Safari Newsletter Dated November 12, 2018

Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Safari operators have released their itineraries for next year, and below I've listed 20 companies whose 2019 departures are now available on Vacations To Go's safari site, AfricaSafari.com. From budget to deluxe, this is the widest selection of safaris you'll find anywhere.

Just click any company name below for a list of departure dates and prices. I've also described some money-saving offers for our customers from a few of these operators.

Globus -- Founded in 1928, Globus has been a leader in escorted travel for generations. The company's itineraries take in Africa's top safari destinations, like Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, as well as sites of historical interest, such as the Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela's home in Johannesburg. The four-wheel-drive vehicles used on game drives carry a maximum of six passengers, so everyone gets plenty of opportunities for unobstructed wildlife viewing.

• Save 5% off Globus departures.

Trafalgar -- Founded in 1947, this company offers well-crafted safaris in South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania and more. Lodges and hotels are carefully selected for their inviting ambiences and exceptional service. Itineraries include special activities like a scenic flight to spot wildlife amid islands and waterways in Botswana and spending time with a local family in a Namibia township.

• Save 10% off Trafalgar safaris.

Collette -- Founded in 1918, Collette is among the oldest and most respected tour operators in the United States. The company's itineraries offer a diverse mix of experiences. In addition to game drives in world-famous wildlife parks, you might also visit a giraffe sanctuary in Kenya or go to a wine tasting and lunch at a South African vineyard.

• Save up to $500 per couple off Collette departures when you book by November 15.

G Adventures -- G Adventures advocates low-impact, sustainable travel. Accommodations are selected according to this philosophy, and you could overnight at simple yet comfortable hotels, guest houses, lodges or cabins, or at campsites where travelers participate in the preparation of meals and other camp duties. Group sizes average 10 people per trip.

• Save up to 25% off G Adventures safaris when you book by November 30.

Luxury Gold by Insight -- This company offers small-group journeys with exceptional dining, luxury hotels and the services of a personal Traveling Concierge. Its South Africa itineraries provide VIP experiences, like a private ride to the top of Table Mountain, where you'll enjoy sunset drinks while looking out over Cape Town.

• Save 10% off select departures of Spectacular South Africa when you book and pay in full.

SITA -- Founded in 1933, SITA travels to more than 30 countries, and its trips to Africa are among the company's most popular itineraries. The maximum number of participants for any SITA tour in Africa is 15. The company has numerous safari options in southern and eastern Africa.

Abercrombie & Kent -- Founded in 1962 as a safari operator in Kenya, Abercrombie & Kent is recognized as a leader in deluxe African travel. A&K guests stay in small, private lodges, elegant tented accommodations and even mobile camps that are set up as close as possible to prime game-viewing areas.

Cosmos -- A sister company to Globus, Cosmos has catered to budget-conscious travelers since 1961. It offers itineraries in Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania. Participate in game drives in open-air safari vehicles and activities like a cable car ride to the top of Cape Town's Table Mountain or a visit to an elephant orphanage in Kenya.

Adventures by Disney -- Adventures by Disney operates family-friendly safaris in South Africa, packed with game drives, excursions and activities that children, teens, parents and grandparents can enjoy. Occasionally separate activities are organized for "Junior Adventurers" -- for example, young travelers make their own pizzas and watch a Disney movie while parents enjoy a quiet meal and evening to themselves. Due to the nature of the itinerary, the minimum age allowed is 6 years old, and the suggested age is 8 years or older.

• Travelers ages 11 and under save $100 to $520 per person off Disney departures.

African Travel -- African Travel has operated on the continent since 1976 and has itineraries in all the major safari regions. It offers individual departures, where you can start your trip on any day and travel independently, and small-group safaris for four to 12 travelers.

Gate 1 Travel -- Gate 1 is known for its competitively priced safaris that provide tremendous value while delivering an extraordinary experience. The company operates safaris throughout southern and eastern Africa; some include a river cruising component. Among the offerings are Discovery Tours, which are small-group departures limited to 22 travelers or fewer.

Alexander+Roberts -- Alexander+Roberts offers a solid selection of well-planned, in-depth safaris in southern and eastern Africa that explore the continent's diverse landscapes and cosmopolitan centers. Daily departures are available for many of them. Group sizes are kept to no more than 16 guests.

