's most beautiful game areas; Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP and the Loliondo private concession area. Stay at Plantation Lodge, Serengeti Safari Camp, and Nduara Loliondo.
Paul will accompany you on daily game drives, teaching you how to take spectacular wildlife and landscape images. In the evenings, he will discuss and analyze your photos, spending time with each traveler one-on-one.
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FUN IN NEW YORK!
Thanks to all who attended our Beer & Safari Event in New York at Hop Devil Grill! We had a great time talking safari, drinking Flying Dog Beer and dancing!
Join us for the next Beer & Safari night in Denver (see March Events, right, for details). |
KENT ON THE NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE
MAGAZINE BLOG!
Kent Redding, president of Africa Adventure Consultants, was recently interviewed for the National Geographic Adventure Magazine's Blog. Read the blog to learn more about traveling to Africa now, taking advantage of the best deals and why you should feel good about traveling in tough times. Read the post here.
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CHEAP FLIGHTS
Fantastic airfare to Africa still exists. Here are some sample fares from gateway cities in the US to some of our most popular destinations:
JFK-Nairobi in June: $1,445
JFK-Johannesburg in June: $1,500
LAX-Kilimanjaro in May: $1,945
LAX-Johannesburg in May: $1,420
Denver-Nairobi in May: $1,4745
Denver-Kilimanjaro in June: $2,188
Denver-Johannesburg in April: $1,658
Chicago-Kilimanjaro in May: $1,860
Chicago-Nairobi in May: $1,286
Washington Dulles - Johannesburg in June: $1,553
Washington Dulles - Nairobi in June: $1,806
Sample fares only. Flight prices are not guaranteed until ticketed. Restrictions apply. For a specific quote, email Africa Adventure Consultants.
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SEND US YOUR SAFARI PHOTOS & STORIES!
Send us your favorite photos or stories from your Africa Adventure Consultants Safari and you may just see your pictures featured in the next Safari News! Email us:info@adventuresinafrica.com.
Rick and Linda Bishop on safari Mala Mala, South Africa. | |
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March 2009
Greetings!
Thanks to everyone who visited us last month at the Africa Adventure Consultants booth at the New York Times Travel Show and at our Beers and Safaris Event at the Hop Devil Grill. It was great to see some "old" faces--clients who have traveled with us over the years and stopped by to say hello--and I was especially encouraged by the number of new adventurers inquiring about safaris to Africa. The show really reinforced my belief that travel and exploration are essential to our happiness and that there is a lot of pent-up demand out there.
As I mentioned last month, there continue to be great discounts offered in many destinations. (Below, you'll find a few of the best current deals.) This, combined with some of the lowest summer airfares in years, means that 2009 is the year to travel to Africa. Space is still available at many of our favorite camps and lodges for the coming months, so give us a call and take advantage of some of the best deals to Africa we've seen.
Safari Njema,
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| Announcing: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge in Rwanda
The new Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is now open at the foot of the Virunga Mountains just minutes from Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The lodge is a two-hour drive from Kigali and the perfect base from which to trek in search of the great apes.
View of the Virunga Mountain peaks from the lodge
The 30 en suite chalets feature locally crafted furniture and cozy fireplaces. Each spacious room includes a sitting area, king or double beds, and a bathroom with ample hot water. Enjoy traditional dance performances daily by a local Intore troupe, with the volcanoes as a spectacular backdrop. The Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is included in our 8-day Unforgettable Rwanda itinerary and our private 4-day Rwanda Gorilla Trek. Book any safari in Rwanda by March 31, 2009 and receive $100 off per person! Call 866-778-1089 or email Africa Adventure Consultants for more details.
Each chalet offers a cozy fireplace and sitting area
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DEAL OF THE MONTH - MOMBO CAMP DISCOUNTED!
See the best of Botswana's famed Okavango Delta, including 3 nights at the exclusive Mombo Camp, on this 8-day adventure. On this June 29-July 7, 2009 flying safari, you'll experience some of the best game viewing in Africa and enjoy well-appointed accommodations. This trip is available for just $9,115 per person--an incredible discount of 15% off. Valid only on the June 29th scheduled trip departure. Space is limited!
Mombo Camp offers spacious luxury suites
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FAMILY TRAVEL: SPRING BREAK & SUMMER VACATION
It's not too late to plan your family getaway for Spring Break or Summer Vacation. We have adventures for families with children of all ages and activity levels. Kid-friendly guides and accommodations, not to mention excellent value, make Kenya a hot-spot for a summer vacation safari. More adventurous families with older kids can head out on a walking safari in Zambia and kayaking on Lake Malawi, or families with teens and college kids home for summer can take on a challenging trek up Kilimanjaro!
