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Safari Newsletter Dated May 21, 2013
Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
In today's newsletter, I'd like to tell you about -- and show you --
some of the
top sights of our African safaris. Click the links
below to view photos of the continent's diverse wildlife and natural
wonders.
Most safari guests travel to Africa with hopes of seeing the Big Five --
lions,
leopards,
buffalo,
elephants
and
rhinos,
which roam the game parks throughout the eastern and southern parts of
the continent. But the biggest spectacle is the
Great Migration,
the annual journey of some 2 million wildebeest and zebras through
Tanzania and Kenya. Click
here
for a description of the animals' route and to see safari itineraries
that are timed to take advantage of the best viewing opportunities.
Endangered
mountain gorillas
are the star attraction in Rwanda and Uganda. You'll trek through thick
forest with a guide to locate family groups of these majestic creatures,
then spend time observing them. Click
here
for gorilla treks in Rwanda and Uganda.
Africa is home to some of the world's most photogenic landscapes.
Nineteenth-century explorer David Livingstone was the first European to
see the splendid
Victoria Falls,
which lie at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The cascades measure
nearly a mile wide and plummet 360 feet into the gorges below, sending
up a spray that can be seen for miles. The local Kololo people call it
"The Smoke That Thunders." Click
here
for safaris that include an excursion to Victoria Falls.
Another soaring sight:
Mount Kilimanjaro
in northeast Tanzania. At 19,400 feet, it's the tallest freestanding
mountain in the world. You can choose an itinerary that climbs to the
summit or make arrangements to ascend partway up before or after your
safari -- either way, a high level of physical fitness is required.
Click
here
for itineraries that visit Kilimanjaro.
Namibia is home to the starkly beautiful, orange-red sand dunes of
Sossusvlei,
the tallest in the world. They are most photogenic in the early morning
and late afternoon, when light and shadow shift across their surfaces.
Click
here
for safaris that spend time at Sossusvlei.
Many South Africa safaris spend time in Cape Town, where you can ride
the tram to the top of
Table Mountain
for sweeping views of the city and sea. The Cape's Mediterranean-like
climate and rich soil have helped make South Africa a major wine
producer, and some itineraries include visits to the
vineyards
of towns like Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Click
here
to see South Africa itineraries that visit Cape Town. Click
here
for trips that venture to Stellenbosch, and click
here
for trips that visit Franschhoek.
A few trips spend time on the "spice island" of
Zanzibar,
22 miles off the coast of mainland Tanzania. Here you can explore
historic Stone Town, lounge on the beach, snorkel, dive or tour
plantations where cinnamon, vanilla and cloves grow. Click
here
for itineraries that include a stay in Zanzibar.
Top 10 Africa vacations
1)
Experience Namibia,
9 days with
Intrepid Travel. Begins in Cape Town and ends in
Windhoek with visits to Lamberts Bay, Fish River Canyon and Swakopmund.
Starting at $3,135.
Departures from July 20, 2013 through July 19,
2014.
2)
Tanzania Camping Adventure,
7 days with
G Adventures. Begins and ends in Arusha with visits
to Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area.
Save 15%. Starting at $2,049.
Departs July 27, 2013.
Book now!
3)
Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure,
20 days with
G Adventures. Begins in Livingstone and ends in
Nairobi with visits to Lake Malawi, Zanzibar and Serengeti National
Park.
Save 15%. Starting at $2,649.
Departs August 3 &
31, 2013. Book now!
4)
Jewels of Botswana,
10 days with
Alluring Africa. Begins and ends in Johannesburg
with visits to Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and the Okavango
Delta. Starting at $2,735.
Daily departures from June 4, 2013 through
January 4, 2014.
5)
South Africa Bush & Beach,
12 days with
African Travel. Begins in Johannesburg and ends in
Cape Town with visits to Kruger National Park, Swaziland and the Cape
Winelands. Starting at $3,745.
Departures from June 8 through
November 30, 2013.
6)
Great Parks of Kenya,
10 days with
Globus. Begins and ends in Nairobi with visits to
Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve and Samburu National
Reserve.
Military members save $50 to $100 off the land price.
Starting at $3,759.
Departures from August 21 through December 18,
2013. Book now!
7)
South Africa: A World in One Country,
14 days with
SITA Tours. Begins in Johannesburg and ends in Cape
Town with visits to Blyde River Canyon, Kruger National Park and
Featherbed Nature Reserve. Starting at $4,600.
Departures from June 9
through December 29, 2013.
8)
East African Explorer,
13 days with
SITA Tours. Begins and ends in Nairobi with visits
to Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire
National Park. Starting at $5,075.
Departures from June 6 through
December 14, 2013.
9)
The Pearl of Africa,
8 days with
African Travel. Begins in Kampala and ends in Kigali
with visits to Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest. Starting at $6,245.
Daily departures from June 4
through December 31, 2013.
10)
Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari,
15 days with
Intrepid Travel. Begins in Nairobi and ends in
Arusha with visits to Aberdare National Park, Masai Mara National
Reserve and Serengeti National Park. Starting at $7,830.
Departures
from July 19, 2013 through July 25, 2014.
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Sincerely,
Alan Fox
Chairman & CEO
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