But this year tour operators in-the-know, such as Denver based Africa Adventure Consultants, have exciting new safari options to share in the country of Zambia. Long passed over for the luxurious safari lodges of South Africa and the wide-open plains of Eastern Africa, Zambia is now coming into its own as a truly wild African safari destination. The country is home to the famous Victoria Falls, the rugged South Lungua National Park and up-and-coming Kafue National Park, the largest protected park in Zambia, and is predicted to be Africa’s hot new destination in 2009.

“Zambia is one of Africa’s best kept secrets,” says African expert Kent Redding, President of Africa Adventure Consultants, “it is less-charted territory that is still really wild. In the past few years we’ve seen a significant amount of investment in the safari lodges there, so the overall experience is quite comfortable and more importantly, free of the crowds that plague certain parts of Africa. I am confident that my clients are going to be choosing this destination for 2009!”

Leading a collection of new safari programs to Zambia for 2009, is Africa Adventure Consultants’ Animals in Action Safari.

 This adventure brings travelers face-to-face with Africa’s largest hippo concentration. Aside from some of Africa’s best wildlife viewing, travelers spend their days alongside true experts in safari guiding, conservation and African wildlife including Lex Hes: wildlife photographer and author of Leopards of Londolozi and many others, Michael Lorentz: naturalist and elephant conservationist, Phil Berry: former park warden and giraffe expert, Derek Solomon: seasoned safari guide and author, Manda Chisanga: knowledgeable guide and expert on traditional medicinal plants. This unique, one-time-only safari takes place in November 2009.

After returning from a recent assessment of Zambia, Africa Adventure Consultants’ Kent Redding has decided to add Lower Zambezi National Park to several existing itineraries for 2009.

This remote region is not only a great place for game drives but travelers can also take part in fascinating walking and most appealing canoeing, boating and fishing safaris. “With an expert guide and a cooler full of cold drinks, you can float down the Zambezi fishing for tiger fish, which can reach up to 15 pounds or more and are really great fighters. Otherwise, try for the smaller bream,” adds Kent Redding. “The Lower Zambezi is truly an inimitable experience.” Africa Adventure Consultants also plans to launch additional exciting Zambia-based itineraries in early 2009.

 Denver-based African safari expert Africa Adventure Consultants organizes safari adventures throughout East and Southern Africa, with destinations including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Victoria Falls and Ethiopia.

The company sells destinations they know personally and offer guests assurance of strong on-the-ground partnerships with only the best local companies. Africa Adventure Consultants supports a variety of African conservation organizations, community-based tourism programs and humanitarian causes. And now, the company runs a completely carbon neutral office in Denver and is further committed to carbon neutral safaris by automatically offsetting 50% of each African trip they sell as well as offering clients the opportunity to offset the remaining 50%. With an eye on personal service, the principals create carbon neutral safaris and customized trips for individuals and small groups.

To learn more, please call 1.866.778.1089.

The new and exciting Small Group Journey Under African Skies is the ultimate safari in the place where it all began – East Africa. With an intimate group size of no more than 14, guests are accompanied by an expert safari guide for an unparalleled adventure and some of Africa’s finest wildlife spectacles.

Making the journey truly exciting, A&K’s exclusive luxury camps are set up for the group in Kenya and Tanzania’s iconic gameviewing areas – the Serengeti, Masai Mara and the Ngorongoro Crater. This style of travel encapsulates the very heart of old Africa. Tents are spacious and beautifully furnished with private verandahs, specially designed twin beds, crisp cotton sheets, duvets and hot water bottles for chilly nights, a safari wardrobe and wash basin plus ensuite bathroom complete with hot shower and flush toilet.

Special Offer: The first two guests to book a spot on the February group departure by 27 November will receive a complimentary hot air ballooning safari. Prices start from $16,990 per person twin share.

A&K’s Australasian Managing Director, Sujata Raman said, “Africa is A&K’s spiritual home; it’s where it all began. Our expertise and experience in East Africa is unsurpassed and any traveller with us is guaranteed a wonderful travel experience, totally unforgettable, delivered with A&K’s signature service and style.”