 And speaking of family safaris, we invite you to follow Kent & Kelly as they plan and prepare for their first real family safari with their boys, Grady (5) and Tate (4). We will be traveling to Tanzania in May with the boys and Grandma Bev. Most of the flights are booked. Kelly used frequent flyer miles on United to fly to Nairobi (Yes, it is possible with lots of work on the phone and a few extra connections on the way). After spending the night in Kenya, we'll move down to Tanzania and do a family-paced safari--meaning we'll try to use camps and lodges with pools and limit the amount of moving around, etc. We're now looking at which inoculations are prudent for children. More to come in next month's edition of Safari News.
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AFRICA ADVENTURE DENVER EVENTS IN MARCH BEER AND SAFARI NIGHT
Join Kent, Kelly and Susan for a fun and casual night of beer tasting, appetizers, and swapping tall tales. Best story-from safari or otherwise-gets a prize.
When: March 12
Where: Blake St. Tavern, 2401 Blake St. Denver CO 80205
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Cost: Free
RSVP: Call 303-778-1089 or email info@adventuresinafrica.com
JANE GOODALL AT DENVER UNIVERSITY
Come here renowned primatologist Jane Goodall! We have a limited number of tickets to Dr. Goodall's upcoming Denver presentation on her life and Roots and Shoots, the Jane Goodall Institute's global environmental and humanitarian youth program, designed to bring young people around the world together to make positive change happen for our communities, for animals and for the environment.
When: March 18
Where: The Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall, Denver University, 2344 E Iliff Ave, Denver CO 80208
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $40
RSVP: Please send your check, made out to APTA, to Kent Redding to arrive no later than March 14 and your tickets will be held at will call under your last name. Questions? Call 303-778-1089.
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SUPER SAFARI DISCOUNTS - Limited Time Offers
Lemala Camps Discounts:
Stay 5 nights at the Lemala Camp in Ngorongoro and the Ndutu/Serengeti and pay for 4! Or, stay 4 nights at either Lemala Ndutu or Lemala Mara North Serengeti and pay for 3! The offers are valid for travel through December 15, 2009. Space is still available for March and early April before the rains arrive.
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One free night at Luxury Camps in Tanzania!
Stay for 5 nights at any combination of the following lodges: Grumeti River Camp, Klein's Camp or Serengeti Under Canvas, and only pay for 4 nights. Offer valid on new bookings only, for travel in March, May, October, November, December of 2009.
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2010 reservations at 2009 rates!
Book for 2010 and confirm with deposit by the end of May 2009, and we will honor the standard 2009 rates for all Wilderness Safaris, Safari & Adventure Co. camps and all Sefofane flights in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and South Africa.
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More for Less in Tanzania & Kenya! Stay for 5 nights and only pay for 4 nights at any combination of the following lodges: Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge or Serengeti Under Canvas in Tanzania's prime game parks! Offer valid on new bookings only, for travel in April and May.
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Cape Grace Hotel at 25% Off!
Qualify for a 25% discount with a minimum 4-night stay at the award-winning Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. The Cape Grace is renowned for its level of quality and service, as well as its prime location overlooking the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The hotel underwent an extensive refashioning last year and is looking better than ever! The offer is valid now through September 31, 2009.
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OFFER EXTENDED: Book for 6 nights and get an extra night free! On any new booking of 6 full paying nights, the 7th night is Free of Charge. This applies across the board to all Wilderness Safari Camps in Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and Namibia, with the exception of Abu, Mombo, North Island and Skeleton Coast Camp. The 7 nights must be accumulated in one country. Your free night must be used in one of the camps already booked on the itinerary. Valid for new bookings only and for travel until 30 June 2009, and from 01 November 2009 until 31 May 2010!
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An Extra Night on us... at Kalahari Plains:
Book Kalahari Plains Camp (minimum 3 nights) with any Premier or Classic camp (minimum 3 nights) and get the 3rd night at Kalahari Plains Free of Charge. The newest Wilderness Safari Camp has been providing incredible sightings in a spectacular setting. Easily combined with the Okavango Delta and Linyanti regions, it creates a complete Botswana experience. Valid for new bookings only and for travel from 01 July to 30 November 2009. | |
