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Herd of elephant having their afternoon drink from Chobe River, Botswana.
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"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." Nelson Mandela
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Greetings!
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Welcome to our February e-newsletter, and a belated Happy New Year to everyone. We trust everyone has had a good start to 2011.
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Sauti za Busara Festival
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What is happening in Africa this February? The globally-renowned music and performing arts festival, Sauti za Busara, is being held in Zanzibar between Frebruary 9 and 13. The biggest cultural festival in Africa, this five-day event showcases regional music, theatre and dance. It brings together people of all ages and backgrounds in celebration of the wealth and variety of Swahili culture. A superb range of performers from across Africa have confirmed they will attend and play or perform for their faithful followers. Visit www.busaramusic.org for more details.
Yours in African Safari
 Claire Vial
Managing Director Visit our website or call us on 0800 528 101 or email us for more information.
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2011 Guided African Safaris with Claire Vial
We only have very limited places on our 3 guided African Safaris this year to Namibia, Botswana, and Kenya and Tanzania. If you are thinking 2011 is your year for the adventure of a lifetime, you need to act now.
Email us or call us on 0800 528 101.
20-day Namibia Culture & Wildlife Safari - June 27 to July 16
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Bushman, Namibia
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Discover the best of Namibia; marvelling at the country's most magnificent natural attractions, including the enormous dunes of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the beauty of Damaraland, the big game of Etosha National Park, the lush landscape of the Caprivi Strip and the fascinating cultures of the Herero, Himba and Bushman. This journey ends with a visit to Victoria Falls - a World Heritage Site.
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15-day Botswana Wildlife Safari - July 17 to 31
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Elephant, Chobe River
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Travelling by 4WD this full-service authentic mobile camping safari, lives and breaths pure wildlife. With 10 days in wildlife areas we visit Nxai Pan National Park - the world's largest salt pans. From there we make our way through to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta; then on to Moremi Game Reserve, where we discover the delta by boat. We camp in Savuti, an area well known for Wild dog, lion and large herds of 'bull' elephants. In Chobe National Park we take a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River to view elephants, hippos, crocodiles and much more. We finish in Victoria Falls with a visit to this World Heritage Site.
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21-day Kenya and Tanzania Wildlife Safari - August 6 to 26
*** Limited space, only 2 places remaining ***
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Flamingo - Lake Nakuru
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Encompassing a dizzying variety of both natural and cultural wonders, this safari into the wilds of East Africa offers an inspiring adventure. We have specifically designed this itinerary for those who love wildlife and culture. In Kenya, we use a mix of intimate tented camps and lodges, and in Tanzania we use authentic mobile camping - thereby keeping you away from the crowds.
Additional highlights of this safari include two weeks in national parks, game reserves and conservances, a visit to Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and a children's orphanage in Tanzania.
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Migration - Masses on the move
A lot of people are keen to set up safaris to see this amazing spectacle in Kenya and Tanzania this year, and we have some great packages available.
First, a word on TIMINGS. Having been taking safaris into East Africa since 2003, we have a pretty good idea of where you need to be and when.
- January - March: you should be in southern Serengeti - this is HIGH SEASON.
- April- May: it rains (LOW SEASON), but packages are really good value - and the game is GREAT - ideally you should be South or Central Serengeti.
- June/July/August: HIGH SEASON again, and Central and Western Serengeti are ideal.
Now we come to the time of the year where it's a bit confusing. A lot of the herds move up to KENYA for end of August to October in the Masai Mara. However it should be noted that the Mara is smaller than the Serengeti, and some of the camps and bigger lodges can get rather crowded at peak season.
During this time however, the north of the Serengeti is also FULL of game and large herds of wildebeest and zebra, crossing the Mara River in Tanzania. There are relatively few people, camps and vehicles up there. We use this area a lot, and can offer you a choice of a luxury tented camp, our private exclusive authentic mobile camps, or not too far away a lodge.
November and December, the herds rush down from the north to the southern Serengeti, so central and south is where you want to be!
Then it starts all over again! It's a continuous cycle of life and death.
If you are thinking of a safari to Kenya and Tanzania this year - email us now or call us on 0800 528 101.
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New 2011 Safaris ...
Here are three of our many new safaris for 2011. Each year we strive to find new and interesting itineraries to wet your appetite!
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Elephant - Hwange National Park
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7-day Elephant Lodge Safari
A 7-day lodge safari combining Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park. Indulge in typical African hospitality combined with excellent wildlife viewing. Chobe National Park in Botswana and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe are two of the world's wildest national parks with dense animal population. Enjoy game drives and a boat cruise for a fantastic wildlife experience!
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Gorilla - Uganda
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10-day Classic Uganda - ScheduledA newly developed itinerary available as a scheduled departure, guaranteed based on minimum two guests. Two gorilla tracking opportunities are included on this itinerary. Read more ...
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Latest news from Africa ...
Check out our blog at www.blog.africansafaris.co.nz It contains insights on safari travel, African wildlife, and topical safari related issues. Some of our latest articles include:
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Guest Feedback ...
Martin and Linsday - Travelled to Madagascar
Now that we are back from our epic African adventure, just thought we would drop you a quick note to say how wonderful the 1000 Views of Madagascar tour was. The title of the tour is so true - this is one diverse country!
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Tiny Bamboo Lemur
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Madagascar is a wonderful country to travel in. The people are so friendly, the food is fabulous, the countryside is spectacular and so varied and the wildlife is incredibly fascinating (there are so many photographic opportunities!!).
Thanks Claire for your terrific tour and organisation!
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Photo Draw Winner
 Thank you to all those who entered our December and January photo draw.
CONGRATULATIONS to Danny Moloney and Linley Crofskey. - Danny has won an A3 print of a Lilac-breasted Roller, the national b
 ird of Botswana. - Linley has won an A3 print of a Zebra having an early morning sratch on a log in the Okavango Delta.
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Monthly Desktop Wallpaper
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On Safari - Lake Manyara, Tanzania
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February Desktop Wallpaper features a photo from last years Kenya and Tanzania Safari. The photo was taken at Lake Manyara, Tanzania.
Click here to download our February desktop wallpaper.
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Book Giveaway
CONGRATULATIONS to Gina Lawrence - winner of our December Book Giveway.
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African Wildlife - Through the eyes of a Kiwi
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To get your 'safari juices' going, we are giving away another copy of Rod East's book - "African Wildlife - Through the eyes of a Kiwi".
Simply forward this email to two friends and go in to February's draw to win this fabulous photo-essay!
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Do you know ...
The Samburu are closely related to the Maasai of East Africa. The Samburu live just north of the equator in the Rift Valley province of Northern Kenya. They speak a similar language, derived from Maa, which is called Samburu.
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Samburu Warriors
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The Samburu are semi-nomadic pastoralists. Cattle, as well as sheep, goats and camels, are of utmost importance to the Samburu culture and way of life. The Samburu are extremely dependent on their animals for survival. Their diet consists mostly of milk and sometimes blood from their cows. The blood is collected by making a tiny nick in the jugular of the cow, and draining the blood into a cup. The wound is then quickly sealed with hot ash. Meat is only consumed on special occasions. The Samburu diet is also supplemented with roots, vegetables and tubers dug up and made into a soup.
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