Category: News
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Gorillas Visit Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda
Check out this amazing photograph courtesy of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. Tucked away in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp was recently host to some unexpected visitors. One of our guests at camp fell sick and had to forsake his long awaited dream of gorilla tracking. Fortunately, the gorillas decided to visit…
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Newly Habituated Gorilla Family in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Andrea M. Rotondo Exciting news for the gorilla population in Uganda… A newly habituated gorilla family with 30 members was launched for tourism on September 24, 2009. Christened the Nshongi group, the family is located in Rushaga on the southwestern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is the…
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World Cup Deal: South Africa’s Cape Town and Thornybush
A flurry of South Africa travel packages are being announced now that the 2010 World Cup is only eight months away. Here’s a 15-day adventure from Africa Adventure Consultants that combines 10 nights in Cape Town (or other cities), two soccer matches in Category 1 (best) seats, and a four-night game safari at Thornybush Private…
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Travel2Egypt Launches Its Luxury Trip Planning Service
There’s a new luxury travel company offering customized, upscale vacations to Egypt: Travel2Egypt. This endeavor is an offshoot of Travelive.com, and president Panos Chalvantzis explained why this new venture is focusing on Egypt: “Egypt offers great value for money with five-star accommodations and exceptional service. From its cultural and historical treasures, to serene Nile Cruises,…
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Accolades Pile Up for &Beyond Kichwa Tembo in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve
A variety of 2009 travel awards have been announced recently and &Beyond’s Kichwa Tembo in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve is racking up the accolades. Travel + Leisure honored Kichwa Tembo with a World’s Best Award for 2009 and Condé Nast Traveler added the lodge to its Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay.…
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Philanthropic Journey to Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro
“I’ve discovered that for those who try to climb Kili, the mountain is almost always a metaphor. You climb it not just to reach the summit, but to prove something to yourself,” says Richard Wiese, former president of The Explorers Club. “However, for thoughtful travelers, there is a responsibility to research and choose a company…
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Learn the Art of Tracking with Orient-Express Safaris
Orient-Express Safaris operates three luxury camps in Northern Botswana: Eagle Island Camp in the Okavango Delta, Savute Elephant Camp in the Chobe Desert, and Khwai River Lodge adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve. Now, in addition to offering traditional safari experiences, Orient-Express is also offering the chance to be guided by animal communicator Anna Breytenbach,…
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News From Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge-Zambia
On April 13, His Excellency Dr. Kenneth Kaunda visited Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge to officially re-open the property after an extensive refurbishment. The lodge was originally built in the 1970s for Dr. Kaunda, the first Republican president of Zambia, as his private retreat in the South Luangwa National Park. The opening ceremony was also attended…
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Safari in Uganda: Bookmark It!
It’s not always easy to research travel options in African countries like Uganda, but it just got a lot less taxing with the debut of Safari in Uganda. This new website features a database with more than 300 accommodations, 40 car rental options, and about 170 safari providers as well as travel agencies worldwide. You’ll…