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Future Vacations New Price Match Policy

Future Vacations launched a new Price Match policy. Under terms of the new policy that will match any competitor’s price on comparable vacation packages within three hours, ensuring that travelers always receive the best value for their vacation dollar.

Travel agents or consumers who book a Future Vacations package and find a lower price on a comparable package elsewhere can call Future Vacations’ new Price Match Hotline – 800-373-7801 – and speak directly to a Price Match Specialist for immediate service.

Comparable packages must feature the same airline, hotel, room category, travel dates and inclusions (e.g.: rental car, ground transfers, theme park/show tickets, etc.). For the fastest service, calls must be made during the following Price Match business hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm EST and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm EST.

Calls made outside of these hours will receive a return call the following business day. If Future Vacations is unable to match the price of a package, travelers will receive a $25 travel credit for future use.

The Price Match Policy is effective now and until further notice on all packages in the Future Vacations portfolio, which spans the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East.

For telephone reservations, call 800-456-2323.

Zambia Mobile Safaris

A handful of travellers have decided at the last minute that Skegness is a better bet for summer 2008 and as a result Wildlife Worldwide can offer what can only be described as ‘truly moving’ discounts on selected departures of its 13-day South Luangwa Mobile Walking Safari holidays, departing London 20th and 30th June, 19th and 24th July 2008.

Walking safaris were pioneered in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley and certainly South Luangwa maintains a high reputation amongst the cognoscenti as the way to experience the real Africa. Wildlife Worldwide’s holiday has three sections, initially spending a couple of nights amongst beautiful stands of ebony at Nkwali camp.

The walking route strikes out following the Mupamadzi River, covering approximately ten kilometres per day across varied terrain in the park’s remote northern region. For five nights guests are escorted by expert safari guides and armed National Park Scouts, wildlife viewing en route and spending each evening in a fully-serviced mobile camp with walk-in tents and bucket showers, enjoying evening meals cooked and eaten under brilliant star-filled Zambian skies.

From ants to buffalo, bird’s nests to tracking lions, guests will learn the many facets of the bush. Latterly, three nights are spent by the shores of the Luangwa River at Tena Tena camp, where a magnificent thatched bar area offers great views over the river. Further walking and 4wd game explorations are made before a final night close to Lusaka at Pioneer Camp and homewards flights next day.

The holidays costs from £3,395 p/p (Normally £4,495 p/p – saving £1,100) including scheduled international flights from London (BA) and domestic connections, luxury safari camp and mobile safari accommodation with all meals and most drinks and expertly guided wildlife viewing activities.

Wildlife Worldwide
0845 130 6982

sales@wildlifeworldwide.com

www.wildlifeworldwide.com

An African Genesis Overland Trek

For an overland with loads of wildlife, plenty of beach action, great nightlife and numerous adventure activities, join Dragoman Overland who still have availability on their 28-night African Genesis, a journey through Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya, departing Livingstone 23rd August 2008. (Trip code NNV68).

From Livingstone, spend an initial 4-nights exploring the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls and the gorges that make up this fascinating area – adrenaline junkies have the option of white water rafting, bungi jumping and canoe safaris… to name a few. Overland through rural Zambia via Lusaka and on to South Luangwa National Park, possibly the best place in Africa to see hippos and crocodiles – and Thornicroft’s Giraffe, found nowhere else. Next, spend time at a Kundu village community project before crossing into Malawi. Search for souvenirs at Lilongwe’s market then head up to Nyika National Park, the largest and oldest park in Malawi.

Here, spend 2-nights on the stunning Nyika Plateau followed by chill-out time on the beaches of Lake Malawi – Africa’s third largest. In Tanzania, travel through Mikumi National Park, situated at the foot of the densely forested Uluguru Mountains, home to large herds of elephant, buffalo and giraffe, together with lion and leopard, en route to the Indian Ocean.

From Dar-es-Salaam an optional 2-night trip to the legendary spice island of Zanzibar is on offer. Alternatively, stay on main land and soak up the atmosphere of a city with an amazing history, watch ocean-going ‘dhows’ and inshore ‘ngalawas’ (out-rigger fishing canoes).

