THE AFRICA GUIDE NEWSLETTER
Where Africa comes to you...
Exclusive News to all Africa Guide Subscribers
Issue #0112 – August 2010
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CONTENTS:
** New Itineraries
** Special Offers/Late Deals
** Photo Library
** Accommodation & Hotels in Africa
** Africa Forum Board
** Independent Travellers
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TRAVEL CENTRE
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=1&id=2
If Africa is your chosen destination our Travel Center is the perfect place for you to have a browse through to get some ideas and make some enquiries. There is the choice of over 900 individual, varied itineraries - from budget to luxury, offered by many different tour operators throughout the African continent.
If you are planning on spending Christmas/New Year in Africa then you should start making plans now as many places get booked up early on.
Click to view the whole selection
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=1&id=2
NEW ITINERARIES
We have had several new itineraries added in the past month. Below are a few of them:
Chimpanzee Viewing in Gombe and Mahale Nat Parks - Tanzania
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=2180
10 Days: Experience Chimpanzees in their natural habitat at Gombe and Mahale National Park, highly populated with Chimpanzees. All wildlife viewing at the Park is done on foot.
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Highlights of Africa, Kenya and Egypt – Egypt
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=2189
11 Days: A very popular combination, this tour gives you two very different experiences of Africa: classic African safari and the Ancient civilization of Egypt. Wildlife viewing in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru combined with a Nile Cruise and highlights of Cairo.
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Honeymoon in Egypt - Egypt
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=2191
7 Days: Spend 3 days in Cairo visiting the highlights and staying in 5 start luxury hotels and 4 days relaxing on a 5 star luxury Nile Cruise. Ideal of Honeymooners and others who are looking for luxury.
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Cultural & Historical Tour combined with a Safari & Beach holiday - Tanzania
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=2192
15 Days: A unique itinerary that gives you opportunity to visit the local Maasai and Waarusha on the slopes of Mt. Meru and experience Chagga culture on the slopes Mount Kilimanjaro, includes wildlife viewing and ending with beach relaxation.
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Adventure and Nature in Madagascar - Madagascar
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=2193
30 Days: Madagascar is a huge island which offers a totally unique holiday, time is needed to do it justice. This 30 days small adventure group departs on 12 September and is offered at a special price. You can join the party for the complete tour or just some modules. You can also create a module that fits in your needs.
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Madagascar – Wonder world of forms and colours - Madagascar
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=2194
27 Days: departs on 19 September and is offered at a special price. Highlights include; Canoeing down the Tsiribihina River in a traditional pirogue – Anosin' Ampela waterfall – Tsingy de Bemaraha NP – Baobab Alley – Walks in the Baobab forest – Ifaty Forest and Beaches – Village des tortues – Berenty Reserve – Antandroy Museum – Isalo NP – Andringitra NP – Anja Villagers Park – FCE – Jungle-express – Spices Plantation in Mananjary – Ranomafana NP
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Madagascar – of course - Madagascar
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=2195
58 Days: Special Offer departing on 2 September. Madagascar is unique, with its rich flora and fauna of amazing variety and diversity that can be found nowhere else on earth. The warm and friendly people of Madagascar are African and Asian, proud to be from such a racially diverse, culturally rich country. This itinerary provides the opportunity to experience all the island has to offer - You can join the the complete tour or some modules.
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We have only shown you the new itineraries, but there is the choice of over 900 individual, varied itineraries listed in our Travel Center - from budget to luxury, offered by many different tour operators throughout the African continent.
Click to view the whole selection
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=1&id=2
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SPECIAL OFFERS & LATE DEALS
The Ultimate Biking Adventure - Kenya & Tanzania
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=792
September 11th departure - 12% discount
16 days: Want to see Africa in a different way? Get off the beaten track and immerse yourself in the amazing back roads of Kenya & Tanzania by bike, and experience Africa in a way you never thought possible.
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Ultimate South Africa
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=2169
Current Special Offer - 10% discount
24 days: Discover South Africa's highlights, from Kruger to Table Mountain. Explore the bush, berg, beaches and culture for a well rounded introduction to this diverse country.
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Bush & Beach Safari: Kruger, Maputo and Barra- South Africa/Mozambique
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=1759
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER SPECIAL - Book for a group of 4 or more and save!!!
13 days: combines several of the most beautiful African locations, providing you with an ultimate safari and sightseeing experience. Starting in the world famous Kruger National Park, discover the Blyde River Canyon, meander to Maputo and explore the City of contrast and finally fly Barra, a unique Indian Ocean location renowned for its isolated beaches, warm waters and fantastic marine life.
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Nairobi to Cape Town Overland
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=11&id=50&pid=458
GET 2 FREE TOURS!!
42 days: From the east coast of Africa to the southern trip of South Africa, will see you travel through eight different countries so diverse, so different in terrain and custom. The varying hinterland and people will leave an indelible memory with you and an endless source of interest for your friends that were not able to join you and experience what you have.
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Kruger 10-day adventure
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=506&grp=11&id=50&pid=962
28 SEPTEMBER - 7 OCTOBER 2010 : Special Offer Price
10 days: This safari is undeniably the most well organised once-in a-lifetime opportunity for African wildlife enthusiasts to visit the world's most prolific big African game reserve.
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Northern Experience Safari
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=506&grp=11&id=50&pid=322
Book Now and receive 5% discount
22 days: This exciting small group Camping Safari runs through four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, with fantastic wildlife and unmatched scenery.
