Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
The latest round of inspiring destinations by Africa & Beyond, specialists in tailor-made travel
Citation preview
Africa & Beyond April 2015 Newsletter
Call: 0161 789 8838 | Email: [email protected] |
| Email: [email protected] | Visit: africaandbeyond.co.uk
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
Rwanda; insider’s guide
The great East Africa Migration
Special offers
The News
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.
| Email: [email protected] | Visit: africaandbeyond.co.uk
GORILLAS OF RWANDA
Call: 0161 789 8838 | Email: [email protected] |
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.
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!
Mammals on a Mission
| Email: [email protected] | Visit: africaandbeyond.co.uk
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.
Call: 0161 789 8838 | Email: [email protected] |
&Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas
Serengeti Safari Camp
| Email: [email protected] | Visit: africaandbeyond.co.uk
JAN-FEB-MAR
Ndutu
Mwiba Camp
MAY-JUNE
&Beyond Grumeti Camp
Key mobile camps for migrations
Lamai Serengeti Camp
Serengeti Migration Camp
JULY-AUG-SEPT
Serengeti Sayari Camp
&Beyond Kleins Camp
Key permanent camps for migrations
*Terms & Conditions apply
Call: 0161 789 8838 | Email: [email protected] |
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.
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.
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
| Email: [email protected] | Visit: africaandbeyond.co.uk
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.