Travel to the beautiful Usambara Mountains, located in the north east of Tanzania between Kilimanjaro and the Indian Ocean, overlooking the vast Masai steppe. Explore this wonderfully lush and green region, dubbed the Galapagos of the plant world, then drop in at Arusha Snake Park, which houses examples of virtually all East Africa’s most venomous snakes. Later, head to Ngorongoro Crater and the classic East African scenery of rolling grasslands in Serengeti National Park before arriving in cosmopolitan Nairobi where the journey ends.

The overland costs £545 p/p plus kitty US$320 (~£164) including transport aboard Dragoman Overland’s customised Mercedes Benz truck, camping accommodation, most meals, the expertise of Dragoman Overland’s one person crew and accompanying African camp master.

Dragoman Overland
01728 861 133
info@dragoman.co.uk
www.dragoman.com  

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Real Adventures California Vacations

The new California section in the Real Adventures site offers free reviews and rankings for the best destinations in California Vacations, as well as California Vacation Rentals

Real Adventures ( http://www.RealAdventures.com ) announced the launch of a new ultimate guide to California vacations. The Real Adventures site, already known for their tremendous commitment to the travel community, has added a new section which offers complete reviews and ratings for hundreds of destinations, as well as California beach vacations.

For adventure travelers, the new section on special California vacations will be of particular interest. Visitors can get at-a-glance information as well as in-depth reviews on each vacation package offered. Real Adventures also offers the ability to get a free quote on a customized vacation package for any destination.

In addition to these features, Real Adventures is also offering a new section dedicated to California vacation rentals. Users can easily search for rentals in a desired location, to quickly get complete reviews and a wide array of related information. The ratings system offered is incredibly useful when searching for the best value, as well as quality in accommodations . Visitors can customize their search further and view the most recently added California vacation rentals.

“Whether you’re looking for the ultimate California beach vacation, a thrilling adventure package or even a hot air balloon tour, it’s incredibly easy to find exactly what you need” says Vik Kachoria, owner of www.RealAdventures.com  ”As the summer season approaches, there is no better spot to find your next California vacation” continues Kachoria.

About the Company: Every day, RealAdventures helps thousands of travelers find great accommodations, plan relaxing vacations and pursue exciting adventures. From romantic bed & breakfasts to luxury vacation rentals, from bungee jumping to safaris, and from Alaska to Zimbabwe, RealAdventures is a comprehensive resource for travelers around the world. The company helps bring together travel companies, along with prospective travelers through a vast array of travel information and options presented on the site.

Ultimate Adventure Vacations

TRUSTED ADVENTURES
Contact: Dave Wiggins
Tel: 303-554-8821
E-mail: dwiggins@trustedadventures.com

Web: www.trustedadventures.com

Set Your Sights on the Ultimate Adventure Vacation

Trusted Adventures Alliance announces the Top Tours of a Lifetime

BOULDER, CO, – Every serious traveler has his or her own ‘Bucket List’ of dreamy places to go before they kick it. The eight legendary companies of Trusted Adventures are no different.

“We asked the owners of each company to come up with what they would choose as their top lifetime adventure and this is our list,” explains Dave Wiggins, Executive Director of Trusted Adventures.

Wiggins also acknowledges, “The world’s a big place. These are our picks but we’d love to hear what others might choose.” The public is encouraged to visit the Trusted Adventures website and submit their own Top 10 List. Go to this link.

Here is the Top Tours of a Lifetime from Trusted Adventures:

From Western River Expeditions: Rafting the Grand Canyon

In the grandest canyon in the world, experience the excitement, serenity, and enchanting beauty of the Colorado River as it transforms this legendary chasm and all those who venture through it. Explore 187 miles in a week’s time, each day descending deeper into geologic history. Daily side hikes lead you to sparkling streams, pristine pools, green fern glens, and Ancestral Pueblo ruins. Visit this link.

From Myths and Mountains: Volunteer Galapagos

After a four-day Galapagos cruise, what’s a better way to end your trip than to roll up your sleeves and help the people of the islands? Myths and Mountains, is looking for folks willing to assist in the areas of health, education, and computer sciences. Spend a few days in Puerto Ayora working at the local health clinic, tutoring English to children, or teaching basic computer skills. Your experience and abilities will be matched with the most appropriate project.

