Africa & Beyond April 2015 Newsletter
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Welcome to the April edition of our newsletter. We are particularly excited this month to bring you details of Rob’s amazing adventures in Rwanda and news about to new our Short Breaks programme.
Inside this month
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Rwanda; insider’s guide
The great East Africa Migration
Special offers
The News
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GORILLAS OF RWAND
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A MOST REMARKABLE MEETING - BY ROB MORLEY Having been on my ‘bucket list’ for many, many years, trekking to see the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda was one of the most truly amazing days of my life and certainly the best wildlife experience I have ever had. There are only approximately 880 Mountain Gorillas left and visiting these beautiful creatures is a truly unique experience. After a short briefing from our guide our group of 8 (the maximum allowed with one family) embarked in search of our allocated gorilla family. Treks can last from just 30 minutes to 4+ hours depending on where the groups are that day. After a 2 hour trek firstly through the beautiful hillside farming lands, and then the dense forest of the Volcanoes National Park, we finally caught sight of the ‘Titus Group’ (one of the 10 groups who are fully habituated and available to visit), resting, playing and quite happy with our presence as we approached. The Titus group is made up of 14 individuals, including a very cute (include pic attached) 3 month old baby, which we watched being cradled by its mother for the allocated hour, which flies by all too fast! Slightly older juveniles played in the undergrowth, happily brushed past us, knocked us with branches and stared inquisitively at us. The Silverback of course just slept, and occasionally scratched itself, very unfussed by his human visitors! Once the hour is up we headed back to the headquarters reflecting on what was an awe-inspiring, unbelievable and spectacular experience with these remarkable creatures. It really should be a on everyone’s ‘bucket-list’ to see the Gorillas and also visit Rwanda; a country that is really as remarkable as the Gorillas themselves…..
More from Rob next month on the country’s must see list.
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Mammals on a Mission We’ve all watch in wonder the amazing documentaries showcasing the natural phenomena that is ‘The Migration’. This is actually a permanent state of living for these animals, led by the changing seasons, in search of new, fresh food sources throughout the Serengeti Game Reserve in northern Tanzania and the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. By June, rains have stopped and temperatures are rising as the herds move on-mass from the west and central areas of the Serengeti and head northwest. They don’t by any means travel in a linear fashion, lush green grass will always dictate where and when they travel. However they will eventually reach the Mara River, the classic meeting place of Tanzania and Kenya that sees the millions of wildebeest, zebra, Thomsons gazelles and many more, literally chance their arm, by crossing! The Serengeti is open year round and mobile camps and lodges can be strategically positioned to make the most the migration sightings wherever it may be. However, by late August and into September, a lot of animals are in the north. Whilst there are just a few places this far north in the Serengeti that afford guest these spectacular views, Kenya’s Masai Mara is fully accessible and by carefully choosing the right camp, we can get you away from the masses and the minibuses.
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FEATURED CAMP A short flight from Arusha brings you to the hidden delight of Mwiba Camp. Situated in the southern Serengeti in a prime position for the migration calving season from January - March. With just 8 tented suites, Mwiba prides itself in offering guests luxury accommodation, which fits naturally into its surroundings of boulders, ancient coral trees and acacias. Activities include day & night drives, walking safaris and their signature activities, fly-camping and bush picnics on a private tree platform. The camp also makes families welcome, where safari activities are tailored according to the ages of the children.
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Key mobile camps for migrations
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Lamai Serengeti Camp
Serengeti Safari Camp
Serengeti Migration Camp
Key permanent camps for migrations JAN-FEB-MAR
JULY-AUG-SEPT
Ndutu
Serengeti Sayari Camp
Mwiba Camp
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MAY-JUNE
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SPECIAL OFFERS Two free nights - South Africa* Enjoy a two centre 5 night holiday and pay for just 3 nights. Starting with a wonderful safari in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve before heading for the thrill and buzz of Cape Town.
Save up to 30% - Botswana Safari* Spend 6 nights on this luxury safari, visiting the prime wildlife spots such as the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park where game drives, walks and river cruises are possible.
Save 20% - Zambia Safari* For those passionate about a wild and remote safari, Zambia is for you. Stay at two rustic bush camps, enjoying up close and personal game viewing on fully guided drives and walks.
Night free - South Africa* Stay in the legendary Drakensberg Mountains and experience the emotive story of the ‘Battlefields’. Guests staying for three nights will only pay for two.
Please contact us for more details, we will happily incorporate these and many other offers into your individually tailored holiday. *Terms & Conditions apply
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WHAT’S NEW……... Short breaks to Africa? Yes absolutely! We will be launching a program of short stay trips ranging from 4 nights Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda to a 5 night Golfing break in South Africa. Check back next month to receive your copy. We are still taking reservations for places on our exclusive tour to Madagascar. 12 nights fully guided and escorted visiting the key places of interest including Andasibe Mantadia National Park, Ramomafana National Park, Berenty Private Reserve and so much more. Click here for details. Departs 27th October, returning 9th November 2015. Maximum 12 guests, prices from £2550.00 per person. Includes international flights from London Heathrow, transfers, accommodation, meals and guiding.
Don’t worry if the dates don’t work for you, please contact us regarding a tailor-made trip.
Reasons to celebrate…. 21 years since Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected president in May 1994 25 years since the start of the legendary Robin Pope Walking Safaris
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