SafariNow: Road Trip Competition during May 2013

SafariNow.com, Africa's largest booking website, is offering its customers to enjoy their next holiday adventure for free. All you need to do is book your holiday accommodation through SafariNow.com during the month of May 2013 and you’ll stand a chance to win an accommodation voucher to the value of your last booking made through SafariNow.com. To be eligible to win, you are also required to like or follow SafariNow.com on one of their social networks, which include Facebook, Twitter or Google+. One winner will be drawn every Friday starting 13 May 2013. The last draw day will be made on Friday 31 May 2013. Good luck!

Click here for more info about the competiton as well as the T&C!
(links to SafariNow.com's Facebook, Twitter & Google + pages can be found on the bottom of their homepage)

Win prizes every day with the HostelBookers' Advent Calendar giveaway 2012

As the countdown to Christmas begins, HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, will be hosting their annual advent calendar competition*.
Every day between December 1st and 24th, HostelBookers will be posting a question on their Facebook wall. To enter the competition participants need to submit their correct answer, full name and email address in the form provided to be in with a chance of winning a 3rd Generation Apple iPad, a Digital Camera, an Apple iPhone 5, Round-the-World flights, InterRail tickets, Free Accommodation and much more.
Winners will be notified via email within 7 days of the draw. Once the prizes have been claimed, the winners will be announced on the HostelBookers competition blog post.
David Smith, COO at HostelBookers, says: "As a ‘thank you’ to all our customers, HostelBookers Christmas Giveaway promises 24 days of fun trivia, riddles and fantastic prizes. We want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and the best of luck in the New Year!"
Please click here for more information about how to enter the 24 days of Christmas Prizes competition.

*terms and conditions apply

FTTSA & Africa Geographic: Win a luxury holiday for two at the Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge

Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) has teamed up with Africa Geographic and the Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) to offer you the chance to win a luxury holiday for two.
To stand a chance to win a two night stay for two people sharing at the FTTSA-certified Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge including:

• Luxury accommodation
• Daily Meals
• A sunset boat cruise for 2

all you have to do is the following:

1. "Like" the FTTSA and Africa Geographic Facebook pages; 
2. Send an e-mail with your full contact details and the answer to the following question: "What is the name of Shiluvari’s award winning country restaurant?" ((Please visit the Shiluvari Lodge website to find the answer) and send it to: competitions[at]fairtourismsa.org.za.     

Closing date: 30 June 2012 | for the T&C pls download & read this pdf!

Namibia Tourism Board launches "Conservation Destination" campaign (USA & Canada)

The Namibian tourism board, Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), has launched an online marketing campaign called "Conservation Destination" that aims at increasing tourism arrivals from North America (USA & Canada).
Conservation Destination, which is highlighting the remarkable conservation story taking place in Namibia, lasts six weeks (22 Apri 2012 - 01 June 2012) and centers around the stories of four personable animals from Namibia (Dara the Damara Tern, Chase the Cheetah, Roger the Rhino & Holden the Golden Mole) as they journey to Windhoek and face real conservation threats along the way.

Part of the campaign is the "Conservation Destination Sweepstake/Lucky Draw" which offers a chance to win an all-inclusive 10 day trip for two pax to Namibia (USA & Canada only).
Air Namibia will fly the winner and a friend from anywhere in North America to Namibia's capital city, Windhoek. The trip through Namibia includes the Cheetah Conservation Fund, the Skeleton Coast the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei. Good luck!

Intrepid Travel: Win 30 trips in 30 days

To celebrate the launch of Intrepid Travel's new 2012 brochures (digital only), prices and trips they are running on of 2011's biggest travel competitions "Win 30 trips in 30 Days".

To enter the competition you are asked to choose from one of 16 Real Life Experiences you would like to win and say why in 25 words or less. Every day of November Intrepid Travel will pick a winner and post their name and trip prize online.
In addition every entrant gets a voucher offering up to 20% off our 2012 trips!! Not bad, hey?!?!