Visit this link

From Wildland Adventures: Malawi & Zambia Ultimate African Safari

Wildland Adventures’ “Ultimate African Adventure” was recently featured in the May 2008 issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of “10 Amazing Family Adventures.” Wildland has rated its family trips by age appropriateness and with rafting the Zambezi, a 3-day walking safari, and kayaking on Lake Malawi, this one is ideal for teens and their parents or active grandparents. According to National Geographic editors, “Top-notch animal-viewing, a relatively undiscovered outback, and small group sizes make this trip one of the best deals going for a complete Africa experience.”

Visit this link.

From Austin-Lehman Adventures: Montana - Big Sky Family

Cowboys, canyons, and campfires – now that’s Montana! Austin-Lehman has been guiding parents and kids on adventure vacations in Montana for over 23 years. If there’s a formula for family fun, they’ve nailed it. What better playground is there than Yellowstone, Big Sky Country and Paradise Valley? Hike, bike, raft and ride horseback and when night comes, relax and recharge with a soak in a soothing hot spring and a hearty serving of the region’s tastiest cuisine.

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From The Wayfarers: Croatia - Jewel of the Adriatic

If you want to experience the feeling of Europe 50 years ago, go now to the beautiful country of Croatia. Freed from the communism of Tito and the battles with Serbia in the 1990’s, this former land of Yugoslavia is a land of playful innocence and plenty. There are miles of coastline along the clean and sparkling Adriatic Sea, speckled with over 1,000 tiny islands. The stunning walled city of Dubrovnik has a marble promenade with an underground water system built by the Romans. Everywhere you go, the people are trusting and polite, proud and happy – eager to show off their beautiful homeland.

www.thewayfarers.com/walks-eu/hr-cro.html

From ROW Adventures: Superlative Idaho

Idaho is an awe-inspiring state with a web of over 3,500 whitewater river miles, dozens of jagged mountain ranges and the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Using Idaho’s air taxi network to cover the distances you’ll climb its highest peak, paddle its biggest lake and raft North America’s deepest river gorge. Along the way, ROW’s expert guides and local educational groups will provide illuminating stories about Idaho’s natural and cultural history.

Visit this link.

From Euro-Bike & Walking Tours: France - La Provence Complete

Sun-drenched Provence, land of endless pleasures, is the perfect choice for that fun-filled vacation of a lifetime. Here you’ll find prosperous market towns, world-renowned cuisine, majestic landscapes and some of Europe’s most charming accommodations. You’ll cycle on quiet farm roads surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, stopping at roadside attractions dating back to the Bronze Age. Evenings will find you relaxing at exclusive hotels, savoring gourmet meals and fine local wines.

Visit this link.

From Great Alaska: Alaska’s Premier Sport Fishing Adventure

Alaska’s most complete fishing itinerary, the Premier, combines upscale accommodations and no-hassle floatplane transfers with all of Alaska’s premium fishing experiences. Your trip is tailored to your input and includes angling for King, Silver and Sockeye Salmon, offshore Halibut in Kenai Fjords National Park and upper river drift boat fishing for huge Rainbow Trout and Char. Spectacular remote fly-outs to current backcountry hot spots are also included as well as an overnight to a remote wilderness Bear Viewing Camp.

www.greatalaska.com/gaf/Premier.htm

Trusted Adventures was established in 2005 and is made up of eight distinguished members: Austin-Lehman Adventures, Wildland Adventures, Euro-Bike & Walking Tours, Western River Expeditions, Myths and Mountains, The Wayfarers, ROW Adventures and Great Alaska International Adventure Vacations.

The alliance helps match active individuals, families and groups with nature and culture adventures, walking, rafting, cycling and trekking vacations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. The company’s website offers fast and dependable one-stop shopping for over 350 unique trips to over 85 destinations worldwide.

Visit them online at www.trustedadventures.com

New Southern Africa Adventure Packages

Until Sept. 30 travelers can pay for four nights and stay for five when they book CC Africa’s Fabulous Five package, which combines a stay at Matetsi Water Lodge at Victoria Falls with any of the following South African lodges: Phinda Private Game Reserve; Mountain Lodge or Forest Lodge; Kruger National Park; Ngala Safari Lodge; Madikwe Game Reserve; Madikwe Safari Lodge; Sabi Sands; Kirkman’s Kamp; or Kwandwe Private Game Reserve; Ecca Lodge or Great Fish River Lodge.