• Save $1,000 per couple off select Alexander + Roberts safaris when you book and pay in full.

AmaWaterways -- AmaWaterways offers four-night cruises on the Chobe River in Botswana (aboard the 28-guest MS Zambezi Queen) combined with land touring, game park drives in eastern or southern Africa and visits to spectacular Victoria Falls. Some departures incorporate a three-night ride on the luxury Rovos Rail.

CroisiEurope -- These itineraries of nine and 12 days include riverboat cruising in southern Africa, stays in lodges and hotels and visits to Victoria Falls and Namibia's Impalila Island. Guests join game drives in jeeps or board small craft for water safaris. The three-night cruise portion of the trip takes place on the 16-passenger African Dream.

Intrepid Travel -- Intrepid focuses on the cultures and traditions of the destinations it visits, making use of locally owned restaurants and lodgings. It is committed to the principles of sustainable travel and averages 10 guests per departure. You can learn about the culture and customs of Botswana's Kalahari Bushmen or stay in a remote island camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta.

Monograms -- Daily, year-round departures ensure maximum flexibility for those choosing a Monograms safari. Travelers are in private vehicles with only members of their own party, along with a driver/guide who can help you spot wildlife. In cities visited during non-safari portions of the trip, guests can rely on the help of a local host for advice on restaurants and attractions.

Tauck -- Deluxe tour company Tauck utilizes well-appointed tented camps and the finest hotels and lodges. The company has partnered with BBC Earth for itineraries that give guests the technology to experience natural wonders in a unique way; for example, use night-vision goggles and thermal imaging to observe nocturnal life in game parks.

Natural Habitat Adventures -- This operator is the travel partner of the World Wildlife Fund and draws on that organization's resources and expertise to create its small-group itineraries. It utilizes private wildlife reserves and remote, distinctive lodges and camps that are located where wildlife viewing is best. Offerings include photo safaris.

Contiki -- This tour operator specializes in budget-friendly vacations for travelers ages 18-35. Itineraries are styled to encourage guests get to know each other through included activities and plenty of free time. Many of the company's customers travel solo.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours -- Scenic offers unique itineraries that combine safari game drives and lodge and hotel stays in southern Africa with sightseeing and Nile River cruising in Egypt. Some itineraries add a stay in Jordan.

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Top 10 Africa vacations

1) Images of Africa, 5 days with SITA Tours. Begins in Victoria Falls and ends in Kasane. Starting at $1,745. Daily departures from January 1, 2019 through March 24, 2020.

2) Uganda & Gorillas Overland, 9 days with G Adventures. Begins and ends in Kampala. Save up to 25%. Starting at $1,787. Departures from January 20 through March 6, 2019.

3) On Safari in Kenya, 8 days with Cosmos. Begins and ends in Nairobi. Starting at $2,419. Departures from February 16 through October 12, 2019.

4) Gorillas & Game Parks, 16 days with Intrepid Travel. Begins and ends in Nairobi. Starting at $3,140. Departures from December 1, 2018 through December 28, 2019.

5) Family Friendly Journey - Kenya Safari, 8 days with SITA Tours. Begins and ends in Nairobi. Starting at $3,775. Daily departures from January 2 through December 31, 2019.

6) Wilds of Botswana & Victoria Falls, 10 days with Monograms. Begins and ends in Johannesburg. Starting at $4,469. Daily departures from January 14 through December 30, 2019.

7) Namibia Explorer, 14 days with Trafalgar. Begins and ends in Windhoek. Save 10%. Starting at $4,832. Departures from June 15 through November 30, 2019.

8) Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana (Explorations), 14 days with Collette. Begins in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg. Save $400 per couple. Starting at $5,333. Departures from June 19, 2019 through April 15, 2020.

9) Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar (BBC Earth Journey), 10 days with Tauck. Begins in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar. Starting at $6,990. Departures from February 11 through December 23, 2019.

10) Zambia - Leopards, Lions and Tiger Fish, 8 days with African Travel. Begins and ends in Lusaka. Starting at $7,395. Daily departures from May 1 through November 13, 2019.

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