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In case you haven't heard,
AAC is once again nominated to Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards for 2011. Please take a moment to vote in the Top Operator/Safari Outfitter category, and let the folks at T+L know why Africa Adventure Consultants is the best when it comes to safari planning. We would be grateful for your support to win this honor! |
| Specials in Africa |
Stay 3 pay 2 at Constantia Uitsig. This highly acclaimed hotel, restaurant, vineyard and spa is just twenty minutes from Cape Town's city center. Offer valid from Apr. 1 - Nov. 30, 2011. Call for pricing and details. Stay 4-Pay 3 or Stay 8-Pay 6 at beautiful Benguerra Lodge in Mozambique. Valid for travel through 2011. Ask us about the Benguerra Lodge Honeymoon Special where the bride gets significant discounts. Available throughout 2011.
Find more safari discounts or contact us for additional information on planning a customized safari that includes one or more of these specials. |
 Michelle Bergen & Lisa Hubchik and John & Vicky Stinson recently returned from a customized east African safari. See a few more snapshots on our Facebook page!
 Please send us your favorite photos or video when you return from your African adventure. |
Visit us at the Washington DC travel show March 12-13. Join us with free tickets to the show (promo code: exhfree) compliments of AAC!
South African Airways has announced a new and improved partnership with JetBlue, making connecting to-and-from Southern Africa and beyond even easier. |
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March 2011
Greetings!
Is it Zimbabwe's time? We think the answer is yes, or at least that it's coming soon.
Talk with people who were going on safari 30-40 years ago and many will tell you that their favorite destination was Zimbabwe, thanks to its beautiful scenery, fantastic wildlife, and fascinating history. Other than the breathtaking and relatively stable Victoria Falls, we at Africa Adventure Consultants have not actively sold Zimbabwe during our 10 year history due to political and social instability. However, with power sharing in place and dollarization having stabilized the economy, Zimbabwe's time has come. We do keep a close eye on Robert Mugabe's erratic behavior and will continue to do so.
Please read on for some great ideas for travel to Zimbabwe and specials to our other great safari destinations.
Safari njema,
Image courtesy Victoria Falls Hotel ___________________________________
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Essential Zimbabwe
This is the time to re-explore the magic of Zimbabwe. Our Essential Zimbabwe includes must-sees such as Victoria Falls, the fantastic animals of Hwange, historic Bulawayo, and the scenic Matobo Hills.
To begin, you'll spend two days at the legendary Falls in what is indisputably its most famous property, the Victoria Falls Hotel. Restored to its glory days splendor; it has stunning views, as well as top notch facilities. During your stay, you will enjoy a classic sundowner cruise on the Zambezi, and you may choose from optional excursions such as a helicopter flight over the Falls, elephant back safaris, lion cub encounters and more.
After the Falls, you will head to the world-class safari area of Hwange. It is among the top national parks in Africa in terms of size and variety/numbers of game (108 species!). Hwange is also home to one of the largest elephant herds on the planet; in the dry season, the famous elephants from Chobe are found here. During your three night stay, you can enjoy both walking and driving activities to observe the wide variety of resident game. After departing Hwange, you will enjoy a brief visit to Bulawayo before heading to the Matobo Hills, one of the most dramatic rock landscapes in Southern Africa. Myriad activities are on offer during your three day stay. Track rhino on foot, enjoy game drives in the Matobos National Park, walk to numerous rock formations and San paintings, or enjoy a memorable sundowner amongst the boulders. Camp Amalinda, with its wonderful Safari Spa is the perfect spot to enjoy the Matobo Hills.  Stay tuned for a trip report, as we're headed to Zimbabwe in a matter of weeks!
Images courtesy Somalisa Lodge and Camp Amalinda
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Shona & Ndebele
It's always courteous to learn a few words of the local language when you are traveling. In Zimbabwe, that means a few words of Shona and Ndebele, the two main languages. Here are a few words to get you started.
Shona Ndebele
Hello Mhoro Sawubona
Hello (reply) Ehoi Yebo
I'm fine Ndiripo Sikona
Yes Hongu/Ehe Yebo
No Aiwa Hayi
Please Ndapot Uxolo
Thank you Ndatenda Siyabonga kakulu
Pronunciation in Shona is similar to English, however Ndebele does have some click sounds, making it more difficult for the average Westerner. Check our blog for more African language lessons. Good luck! |
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Did You Know?
Baby giraffes are born after a gestation period of 15 months.
They can be up to 6'5" in height at birth and twice as tall by their first birthday.
Fact courtesy Bushcamp company, photo courtesy Gretchen Healey |
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