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African Travel, Inc. Unveils 2018 Brochure
African Travel, Inc. Unveils 2018 Brochure
~ Featuring three new itineraries, plus increased focus on sustainability and conservation
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 12, 2017 – African Travel, Inc., the leader in handcrafted safari vacations to Africa, is pleased to announce that its 2018 brochure is now available. Featuring three spectacular new itineraries and more than 20 perennial favorites, these journeys immerse guests in the unique wildlife, delicious cuisine, and authentic cultures of southern and eastern Africa.
When guests book any one of African Travel, Inc.’s extraordinary itineraries, they will not only have the safari adventure of a lifetime, but they will also help uplift local communities and protect wildlife in Africa. African Travel, Inc. is deeply committed to sustainable travel and conservation. Through local partnerships and its work with the TreadRight Foundation, they ensure the communities and environments guests visit remain vibrant for generations to come. As part of the #AfricanTravelCares program, on select itineraries a contribution is made in each guest’s name toward rhino conservation and in support of sustainable development, African Travel’s partnership with ME to WE allows guests the opportunity to participate in a culturally immersive experience in Kenya. Additionally, in 2018, guests who book an east Africa trip with African Travel will also help support children’s education by sending a child to school for a year.
“To know Africa is to reinvest in it,” said Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel, Inc. “Our commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainability is at the core of who we are and what we do. It allows our guests to delve deeper into Africa and have a truly authentic and memorable experience on their trip of a lifetime.”
African Travel, Inc. strives to create unique, unforgettable and magical journeys that can be customized to suit each individual guest’s travel style, interests, and budget. Guests can select their own departure dates, where they want to go and what they want to see. African Travel’s knowledgeable Safari Specialists will seamlessly create a personalized itinerary with expert recommendations ensuring a truly hassle-free vacation. Let African Travel’s new brochure spark your imagination and help you find the perfect combination of dates, places and activities to create your own safari vacation.
New trip offerings for 2018 include:
Majestic South Africa: This thrilling 10-day experience includes four nights in Cape Town and three nights at Shamwari Game Reserve. Guests explore the vibrant sights, sounds and flavors of the “Mother City,” and spend their nights at the luxurious five-star Table Bay Hotel. Then they move on to Shamwari, where twice-daily game drives and nature walks provide plenty of opportunities to see big game such as rhinos, elephants, hippos, kudu, gemsbok, wildebeest, zebras, and hyenas, plus smaller animals and unique plant life.
Enchanting East Africa: This 11-day odyssey shows guests the urban pleasures of Nairobi, the iconic game reserves of Kenya and Tanzania, and the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. Guests start in Nairobi, where they stay at the famed Giraffe Manor and visit an elephant orphanage before heading off for five glorious days of game drives at Maasai Mara National Park and Serengeti National Park. Then it’s on to Zanzibar for a blissful seaside stay, and two days of relaxation and exploration of the island’s captivating architecture, food and sea life.
Ultimate South Africa with Victoria Falls: This stunning 11-day odyssey is the ultimate sensory journey, offering cosmopolitan exploration, wildlife viewing, and a visit to a bucket-list icon. Highlights include a helicopter ride over the stunning Cape Town skyline, wine tasting in the South African winelands, Big Five game viewing at Lion Sands Reserve, and exploration of the breathtaking Victoria Falls. Along the way guests stay in stylish, exclusive surrounds at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, the five-star Silo Hotel in Cape Town, and the magnificent treehouse suites at Victoria Falls River Lodge.
For more information and to book an exciting safari for your clients, contact your favorite Travel Professional, call African Travel, Inc. at (800) 727-7207, or visit www.africantravelinc.com. CST 2071444-20
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About African Travel, Inc. - "We Know Africa"
For over 40 years, African Travel, Inc. has created luxury, handcrafted safaris ensuring immersive and authentic cultural encounters across the continent. “We Know Africa” because our passionate and knowledgeable experts have lived and traveled extensively throughout Africa and can craft extraordinary, life-changing vacations tailored to each guest’s individual needs and preferences, with exceptional five-star service every step of the way. For information and inspiration, visit www.AfricanTravelInc.com.
About USTOA
African Travel, Inc. shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of TravCorp USA, Inc. In addition, TravCorp Financial Services Limited provides a guarantee of $20 Million.
About The TreadRight Foundation
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit that works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. Founded by Brett Tollman, Chief Executive Officer, TTC, to date TreadRight has supported more than 40 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. As an official Diamond Sponsor of the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017, TTC is dedicated to bringing the industry together with a shared goal of benefiting local communities and the environment.
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org.
Media Contact
Arnelle Kendall
Vice President of Public Relations
African Travel, Inc.
arnelle.kendall@ttc.com
561.330.0850
African Travel, Inc. is a member of the family-owned The Travel Corporation (TTC) and is renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability and financial stability.
