Namibia: Download 13 information panels about the Sperrgebiet National Park

The Sperrgebiet National Park is one of Namibia’s newest National Parks. The Park, located in south-western Namibia, covers an area of 26,000 km² and forms a part of the Succulent Karoo biome that extends down into South Africa. Members of the public used to be banned from entering most of the Sperrgebiet (meaning "forbidden territory"), but since the area was turned from an exclusive diamond mining area into a National Park in 2008, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) is planning to open the Park to visitors travelling with special concessionaires.

© Dr. Christian Goltz

Dr. Christian Goltz, a photographer from Windhoek, was commissioned by the Namibian Government to create visual and textual information materials for the new Sperrgebiet National Park. He recently finished his work and allowed us to share the 13 information panels (zip-file, 18,730 KB) he created. The panels will also be on display in an information centre at Kolmanskop and at other entrance points to the park once it is open to the public. The Sperrgebiet National Park is located off the B4, the main tarred road running between Keetmanshoop and Lüderitz. 

As mentioned above, tours into the Sperrgebiet National Park are currently not available, but the Ministry of Environment and Tourism is definitely planning to open the park to visitors. I reckon the best thing to do when in the area is to contact one of the MET offices in Lüderitz, Rosh Pinah or Oranjemund and to ask them if & when tours will be made available.

download the 13 information panels (zip-file, 18,730 KB) about the Sperrgebiet National Park >>

Uganda Wildlife Authority: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park safe for tourist

According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the border national parks in western Uganda, such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, are safe despite ongoing fighting in neighbouring DR Congo.
To ensure the safety of visitors, the UWA is working with security agencies and the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) to maintain land, air and marine surveillance of the parks and borders
The popular Silverback Lodge in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Mweya Safari Lodge in the Queen Elizabeth National Park have not been affected by cancellation from tourists so far, but Ugandan newspaper "New Vision" is quoting UWA Public Relations Manager, Lillian Nsubuga, saying that other tourist lodges in similar areas bordering with the eastern part of the DR Congo had recently reported cancellations.

Moutain gorilla tours in Uganda >>

Uganda volunteering projects, Bwindi National Park >>

Intrepid Travel: Take a friend on a Kruger NP tour for 50% off!

Are you planning a trip to South Africa and you have got Kruger National Park on your bucket list? Well, if you are travelling with a friend you can currently take that friend on to one of Intrepid Travel's Short Break Adventures in Kruger National Park for 50% OFF! And don't worry if you are travelling alone - all solo travellers currently receive a 30% discount off their second Short Break Adventure with Intrepid Travel!
Do you also have Cape Town or Johannesburg on your list? Simply book one of Intrepid Travel's Urban Adventures and get a second tour for free. So, what about a guided "Table Mountain Hike" in Cape Town and a free "Cycle Soweto" tour in Johannesburg?

Here is how it works:
Until 30 June 2012, Intrepid Travel is offering you the chance to book a Short Break Adventure and take a friend for 50% OFF. If you are a solo traveller you receive a 30% discount off your second trip. If the urban jungle is more your style, book an Urban Adventrue and get a second one FREE! Please quote promo 7895 at time of booking to receive your 50% discount, 9144 to receive your 30% discount and 9057 for your free Urban Adventure. When booking online please quote the relevant promo code at step 4 of the booking engine! Terms & Conditions apply!

For more info and booking, pls click here!

The Kruger National Park Calendar - April

Weather:

• seasonal shift towards autumn
• drop in daytime temperatures with cool evenings
  
• occasional late summer rains

Temperatures:

• between 13°C - 28°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
• visit travelcomments.com/webcams_sa.htm and follow daily game drives via webcam to check the weather & how the landscape is changing during the year

Landscape:

• Vegetation dense > thick tree canopies
• many trees are bearing seeds/fruits
  
• pods are out on mopaneveld

Animal Activity:

• Game dispersed throughout the park
• game spotting generally difficult
• Warthog, Impala & Wildebeest rutting season
• most migrant birds depart

Kruger National Park info guide >>
Kruger National Park tours >>
accommodation in the Kruger NP area >>

online car hire >>

Kumuka's Valentine's Day offer: Book one tour & your partner will get 50% OFF

Here is a travel deal from Kumuka that you'll fall in love with. 

update - OFFER EXTENDED - NOW ENDS 17 FEB 2012

Book one (!) Kumuka tour and your partner will get 50% OFF! That's 50% OFF for your partner on tours to Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America & The Middle East. Click here to check out and book Kumuka's tours worldwide!