There are currently over 50 different great last minute deals and special offers. We have only listed a few of them. Click to view full selection
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/aff/show_page.php?aid=517&grp=8&id=46&specials_id=12
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AFRICA PHOTO LIBRARY
http://www.africaguide.com/photolibrary/
Over the past month we have been busy working on enhancements to our Photo Library. We have streamlined the searching facility and added in a section where viewers can leave their comments about an individual photos.
We would like to thank
Elvis Kisekka
http://www.africaguide.com/photolibrary/index.php?view_my_photos=148
and
Steve Glasgow
http://www.africaguide.com/photolibrary/index.php?view_my_photos=158
who have recently joined up and contributed their stunning photos to the Library.
If you have visited Africa and you have taken photos that you would like to share with other travellers or friends and family, join up for free and create your own African Photo Library – click here
http://www.africaguide.com/photolibrary/index.php?cmd=6
You will be provided with a unique URL for use as a link to all your photos whether they have been selected for general display or not. You can send the link onto your friends and family and they can view your photos.
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HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php
For the independent traveller, The Africa Guide website has a large selection of different accommodation establishments listed throughout the African continent. Our accommodation section is very popular with many new lodges, hotels, flats and apartments in Africa being added daily. Some of the recent additions have been :-
Butterfly Space - Nkhata Bay, Malawi
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=740&ItemID=1289
Kilimanjaro Self Catering Cottage - Moshi, Tanzania
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=369&ItemID=1292
Luxury Furnished Apartment For Rent - Cairo, Egypt
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=69&ItemID=1293
Venice Hosokawaya Hotel - Cairo, Egypt
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=69&ItemID=1294
Jackalberry Farm & Lodge - Hazyview, South Africa
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=597&ItemID=1298
Sanctuary Farm - Naivasha, Kenya
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=759&ItemID=1295
Casa Bella Suites - Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=71&ItemID=1297
Sochati House Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=71&ItemID=1299
Godials Bed & Breakfast - Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=71&ItemID=1300
Hotel Amahoro - Bujumbura, Burundi
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=83&ItemID=1301
Top Hills Hotel - Bujumbura, Burundi
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=83&ItemID=1302
Sun Safari Club Hotel - Bujumbura, Burundi
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=83&ItemID=1304
Felicita Bungalow - North West Coast, Mauritius
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=151&ItemID=1303
Kaure Sand Beach Lodge - Zanzibar, Tanzania
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=372&ItemID=1296
L'Oasis Backpackers Paradise - Arusha, Tanzania
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?LocationID=125&ItemID=1305
Currently there are over 635 hotels/lodges/flats and apartments listed through Africa - Click here http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php to search through
Click here to add your Accommodation Establishment for free http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?cmd=6
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AFRICA FORUM BOARD
http://www.africaguide.com/cgi-bin/forum/dcboard.cgi
If you have a question about Africa but can't find the answer, why not leave a message on our forum board. Someone reading it may know the answer.
Participate in our forum Community, this month there have been a couple of interesting posts which require input from others : can you help ?
Thoughts about Nation Branding
http://www.africaguide.com/forums/read.php?4,24091
Data on Africa
http://www.africaguide.com/forums/read.php?4,24097
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TRAVELLING AFRICA INDEPENDENTLY
Although this Newsletter is mainly dedicated to what's in our travel center - the Africa Guide has so much useful information for travellers who wish to see Africa independently. Before embarking on a trip to Africa, research is key to getting the most out of your experience, there are very few websites that cover the whole of Africa with up-to-date, useful and comprehensive information. For those of you who wish to travel independently, The Africa Guide website has the following sections that will prove to be invaluable for making your plans.
Country Information
http://www.africaguide.com/country.htm
Extensive travellers information about each country in Africa - including, climate, money and visas plus information about regions, towns and game parks, photographs and more...
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Hotels & Accommodation
http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php
Looking for a hotel - click to browse through our Accommodation section . It is FREE to advertise your hotel on The Africa Guide - How to Get Listed, Click here http://www.africaguide.com/accomm/index.php?cmd=6
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Car Hire
http://www.africaguide.com/carhire.htm
Have the freedom of getting around without having to rely on local transport - rent a vehicle for your holiday. A selection of vehicles for hire/rental including Saloons, 4WD and Mini Buses at very competitive prices throughout the African continent.
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Visas & Embassies
http://www.africaguide.com/embassy.htm
We have provided details of the various African Tourist Offices and/or embassies located around the world. These offices will be able to provide you with further tourist information as well as help and advise on applying for visas.
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Travel Insurance
http://www.africaguide.com/shop/insurance.htm
Travelling to Africa ? don't go without it! We have a selected several companies offering comprehensive cover at very competitive pricing, catering for travellers from USA, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand
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Travelogues
http://www.africaguide.com/travelog/
Travelogues are the diaries of people travelling in a variety of different ways in or through various countries. If you are considering travelling in Africa this will be a great place to find out how other people do it and their experiences along the way.
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Maps & Atlases
http://www.africaguide.com/shop/maps.htm
A full range of Road Maps, General Maps, Individual Country Maps, Specialist Maps and Wall Maps, extremely useful and not easy to find in high street shops.
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Travel Books
http://www.africaguide.com/shop/books/books_travel.htm
It's always useful to have a travel guide to help show you the way.... we have carefully selected relevant books for each country in Africa. These can be found in each individual country section and our main book shop.
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Forum Boards
http://www.africaguide.com/cgi-bin/forum/dcboard.cgi
Have a question but can't find the answer?
Want to provide feedback for other visitors about your recent trip?
Feel free to post a message on our forum boards (no advertising please)
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Happy Travels
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