The Great Zambezi package offers guests a fifth night free when visiting the new Chobe under Canvas in Northern Botswana and Matetsi Water Lodge in Zimbabwe between March 1 and Sept. 30. Lodge nights start at $700 per night at Chobe under Canvas and $440 per night at Matetsi Water Lodge.

CC Africa offers guests a complimentary flight to and from Wilson Airport to Kichwa Airstrip when staying four nights at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp or three nights at Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo in Kenya through Dec. 20.

Rates at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp start at $400 per night and $980 at Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo. Prices are based on double occupancy; all CC Africa lodge stays include luxury accommodations, all meals and snacks, beverages (including house wines and spirits), laundry, game drives, scheduled activities and emergency medical evacuation insurance.

CC Africa owns and operates more than 45 safari lodges and camps throughout Southern and East Africa and is now branching out to India in cooperation with Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces.

For more information, visit www.ccafrica.com  or www.SafariASAP.com

Big Family Overland Adventures in Africa

Overland travel is an excellent way for families to experience Africa – visit the San Bushman community, meet cheetahs face to face at Otjitongwe Cheetah Reserve, try out loads of activities in Swakopmund, journey through the Namib Desert and climb Dune 45 in time to see the sunrise.

Add to this, Victoria Falls, Botswana’s incomparable Okavango Delta and the fantastic wildlife of Chobe NP, and you won’t want to come home! Not only do Dragoman Overland guarantee the best family adventure holiday, they’re throwing in a child for free… well, you bring the child, Dragoman let him or her go for free! The 18-night Namibia & Botswana Family Adventure departs Windhoek 23rd July 2008. (Trip code FNB38).

From Windhoek, travel to the spectacular Namib Desert, home to stunning flora and fauna including 3,000 year old, horizontal trees. Enjoy an early morning climb to watch the sunrise from the top of Dune 45. In Swakopmund the adventure capital of the region, activities on offer include quad biking, sand boarding, horse riding or balloon flights along the Skeleton Coast.

Visit the seal colony at Cape Cross, then meet Cheetahs at Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park. Continue to Etosha NP, haven for a range of Southern Africa’s wildlife, including Black Rhino and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. In the north of Namibia, camp at beautiful n’Kwazi lodge on the banks of the Kavango River.

Watch traditional dances and visit a local community project supported by the lodge and Dragoman Overland. On to the unspoiled upper reaches of the Okavango Delta, a paradise of flooded plains and swamps teaming with Hippo, Crocodile and Elephant.

Relax at the stunning and quirky Ngepi campsite, with ‘thrones’ open to the great outdoors, tin baths under the African skies, en suite tree-houses and a great bar! Swim in the unique crocodile-free ‘floating swimming’ pool, stay on a houseboat in the delta then head out in marokos (dugout canoes) to camp on one of the many islands. Enjoy a boat safari at Chobe NP, famed for its huge Elephant population, then head to the ‘smoke that thunders’, Victoria Falls, for explorations of the Zambezi River, the falls and the gorges that make up this fascinating area. Here, optional activities include canoeing, white-water rafting below the falls and bungee jumping.

The tour costs £1,250 p/adult, £1,125 p/child (aged 7 to 15yrs), one child goes for free - for families with more than one child (there is no kitty or local payment to pay on family overlands), including transport aboard Dragoman Overland’s customised Mercedes Benz truck, canoe and houseboat, camping and hotel accommodation (70%/30%), most meals, the expertise of Dragoman Overland’s three person crew and accompanying African camp master.

Dragoman Overland
01728 861 133
info@dragoman.co.uk
www.dragoman.com

Unwind In The Wild with Bushcamps

Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park has teamed up with The Personal Touch to open The Bush Spa this May, the first of its kind in the area. Guests will now be able to enjoy an indulgent pampering after a day’s safari or to simply just relax with a signature massage whilst watching the wildlife saunter past their open fronted treatment rooms.

Overlooking the oxbow lagoon and onto the savannah plains beyond, the settings are hard to beat and treatments have been carefully adapted to match these magnificent surroundings. A carefully selected contemporary range of both East and Western spa treatments are offered here - some are traditional favourites, whilst others are signature therapies designed and adapted by The Bush Spa to blend harmoniously into this serene and wild environment.

