EDGE TRAVEL NEWS AND OFFERS - October 2012
6 NIGHT KRUGER SAFARI AND CAPE TOWN COMBO - EXCELLENT VALUE!
This week long vacation combines two of South Africa's "bucket list" attractions, namely: a luxury big game safari and a visit to Cape Town, one of the worlds most beautiful cities.
Experience natures bounty up close and personal on a big game safari. Spend 3 days at Chitwa Chitwa, an intimate 5 star private safari camp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve which is part of one of Africa's greatest wildlife preserves, the greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. Then visit stunning Cape Town, the Tavern of the Seas and experience the cosmopolitan vibe of a city that is gifted with what must be one of the worlds most beautiful seaside locations. Enjoy the freedom of the city with your own rental car, while staying in a luxury apartment in the hip and happening Cape Quarter area of the city with sweeping views out over Table Bay.
SPECIAL 6 night 7 day package (excluding flights)
Valid from 1st September to 20th December 2012
Cost: US$ 2,820. 00 per person sharing ( single traveler add $ 490. 00 )
The above rate includes:
* Return road transfer from Kruger Airport (MQP) to Chitwa Chitwa Game Reserve including park fees
* 3 nights at Chitwa Chitwa in luxury suite, all meals, soft drinks, bottled water, tea & coffee, two 4X4 open vehicle safaris per day, walking safaris, laundry.
* Car Rental in Cape Town Group C – Toyota Corolla or similar with aircon, power steering, radio & CD for 3 days rental.
* Collection & drop off at Cape Town Airport.
* 3 nights at either Vos House or 100 Loader apartments, De Waterkant Cape Town including breakfast.
* Tourism levy
Excluded:
* Any International & local flight/s not mentioned above and all taxes where applicable.
* Flight from Kruger (MQP) to Cape Town ( approximately $290. 00 per person )
* Insurance cover
* All items of personal nature e.g. telephone calls, email, laundry service, etc.
* Gratuities and tips to hotel/lodge/camp, staff and driver/guide(s).
* Any other item(s) not included in the itinerary. T's and C's apply
Experience natures bounty up close and personal on a big game safari. Spend 3 days at Chitwa Chitwa, an intimate 5 star private safari camp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve which is part of one of Africa's greatest wildlife preserves, the greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. Then visit stunning Cape Town, the Tavern of the Seas and experience the cosmopolitan vibe of a city that is gifted with what must be one of the worlds most beautiful seaside locations. Enjoy the freedom of the city with your own rental car, while staying in a luxury apartment in the hip and happening Cape Quarter area of the city with sweeping views out over Table Bay.
SPECIAL 6 night 7 day package (excluding flights)
Valid from 1st September to 20th December 2012
Cost: US$ 2,820. 00 per person sharing ( single traveler add $ 490. 00 )
The above rate includes:
* Return road transfer from Kruger Airport (MQP) to Chitwa Chitwa Game Reserve including park fees
* 3 nights at Chitwa Chitwa in luxury suite, all meals, soft drinks, bottled water, tea & coffee, two 4X4 open vehicle safaris per day, walking safaris, laundry.
* Car Rental in Cape Town Group C – Toyota Corolla or similar with aircon, power steering, radio & CD for 3 days rental.
* Collection & drop off at Cape Town Airport.
* 3 nights at either Vos House or 100 Loader apartments, De Waterkant Cape Town including breakfast.
* Tourism levy
Excluded:
* Any International & local flight/s not mentioned above and all taxes where applicable.
* Flight from Kruger (MQP) to Cape Town ( approximately $290. 00 per person )
* Insurance cover
* All items of personal nature e.g. telephone calls, email, laundry service, etc.
* Gratuities and tips to hotel/lodge/camp, staff and driver/guide(s).
* Any other item(s) not included in the itinerary. T's and C's apply
AND IN OTHER LOCAL TRAVEL NEWS
British Airways adds additional Cape Town flights
BA will add an additional flight from Cape Town to London Heathrow during the airline’s winter operating schedule. Beginning October 28 and running until the end of March, 2013, services between Cape Town and Heathrow will double from daily (seven) to 14 a week. The additional services will operate as overnight flights, landing at Heathrow early in the morning. Flights will be serviced with a Boeing B747-400 aircraft.
The London Cape Town schedule will operate as follows:
CPT - LHR
1) Departs Cape Town at 8:45pm and arrives at Heathrow at 6:30am the following morning.
2) Departs Cape Town at 10:10pm and arrives at Heathrow at 7:50am the following morning
LHR - CPT
1) Departs from Heathrow 5:40pm and arrives in Cape Town at 7:05am. On Fridays the flight departs 5 minutes later
2) The second flight departs Heathrow at 7:30pm and arrives in Cape Town at 8:55am the following morning.
More info...
The London Cape Town schedule will operate as follows:
CPT - LHR
1) Departs Cape Town at 8:45pm and arrives at Heathrow at 6:30am the following morning.
2) Departs Cape Town at 10:10pm and arrives at Heathrow at 7:50am the following morning
LHR - CPT
1) Departs from Heathrow 5:40pm and arrives in Cape Town at 7:05am. On Fridays the flight departs 5 minutes later
2) The second flight departs Heathrow at 7:30pm and arrives in Cape Town at 8:55am the following morning.
More info...
Hilton Hotel sees Africa as the next big thing
Hilton Worldwide opened a regional office in Johannesburg last week as the hotel group moved to exploit growth opportunities and develop existing and potential properties across the African continent and the Indian Ocean islands.
The office is expected to act as a springboard for Hilton to build on its Africa interests and spearhead activities in the region. More info...
The office is expected to act as a springboard for Hilton to build on its Africa interests and spearhead activities in the region. More info...
Wildlife poachers face new enemy
According to the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, illegal trafficking of wildlife now ranks as the 3rd largest criminal industry in the world. Every year, millions of animals are slaughtered or kidnapped because of the value placed on their pelt, skin, horns, tusks or meat. This industry driven not just by criminals looking to make a quick buck, but also by complex social, economic and environmental issues.
Poaching is at its worst in developing nations where exotic wildlife is plentiful, but conservation officers and regulations are few. That’s why a new high-tech tool recently unveiled at the World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Republic of Korea, could go a long way in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade.
The Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool, or SMART
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/wildlife-poachers-face-a-new-enemy.html#ixzz283MiLQ3i
Poaching is at its worst in developing nations where exotic wildlife is plentiful, but conservation officers and regulations are few. That’s why a new high-tech tool recently unveiled at the World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Republic of Korea, could go a long way in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade.
The Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool, or SMART
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/wildlife-poachers-face-a-new-enemy.html#ixzz283MiLQ3i