Offer ends: 15 February 2012
Travel dates: Valid for travel between 14 Feb 2012 and 31 Dec 2014

Terms and conditions apply
1. To receive this offer full payment must be made at the time of booking. 2. Offer can be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of Kumuka Worldwide. Book now to avoid disappointment. 3. Some tours are excluded from offer, see: www.kumuka.com/offers for full details. 4. Offer applies to new bookings only. 5. Offer excludes tours booked using Kumuka Payment Plan. 6. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers. 7. Valid for travel between 14 Feb 2012 and 31 December 2014. 8. This discount (Book 1 and your partner gets 50% off) does not apply in the following markets: Australia and New Zealand.

G Adventures: 15% off select South Africa and Namibia tours (UK only)!

Southern Africa offers incredible cultural diversity, phenomenal wildlife and drastic scenery. On these eye-opening adventures, you will find yourself searching for the resident Big 5, witnessing the grandeur of some of the most incredible sand dunes in Namibia, learning about traditional Swazi village life, soaking in the culture of cosmopolitan Cape Town, and experiencing much more! With 15% off, what are you waiting for? Have your breath taken away!

Book now and depart by July 31 2012 and save 15% on the following tours:

• Cape & Dunes Discoverer - 13 days, Windhoek to Cape Town
• Cape and Dunes Discoverer - 13 days, Cape Town to Windhoek
• Kruger & Swazi Overland - 9 days, Johannesburg to Durban
• South Africa Discoverer - 10 days, Durban to Cape Town
• South Africa & Swazi Quest - 17 days, Johannesburg to Cape Town

Discount code: AWZANAM15
Book between: 1 February 2012 - 29 Febuary 2012
Travel by: 31 July 2012

15% discount is valid for new bookings on the following small group tours: DNCD, DACD, DAKZ, DCD, DASQ. This promotion excludes all other trip styles Independent, Expedition, Canada Goose, Limited Edition, ACV and Discovery Adventures. Bookings must be made between 1 February 2012 04:59 EST  and 29th February 2012 04:59 EST inclusive with travel completed by 31 December 2012. Discount code AWZANAM15 must be used at the time of booking. The promotion cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and does not apply to airfare, optional extras such as 'My Own Room', ‘My Own Tent, Theme Packs or applicable in-country fees. Bookings must be made by UK residents. Other conditions may apply. G Adventures reserves the right to end this promotion at any time without notice.

G Adventures: 20% off South Africa tours

Southern Africa offers incredible cultural diversity, phenomenal wildlife and drastic scenery. On these eye-opening adventures, you will find yourself searching for the resident Big 5, witnessing the grandeur of some of the most incredible sand dunes in Namibia, learning about traditional Swazi village life, soaking in the culture of cosmopolitan Cape Town, and experiencing much more! With 20% off, what are you waiting for? Have your breath taken away!

Book now and depart by July 31, 2012 and save 20% (on selected departures only)!

Discounted tours:

• Cape & Dunes Discoverer - 13 days, Windhoek to Cape Town
• Cape and Dunes Discoverer - 13 days, Cape Town to Windhoek
• Kruger & Swazi Overland - 9 days, Johannesburg to Durban
• South Africa Discoverer - 10 days, Durban to Cape Town
• South Africa & Swazi Quest - 17 days, Johannesburg to Cape Town

Travellers receive 20% off South Africa/Namibia tours (valid only for tour codes DNCD, DACD, DAKZ, DCD, DASQ). Book by February 14, 2012 for travel until July 31, 2012. Valid for new bookings only. Can not be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts, and subject to availability. Does not apply to airfare, hotels, transfers, My Own Room, theme packs or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time.

City Sightseeing Cape Town achieves carbon-neutral certification

City Sightseeing Cape Town, the company that operates the unmistakable and well-known red double decker open-top buses has become the first bus company in South Africa to be certified carbon neutral by Global Carbon Exchange (GCX), a leading strategic sustainability consultancy.
City Sightseeing Cape Town is operating a fleet of continually upgraded, super-low emission buses that comply with all Euro standards for environmental impact. City Sightseeing has also made great inroads into greening the rest of the business and has adopted all the latest available methodology and technology to reduce noise pollution as well as energy and water consumption. The company also recycles all of their waste, which has in turn led to the creation of sustainable employment.
Congrats City Sightseeing Cape Town! Well done!