Africa has an abundance of rich plant life containing an array of curative properties and The Bush-Spa embraces their ancient healing heritage. Products that contain blends of indigenous plants including: Kalahari Melon, Marula Oil, Baobab Oil, Honey Bush Tea, Green Rooi Bush tea, Buchu, African Ginger, Mongongo Nut and Cape Aloe are but a few of the wonderful therapeutic ingredients that the Bush-Spa incorporates into their signature therapies to create their truly unique Zambian inspired treatments.

Treatments range from a Herbal Flower Foot Bath to ease swollen ankles after a long flight, hot stone massage or an Eastern Shiatsu hydrotherapy massage to relax stiff muscles following a bush walk – all whilst you sit back and enjoy the view, and possibly more game spotting. A range of body wraps and scrubs are also offered using these traditional ingredients and techniques vary depending on the different aromatic oils and scrub materials being use according to the season.

With almost 15 years of experience behind her, Nathalie Zanoli, also founder of The Personnel Touch, leads the team of hand-picked therapists ensuring they have that essential sense of touch and are meticulously trained in the technical skills needed when working in the bush. In line with the company policy of providing income and opportunity for the local community, all therapists are from Zambia.

All visitors to the region, whether staying at the 18 chalet Mfuwe Lodge or at one of the nearby camps, are welcome at The Bush Spa.
www.bush-spa.com

A 7 night walking safari, including 3 nights at Mfuwe Lodge, one treatment per day and a 4 night walking safari between the Bushcamp Company’s camps costs from £2,410 per person and includes international flights, internal transfers as well as full board accommodation and safari activities.

For bookings contact Bailey Robinson on 01488 689 700 or visit www.baileyrobinson.com

VIPvillas.com Luxury Holidays Across Africa

VIPvillas.com announces a new range of exclusive hotels, lodges and villas in South Africa and beyond

Luxury villa and hotel specialist VIPvillas.com has launched a new range of exclusive hotels and lodges in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique, expanding its portfolio of ultimate holiday experiences to the African continent.

The company now features 27 select properties across South Africa, ranging from rustic bushcamps and lodges in the Serengeti, to state-of-the-art private villas in Cape Town, with each holiday individually tailored to combine the best accommodation, flights and services.

New properties featured on the site include some of South Africa’s most prestigious hotels - the River Manor Boutique Hotel and Spa in Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands; the Singita Game Reserve; and Les Cascades de Bantry Bay, set in the most exclusive bay on the Atlantic Seaboard close to Cape Town.

VIPvillas’ new South Africa programme will also include five-star cookery courses at the award winning Le Quartier Français; golf breaks at some of the country’s finest courses, which are gaining a growing reputation for their quality and service; and safari adventures including the award winning Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in the Northern Cape.

Elsewhere in Africa the company features a range of five-star villas and hotels in spectacular locations including Zambezi River, Livingstone and Luanga River in Zambia and Benguerua Island in Mozambique, with each holiday created to the specific requirements of the customer.

Simon Williams, Operations Director of VIPvillas.com, said: “Demand for top-end luxury properties is growing and with it comes the need for a more bespoke and personalised service. While South Africa has always had strong links with the UK, this is now extending to other areas of Africa and our new properties demonstrate the high quality that is now available.

“With a choice of villas and hotels across Africa, we can now offer a tailored programme for those who want a short break or a month-long stay. Our properties elsewhere have already attracted a lot of interest since we launched at the end of last year and we look forward to welcoming more guests with our Africa programme.”

Beyond Africa, VIPvillas.com offers exclusive villas and hotels in the Caribbean, Greek Islands, Dubai, the Indian Ocean and Thailand, including Sandy Lane and Royal Westmoreland in Barbados, the Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, and luxury villas that offer services ranging from personal chefs and chauffeurs, to private speed boats and more.

A number of luxury villas have also been specially selected for VIPvillas’ weddings and honeymoons programme, each hand picked for their romantic setting and exclusive style. Available in Barbados, Cyprus, Crete, Thailand and Jamaica, weddings are individually tailored in conjunction with specialist wedding planners.

Prices for a one-week villa stay at the exclusive Bantry Bay, offering stunning views of the Cape, start from £19,885 for the villa rental based on ten people sharing the five-bedroom house, and including maid service, transfers to and from the airport and use of the Ellerman Spa with a jet stream pool, steam room and sauna.

Prices at the luxurious Les Cascades de Bantry Bay hotel start from £700 per night per room including breakfast. Flights on all holidays are not included and are organised separately to meet each customer’s requirements.

