By Great Safaris Tours
ENRICHING LIFE EXPERIENCES
The magic has already begun! Can you hear it? Like the
distant rumble of a million migratory hooves. Can you
feel it? Like the warm caress of an African breeze,
carrying the rich aroma of wild thyme.
Can you picture yourself in Africa… standing on an
ancient salt pan, watching a family of ostrich marching
across the shimmering mirage? Can you imagine yourself
sitting beside a blue-green lake while sly crocs bask on
the shoreline and pods of hippos grunt curiously from
the deep?
Can you envision yourself in an open safari jeep
surrounded by buffalo… herds so huge they appear as an
undulating sea of brown and black. Giraffe loping in
ghostly silence across a yellow-flecked savanna. Lions
patrolling at sundown. Hyenas nervous, laughing… darting
in an out of the full moon shadows.
We hope you will consider Great Safaris as
your partner in magic. Together we can conjure up your
perfect life- vacation and lead you down a path that you
have only walked in your dreams.
And why can we do this? Because we have, ourselves,
walked that path time and time again. There is nothing
that gives us more pleasure than to gather new friends
within our magic circle, and lead them to the Africa
that we know and love so well.
Africa speaks in a language that our reasoning has
forgotten. It insinuates into our subconscious. It sings
a siren song that cannot be ignored. A journey to Africa
is a trek into the magical and it is a journey you have
already begun. Step inside a bit further… pass through
the Great Safaris' portal and
discover what an African safari can do for the sanity
and the soul.
YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE THE
INCREDIBLE AFRICAN ELEPHANT SAFARI & CRUISE 2015
Safari-goers will arrive in Victoria Falls to behold
the breathtaking “Smoke that Thunders”. They will
begin their tour with a relaxing sunset cruise on
the mighty Zambezi River, listening to the roaring
Falls and enjoying a sundowner cocktail while
crocodiles and hippos float by. The next morning,
travelers will explore the impressive Falls on a
guided walking tour through the rainforest, then
feed and interact with local elephants after an
adventurous day.
Your clients will then travel to the Kazangula
Border of Botswana, along the banks of the great
Zambezi River, to board the world-class Zambezi
Queen. Unlike a land-based lodge, the ZQ allows
guests to explore an entire stretch of river from
this comfortable and elegant, air-conditioned
14-suite ship. All suites offer unobstructed views
of the river, vistas and wildlife through
floor-to-ceiling windows and outer decks. Guests can
partake in game drives via tender boat along the
banks of the Chobe River; fish for Tiger and Bream;
watch a magnificent array of wildlife and birdlife;
and visit a Namibian village to interact with locals
and purchase handmade crafts. Guests will feast on a
full English breakfast, buffet lunch and fresh,
locally-sourced evening meal everyday, and enjoy
local as well as imported wine, beer and spirits
(locally-sourced drinks are included).
Travelers will disembark from the cruise and
overnight in Johannesburg before heading to the
renowned Kruger National Park. Adventurers will
relish daily game drives, getting up close to lion
prides, capricious buffalo and herds of elephant to
name a few. Special treat: Your clients will enjoy
the all-inclusive hospitality of Camp Jabulani
including a night safari on elephant back, the
ultimate African experience.
The 12-day African Elephant Safari & Cruise covers
South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana. Land
rates for Apr.-Dec. 2015 are $7,595 per person, with
Wednesday arrivals in Victoria Falls (single
supplement additional 40%).
Recommended Extension: Cape Town & the Winelands (5
Days). Includes transfers,
privately guided sightseeing of the city, Table
Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands.
Breakfasts and lunches included. Land rate: $2,395
per person, sharing accommodation.
Great Safaris, 800.409.7755; www.greatsafaris.com
African Travel, Inc.’s new Distinctive
Safari Collection offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to
explore a side of Africa very few get to know. This one-time-only tour
in the Distinctive Safari Collection,Behind
the Scenes with Lloyd Camp, is an exclusive
opportunity to spend time with native South African
cultural and wildlife expert Lloyd Camp learning about the Rainbow
Nation’s inspirational leaders, its dedicated
wildlife conservation efforts and fascinating and
multi-faceted culture. On this
unforgettable tour, guests will cook Malay cuisine in
the Bo-Kaap and taste South Africa’s fine winesin
the verdant Winelands, stay in gorgeous five-star properties
such as The
Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, safari and
photograph the Big Five in pristine game
sanctuaries, then learn about Zululand’s struggles to halt
rhino poaching, and visit the townships where Nelson Mandela
struck out against apartheid, and meet the real South
Africans, ever resilient as their nation evolves. Only
18 guests will have the opportunity to join this 12-day
fully escorted luxury safari journey from August 4 - August
15, 2014.