G Adventures: 20% off Ethiopia tours

Adventure tour company G Adventures, formally known as GAP Adventures, is currently giving travellers 20% off select tours in Ethiopia.
Whether you're looking to explore ancient rock-hewn churches, visit tribal villages or delve into the history and culture of a diverse land, Ethiopia has just enough to dazzle even the most hardened traveller. Whether you're happy to rough it or looking for a more comfortable way to explore, we have the tour for you. Get your camera ready and prepare to have your preconceptions challenged.

Book by 12 December 2011 for travel until 31 May 2012.

more info, all tours, promo code & online booking >>

Video: Another great G Adventures ad - "Africa"!

I stumpled on that great G Adventures ad the other day and posted it on the blog and now I found another great one - this time it is an ad for G Adventures' tours in Africa. And again I am kinda blown away, because the ad manages to bring back all those great memories of travels I did in and around Africa. Kudos G Adventures! The clip will most defo inspire people to travel - I am damn sure! Well done! Ichty feed!

Video: Awesome G Adventures ad - "Earth"

I just stumbled on this great video ad for G Adventures called "Earth"! Isn't it one of the great ads that makes you want to travel, to pack your backpack, to hit the road and to find out "why Earth is the universe's #1 travel destination"? Well, to me it is... ;-) Kudos G Adventures! What a great ad!



btw - G Adventures used to be called GAP Adventures... find out more!

G Adventures: 20% off Africa overland tours (book by 31 Oct 2011)

If it's a roadtrip across Africa you're craving, G Adventures got the tours for you! With 5 tours to choose from, the opportunity to visit National Parks, up close and personal wildlife encounters, sparkling beaches of Mozambique and Zanzibar, thundering Victoria Falls, Namibian sand dunes and the mighty Zambezi is yours for the taking. The tours bring South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda within reach. Don't miss out!

Book now and depart before April 30, 2012 and save 20%!

Travellers receive 20% off Africa Overland tours (valid only for tour codes DCC, DZVZ, DKKU, DLLJ, DCJ). Book by October 31, 2011 for travel until April 30, 2012. Valid for new bookings only. Can not be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts, and subject to availability. Does not apply to airfare, hotels, transfers, My Own Room or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Use Promo Code: BZDRT-AO20

Kumuka late deals in Africa in November 2011

Are you looking for (overland) tours in Southern & Eastern Africa in November 2011? Check Kumuka's late deals for some great discounts! Please note that the discounts on these trips can change day to day without notice, so don't delay!

Africa in Focus »
29 Days - Departs: 20 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Botswana - Zimbabwe - Zambia - Malawi - Tanzania - Kenya
WAS €2,640 | NOW €2,112 | SAVE €528
WAS £2,190 | NOW £1,752 | SAVE £438
WAS US$3,505 | NOW US$2,804 | SAVE US$701

African Drums »
21 Days - Departs: 12 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €2,145 | NOW €1,716 | SAVE €429
WAS £1,850 | NOW £1,480 | SAVE £370
WAS US$2,840 | NOW US$2,272 | SAVE US$568

Okavango & Falls »
7 Days - Departs: 20 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Zimbabwe - Botswana
WAS €625 | NOW €500 | SAVE €125
WAS £520 | NOW £416 | SAVE £104
WAS US$830 | NOW US$664 | SAVE US$166

Rift Valley Wildlife »
13 Days - Departs: 12 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €1,470 | NOW €1,176 | SAVE €294
WAS £1,220 | NOW £976 | SAVE £244
WAS US$1,950 | NOW US$1,560 | SAVE US$390

Serengeti, Crater and Zanzibar »
14 Days - Departs: 19 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €1,510 | NOW €1,208 | SAVE €302
WAS £1,250 | NOW £1,000 | SAVE £250
WAS US$1,995 | NOW US$1,596 | SAVE US$399

The East Africa Express »
22 Days - Departs: 27 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Zambia - Malawi - Tanzania - Kenya
WAS €1,945 | NOW €1,556 | SAVE €389
WAS £1,615 | NOW £1,292 | SAVE £323
WAS US$2,580 | NOW US$2,064 | SAVE US$516

Wildlife & Mozambique Islands Escape »
14 Days - Departs: 13 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Zimbabwe
WAS  €1,020 | NOW €816 | SAVE €204
WAS £850 | NOW £680 | SAVE £170
WAS US$1,355 | NOW US$1,084 | SAVE US$271

Wildlife Express »
36 Days - Departs: 13 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Mozambique - Zimbabwe - Zambia - Malawi - Tanzania - Kenya
WAS €3,035 | NOW €2,428 | SAVE €607
WAS £2,520 | NOW £2,016 | SAVE £504
WAS US$4,030 | NOW US$3,224 | SAVE US$806

more overland tours in Southern & Eastern Africa >>

Kumuka late deals in Africa in October & November 2011

Are you looking for (overland) tours in Southern & Eastern Africa in October or Novemeber 2011? Check Kumuka's late deals for some great discounts! Please note that the discounts on these trips can change day to day without notice, so don't delay!

