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Ever thought about adopting a penguin?

You have probably heard about and seen the penguins at Boulders Beach or in Betty's Bay, right? Well, as you probably also know these little creatures are suffering way to often from oil spills and other men-made impacts.

The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) was founded long time ago to deal with exactly those problems:

• rehabilitate ill, injured, oiled and orphaned sea birds on a daily basis
• prepare for and manage the rehabilitation of sea birds during a major oil spill
• raise awareness about conservation through environmental education collaborate on research projects

SANCCOB aims to protect and conserve southern Africa’s coastal birds, especially threatened species, for the benefit of present and future generations. Recent research by the Avian Demography Unit at the University of Cape Town has shown that the African Penguin population is 19% higher today than it would have been in the absence of SANCCOB’s efforts in rehabilitation.

So what about adopting a penguin?

Penguin adoptions are quite simple. Each year during our busy winter season (June-November) we photograph each rehabilitated penguin before it is released back into the wild. Each bird receives a metal flipper-band before it is released. The medical history of the bird corresponds to the number on the band and this information is captured onto our database. To adopt a penguin, we look up its number and provide you with:

• a letter of adoption - including a brief medical history (where the bird came from, what was wrong with it, how much it weighed on admission and release etc.) (View Example)
• a photograph of your penguin (View Example)
• a certificate of adoption (View Example)
• back-copies of our newsletter

The documents are then posted to you and your bird can never be adopted by anyone else.
Each adoption costs R500 and the application process takes a minimum of 10-15 working days, excluding posting time. Adoptions are processed the order they are received.
For more information, please see the Adopt a Penguin Application Form.

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British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa 2009

The British & Irish Lions return in the European summer of 2009 ( 30 May - 04 July) for a tour of newly crowned World Champions, South Africa.
The Lions had a torrid time in New Zealand in 2005 and will be looking to emulate the South Africa tour victories of 1997. Don’t miss a second of the action, get your British Lions tickets now!

• Sat 30 May 15:00 Highveld XV v British & Irish Lions Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace
• Wed 3 Jun 19:10 Golden Lions v British & Irish Lions Coca-Cola Park
• Sat 6 Jun 15:00 Cheetahs v British & Irish Lions Vodacom Park
• Wed 10 Jun 19:10 Sharks v British & Irish Lions The ABSA Stadium
• Sat 13 Jun 15:00 Western Province v British & Irish Lions Newlands
• Tue 16 Jun 15:00 Coastal XV v British & Irish Lions Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
• Sat 20 Jun 15:00 South Africa v British & Irish Lions The ABSA Stadium
• Tue 23 Jun 19:10 Emerging Springboks v British & Irish Lions Newlands
• Sat 27 Jun 15:00 South Africa v British & Irish Lions Loftus Versfeld
• Sat 4 Jul 15:00 South Africa v British & Irish Lions Coca-Cola Park

Pre Packaged Self Drive British & Irish Lions Tours (with match tickets) are also available!

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Last Minute Specials - Africa

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Africa
Tanzania Encompassed
17 Days departure(s) on 12 May, 2009
Original: 1,979.00 - 25%
Sale: 1,484.25 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Southern Africa Wildlife Express
10 Days departure(s) on 24 May, 2009
Original: 1,189.00 - 25%
Sale: 891.75 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Kenya and Tanzania Overland
13 Days departure(s) on 31 May, 2009
Original: 1,229.00 - 25%
Sale: 921.75 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Kruger and Kingdoms Adventure
14 Days departure(s) on 02 June, 2009
Original: 989.00 - 20%
Sale: 791.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Kenya Lodge Safari
8 Days departure(s) on 21 June, 2009
Original: 1,259.00 - 20%
Sale: 1,007.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Last Minute Specials - Asia