African Travel, Inc. Celebrated World Philanthropy Day with Updated Collection of Altruistic Offerings
African Travel, Inc. Celebrated World Philanthropy Day with Updated Collection of Altruistic Offerings
~ New partnership with ME to WE promotes “travel with a purpose” ~
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 16, 2016 – African Travel, Inc.’s recent 2017 brochure launch features an enhanced collection of volunteer travel opportunities, including an all-new Kenya itinerary in partnership with ME to WE. African Travel’s award-winning product is renowned for providing numerous opportunities for guests to invest in Africa’s future , and this altruistic ethos is echoed by ME to WE, an innovative social enterprise empowering people to change the world with their consumer choices.
“World Philanthropy Day is celebrated each November in the spirit of recognizing the significant contributions of the philanthropic community,” said Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel, “and we are proud to include ourselves in that category. We invite all of our travelers to volunteer during their stays, and a significant portion of our guests choose to donate their time, expertise and physical labor to a variety of projects across Africa.”
African Travel’s newest philanthropic offer, “ME to WE Kenya Community Experience,” is an unforgettable community experience in the northern Maasai Mara. Guests are immersed in Kenya’s vibrant culture and landscape on this sustainable and transformative journey, leaving behind a positive impact and taking away a new perspective of the world. Travelers gain a better understanding of daily life during a water walk and visit to the market, a walking tour of a local primary school, and a sunrise hike with Maasai guides. Guests also learn the art of traditional Maasai beading from community mothers and learn how ME to WE’s charity partner and its newest project, the Baraka Health Centre, is enhancing local lives.
Other add-on opportunities for guests to give back to Africa include “Volunteer Southern Africa," and “Volunteer East Africa,” both one-day excursions meant to broaden horizons and make a difference in the lives of the African people (and the travelers).
For more information and to book the safari of your dreams, contact your favorite Travel Professional, call African Travel, Inc. at (800) 727-7207, or visit www.africantravelinc.com. CST 2071444-20
Don’t forget to check out African Travel, Inc.’s Journal Page! Get travel tips, photos and testimonials, and stories from the bush. Subscribe to the RSS feed to get all of these things in one place!
Follow African Travel, Inc. on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and join the conversation using the hashtag #WeKnowAfrica.
African Travel, Inc. Unveils Six New Itineraries for 2017
African Travel, Inc. Unveils Six New Itineraries for 2017
Oct. 20, 2016 – African Travel, Inc.’s recent brochure launch highlights six new itineraries for 2017, including two “new and improved” safaris and an unforgettable four-day community experience in the northern Maasai Mara. These itineraries, venturing from South Africa to Mozambique, were developed to accommodate popular demand and suggestions from both agents and their clients.
“We place the highest importance on our guests’ experience, and are constantly following up throughout the process to ensure the highest levels of satisfaction,” said Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel, Inc. “When our guests and their agents recommend additional destinations and experiences for safaris, we listen and make it happen.”
New offerings for 2017 include:
ME to WE Kenya Community Experience: African Travel, Inc. partners with ME to WE to provide this immersive and transformative volunteer experience. Guests delve into Kenya’s vibrant culture and landscape while contributing to the community by participating in a “water walk,” learning the art of traditional Maasai beading, and assisting with the building of a new school. Other unforgettable highlights include a sunrise hike with Maasai guides, a guided tour of a local primary school, and a visit to the local market.
Best of Botswana: This exceptional journey explores the diverse range of wildlife and landscapes that make up this special corner of Africa. Guests discover the spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders, and experience the thrill of morning and afternoon safari activities in the immense Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Under Kenyan Skies: Guests on this safari absorb the best of Kenya’s wildlife and culture in the finest eco-luxury accommodations. Highlights include exploration in two iconic wildlife regions, Laikipia and the Maasai Mara, in open vehicle day and night game drives, guided walks, horseback safaris, and visits to community and conservation projects. Guests enjoy the serenity of sleeping under a blanket of stars in handcrafted four-poster beds and are introduced to an orphaned foster elephant at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
South African Adventure: This comprehensive journey features a thoughtful mix of deluxe and luxury properties. Guests discover Cape Town’s diverse culture, urban sophistication and stunning scenery before exploring two different private Kruger area game reserves with professional rangers who are passionately committed to the conservation of Africa’s wildlife.
African Romance: As a “new and improved” itinerary, “African Romance” now includes a longer four-night beach stay in Mozambique and a fourth night in Cape Town to accommodate a full day private winelands excursion. The safari features the same three-night safari in Kruger private reserve but has removed the winelands stay to allow less travel time.
Marine and Wildlife Encounter: This popular journey has been updated for 2017 to include a new three-night stay at Grootbos Garden Lodge. Guests explore the wildlife-rich Shamwari Game Reserve, home to the coveted Big Five and one of the largest private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa, as well as the beautiful Cape Peninsula on a series of active and nature-based adventures.
For more information and to book an exciting dream safari for your clients, contact African Travel, Inc. at (800) 421-8907, or visit www.africantravelinc.com.
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