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Africa Bargains
Photograph by George W. Stone
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A young girl poses outside of her mud hut in the village of Umoja. |
In the September issue, Traveler staff writer George W. Stone reports on unforgettable safaris ("The List: Safari Guide"). Here we offer exceptional deals to get you there.
Note: Rates are listed in U.S. dollars and are based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted; rates for hotels and tours outside the U.S. may be a little higher or lower, depending on daily fluctuations of the exchange rate. Deals are subject to availability.
Exclusive Offers
Kenya Airways: Fly from New York to Nairobi from $990 R/T
This fall, A*List readers save up to 35 percent when they fly round-trip between New York (JFK) and Nairobi, Kenya. Tickets start at $990 (coach-class) each. Fares are valid for travel between September 1 and November 30; departures from other cities can be arranged for an additional fee. Taxes and security fees are extra. A one week stay is required. When making reservations, refer to the "National Geographic" promotion code. Call 866 536 9224 (U.S. and Canada). Kenya Airways >>
Deeper Africa: 17-Day Journey to Kenya from $5,184.15 A*List readers save 15 percent on Deeper Africa's "17-day Wildlife Safari in Kenya," which features overland safaris, bush flights, and a nighttime game drive. Itinerary highlights include wildlife viewings at the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary, a boat tour of Jane Goodall's Chimpanzee Reserve, and a visit to an authentic Masai village. Guests receive accommodations for 14 nights in a combination of tented safari camps and lodges, excursions, meals, park entrance fees, travel within Africa, and the services of an English-speaking naturalist. Rates start from $5,779.15 (groups of two) to $5,184.15 (groups of eight) per person. Trip departs from Nairobi, Kenya, on October 14, and returns on October 28. (Note: length of itinerary includes travel time to Africa.) When making reservations, refer to the "National Geographic Traveler" offer. Call 888 658 7102 (U.S. and Canada). Deeper Africa >>
South African Airways Holidays: 11-Day South Africa Adventure from $3,653
A*List readers save up to 19 percent on South Africa Airways Holidays's "Green Desert Expedition." Highlights include a visit to the Makgadikgadi Pans in the Kalahari Desert, game drives in the Central Kalahari and Moremi Game Reserves, a canoe trip in the Okavango Delta, and an excursion by boat through the Xigera Lagoon. Package includes coach-class, round-trip airfare from; air travel within Africa; a three-night stay at City Lodge Cape Town; seven nights of lodging at various safari campsites in Botswana; airport taxes; some meals; safari tours and excursions; and in-country taxes. Rates start at $3,653 per person. Trips depart from New York City, Atlanta, and Washington, DC, on January 4 and 18, 2006; February 8 and 24, 2006; and March 8, 2006. When making reservations, refer to the "Green Desert Expedition." Call 800 434 0506 (U.S. and Canada). South African Airways Holidays >>
Swain Tours: Seven-Night Trip to South Africa from $2,875
From October 1 through November 30, A*List readers save up to 25 percent on a seven-night vacation package to South Africa. Guests receive coach-class, round-trip airfare; transfers between lodgings; a four-night stay at the Protea Sea Point Hotel in Cape Town, including breakfast; a three-night stay at the Lion Sands River Lodge in a private game reserve that borders Kruger National Park, meals, and game drives. Rates start at $2,875 per person. Trips depart from New York, Atlanta, and Washington, DC. When making reservations, refer to the "National Geographic Traveler" promotion. Call 800 227 9246 ext. 1146 (U.S. and Canada). Swain Tours >>
The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel in Cape Town: Room Rates from $124A*List readers save 15 percent on room rates at the Peninsula All-Suite Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, through October 31. Rates start at $124 per couple, per night, and include breakfast, hotel taxes, and service charges. No minimum stay required. When making reservations, key in promotional code "PRONAT." Book online. The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel >>
Es Saadi in Marrakech: Room Rates from $135
A*List readers save up to 45 percent on room rates at Es Saadi in Marrakech, Morocco, through December 22. Rates start at $135 per couple, per night, and include breakfast. No minimum stay required. When making reservations, key in promotional code "PROSPL." Book online. Es Saadi >>
The Stanley in Nairobi: Two-Night Stay from $208
A*List readers save 15 percent on room rates at the Stanley in Nairobi, Kenya, through October 31. Rates for both nights start at $208 per couple, and include breakfast. Each additional night starts at $104. When making reservations, key in promotional code "PRONAT." Book online. The Stanley >>
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Ker & Downey: 12-day South African Safari from $5,545
Highlights on the "Serene South Africa" itinerary include games drives in the Sabi Sands Reserve, spa treatments in Knysna, and a tour of Cape Town's wine routes. Rates start at $5,545 per person, and include transfers, air travel within Africa, accommodations in a combination of resorts and safari lodges, game drives, park and conservancy fees, and most meals. (Save up to 20 percent.) Available through September 2006. (Note: length of itinerary includes travel time to Africa.) When making reservations, refer to the "Serene South Africa" package. Call 800 423 4236 (U.S. and Canada). Ker & Downey >>
Orient-Express Safaris: 11-Day Southern Africa Journey from $5,395
The ten-night "Journey to the Heart of Africa" trip with Orient-Express Safaris features a free three-night stay at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. Offer also includes air travel within Africa, a one-night stay at the Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, and six nights in various safari camps in Botswana. Rates start at $5,395 per person, including air travel within Africa, accommodations, meals, drinks, game drives, park fees, and laundry service.(Save up to 20 percent.) Available through October 30. Book online or call 800 524-2420 (U.S. and Canada). Orient-Express Safaris >>
Crystal Cruises: 15-Night North African Cruise from $7,650
Save up to 33 percent on the 15-night "World Voyage VI: Ancient Empires" voyage along North Africa's coastline. Guests cruise aboard the 1,080-person Crystal Serenity from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Civitavecchia, Italy, via Salalah, Oman; Luxor, Karnak, Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt; and Tripoli, Libya. Rates start at $7,650 per person, including all meals, and onboard accommodations and entertainment. Shore excursions can be arranged for an additional fee. Cruise departs on April 9, 2006, from Dubai, and ends on April 24, 2006, in Civitavecchia. When making reservations, refer to the "World Voyage VI: Ancient Empires" cruise. Call 888 799 4625 (U.S. and Canada).
Crystal Cruises >>
The Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort in Marrakech: Room Rates from $222
Through December 25, the Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort in Marrakech, Morocco, is offering room rates from $222 per couple, per night. (Save up to 40 percent.) No minimum stay required. When making reservations, key in promotional code "MKTOAW." Book online. The Palmeraie Golf Palace &
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