FTTSA & Africa Geographic: Win a luxury holiday for two at the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve

Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) has teamed up with Africa Geographic and the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve to offer you the chance to win a luxury holiday for two.

To stand a chance to win a two night stay for two people sharing at the FTTSA-certified Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve including:

• Luxury accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Sundowners
• Two game drives daily
• Bush walk daily

all you have to do is the following:

1. "Like" the FTTSA and Africa Geographic Facebook pages; 
2. Send an e-mail with your full contact details and the answer to the following question: "What is the name of the community trust that was registered in 2004 and owned by the Huntington community?" (Please visit the Sabi Sabi page to find the answer) and send it to: competitions[@]fairtourismsa.org.za 

Closing date: 30 November 2011 | for the T&C pls download & read this pdf!

FTTSA & Africa Geographic: Win a luxury holiday for two at the Umlani Bush Camp

Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) has teamed up with Africa Geographic and the Umlani Bush Camp (Timbavati Game Reserve) to offer you the chance to win a luxury holiday for two.

To stand a chance to win a two night stay for two people sharing at the Umlani Bush Camp (Timbavati Game Reserve) including:

• Luxury accommodation
• Two game drives or bush walk daily
• Three meals daily

all you have to do is the following:

1. "Like" the FTTSA and Africa Geographic Facebook pages;
2. Send an e-mail with your full contact details and the answer to the following question: “List two things done by Umlani Bush Camp to contribute towards social upliftment in their surrounding community.”  (Please visit the Umlani Bush Camp page on the FTTSA website to find the answer) and sent it to: competitions[@]fairtourismsa.org.za.

Closing date: 31 October 2011 | for the T&C pls download & read this pdf!

WorldNomads: Travel Photography Scholarship 2011 - South Africa

WorldNomads.com and National Geographic Channel are giving one exceptional individual the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards to South Africa!
This is your chance to photograph in Kruger National Park on an 8-day trip with Gap Adventures. Step into the heart of Big 5 game country with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, as well as zebra, giraffe, kudo and monkey...to name a few. You'll also photograph Cape Town in all its vibrant colour and visit a pre-school community project on the outskirts of Cape Town, offering you a well rounded view of modern South Africa, courtesy of South African Tourism. 



A selection of your best photos will be published on National Geographic Channel where they will be viewed by thousands of travellers worldwide, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get your foot in the door of one of the most revered exploration organisations in the world!
Highly regarded for his wildlife and remote landscape photography, Jason Edwards is represented by National Geographic Image Collection.

For more info about the scholarship, how to apply for it & the t&c, visit World Nomad's website! Applications close 08 November 2011, at 2pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (GMT +11)

Intrepid Travel: Win a "mystery trip" for two!

Tour operator "Intrepid Travel" is currently running a new travel competiton in which you can win one out of five "mystery trips for two".



Pls watch the video & visit their facebook page for more info - click on "curious minds" on the left hand side navigation.

15 chances to WIN Urban Adventures

Kicking off on 6 June 2011, you have 15 chances to WIN an Urban Adventure of your choice - for two people! The team at Urban Adventures - your local connection in over 100 cities around the world (incl. Johannesburg & Cape Town, Livingstone (ZAM), Arusha (TZ) and Nairobi (Kenya)) - are giving away 15 trips in their 15 Questions in 15 Days competition on Facebook.

Urban Adventures give you a fun local perspective of every city and because they last from between 2 hours and 1 day they are perfect for weekend breaks, time out during conferences or as part of a longer trip. From Barcelona to Beijing and Melbourne to Merida, we recommend the first thing you do when you hit town is do an Urban Adventure and let your local friends give you the up-to-date scoop on how to maximise your remaining time around your own personal interests.

South Afirca: Win a luxury holiday at the Djuma Vuyatela Lodge

Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) hast teamed up with Africa Geographic and the Djuma Vuyatela Lodge to offer your the chance to win a luxury holiday for two!

