Welcome to our Fall 07 edition... the Essence of Egypt. With our new 2008 catalog now in the mail, it's a great time to highlight what is new and share secrets that will make your next trip to Africa an unforgettable experience.
FALL 2007
Brena Pouncy
Air Expert Exra-ROAR-dinare
As one of our air department 'gurus', Brena is an expert about all things Africa and air. After many years in the travel industry, we were fortunate to have found and enticed Brena to join African Travel. She is adept at booking individuals as well as groups and has, in fact, handled some of the largest groups that our company has ever sent to Africa. Brena is a whiz at SABRE and is very familiar with all of the carriers that service our safari destinations in Africa. However, if you ask, you'll find that Emirates is Brena's favorite airline. She feels that, if your budget doesn't allow for business class seats, there's no better way to fly to Africa than Emirates economy class.

10 THINGS YOUR MOTHER WOULD NOT WANT YOU TO DO (IN AFRICA)
1. Jump aboard a microlight and swoop over Victoria Falls.
2. Jump overboard to meet the great white shark while cage diving along the coast of South Africa.
3. Like Stanley and Livingstone, explore the mighty Zambezi River via canoe, paddling amongst the crocs and hippos.
4.Put on your leather and explore Cape Town on a Harley Davidson...drive yourself or ride the comfy sidecar.
5. Leap off the bridge at Victoria Falls with a bungee cord attached to your ankles.
6. Walk with the lion cubs of Zimbabwe, hold their tails, scratch their ears, and hear them purr.
7. Track the unpredictable rhino on foot at Phinda Private Game Reserve.
8. Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and wave to the world from its icy peak.
9. Charter a bare boat through the spectacular coral reefs of the Seychelles Islands.
10. Walk deep into the burial chambers in Valley of the Kings where mummies of Egyptian royalty still reign.


Dave Herbert, CTC,
Managing Director

Beat the Kenyan traffic!
Clients arriving into Nairobi during the morning rush hour can avoid the traffic by requesting a transfer through the Nairobi National Park (Kenya's first National Park). It's an exciting way to start a safari, and time well spent outside the "hustle and bustle" of Nairobi at work. There's a fine variety of game to be seen in the park, and the wildlife is more camera-friendly than many animals found in the bush.

When I arrived in August after an international overnight flight, I asked my driver to take me through the Park as I had a couple of hours to spare before appointments in the city. Near the end of a wonderful safari drive we found a large herd of giraffe and zebra blocking the park's exit route. With this delay I arrived late for my first meeting! It just goes to show... anything can happen in Africa, where animals have the right of way!

P.S. Kenya is so popular now - airline seats are much in demand. Don't rely on redeeming your frequent flyer mileage points for your airline tickets. Reserve and purchase your safari now on the date that YOU want to travel. And use those mileage points to buy luggage, safari clothing, photographic equipment or other travel items.


Our entire trip was absolutely wonderful. Not a flaw, everything right on time, no delays. Everyone was very courteous and helpful. We felt very safe. Thank you so much for a trip well planned.
R.R., Charlevoix, MI

Why do elephants flap their ears?
To regulate their temperature. The backs of the ears are well supplied with blood vessels and, as they are flapped, the blood is cooled.

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Where? Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
What? Personally Escorted Egypt
African Travel has raised the bar with our new "Exclusively Yours, Egypt!". From the moment you touch down on African soil you will be treated to an unsurpassed level of attention and service. You are met upon arrival and "fast tracked" through customs. Lodging will be arranged in only the top locations. A private Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout your journey providing valuable insights with his knowledge of history and local lore. Having your own private timetable gives you the freedom to linger and explore at your own pace. Visits include the monuments at Giza, the Citadel, the Egyptian Museum and Mummies Room, and Old Cairo with its Khan el Khalili Market, the oldest bazaar in the Middle East. You'll experience warm hospitality as a guest in the home of an Egyptian host family and treated with good conversation and great cuisine. The addition of a 5 day Nile cruise aboard the luxurious Sonesta Star Goddess, with your own private balcony, affords unparalleled access from Aswan to Luxor. Enroute you can survey a number of antiquities and historical venues such as the Valley of the Kings built along the banks of the Nile. Enjoy the monuments at Abu Simbel before returning to Cairo. Bid farewell to Egypt with a renewed appreciation of her history and people. Share your pictures and new perspective with friends and family back home and build on the momentum by planning your next African adventure! Perhaps a Safari?

Where? Port Ghalib
What? Red Sea Getaway
As a perfect extension to any trip to Africa, you can shake the sand off your socks and relax for a few days at the brand new Sun International resorts of 'Port Ghalib'. Located on Egypt's Coral Coast of the South Red Sea, they provide breathtaking views of the marina and sea. All three 5-star properties promise to deliver superb service and gracious hospitality. The Palace Hotel is scheduled to open by year's end. There guests will be treated in the fashion of Pharaohs, with nothing spared in creating the ultimate luxury experience. The Sahara Sun Sand Hotel is a tribute to the Bedouin while overlooking the Red Sea. Whereas the Sahara Sun Oasis Hotel is located along the second largest man-made saltwater swimming lagoon in the world; styled with limestone floors, mosaics and arched windows. Being positioned between the desert and the Red Sea, Port Ghalib has a myriad of activities designed to take your breath away. Known for its exquisite diving, the Red Sea also offers para-sailing, water skiing, deep sea fishing, wake boarding, horseback or camel riding and much more; or one can simply surrender to the peace and tranquility of a deluxe spa and traditional Hamman. Your respite at Port Ghalib is sure to awaken your senses and rejuvenate your soul.

Where? Luxor
What? Tut! Tut! Tut!
November marks King Tut's public debut. 85 years after the 3,000 year old mummy was discovered in Luxor's famed Valley of the Kings, the linen wrapped King Tut was put on public display for the first time on Sunday, November 4, 2007. Known to his family and followers as "Tut", he is making history as his body was removed from its sarcophagus and displayed in a see-through airtight preservation chamber. The mystery surrounding King Tutankhamen and his glittering gold tomb has entranced Egyptologists since Carter first discovered the hidden tomb in 1922. In an effort to try to solve the mysteries of how he died and his precise royal lineage, scientists removed Tut's mummy from his tomb and scanned it to obtain a three dimensional image. The results ruled out that he was violently murdered, but were inconclusive as to how he died over 3,000 years ago. Experts believe, that before dying, Tut broke his left thigh, which eventually contributed to his death. The mummy now remains in the tomb indefinitely, unlike other Egyptian royal mummies displayed in the museums. The face of Tutankhamen is different from any king in the Cairo museum. Even with his buck teeth, you are able to see a little bit of a smile on the face of the golden boy.

Anais Chavez has been in the travel industry all her professional life. While her travels have spanned the globe, her heart has been firmly planted in Africa. Her knowledge and tenacity provide the ability to meet all challenges. She never ceases to amaze with her will to accomplish what appears to others as "impossible"! She sets her own personal goals with none more important than creating a safari experience that captures the essence of Africa earning her bragging rights when her clients return. And all this she can do in Spanish too!
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Still getting over jetlag...
Pamela just returned from a familiarization trip to South Africa
Barbara and her husband enjoyed the 'best' of Kenya

About to experience jetlag....
Hilda is escorting a travel agent site inspection to Egypt
Mirlin is looking forward to an East African safari
Jane will be scouting out new gorilla families in Rwanda

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MANAGING EDITOR: HEIDI PODJAVORSEK; GRAPHIC DESIGN: LISA BRINK
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