For more information or a copy of the 2009 Inspiring Journeys brochure, contact
Abercrombie & Kent on 1300 851 800, or visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au

The company has the largest online database of specialty tour operators and is the new “go to” resource for vacationers who don’t want to do online research for hours on end to find the right adventure tour operator for their needs. VoyageTrek does all the work and provides qualified recommendations or “vacation match results” based on their research, word-of-mouth investigation, on-site visits, and tour operator interviews. Trips to Alaska, select fly fishing lodges, and dude ranches throughout the western United States are some of the top vacation match-making requests.

 Recent expansions include African safaris, Galapagos Islands cruises, trips to Peru’s Machu Picchu or Ecuador, and tours throughout South America, starting with Argentina.

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Runners will range from serious contenders who train and compete year round to more casual athletes participating for the total uniqueness of the marathon route and cheering crowds. Last year, the Kilimanjaro Marathon attracted over 3,200 runners from over 40 countries around the world.

Numbers are expected to be up this year. Under the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, Africa’s largest mountain and the world’s highest freestanding mountain, the marathon is divided into a full race (42.2 kilometers), a half race (21.1 kilometers) and a fun run. In each category, the marathon course begins at the sports stadium in the town of Moshi, winds into rural villages and farms, veers through uphill paths, plunges into a swatch of forest, and whirls through coffee and banana plantations.

 At every juncture, African music, meals and entertainment (including tribal dancers), make the event a wholly unique experience.

For the first time, the top three male and female Tanzanian winners in both the half and full marathons will be supported financially for one year after the marathon, during which time they will be trained to meet international standards for future races within and outside of Tanzania.

 Current winning total prizes for men and women in the full marathon are $7,434, and for men and women in the half marathon $1,938. Donations from sponsors and individuals are being directed to numerous community projects in the town of Moshi. Donations will be made to Tanzania Athletics for their annual projects in other sports, and to local charities in Moshi. This year the emphasis will be on improvements to the maternity ward in Moshi’s town hospital, and expansion of space and new materials for the Kiboroloni Primary School, spearheaded by Wild Frontiers Ltd. and the Keys Hotel.

Plans are currently underway to include a marathon course for physically challenged runners.

 Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, is focused on wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism, with approximately 25 percent of the land protected by the Government.

It boasts 14 National Parks and 34 game reserves. It is the home of the tallest mountain in Africa, the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro; the Serengeti, named in October 2006 as the New Seventh Wonder of the World by USA Today and Good Morning America; the world acclaimed Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World; Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind; the Selous, the world’s largest game reserve; Ruaha, now the largest National Park in East Africa; the spice islands of Zanzibar; and seven world Heritage Sites. Most important for tourism, the Tanzanian people are warm and friendly, speak English, although Kiswahili is the national language, and the country is an oasis of peace and stability with a democratic and stable government.

For more information about Tanzania, visit www.tanzaniatouristboard.com  For more information on the marathon, visit www.kilimanjaromarathon.com

Inspiring the senses, the Inspiring Journeys 2009 brochure features a new, edgy look, includes over 80 itineraries and a range of new destinations.

SEE the beauty and culture of Japan
HEAR the roar of the sea on board exclusive small cruise ship, MV Clipper Odyssey
FEEL the sand between your toes whilst chilling on a Brazilian beach
SMELL the fresh mountain air of the Peruvian Amazon
TASTE and enjoy the culinary delights of France and Spain

There is something to excite every sense!

In the drive for constant innovation and originality, Inspiring Journeys 2009 brochure launches the ‘& Moment’, reflected throughout the portfolio by the classic ampersand symbol. The ‘&’ is one of the ways travellers can differentiate A&K from the competition and know they have experienced all any destination has to offer. Imagine the ‘& Moment’ in Libya: a delicious lunch of local delicacies served in the surrounds of the historic Leptis Magna amphitheatre to the haunting strains of musicians playing their traditional tunes. It is A&K’s experience, network of knowledge and contact which make the ‘& Moments’ so special.

 A&K’s Australasian Managing Director, Sujata Raman said, “At A&K we are constantly searching the world for the newest, freshest and truly pioneering luxury travel experiences. The Inspiring Journeys 2009 brochure offers some new destinations in Japan, South America, Europe, Africa and some small ship cruising options as well as some expanded and upgraded offerings in our traditional destinations. Coupled with our ‘& Moment’ initiative which sets us apart, A&K really does take all the senses on a memorable journey, creating an unforgettable travel experience.”