To stand a chance to win a 2-night stay in a standard suite at the Djuma Vuyatela Lodge for two people sharing including:

• luxury accommodation
• two game drives per day
• optional walking safaris
• three meals daily
• tea & coffee

All you have to do is the following:

• “Like” the Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa and Africa Geographic Facebook pages;
• Send an e-mail with your full contact details and the answer to the following question: "What is the name of the trust that Djuma works with to implement its projects?" (please refer to the Wish You Were There column in the June issue of Africa Geographic to find the answer) to: competitions@fairtourismsa.org.za

Closing date: 30 June 2011

Pls download the pdf for more info incl. the T&C >>

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - May Competition

Cape Town's Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is currently running a great competiton. Answer the question below correctly and you can win Cableway (return) tickets for 2 adult & 2 children (valid for 3 month from 31 May 2011) valued R540! (via their facebook page)

QUESTION:
What is the name of the promotion that offers 2 kids free on every adult return ticket purchased - valid over weekends, public holidays and June/September school holidays?

ENTRIES:
To be submitted to competitions[@]tablemountain.net with "FB-May 2011" in the subject line, by no later than 31 May 2011.

Good luck! :-)

Kumuka: Win an Arctic Cruise

Kumuka are giving away 2 Arctic cruises! This is the trip of a lifetime. The lucky winners will explore the breathtaking landscapes of Spitsbergen (Norway) where they will have the chance to observe magnificent wildlife including polar bears, harp seals, walrus, reindeer, puffins and the elusive Arctic fox. Entries close 31 May 2011.

How to enter

1. Play the movie below and listen to the 3 Arctic animal sounds
2. Go to www.facebook.com/kumuka and like us (if you don't already)
3. Tell us what you think the animals are and why you should win a tour to see them - It's easy!

Hint: The animals are mentioned on the Arctic tour webpages (links below). This should help narrow it down.

Good Luck! Play the movie below to hear the Arctic animal sounds.



The Prizes

• 1 berth on the North Spitsbergen Cruise. Departing 26 Jun 2011    
• 1 berth on the North or Around Spitsbergen Cruise. Departing 08 Jul 2011

North Spitsbergen
Duration: 8 Days
Start/Finish: Longyearbyen, Norway
What's Included: All Meals Throughout the Voyage, including Snacks, Tea and Coffee • All Shore Excursions and Activities Throughout the Voyage by Zodiac Landing Craft • Program of Lectures by Professional Naturalists • Leadership by Experienced Expedition Staff • All Miscellaneous Service Taxes and Port Charges

North or Around Spitsbergen
Duration: 10 Days
Start/Finish: Longyearbyen, Norway
What's Included: All Meals Throughout the Voyage, including Snacks, Tea and Coffee • All Shore Excursions and Activities Throughout the Voyage by Zodiac Landing Craft • Program of Lectures by Professional Naturalists • Leadership by Experienced Expedition Staff • All Miscellaneous Service Taxes and Port Charges

Win a trip to any 7 cities with HostelBookers

HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, is celebrating its 7th birthday by giving customers the opportunity to win a trip for two to 7 cities of their choice plus £1,000 each to cover travel expenses.

The prize is seven 3-night stays for two people in any 7 cities in which HostelBookers has availability. The winner can choose to book consecutive nights away, or alternatively, plan a number of weekend breaks. To enter, participants need to answer a simple question about HostelBookers’ Awards for Excellence 2011 and submit their email address to be in with a chance of winning.

The competition will run from 13th April 2011 to 15th of May 2011. The lucky winner will be drawn at random by the judges on the 20th May 2011.

David Smith, COO at HostelBookers, states: ““We are proud of how far we have come in the last 7 years, and are determined in our aim to be the number one budget accommodation provider in the world. It is the perfect time to celebrate with such a big competition, as it allows us to thank our customers new and old who recognise that HostelBookers is the best website for cheaper accommodation.”

For more information about how to enter the competition and full terms and conditions please click here http://www.hostelbookers.com/7-cities

Zambia Tourism rebranding competition: Win a 15 day safari in Zambia

The Zambia Tourism Board needs your help in creating a new brand for marketing Zambia as a tourism destination. This will include a slogan and logo to replace the existing "Zambia – the Real Africa". The slogan should be in English and appeal to a broad, global audience. There are no word limits on the slogan but short and snappy is recommended. Closing date is 25 February 2011.