Lloyd Camp was raised in KwaZulu-Natal, South
Africa, and grew up camping, birding and hiking
among the grasslands, forests and streams of the
Drakensberg Mountains and the game-rich game
reserves of the South African east coast. In 1997,
he and his wife moved to the Okavango Delta of
Botswana to manage high-end safari camps for
Wilderness Safaris. Since 2009, Lloyd has
specialized as a freelance private guide and guide
trainer for a number of prominent safari
organizations. He has led private client safaris as
well as trips for Bukela Africa and Wilderness
Safaris in all the wildlife areas of southern
Africa. He also spends time in East Africa, guiding
people to the mountain gorillas of Uganda and
Rwanda, and the wildlife areas of Tanzania. His
enormous ground base and experience in a wide range
of differing ecosystems and cultures makes him a
particularly engaging and knowledgeable guide and
host. In 2012, he established Blue Crane Tourism, a
private company which focuses on elegantly-designed
safari experiences and itineraries, most of which he
leads personally.
Some Highlights of Behind
the Scenes with Lloyd Camp:
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Explore Johannesburg’s
townships and the Apartheid Museum with
author/historian Robin Binckes and experience the
deep impact of South Africa’s defunct apartheid
policies.
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Discover Cape
Town’s historic Bo-Kaap neighborhood and prepare a
meal of Malay specialties at a private cooking
class.
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Experience expertly
guided game drives and bush walks in the
wildlife-rich tribal lands of the famous King Shaka,
ruler of the Zulu Empire; spot leopards and their
Big Five brethren at the pristine Mala Mala Game
Preserve.
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Enjoy exclusive
presentations and the in-depth insight of cultural
and wildlife expert Lloyd Camp, your Tour Director
and host.
Only 18 guests will
have the opportunity to join Behind
the Scenes with Lloyd Camp, so book soon!
This 12-day fully escorted luxury safari
journey from August 4 - August 15,
2014 is priced from $12,835 per person,
land only, based on double occupancy.
For more information and to book this
exciting Distinctive Safari, contact your favorite
Travel Professional, call African Travel, Inc. at
(800) 421-8907, or visit www.africantravelinc.com. CST
2071444-20
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About African Travel, Inc.
African Travel, Inc. creates
personalized African safaris and adventures for today's
travelers seeking an experience of a lifetime.
Established for over 37 years, and with more than
100,000 past travelers, African Travel knows all the
different ways to safari and how to match each
individual client to their own unique experience.
Kagga
Kamma and South Africa's Bushmen Culture
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Guide (left) explains ancient paintings on a rock
face in this private game reserve north of Cape
Town. Africa Travel Magazine salutes the
organizations, whose services and attractions were
available to our members attending the Africa
Travel Association 26th World Congress in Cape
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Underground
Adventures in Karoo Country
In another
section, we talk about the Amboni
Caves in
Northern Tanzania at Tanga near the Indian Ocean
Coast. Now we've news about the famous caves of
South Africa, including the Cango Caves in the
Karoo area. It is said that the word is derived
from the Khoi (San) language (relatives of the
Bushmen), and means " Water between the Hills."
Karoo is a Hotentot word meaning "extremely dry or
bitter."
Dedicated as a
National Monument in the early part of the last
century, the incredible Cango
Caves have
a variety of unique halls and chambers with
formations such as the Fairy Palace, the Throne
Room, the Bridal Chamber, Roman Candle and Crystal
Forest - names that conjure up all sorts of
impressions for the imaginative visitor.