For more information or a copy of the 2009 Inspiring Journeys brochure, contact
Abercrombie & Kent on 1300 851 800, or visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au

Abercrombie & Kent is the world’s leading luxury travel business. Founded as a luxury safari company in Africa in 1962, A&K has grown into a respected international travel company employing over 3000 staff in more than 100 countries. A&K organises private, tailored and escorted travel to every corner of the globe and has a wholly-owned portfolio of cruise boats, luxury lodges, tented camps, hotels, and all-terrain vehicles. As part of its global commitment, A&K Australia brings a wealth of expertise, experience and attention to detail to any travel arrangements. Whether travelling solo, as a couple, with a family or in an escorted group, A&K is expert in providing luxury, experiential and memorable travel experiences.. Abercrombie & Kent. Inspiring Experiences.
Visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au.

 Abercrombie & Kent has been described by the Los Angeles Times as a “highly respected company dedicated to conservation and environmentally intelligent tourism.” Chosen as a “Top 10 Luxury Outfitter” by National Geographic Adventure, A&K has received numerous awards over the years. In August 2008, A&K received an Honourable Mention in Condé Nast Traveler’s esteemed 2008 World Saver Awards, recognising companies that are stepping up to the challenge of improving the world, for the establishment of its “…Foundation – Friends of Conservation – which supports a variety of environmental and social causes…”

BACKGROUNDER

What’s New in Inspiring Journeys 2009:

Japan

A&K now offers a 10 day private journey through this fascinating country. See Tokyo with its ultra-modern skyscrapers and neon signs before heading to the World Heritage listed temples in Nikko National Park; experience nature at volcanic hot springs and hear the serenity in Kyoto’s Shinto shrines. There are 5 star hotels and traditional ryokans plus the chance to take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony. Prices start at $12,895 with a 3 day extension to Hiroshima from $2,160.

Spain

In Europe, there is a stylish new private journey in Spain. The 8 day Spanish Serenade allows travellers to see the architectural attractions of Barcelona, experience cultural and colourful Madrid, the old city of Cordoba and the delicious aromas of jasmine-scented Seville. Stunning landscapes and culinary temptations abound. Prices from $9,295 with a recommended extension to Portugal.

 Oman

Though only open to visitors for a few years, Oman is a sophisticated travel destination characterised by wild wadis, an untouched coastline, dramatic desert and mountain scenery. A&K’s 6 day Arabian Odyssey takes in all the highlights and awakens all the senses: imagine a stylish resort overlooking the Gulf; the enchanting port city of Muscat; 16th and 17th century forts and castles; a traditional Bedouin Camp in the Wahiba Sands plus a recommended extension to the remote fjords of the Musandam Peninsula. Prices start at $3,820.

Cruise on the Yangzi Explorer

Exciting developments in the Orient include the launch of A&K’s own vessel on the Yangzi River in China. The Yangzi Explorer is an elegant vessel with the discreet ambience of an exclusive club and is the finest cruise experience on the river. There is accommodation onboard for just 124 guests, all spacious cabins have private balconies. She journeys through the Three Gorges with a uniquely tailored sightseeing programme to avoid the crowds. The Yangzi Explorer is featured on A&K’s 12 day Highlights of China priced from $7,070.

Africa

In Africa, A&K’s luxury mobile camping offers the most exclusive safari experience of all. Reminiscent of days gone by, gloved attendants, private campsites, white linen and crystal takes travellers into a realm experienced by a privileged few. A&K mobile camps operate in some of the best game-viewing areas to be found with exclusive access to a number of private camping concessions in Kenya and Tanzania. Pristine landscapes and fascinating wildlife with only a private safari guide, camp staff and travelling companions for company ensure an unforgettable adventure. An 11 day Adventure Under Canvas combining mobile and permanent camps is priced from $14,695 (minimum party of 6 guests). An unforgettable experience.

 India

On the Indian Subcontinent, some outstanding new tiger viewing opportunities are on offer with the 13 day Temples & Tigers itinerary featuring luxury camps in Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks. Prices from $6,950. Travellers looking for additional ideas there are offered a short stay in Amritsar, home of the famed Golden Temple and spiritual heart of the Sikh religion. Or for remote scenery, choose the 4 day extension to Leh. Capital of Ladakh, this beautiful part of the Himalayas is on a centuries old trading route, there are ancient Buddhist monasteries along the River Indus and breathtaking scenery.

