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It's back, but for a very limited time: buy one get one free on our Tanzania Sky Safari. This is only available for a few departure dates in May. Don't miss your chance - call now for dates and details.
Stay 7, pay 6 when combining Chada Katavi & Greystoke Mahale. Your free night will be at Chada Katavi, up to a $600 savings! Includes a FREE flight from Chada Katavi to Greystoke Mahale. See our Wildest Tanzania and Exclusive Tanzania itineraries for details.
Save $150 on the price of your gorilla tracking permit (usual rate US$500) in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda when you stay 3 nights at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. Valid for new bookings and for travel from June 21 to Oct 31 and from Dec 16-31, 2012. Not combinable with any other offer.
Honeymoon special: stay 7, pay 5 or stay 10 pay 8, any room type at Breezes Resort in Zanzibar. Plus one free massage, one half-hour yoga session/person, sundowners, one free henna tattoo/person, flowers & wine upon arrival, one beach lunch.
Find more safari discounts or contact us for additional information on planning a customized safari that includes one of these specials.
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Traveler's Corner
Jeff Robbins recently returned from a trip to South Africa and Zambia. We shared a shot from his group trip with you last month, but they've shared more photos since then, so we thought we'd show you one more. Visit our Facebook page for even more of their photos, our blog for game reports and You Tube for some great safari videos!
 Please send us your favorite photos or video when you return from your own African adventure.
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Africa News & Events
Remember our South Africa trip giveaway contest with Outside Magazine? Our winners have taken their trip and had an amazing time! Read more about their safari here.
Air Botswana will introduce daily flights between Cape Town and Maun effective June 1st 2012.
Congratulations to Kenya for dominating the winner's circle at this year's London Marathon.
Been paying attention to those 'Best Hotels on Earth' lists that come out every April? We can get you in to these exclusive, high-demand properties in places like Zanzibar, Kenya and Botswana. Just call us and we'll handle the details.
Congratulations South Africa for securing the last spot in the Olympic men's field hockey tournament!
The second annual Gugulethu Wine Festival will be held May 25-26 and offers the chance to taste 250 of South Africa's best wines.
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May 2012
Greetings!
 This is the time of year at least one of us is headed to Africa. 2012 has three of us headed to various locations. I'm just back from Kenya having visited camps in the Laikipia Wildlife Area, the Masai Mara and the Tana Delta, home of Kenya's largest wetlands. After a short time at home I leave again - this time for South Africa and Lesotho for a family vacation. Kim has spent the last several days in various private reserves bordering Kruger National Park in South Africa and is presently in Mozambique inspecting its white sand beaches and crystalline waters. She'll head back to South Africa to visit another unique area prior to attending Indaba, Africa's largest travel trade show. Finally, Gretchen departs for Namibia at the end of the week. This is a unique place to visit and while it's less popular with travelers, it is a unforgettable destination with myriad sights and discoveries. We travel every year - to kindle our passion for Africa and so that we can create nearly endless possibilities for your journey. Keep an eye on the Safari Journal Blog over the next month to see everything from what I took on my trip with me to photos and details from our journeys. Travel with us and see which of our discoveries resonate with you. We'll get you on the next plane there. Safari njema, 
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Packing Essentials
As we're off to different corners of Africa we had a chat about what we have to have with us when we travel. Not the list of
 'what to bring on safari' (though some of these items appear on that list), but what we wouldn't even consider heading to the airport without.
Kent's number one item is a flashlight or headlamp. It is invaluable while on safari - whether for going to and from your tent at night, or reading while your tent mate is sleeping or simply finding something in the darkness.
Everyone at Africa Adventure Consultants has something we wouldn't care to live without on our travels. Want to see the rest of the list? Visit our blog for the full story, then check out our Safari Shop to link to online stores that have every one of these items so you're prepared for your own safari adventure!
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Tanzania Trip Spotlight
Tanzania celebrated 50 years of independence in December 2011. To recognize this milestone, we are highlighting a special Tanzania itinerary every month in 2012.
This month we're getting off the beaten path. We asked Kent what his ultimate Tanzania trip might look like and he had a quick answer for us. It is the inspiration for our new Exclusive Tanzania itinerary.
On this safari, you will visit Tanzania's undisputed gem, the Serengeti. Three days in this park in a mobile camp will put you in the best position to see the wildebeest migration, along with the other herbivores and predators that follow this parade of nature.
From Serengeti, you will fly to Katavi National Park - one of Tanzania's best kept secrets. Tanzania's third largest park is in the southwest part of the country and is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife, but most notably is bursting at the seams with hippos. If you've ever wanted to see more (and more!) of them, this is the park for you.
 Finally, you will fly to the edge of Lake Tanganyika and ride on a dhow to Greystoke Mahale - a magical camp situated on a sandy beach with crystal clear water lapping gently on the shore. You will spend a few incredible days trekking chimpanzees in its tropical forests. It's an unforgettable experience.
If you'd like more details on this trip or want to know what specials are on offer for it, give us a call.
Photos © Gretchen Healey
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Trip Report Teaser
One place Kent visited on his recent trip to Kenya was Sabuk, a camp near Laikipia. Here is an excerpt from his trip report: A highlight was a visit to a local Samburu village where locals were celebrating the marriage of a young warrior and his bride. We were told they had been dancing for a couple days, but they still looked to have plenty of gas in their tanks. The warriors' jumps would turn many NBA players green with envy. Read more about his trip on our Safari Journal Blog.
Photo Kent Redding
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May Trivia
What country in Africa is home to the oldest meteor impact crater on Earth (which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
Check our Facebook page for the answer!
Photo © Gretchen Healey
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