Africa in Focus »
29 Days - Departs: 13 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Botswana - Zimbabwe - Zambia - Malawi - Tanzania - Kenya
WAS €2,640 | NOW €2,112 | SAVE €528
WAS £2,190 | NOW £1,752 | SAVE £438
WAS US$3,505 | NOW US$2,804 | SAVE US$701

African Drums »
21 Days - Departs: 22 Oct 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €2,145 | NOW €1,823 | SAVE €322
WAS £1,850 | NOW £1,573 | SAVE £277
WAS US$2840 | NOW US$2414 | SAVE US$426

African Drums »
21 Days - Departs: 12 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €2,145 | NOW €1,716 | SAVE €429
WAS £1,850 | NOW £1,480 | SAVE £370
WAS US$2,840 | NOW US$2,272 | SAVE US$568

Mozambique Islands and Wildlife »
14 Days - Departs: 16 Oct 11, 06 Nov 11, 20 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Mozambique - South Africa
WAS €1,020 | NOW €816 | SAVE €204
WAS £850 | NOW £680 | SAVE £170
WAS US$1,355 | NOW US$1,084 | SAVE US$271

Rift Valley Wildlife »
13 Days - Departs: 22 Oct 11, 12 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €1,470 | NOW €1,176 | SAVE €294
WAS £1,220 | NOW £976 | SAVE £244
WAS US$1,950 | NOW US$1,560 | SAVE US$390

Serengeti, Crater and Zanzibar »
14 Days - Departs: 29 Oct 11, 19 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €1,510 | NOW €1,208 | SAVE €302
WAS £1,250 | NOW £1,000 | SAVE £250
WAS US$1,995 | NOW US$1,596 | SAVE US$399

Southern Highlights »
21 Days - Departs: 13 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Botswana - Zimbabwe - Mozambique
WAS €1,645 | NOW €1,316 | SAVE €329
WAS £1,370 | NOW £1,096 | SAVE £274
WAS US$2,185 | NOW US$1,748 | SAVE US$437

The East Africa Express »
22 Days - Departs: 16 Oct 11
Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Zambia - Malawi - Tanzania - Kenya
WAS €1,945 | NOW €1,653 | SAVE €292
WAS £1,615 | NOW £1,373 | SAVE £242
WAS US$2,580 | NOW US$2,193 | SAVE US$387

The East Africa Express »
22 Days - Departs: 20 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Zambia - Malawi - Tanzania - Kenya
WAS €1,945 | NOW €1,556 | SAVE €389
WAS £1,615 | NOW £1,292 | SAVE £323
WAS US$2,580 | NOW US$2,064 | SAVE US$516

Wildlife & Mozambique Islands Escape »
14 Days - Departs: 13 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Zimbabwe
WAS €1,020 | NOW €867 | SAVE €153
WAS £850 | NOW £723 | SAVE £127
WAS US$1,355 | NOW US$1,152 | SAVE US$203

The Southern Star »
21 Days - Departs: 16 Oct 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Namibia - Botswana - Zimbabwe
WAS €1,470 | NOW €1,029 | SAVE €441
WAS £1,220 | NOW £854 | SAVE £366
WAS US$1,955 | NOW US$1,369 | SAVE US$586

more overland tours in Southern & Eastern Africa >>

Kumuka's 72 hour sale - get up to 30% off tours (ends 11 Sept 2011)

Kumuka is running another great campaign to safe some bucks on your next tour with them. Book your tour with Kumuka within the next 72 hours (sale ends 11 Sept 2011) and get the chance to safe:

• 30% OFF Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America & The Middle East tours
• 5% OFF Lodge Based Safaris & Family Adventures

How to claim your discount

• Go to Kumuka.com and browse through their tours
• Use the promotion code BIGSAVE11 when booking
• Book on or before Sunday 11th September 2011

Terms and conditions apply
1. The following regions and products are excluded from the sale North America and Specialist tours. 2. The sale ends 11th September 2011 3. The sale applies for tours departing from 01 November 2011 to December 2012. 4. To qualify for a Discount full payment must be made at the time of booking. 5. Offers apply to New Bookings only. 6. All bookings must be made at www.kumuka.com 7. Offers apply to bookings made in GBP, USD and EURO only. 8. Offer apply to prices displayed on the Kumuka website. 9. Some tours are excluded. Check the individual tour page on www.kumuka.com.