For more information on VIPvillas visit www.vipvillas.com  call 08458 739 639 or email admin@vipvillas.com

New Deluxe Safari Lodges In Zambia

A former Presidential retreat and a collection of secluded luxury tree-houses are amongst the new circuit of Zambian safari lodges being launched this spring by Sanctuary Lodges & Camps.

While the Zambian lodges vary in style and character, all will offer guests impeccable levels of service and comfort whilst allowing them to discover the spectacular wildlife and beautiful scenery of this relatively unknown African destination.

Sanctuary’s first Zambian property, Chichele Presidential Lodge, opened earlier this year. Puku Ridge Camp and Sussi & Chuma will open during May 2008, whilst the final lodge in the circuit, the Zambezi Kulefu Camp, will welcome guests from the end of June 2008.

All of the properties were rebuilt and renovated by the luxury lodge specialist to operate on an environmentally sustainable basis, adhering to the company’s ongoing effort to set a global benchmark for sustainable tourism.

Amongst the features offered in Zambia by Sanctuary Lodges & Camps are private viewing decks overlooking the African landscape; highly-trained chefs and private guides; secluded swimming pools; and luxurious en-suite facilities. All Sanctuary properties offer an extremely high level of efficient and unobtrusive personal service with a staff to guest ratio of 2:1.

Further optional activities range from bush breakfasts and picnic lunches to exclusive night game drives and sunset river cruises – with all schedules customised according to guests’ desires and the movement of the African animals.

The Sanctuary Lodges & Camps portfolio in Zambia consists of the following properties:

Chichele Presidential Lodge, now open

This historic property, which once belonged to President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia, has an elevated hilltop location overlooking the game-rich South Luangwa Valley and has now been fully restored by Sanctuary Lodges & Camps. Ten air-conditioned suites and a huge colonial-style lounge are complemented by sweeping terrace views throughout the lodge.

Puku Ridge Camp, opening 1st May 2008

Puku Ridge Lodge in the South Luangwa National Park will be an authentic safari experience under canvas, with exciting wildlife opportunities. The property consists of six luxury, oversized tents, each of which include a comfortably furnished sitting area; en-suite facilities with outdoor shower; and a private wooden deck overlooking the game-rich floodplains. Puku Ridge Camp combines a very intimate, traditional safari atmosphere with modern comforts.

Sussi & Chuma, renovations finishing 1st May 2008

Named after Livingstone’s most loyal retainers, romantic Sussi & Chuma is located upstream from Victoria Falls in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. The main Sussi lodge area comprises twelve luxury tree-houses connected by wooden walkways, while the two adjacent private Chuma villas each have two bedrooms and are ideal for families. All the rooms have balconies with fantastic views over the mighty Zambezi river. The central lodge building features a raised bar and lounge; an open-air dining area with wine cellar; a swimming pool; and a secluded massage area with scenic views over the surrounding landscape.

Zambezi Kulefu Camp opening 24th June 2008

Zambezi Kulefu Camp is situated in the Lower Zambezi National Park on the wildest stretch of the Zambezi River. The camp is comprised of seven spacious en-suite tents, set on platforms over the banks of the river, and shaded by large Winterthorn Acacias. Zambezi Kulefu Camp offers impressive game viewing with regular sightings of lion, leopard and cerval.

Sanctuary Lodges’ managing director, Gael Timms, commented on the company’s decision to expand into Zambia as a safari destination:

“Though a relatively unknown part of Africa, Zambia offers a diverse range of environments with prolific wildlife. Walking safaris were pioneered in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley; if you have only seen animals from inside a vehicle, you will find walking with big game a thrilling experience. Night drives are also a specialty and the best means of seeing some of the more elusive nocturnal species, including leopard.”

Booking information

Sanctuary Lodges & Camps’ Zambian properties can be booked through a number of tour operators, including:

Abercrombie & Kent Travel www.abercrombiekent.co.uk

Africa Travel Resource www.africatravelresource.com

Baobab Expeditions www.baobabexpeditions.com

Carrier www.carrier.co.uk

Expert Africa www.expertafrica.com

Magic Globe www.magicglobe.com

Migration Safaris  www.migrationsafaris.com

Rainbow Tours www.rainbowtours.co.uk

Steppes Travel www.steppestravel.co.uk

Virgin Holidays www.virginholidays.co.uk