Safari Newsletter Dated February 14, 2020
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 photographing 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. Read a
description of the animals' route and 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. See
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 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." View
safaris that go to Victoria Falls.
Another soaring sight:
Mount Kilimanjaro
in northeastern 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. Here
are
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.
Go to
safaris that spend time at Sossusvlei.
Many South Africa safaris spend time in Cape Town, where you can ride
the tram to the summit of flat-topped
Table Mountain
for sweeping views of the city and sea. See
South Africa trips that visit Cape Town.
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. View our
itineraries that go to Stellenbosch,
and our
trips that visit Franschhoek.
Some vacations 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. Check out
itineraries that stay in Zanzibar.
Top 10 Africa vacations
1)
The Plains of Africa: Kenya Wildlife Safari (Explorations),
14 days with Collette. Begins and ends in Nairobi. Save up to $1,000
per couple. Starting at $4,871. Departures from May 14, 2020 through
April 22, 2021.
2)
Best of South Africa,
9 days with Cosmos. Begins in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town.
Starting at $1,999. Departures from March 14 through November 28,
2020.
3)
Uganda & Gorillas Overland,
9 days with G Adventures. Begins and ends in Kampala. Save 15%.
Starting at $2,032. Departs April 1 & 22 and May 13 & 27, 2020.
4)
Masai Footsteps,
7 days with SITA Tours. Begins and ends in Nairobi. Save $250 per
couple. Starting at $2,545. Departures from March 4 through December
31, 2020.
5)
Essence of South Africa,
10 days with Trafalgar. Begins in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg.
Starting at $3,431. Departures from March 8 through December 27,
2020.
6)
On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania,
11 days with Cosmos. Begins in Nairobi and ends in Arusha. Starting at
$3,679. Departs May 16, August 15 and October 10, 2020.
7)
Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond,
9 days with Globus. Begins and ends in Arusha. Save 5%. Starting
at 4,489. Departures from March 4 through September 16, 2020.
8)
Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth,
9 days with CroisiEurope. Begins in Johannesburg and ends in Victoria
Falls. Save $1,144 per couple. Starting at $7,315. Departures
from March 1 through August 31, 2020.
9)
Spectacular South Africa,
9 days with Luxury Gold. Begins in Cape Town and ends in Kruger National
Park. Save 7.5%, plus receive an additional $400 per couple
discount. Starting at $7,589. Departures from April 23 through
November 30, 2020.
10)
Great Migration: Tanzania & Kenya (BBC Earth Journey),
9 days with Tauck. Begins in Arusha and ends in Nairobi. Starting at
$11,990. Departures from July 5 through September 27, 2020.
Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-291-3346.
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Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at
alanfox@africasafari.com and
I will respond the same day.
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friends.
Sincerely,
Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go
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