Information:
http://www.gardenroute.co.za/oudts/cango/
Watch for more on
this exciting attraction, or if you have enjoyed an
experience at Cango Caves, E-Mail the editor:
africa@dowco.com,
fax (604) 681-6595
Kalahari
Adventure Centre
River and Desert Experiences
Augrabies Falls / Orange River - South Africa
info@kalahari.co.za www.kalahari.co.za
Andrew Hockly: Tel (054) 451 0177 Fax (054)451
0218
"The river will let you breathe, the desert will
make you think."
(sample
itinerary below)
SOUTH
AFRICA ADVENTURE TRAVEL
AQUATRAILS
LAUNCHES NEW SPECIALIST RAFTING
TRIPS
Besides
their standard Orange, Breede and Doring River
wilderness adventures, Aquatrails has now launched
3 special Orange River trips. These are: Birding
& Astronomy Trips as well as the monthly Full
Moon Cruise, during which couples spend at least
1-2 nights drifting down the river under the full
moon. Aquatrails are now also catering for
End-of-Year Parties with fun beach and sea rafting
activities, as well as motorized cruises. For more
information please call Philip or Harry on (021)
762-7916.
TOUR
BOOKING FORM:
http://www.responders.net/form.asp
e-mail: inbound.africa@ct.lia.net, ULR:
http://www.aquatrails.co.za
KALAHARI
BACKROADS SAFARI
5 Days 4 Nights
&endash; Kalahari Gemsbok Park / Kgalagadi
Transfrontier Park, salt pans, rolling Kalahari
Dunes, Riemvasmaak hot springs, Molopo Gorge,
Orange river trip, Augrabies Falls National
Park
Day 1: Early
morning pick-up in Upington. Orientation tour
before driving through the desert to the Kalahari
Gemsbok National Park. Afternoon game drive to
Nossob. Overnight at Nossob or Mata-Mata, depending
on availability. (450 km)
Day 2: Full-day
game drives to Union's End, Mata-Mata or the dune
road, using local reports of game sightings: lion,
leopard, cheetah, gemsbok, springbok, wildebeest,
jackal and hyaena, a wide variety of raptors and
many other game species.
Day 3: Game drive
to Twee Rivieren. Souvenier and supply shopping at
Twee Rivieren. Lunch at the saltpans at Loch Marie
before driving along the Molopo River to
Riemvasmaak (570 km). Stop off at Noenieput before
arriving at Riemvasmaak in the late afternoon.
Relax in the hot springs while viewing the infinite
canopy of stars of the Milky Way above the
gorge.
Day 4: Morning
walk to the waterfalls (3 km) Last swim in the hot
springs before driving to Augrabies (100 km). View
the spectacular Augrabies Falls followed by
sundowners in the Augrabies Falls National Park.
Overnight at the Kalahari Adventure Centre, 10 km
from the Park. (320 km)
Day 5: Augrabies
Rush white water rafting (grade 2/3) through a
pristine part of the Park not otherwise accessible
to the public. Lunch at our base camp. Last view of
the Park before being dropped off in
Upington.
Price: R2450 per
person Now includes Orange River rafting!
Includes all
transport ex Upington, entry fees and meals. Tents,
camp chairs, eating utensils and camping mats are
also included. Alternative accommodation may
sometimes be available at the client's
expense.
You need to bring
a sleeping bag, liquid refreshments, sun block and
clothing suitable for both the desert and the
morning on the river, torch and a camera. During
the winter months a warm sweater or fleece is
recommended. Clients are requested to keep luggage
to a minimum.
Please note that
this route takes you to some remote regions and
covers vast distances. Although we try to keep to
the itinerary as far as possible, road and weather
conditions may dictate that alternative routes be
taken. No matter where the road takes you, the
Kalahari experience is unforgettable.
Getting
here:
Intercape ex Cape
Town: Departs Sunday PM
Fly-in with SA Airlink
Johannesburg:
Departs Sunday AM
"PROBABLY THE BEST
KALAHARI TOUR AVAILABLE!"
Kalahari Adventure
Centre
River and Desert Experiences
Augrabies Falls / Orange River - South Africa
info@kalahari.co.za www.kalahari.co.za
Tel(054) 451 0177 Fax (054)451 0218
"The river will let you breathe, the desert
will
make you think."
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Photo
Credits: Jerry W. Bird / Kagga Kamma Resot, South
Africa
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