Kumuka's Tri Nations Sale: save up to 30% (ends 28 Aug 11)

Whilst the Kiwi's may be regular winners, it's been quite a while since Australia have had the chance of winning the Tri Nations trophy.
To celebrate this long awaited showdown between the top 2 teams in the world, Kumuka are offering all Aussies and Kiwis up to 30% OFF Kumuka tours - so in the end we all win!!
That's 30% OFF for this weekend only and may the best team win!!

How to claim your Tri Nations discount:

• Use the promotional code BIGSAVE11 when booking
• Book on or before 28st August 2011
• Take advantage of the strong Aussie and Kiwi dollars and when you select your currency - pay for your tour in $USD, £GBP or €Euro and SAVE!

Terms and conditions apply
1. The following regions and products are excluded from the sale North America and Specialist tours. 2. The sale ends 28th Aug 2011 3. The sale applies for tours departing from 01 November 2011 to December 2012. 4. To qualify for a Discount full payment must be made at the time of booking. 5. Offers apply to New Bookings only. 6. All bookings must be made online using Kumuka Agent interface. 7. Offers apply to bookings made in GBP, USD and EURO only. 8. Offer apply to prices displayed on the Kumuka website or in 2011-2012 brochure only. 9. Some tours are excluded. Check the individual tour page on www.kumuka.com or contact Kumuka for further details.

Overland Tours in Eastern & Southern Africa  >>

Kumuka: 30% off Sale - ends 21 Aug 2011

This is your chance to make huge savings on your next tour with Kumuka Worldwide. Simply book and pay for your tour in US Dollars, Euro or Pounds before Sunday 21st August 2011 and you will SAVE up to 30%* on a huge range of Kumuka Tours.
How to claim your discount:

• Use the promotional code BIGSAVE11 when booking
• Book on or before 21st August 2011
• Select your currency - Pay for your tour in $ USD, £ GBP or € Euro and SAVE!

*Terms and conditions apply
• The following regions and products are excluded from the sale. Family Tours, Africa lodge Based tours, North America and Specialist tours.
• The sale ends 21st Aug 2011
• The sale applies for tours departing from 01 November 2011 to December 2012.
• To qualify for a Discount full payment must be made at the time of booking.
• Offers apply to New Bookings only.
• All bookings must be made online using Kumuka Agent interface.
• Offers apply to bookings made in GBP, USD and EURO only.
• Offer apply to prices displayed on the Kumuka website or in 2011-2012 brochure only.
• Some tours are excluded. Check the individual tour page on www.kumuka.com.

Kumuka late deals in Africa in September, October & November 2011

Are you looking for (overland) tours in Southern & Eastern Africa in September or October 2011? Check Kumuka's late deals for some great discounts! Please note that the discounts on these trips can change day to day without notice, so don't delay!

African Drums »
21 Days - Departs: 22 Oct 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €2,145 | NOW €1,823 | SAVE €322
WAS £1,850 | NOW £1,573 | SAVE £277
WAS US$2840 | NOW US$2414 | SAVE US$426

African Drums »
21 Days - Departs: 12 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €2,145 | NOW €1,716 | SAVE €429
WAS £1,850 | NOW £1,480 | SAVE £370
WAS US$2,840 | NOW US$2,272 | SAVE US$568

Mozambique Islands and Wildlife »
14 Days - Departs: 25 Sep 11, 06 Nov 11, 20 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Mozambique - South Africa
WAS €1,020 | NOW €816 | SAVE €204
WAS £850 | NOW £680 | SAVE £170
WAS US$1,355 | NOW US$1,084 | SAVE US$271

Okavango Express »
7 Days - Departs: 06 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Botswana - Zimbabwe - South Africa
WAS €625 | NOW €531 | SAVE €94
WAS £520 | NOW £442 | SAVE £78
WAS US$830 | NOW US$706 | SAVE US$124

Rift Valley Wildlife »
13 Days - Departs: 22 Oct 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €1,510 | NOW €1,284 | SAVE €220
WAS £1,220 | NOW £1,037 | SAVE £183
WAS US$1,950 | NOW US$1,658 | SAVE US$292 