The Reward:
There are two prizes. One prize will be awarded for the best slogan and the other for the best logo. Each prize is a lavish 15 day Zambian safari for two that includes:

• A visit to the mighty Victoria Falls
• An authentic safari experience at three top wildlife parks
• Accommodation, food & beverages, activities and government taxes
• International flights from listed travel hubs
• Domestic travel and transport
• Activity options may include – safari drives, walking safaris with expert guides, canoeing on the Zambezi, walking with elephants or lions, white water rafting, fishing the Zambezi for the fighting tiger fish, bungee jumping, cultural shows, village visits and much more.
• Farewell Gala Dinner in the capital Lusaka with the Tourism Team of Zambia

more info about Zambia and about how to enter the competititon >>

Getaway Mag: Win a dream travel job that’s not a job at all!

Getaway.co.za, in conjunction with Fair Trade in and Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA) is offering an opportunity of a lifetime to one lucky travel junkie.

One country, one month and a whole lotta travelling!

Responsibilities:
Your job (if we can call it that) is to explore the best of Fair Trade travel in the south-east of South Africa (think Knysna, the Wild Coast, Drakensberg and much more!) take some great pictures and upload a short blog on your experiences once a day.

You'll need to have:

• A love for travel and travel writing
• A flair for photography
• Your own laptop and digital camera
• The freedom to hit the road for four weeks, starting 14 February 2011.

All your travel, food and accommodation costs will be covered, as well as your 3G connection and pocket money for the entire trip.

To enter, simply send Getaway.co.za a brief account (between 200 and 300 words) of your most interesting travel experience to date and two of your best travel photographs.  For more info, where to send the email & photos to etc. click here! Competition ends on 1 February 2011.

Intrepid Travel: Win a trip to Africa for you and ten friends including flights!

update (22 May 2012): Intrepid Travel released a video about the tour in Africa... it makes me want to pack my backpack and hit the road again!

UPDATE (21 Jan 2011): The competition is over and Intrepid has announced the winning group. Be sure to follow our instructions (watch the video!) on how to claim your prize!

Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel is giving away a trip to Africa (start: Nairobi (Kenya) to Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania)) for you and ten friends including flights!

Simply visit Intrepid on facebook and "like" them to enter the competition!

Overland tours in Southern & Eastern Africa >>

South Africa Airways (US): Win a Trip to South Africa!

Ever dreamed of traveling in South Africa? Missed the World Cup 2010 in South Africa?

Well then you should check this - South Africa's flag carrier South African Airways is giving away two round-trip tickets from the US to South Africa via their Facebook page. Good Luck!

Opodo UK: Win return flights to South Africa

Internet travel agency Opodo UK is giving you the chance to win a pair of return flights to South Africa with South African Airways ex the UK. Just enter the 5 questions on the competition website, enter your email address, and you could soon be winging your way to Johannesburg or Cape Town. Competition ends on 31 Oct 2010. Good luck!

online flight booking on TravelComments.com >>

South Africa country guide, tour & accommodation booking >>

'Go Beyond The Everyday' - Win an expedition to Namibia

Land Rover UK and Biosphere Expeditions have teamed up and are giving away a 2 week trip to Nambia. They are looking for five people to travel to Namibia and work with endangered animals such as cheetahs, leopards and caracal. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend two amazing weeks working alongside scientists in one of the world's most beautiful countries. All you have to do is create a 60 second video that shows how you 'Go Beyond The Everyday'; and submit your entry on their website. The content of the video is fully up to you but we hope it will be fun and show how you're passionate about making a difference, hard working and a team player.



The competition is open to all UK residents aged 21 or over. You also need to be able to take two weeks off between 31 October and 17 December 2010. Closing date for entries is 23 September 2010. Important: before entering our competition, please read the terms and conditions.