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Specials in Africa
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Stay 7 nights and pay for 6 at any Wilderness Safari camps within one country (restrictions apply). This is a savings of up to 15%! Valid for travel through June 15, 2011.
Stay for 3 nights, pay for 2 at Shumba Camp, Kapinga Camp, Busanga Bush Camp or Kalamu Lagoon Camp in Zambia. Valid for travel in November 2010.
Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free at Porini Rhino Camp and Mara Porini Camp in Kenya. Valid on new bookings for travel through December 15, 2010. Stay at One & Only Cape Town and receive a complimentary room upgrade, 2-for-1 spa treatments, 2-for-1 golf green fees and more. Valid for travel through Feb 2011.
Find more safari discounts or contact us for additional information on planning a customized safari that includes one or more of these specials. |
Beth and Patrick Turbert recently traveled to South Africa and visited Cape Town, the winelands and the Sabi Sand Game Reserve near Kruger. Highlights of their safari were a shark breaching trip and game drives on which they spotted the Big 5.
Photos by Beth & Patrick Turbert.
Please send us your favorite photos or video when you return from your African adventure. |
Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana has been awarded the GREEN+ Eco Certification from the Botswana Tourism Board. The lodge is in the process of installing a reverse osmosis water filter so they will no longer need to fly in bottled water. The lodge also composts food scraps and processes recyclable waste. Kenya recently voted in favor of constitutional reforms. After the country's 2007 election violence, this year's peaceful elections impressed the international community and are seen as a step in the right direction for economic and tourism development. |
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September 2010
Greetings!
Have you been to Zambia? If you answered "yes" then you are one of the few, the proud, the lucky. For those of you who haven't yet visited this little-known gem of a country, here are a few tips: Wildlife: Zambia has some of the best game viewing in all of Africa, especially of African wild dog.  Walking: Zambia is known as the birthplace of the walking safari and it offers (especially in South Luangwa National Park) the best walking guides I've ever had. Water: Zambia is home to the mighty Zambezi River, which creates the famous Victoria Falls (or Mosi-oa-Tunya as it's called locally). The Zambezi also offers FANTASTIC canoeing, boating and fishing-be sure to include a visit to Lower Zambezi National Park to enjoy these. Weather: For safaris, Zambia is best visited from May to early November, although May can be quite wet and October/November uncomfortably hot. Victoria Falls flows year round, but in the height of the flow from April/May to July/August, the spray is quite dense and in the low-flow months, people call it Victoria Walls. We have lots more fun fact about Zambia. Give us a call to talk about it and plan your next safari!
Safari Njema,
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Walk, Canoe and Boat Your Way Through Zambia!
Zambia has been described as one of Africa's hidden gems and we agree! Home to exceptional walking safaris, impressive Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi River, breath-taking lakes and wetlands, myriad birds, abundant wildlife, and raw, remote wilderness - it's difficult to encapsulate all this friendly country has to offer.  For travelers looking for a bit of bush and beach, Zambia is an ideal spot as it is easily combined with pristine Lake Malawi. Our Wild Zambia and Malawi Safari pairs the adventure of walking in South Luangwa National Park with snorkeling and kayaking in the clear blue waters of Lake Malawi. In addition to the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia is also home to the Lower Zambezi National Park and Victoria Falls. Our Best of Zambia Safari combines the wildlife and remote camps of the South Luangwa with the magnificent Victoria Falls and the variety of the Lower Zambezi National Park. Enjoy walking, canoeing and boating on this safari. For more great safari options in Zambia visit our blog.
Photo courtesy of Norman Carr Safaris.
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Did You Know? More on Leopards...
 Zambia offers excellent leopard viewing, especially in the South Luangwa. Leopards are usually quite elusive, but can be spotted lounging in trees or resting in the afternoon heat. Leopards are considered the best climbers of all cats and can easily drag an impala kill high into a tree to keep their dinner safe from lion and hyena. Leopards can reach 140 pounds in weight and are solitary animals. Did you know the leopard's "sawing" call is used to advertise territory? By holding the head low, the ground acts as a sounding board and carries the call greater distances. Click here to listen to this distinctive sound of the African night, then watch footage of a South Luangwa leopard. Wildlife videos and fact courtesy of The Bushcamp Company.
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We Welcome Kim Dodson to AAC!
AAC welcomes Kim Dodson to the team as a Safari Specialist. Kim is inspired by cultures around the world. Having stepped foot on all seven continents, she knows that while languages, cuisine, landscapes, and wildlife are vast and diverse around the globe, it really is a small world. Her first experience in Africa was shared with her sister who was volunteering in the quiet, dusty village of Bandelierkop, South Africa. From the sparkling coast of Cape Town to the roaring lions of Kruger, Kim was hooked on Africa.
Her passion turned into a career in tourism whereby she has led travelers around the world as a Travel Director and has organized and advised on trips worldwide as an Adventure Specialist. Read more about Kim.
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