Browsing Month February, 2008
Great News About Kenya's political agreement
By admin at February 29, 2008 | 2:37 pm | 0 Comment
Yesterday was a great day for East Africa and Kenya! Kofi Annnan brokered a power-sharing agreement with a coalition government of the 2 main parties. Have a look at the news link . This wonderful news and a we are looking forward to the country returning back to the Kenya we love. Andrew www.africanoverlandtours.com more...
Feedback on a Garden Route and Klein Karoo Self Drive
By admin at February 26, 2008 | 9:36 am | 0 Comment
Here is some feedback on a Garden Route self drive I organised for my UK family. Hi Andrew It seems an age since we saw you all for that delicious dinner at your parents, with the bobotie and wonderful wine, when we were just about to start our trip round the Garden Route and up into the Klein Karoo. It was as good as we could have expected apart from being so cold more...
Client Feedback on Feb trip to Uganda and Tanzania
By admin at February 26, 2008 | 9:19 am | 0 Comment
Hi Gelle, Thanks for checking up on us! Dina and I had a wonderful time in Uganda and Tanzania. In Uganda, we were within three meters of a gorilla family, including the silverback. The experience was unforgettable! The accomodations were nice, especially a lake resort on Lake Bunyonyi. And our driver, Enoch, was wonderful. In the Serengeti, we saw tons of animals, more...
Feedback on Kenya to Cape Town Overland- Cathy Hovers
By admin at February 17, 2008 | 2:24 pm | 0 Comment
Cathy travelled on the 56 Day Great African Trek and this was her feedback: Well, my mega trip through Africa…. An experience of a lifetime!! Flew into Nairobi, Kenya and landed on the 7th November. It's so scary all the trouble there now and I thank my lucky stars that I didn't book the trip any later than when I went. We started off with the Masai Mara leg of the more...
Africa Travel Co. (ATC) buys Wildlife Adventures Africa Overland Operator
By admin at February 14, 2008 | 7:54 am | 0 Comment
The latest news to come out of African overland travel sector is that Africa Travel Co. (ATC) has bought Wildlife Adventures Africa overland operator. It looks very promising for the Africa overland tour industry as they have a very unique product offering and the merging of the two makes for an excellent partnership. We have the understanding that both products with more...
Client Feedback Cape Town to Windhoek (Best of Namibia Overland)
By admin at February 13, 2008 | 10:50 am | 0 Comment
Chie went on the 12 Day Cape Town to Windhoek Overland (Best of Namibia) and has some great feedback. Yesterday I arrived home at San Francisco and got email from my sister about you. I really enjoyed the tour and had a great time with new friends! Especially I was impressed at a wild camp. I slept on the rock without a tent and saw many falling stars. Also in Etosha NP I more...
Emirates offering Daily flights to Cape Town
By admin at February 13, 2008 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
Great news for Cape Town is that on March 30, Emirates will begin operating daily flights between Cape Town International Airport and Dubai International Airport Emirates will be operating its Boeing 777-200, one of their largest aircraft. The plane offers comforts such as personal video screens, in-seat phones, and facilities to send and receive email and sms from more...
December Holiday to Egypt by Nicola Grayson
By admin at February 5, 2008 | 9:38 am | 0 Comment
Thanks Nicola for sending us your report of your trip to Egypt. My December holiday in Egypt: I spent a very entertaining, interesting and eye-opening holiday in a magnificent part of the world in December. Just one warning – do not go to Egypt if you want to relax – it is an adventure and you have little time to stand still unless you book into a resort and not more...
Zambia increases Visa Costs
By admin at February 2, 2008 | 7:47 am | 0 Comment
The Zambian Government have decided that they will no longer be offering a visa waiver and that all travellers will have to pay for their visas either before or on arrival in Zambia. Please check before departing on your trip to Africa to see what the cost of the visa will be for their specific nationality as the prices quoted below may change without notice. They should more...