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Asia
Cycle China
12 Days departure(s) on 25 May, 2009
Original: 1,129.00 - 25%
Sale: 846.75 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Bangkok To Hanoi Adventure
14 Days departure(s) on 01 June, 2009
Original: 729.00 - 20%
Sale: 583.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Northern Hilltribes and Villages
8 Days departure(s) on 18 May, 2009
Original: 259.00 - 20%
Sale: 207.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Indochina Encompassed
29 Days departure(s) on 16 May, 2009
Original: 1,319.00 - 20%
Sale: 1,055.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Roam Laos
12 Days departure(s) on 22 May, 2009
Original: 569.00 - 20%
Sale: 455.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Southern Thailand Sojourn
9 Days departure(s) on 08 June, 2009
Original: 289.00 - 25%
Sale: 216.75 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Southern Thailand Sojourn
9 Days departure(s) on 18 May, 2009
Original: 289.00 - 20%
Sale: 231.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Bangkok To Hanoi Adventure
14 Days departure(s) on 16 May, 2009
Original: 729.00 - 20%
Sale: 583.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Darjeeling, Sikkim & Bhutan
14 Days departure(s) on 28 June, 2009
Original: 2,119.00 - 25%
Sale: 1,589.25 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Last Minute Specials - Central & South America

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Central America
Cuba - Music and Dance
9 Days departure(s) on 17 May, 2009
Original: 789.00 - 20%
Sale: 631.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Costa Rica Explorer
14 Days departure(s) on 24 May, 2009
Original: 919.00 - 20%
Sale: 735.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Volcano Adventure - Antigua to San Jose
21 Days departure(s) on 13 June, 2009
Original: 1,019.00 - 15%
Sale: 866.15 (EUR) - curreny converter
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National Parks of Costa Rica
14 Days departure(s) on 28 June, 2009
Original: 849.00 - 15%
Sale: 721.65 (EUR) - curreny converter
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South America
Brazil and Argentina Discovery - Southbound
11 Days departure(s) on 06 June, 2009
Original: 619.00 - 15%
Sale: 526.15 (EUR) - curreny converter
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The Inca Journey
9 Days departure(s) on 14 May, 2009
Original: 889.00 - 20%
Sale: 711.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Inca Heartland
21 Days departure(s) on 22 May, 2009
Original: 1,319.00 - 20%
Sale: 1,055.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Classic Peru
12 Days departure(s) on 31 May, 2009
Original: 859.00 - 25%
Sale: 644.25 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Amazon Explorer
10 Days departure(s) between 15 May, 2009 and 30 May, 2009
Original: 1,529.00 - 25%
Sale: 1,146.75 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Wildlife & Inca Encompassed
14 Days departure(s) on 30 May, 2009
Original: 2,079.00 - 25%
Sale: 1,559.25 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Ecuador in Style
8 Days departure(s) on 06 June, 2009
Original: 1,699.00 - 20%
Sale: 1,359.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Classic Peru
12 Days departure(s) on 17 June, 2009
Original: 859.00 - 20%
Sale: 687.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Gourmet Peru
11 Days departure(s) on 20 June, 2009
Original: 1,159.00 - 20%
Sale: 927.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Southern Sojourn - Buenos Aires to Santiago
13 Days departure(s) on 17 June, 2009
Original: 479.00 - 20%
Sale: 383.20 (EUR) - curreny converter
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Kenya Lodge Safari - get 20% discount!

Kenya Lodge Safari
8 Days departure(s) on 21 June, 2009
Game drives, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley.
Track down the "Big 5" on this journey through Kenya. From the millions of flamingos on the soda lake of Nakuru, phenomenal bird life and natural surroundings at Lake Naivasha, to the vast open plains and rolling hills of the wildlife abundant Masai Mara, all while enjoying your evenings in comfortable safari lodges and hotels, this trip is the ultimate Kenya safari. Travel by small safari vehicles to maximize the quality and amount of time on safari.

Original: 1,259.00 - 20%
Sale: 1,007.20 (EUR) currency converter

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