Small Group Journeys

For those travellers preferring the company of others, there is the collection of six escorted Small Group Journeys. Destinations include South America, India, China, Libya, Morocco and Africa. Each is professionally escorted by A&K’s most respected guides in each locale: seasoned safari guide Philip Ashby is on hand in Kenya; gifted linguist Ahmed Missouah accompanies A&K travellers in Morocco and the charming and environmentally conscious Ignacio Aguirre leads the groups around South America.

Passenger numbers on A&K Small Group Journeys are limited to 14 with a minimum of six and special touches are included throughout. Insider Access opportunities abound: a walking tour of Old Delhi with BBC foreign correspondent Satish Jacob; dinner with an artist in Rio’s bohemian Santa Tereza; a tour of Machu Picchu with former resident archaeologist; tips on wildlife photography from a South African expert; and in Libya dinner with a family in Tripoli.

Accommodation on all Small Group Journeys is in five star comfort with transportation in the finest vehicles. Prices start at $6,995 per person for the 10 day Winelands to Waterfalls, a journey through South Africa and Zambia.

Insider Access

Another of A&K’s inspiring trademarks is Insider Access. These are opportunities for guests to truly immerse themselves in their chosen destination and take their senses on a unique journey. They are what make the visit memorable and are only possible because of years of experience and relationship building in the many regions that A&K operates in. It is A&K’s unique hallmark and included wherever possible.

Imagine dumpling making in the hutongs of old Beijing where A&K guests are invited into an old courtyard home to try their hand at this typical Chinese pastime. In Cape Town A&K travellers take a visual journey with a visit a collection of works by leading and emerging South African artists exhibited in the home of Capetonian Rose Korber. In Russia, afternoon tea with a family provides a fascinating insight to life in St. Petersburg and in Paris, guests are treated to a behind the scenes tour of the iconic Eiffel Tower, its old engine room and the bunker beneath. In Cambodia, the support of A&K Philanthropy has enabled the building of wells to provide fresh water to some 30 villages; A&K travellers visit and see for themselves the inspirational work that has been done.

EAST Africa’s annual miracle is being performed again: the largest and longest overland migration on Earth is in full spate. More than two million wildebeest and zebra, with a few thousand gazelle hanging around the fringes are, as we read this, making their way across to the Western Corridor of the endless Serengeti Plains in Tanzania. Their journey across the Serengeti (nearly 15,000 sq kms, about the size of Wales) is made with the single aim of quenching their thirst and filling their bellies with the lush green grass in order to survive.

By this time next year, these herds will have covered in excess of 2,400km around the Serengeti Ecosystem (that’s about 4 times the distance between London and Aberdeen!). The herds head for the Maasai Mara in Kenya, which will be their transient home from August through to late November. Thereafter they return south to the Serengeti, their home for the rest of the year.

The story of the Great Migration is really the story of perseverance and determination of the one animal species many people don’t know much about - it is the story of the wildebeest, who defy death in every shape and form - from the vicious jaws of hyena, lion and leopard to the ruthless grasp of Africa’s largest crocodiles or from injury or sheer exhaustion. Witnessing such great numbers of wildlife moving in such precise, almost military-like formation is a spectacle that draws thousands of people from all over the world.

 Apart from these migratory herds, however, the Serengeti has plenty of resident wildlife year- round due to the presence of permanent water from the Grumeti, Mara and Seronera Rivers. Those who have had the opportunity to witness around two million animals on the move are overcome by the spectacle of long lines of animals moving as one. Can you imagine the social organization involved in gathering such a great number and guiding them safely to greener pastures?

The wildebeest spend the season between December and April in the volcanic open plains near Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with the rich nutrients in the grass in this area providing the main attraction for nursing wildebeest mothers. This is the place where the calves are born. Calving season is the only time that the wildebeest stay put in one area.

When the calves are ready to make their first trek in May, after the long rains and the grass and water supply dwindle in the Ndutu/southern Serengeti area, the wildebeest begin their annual migration heading first towards the Western Corridor where new food and water has been generated by the rains around the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers. The plains begin to dry and the green luscious grass turn brown.

