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.

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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.

Once you've found a safari that interests you, call us toll free at 800-291-3346 (US and Canada) and a safari specialist will attend to your needs. Customers from the UK, please call toll free 0-800-098-8546. All other international customers, please e-mail or call us at +1-713-974-2121.

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Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Chairman & CEO
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