Rift Valley Wildlife »
13 Days - Departs: 12 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €1,470 | NOW €1,176 | SAVE €294
WAS £1,220 | NOW £976 | SAVE £244
WAS US$1,950 | NOW US$1,560 | SAVE US$390

Serengeti, Crater and Zanzibar »
14 Days - Departs: 29 Oct 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €1,510 | NOW €1,284 | SAVE €226
WAS £1,250 | NOW £1,063 | SAVE £187
WAS US$1,995 | NOW US$1,696 | SAVE US$299

Serengeti, Crater and Zanzibar »
14 Days - Departs: 19 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Kenya - Tanzania
WAS €1,510 | NOW €1,208 | SAVE €302
WAS £1,250 | NOW £1,000 | SAVE £250
WAS US$1,995 | NOW US$1,596 | SAVE US$399

Southern Highlights »
21 Days - Departs: 13 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Botswana - Zimbabwe - Mozambique
WAS €1,645 | NOW €1,316 | SAVE €329
WAS £1,370 | NOW £1,096 | SAVE £274
WAS US$2,185 | NOW US$1,748 | SAVE US$437

The East Africa Express »
22 Days - Departs: 16 Oct 11
Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Zambia - Malawi - Tanzania - Kenya
WAS €1,945 | NOW €1,653 | SAVE €292
WAS £1,615 | NOW £1,373 | SAVE £242
WAS US$2,580 | NOW US$2,193 | SAVE US$387

Victoria Falls to The Cape »
21 Days - Departs: 06 Nov 11
Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Botswana - Namibia - South Africa
WAS €1,470 | NOW €1,250 | SAVE €220
WAS £1,220 | NOW £1,037 | SAVE £183
WAS US$1,955 | NOW US$1,662 | SAVE US$293

Victoria Falls to The Cape »
21 Days - Departs: 04 Sep 11
Countries Visited: Zimbabwe - Botswana - Namibia - South Africa
WAS €1,470 | NOW €1,176 | SAVE €294
WAS £1,220 | NOW £976 | SAVE £244
WAS US$1,955 | NOW US$1,564 | SAVE US$391 

Wildlife & Mozambique Islands Escape »
14 Days - Departs: 13 Nov 11
Countries Visited: South Africa - Zimbabwe
WAS €1,020 | NOW €867 | SAVE €153
WAS £850 | NOW £723 | SAVE £127
WAS US$1,355 | NOW US$1,152 | SAVE US$203

more overland tours in Southern & Eastern Africa >>

Helicopter tours over the Victoria Falls

Helicopter tours over the Victoria Falls are one of the top-selling activities in Livingstone on the Zambian side of the mighty Victoria Falls. Depending on how much money you want to spend, tours usually lasts between 12min to 30min. Flights take you over the Zambezi River, onwards to the Victoria Falls, downstream over local native villages and the Mosi- Oa-Tunya National Park. Not to be missed when you are there... Enjoy!

Helicopter tour 12min >>
Helicopter tour 15min >>

Helicopter tour 25min >>

Helicopter tour 30min >>

Lüderitz (Namibia): The Nest Hotel now offering tours in & around town

Good news are coming from Lüderitz - The Nest Hotel is now offering tours in & around town:

• Lüderitz Town Tour with a drive through the old town of Lüderitz, the Benguela Township, the so called 'factory route' and a visit to Shark Island. From 09h30 to 10h30.
• Peninsula Tour with a scenic drive through the Lüderitzbucht Peninsula, past the Grossebucht (Big Bay), the Irmgard shipwreck to Diaz Point. At Diaz Point enjoy a cup of coffee at the little Restaurant. From 11h00 to 13h00.

• Kolmanskop Ghost Town Tour with a short drive to the once wealthy diamond town of Kolmanskop, that is gradually being covered by the Namib Desert. Starting time either 09h30 or 11h00. Duration approx. 2 hrs.
• Combined Lüderitz Town and Peninsula Tour
• Sunset Tours to a secluded area of Lüderitz with a visit to Shark Island and a sundowner drink overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Duration approx. 1 hour, starting time depending on sunset.

Note: All activities are with a minimum of 2 and maximum of 12 persons.

I am currently not 100% sure if the tours are open for everyone or only for guests staying at the Nest Hotel. The info src. didn't provide such information. Pls contact the hotel if you are looking for tours in Lüderitz.

Namibia country guide >>

accommodation in Namibia >>

Namibia tours >>