By July, competition for food and water means that the herds have to move on, northwards across the treacherous Mara River (home to Africa’s largest crocodiles) and into the Maasai Mara with its myriad of river systems. Here they eat their fill and by December ready to make their journey back to the Serengeti. And the cycle begins again …

Witness the Great Migration and make East Africa your next holiday destination. Aim 4 Africa offers bespoke holidays to East Africa. Each itinerary is unique and tailored to one’s own interests and budget. The company is UK’s only East Africa specialist tour operator with its origins at the heart of Africa. Its main ethos is providing responsible tours to East Africa to benefit both visitors and the local communities.

For information contact: Aim 4 Africa Ltd, http://www.aim4africa.com Tel: +44 114 255 2533 (or 0845 4084541 from within the UK)

About Aim 4 Africa Ltd

Aim 4 Africa Ltd is a specialist tour operator organizing bespoke holidays to East Africa - Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. All programs are designed with the unique, first hand experience of the founders all of whom are East African. The company’s main ethos is responsible travel, ensuring that local communities benefit from tourism and that nature and wildlife conservation perseveres for the benefit of future generations. For further information contact us at enquiries@aim4africa.com

SAVE 25% - Zanzibar & Zambezi Zigzag – 22-nights departing Dar for Victoria Falls 7th Dec 08.

Kick-off with 2 nights on the idyllic Indian Ocean beaches of the Tanzanian coast and 3 nights on the tropical island of Zanzibar, including a guided tour of Spice Plantations and a local lunch. From Tanzania, head to Lake Malawi, the world’s ninth largest, home to a greater variety of indigenous species of fish than any other lake. The lake serves as an important food source for the many Malawian villages scattered along the shore. The journey continues on to Zambia, and an opportunity to experience the prolific wildlife of game-rich South Luangwa NP during night and day safaris. The overland concludes with two further watery highlights, a canoe safari along the Zambezi and optional rafting and bungee jumping at Vic Falls.

The tour now costs just £394 p/p (normally £525 – saving £131 p/p) plus kitty $700 (~£388).

SAVE 25% - The Safari Experience – 23-nights departing Victoria Falls for Nairobi 14th Dec 08.

This tour combines all of the elements of the Zanzibar & Zambezi Zigzag but also includes a jeep safari in spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, wild camping in Serengeti NP and an overnight stay at Mt. Kilimanjaro, plus an opportunity to see a side of Africa well off the tourist trail, visiting small villages in the Usambara Mountains.

The tour now costs just £506 p/p (normally £675 – saving £169 p/p) plus kitty $600 (~£333).

Both tours include travel aboard Dragoman’s customised Mercedes-Benz truck, hotel and camp accommodation, all camp meals plus the expertise of Dragoman’s two person crew and local campmaster. Flights are not included but are available through Dragoman.

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Zambia is definitely the rising star of the African travel industry, Redding said. With new properties, remote game reserves and specialist safari guides, in-the-know safari operators like Africa Adventure Consultants can now offer a true wild Africa experience. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe may be coming back on the radar when it comes to African safaris, following word of the power-sharing agreement among the politicians there. Soon the country may be in a position to rebuild and flourish and the entire African travel industry anxiously awaits its rebirth. And as domestic airfare prices soar in 2009, air travel to Africa is still affordable. With new flight routes to Africa being added all the time, prices should remain affordable well into 2009. As the American economy faces some of its greatest challenges since the Great Depression, even luxury travelers are branching out and demanding more value for their travel dollars. Many travelers are seeking out destination specialists, such as Africa Adventure Consultants, who can help them plan an itinerary that is an outstanding travel experience but at less overall cost.

Denver-based African safari expert Africa Adventure Consultants organizes safari adventures throughout East and Southern Africa, with destinations including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Victoria Falls and most recently, Ethiopia.

The company sells destinations they know personally and offer guests assurance of strong on-the-ground partnerships with only the best local companies. Africa Adventure Consultants supports a variety of African conservation organizations, community-based tourism programs and humanitarian causes.

The company runs a completely carbon neutral office in Denver and is further committed to carbon neutral safaris by automatically offsetting 50 percent of each African trip they sell as well as offering clients the opportunity to offset the remaining 50 percent.

With an eye on personal service, the principals create carbon neutral safaris and customized trips for individuals and small groups.

For information, call 866-778-1089 or visit www.adventuresinafrica.com

This African trip of a lifetime is featured alongside migrations of caribou in Alaska, monarch butterflies in Mexico and sandhill cranes in New Mexico. “The wildebeest migration is called ‘The Great Migration’ because there is nothing in the world that can even come close in terms of magnitude,” said Kent Redding, president of Africa Adventure Consultants. “Not only do you have this amazing spectacle of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, but also the drama of all the predators following these massive herds. This is quintessential Africa, and this Serengeti Classic Private Camps adventure is the ultimate way to experience the migration in East Africa.”

Four days spent camping and viewing the Great Migration in the famed Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania are just the highlight of Africa Adventure Consultant’s 10-Day Tanzania Camping Safari. This safari also brings travelers to Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park, to round out this journey to the best of Tanzania’s world renowned wildlife havens. Accommodations are in value-oriented mobile camps in private wilderness campsites. Camps include ensuite toilets and bucket showers—providing a great combination of comfort and adventure. From $3,905 per person.

For more information please visit

www.adventuresinafrica.com

or email info@adventuresinafrica.com.

Denver-based African safari expert Africa Adventure Consultants organizes safari adventures throughout East and Southern Africa, with destinations including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Victoria Falls and most recently, Ethiopia. The company sells destinations they know personally and offer guests assurance of strong on-the-ground partnerships with only the best local companies.

Africa Adventure Consultants supports a variety of African conservation organizations, community-based tourism programs and humanitarian causes. And now, the company runs a completely carbon neutral office in Denver and is further committed to carbon neutral safaris by automatically offsetting 50% of each African trip they sell as well as offering clients the opportunity to offset the remaining 50%. With an eye on personal service, the principals create carbon neutral safaris and customized trips for individuals and small groups.

 To learn more, please call 1.866.778.1089.

In East Africa, the company has introduced a twist on the typical safari with its new Essence of Tanzania adventure, which combines a fully-supported mobile camp (with ensuite toilets) in the best game parks with a unique and unforgettable cultural experience. There is game viewing: elephants (and baobab trees) in Tarangire and tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara, as well as
up-close encounters with the ‘big five’ in Ngorongoro Crater and the nearby private conservation area. The Serengeti is the site of the greatest animal migration on earth, and the flexibility of the mobile camp ensures the best possible wildlife viewing.

But perhaps the greatest highlight of the trip is spending time with the Hadzabe Bushmen, Tanzania’s oldest tribe and nomadic hunter-gatherers thought to be related to the San people of the Kalahari. Very few tourists have had the opportunity to visit their village and join in a hunt. The 11-day Essence of Tanzania tour departs from Kilimanjaro Airport monthly between June
and March and costs $5335 per person, twin share, including accommodation, transport, Peregrine leader, most meals, park entry fees and domestic flight.

In Southern Africa, Peregrine has introduced two, eight-day adventures that can be combined to form the 15-day Botswana and Zambia Discovery tour. For wildlife enthusiasts, this is the ultimate trip, combining private game reserves and some of Africa’s best-known game parks.

The trip starts at Victoria Falls and heads to remote Kafue National Park for two full days on the watch for lion, leopard and antelope. The South Luangwa National Park has one of the richest concentrations of game in Africa – including huge pods of hippos.

Heading into Botswana, first stop is Chobe National Park before the vast, arid expanse of the Makgadikgadi salt pans (for quad bike exploring) en route for the Khwai River region, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve – where spotting the ‘big five’ is virtually guaranteed! Botswana’s most famous attraction is left until the end: the magnificent, tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta, where motorised transport is traded for the peace of a paddled canoe (mokoro).

The 15-day Botswana and Zambia Discovery tour departs Victoria Falls every three weeks between June and October and costs $8895 per person, twin share, including all transport, entry fees, accommodation, leader and domestic flight.

The cost of all Peregrine trips includes carbon off-setting the land and domestic air portion of
the trip. For further information call your travel agent or Peregrine Travel Centre on 1300 854
500. Download a .pdf of the new Africa brochure or watch a video of Peregrine’s African adventures at www.peregrineadventures.com