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Hilda
Tashjian
Safari Consultant, ext. 155 Marking her 10th anniversary with the company, Hilda loves creating family safaris almost as much as she loves being a mother. Groups are Hilda's specialty and she is skilled at custom-designing programs which incorporate such themes as 'cuisine', 'wine', 'culture' and, of course, 'children'! She heads off on her own island adventure in April as she explores the many islands of the Seychelles. |
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It's
time to announce the winner of the SAFARI SCRAMBLE, which appeared
in our 2004 Summer and Fall issues. The correct answer was:
We are all part of earth, and earth is part of us. And
the winner is... Geoff Maul, Manager of St. Armands Travel,
a Virtuoso travel agency, in Sarasota, Florida. As our winner,
Geoff will fly aboard South African Airways to a South Africa
Safari at the Conde Naste Award winning Table Bay Hotel
in Cape Town. Then to deluxe Palace of the Lost City before
visiting Victoria Falls, staying at the Five-star Royal Livingstone
Hotel in Zambia. A big-five safari experience at the Jackalberry
Private Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park completes
the trip! Happy Travels to Geoff Maul, our lucky winner!
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Viewing Tip: Make sure to pack a pair
of binoculars. Not only are they a "must" for your game
drives, but it is great fun to espy wildlife from the comfort of
your bush tent or chalet. Safari Tip: Never leave your wildlife tent or lodge with doors and windows ajar. Monkeys love to explore, and an open window is just too much of a temptation. More than one safari enthusiast has seen their toothbrush gallop off into the bush in the clutches of a triumphant baboon! |
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 A safari to Africa is a life-long 'dream come true'. African Travel, Inc. is dedicated to assisting our customers create, plan and experience the best possible safari adventure. By sharing our knowledge, experience and expertise, our simple mission is to breath life into fantasies and help our clients truly 'live the dream'... |
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 Where? Seychelles. What? A rare sanctuary for guests seeking relaxation and romance on a gorgeous, unspoiled tropical private island... Located around the two main islands of Mahé and Praslin, North Island, is one of forty inner granitic islands of the Seychelles, with three mountains, a small lake and four beaches located at each end. There are only eleven 5,000 square foot guest villas on the entire island. Each villa, comprises a luxurious air-conditioned bedroom with overhead fans, fully retracting sliding windows with views onto the beach, and a huge en-suite bathroom, including large bath, indoor and outdoor shower. All the structures at North Island Lodge are individually handcrafted to give it a unique atmosphere and the distinct flavor of the Seychelles. The main areas and all the villas are built directly on the eastern beach: a lounge, dining room and library, beautifully located health spa and gym, world-class dive center, and a beautiful swimming pool are all built into a granite outcrop. A sunset bar is tucked away on the western beach of the island. North Island is renowned as one of the most romantic ocean destinations in the world. Where? Zambia, Kenya & Botswana. What? Safari & Islands! In Africa, one can be on an island that has nothing to do with sun and sand. In Zambia, Livingstone Island is perched on the edge of the Victoria Falls, where one can have a private lunch in the very midst of a thundering mass of water! Just upstream is Sindabezi Island Camp, a private island paradise nestled in the waters of the Zambezi. Book a room or reserve the whole island bush camp and enjoy canoeing and hippos from specially designed boats. Hidden from the world within Botswana's Okavango Delta and situated just off the north-western tip of Chiefs Island, is the secret paradise of Mombo Camp where it is not impossible to see up to twelve different mammal species from the comfort of your veranda! The camp has nine luxuriously furnished tents, raised off the ground, allowing game to wander freely through the camp while allowing for guest safety. Up in Kenya, Rusinga Island, in the middle of Lake Victoria, is frequented by fly-in fishing safaris. Rich in fossils, the skull of 'proconsul Africanus' was found here dating back three million years ago. Where? Tanzania. What? Spice Island & Diver's Paradise... Mnemba Island Lodge is situated on an exclusive island just 2.8 miles off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar in the azure Indian Ocean. Surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs, it boasts some of Africa's most wonderful dive sites. Mnemba offers a privacy and rustic exclusivity unparalleled on the African coastline. The Zanzibar Archipelago and its 'Spice Islands', discovered by Arab traders in the 8th century, are bathed in the heady scents and romance of a bygone era. Traditional dhows (coastal Arab sailing vessels) drift across the horizon, and gentle soft-spoken islanders tend to your every need. You may fill your days relaxing on the soft white-sand beaches or indulging in irresistible pursuits in the gloriously warm waters. Fresh fruit, fish and shellfish are served daily, and romantic candle-lit dinners at the water's edge will capture your soul. |
When
customers want Africa, Mindy Crenshaw, an Ensemble travel agent
at Patterson TravelStore in Sacramento, CA calls African Travel's
Hilda (Staff Spotlight). Says Mindy, "Hilda goes above and
beyond for me!" Mindy is the type of agent we at African
Travel applaud. She gets referrals from past clients, and even
other travel agents refer customers. She started her love affair
with Africa in 1995 and since then has traveled to Kenya, Tanzania,
South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Mindy wants to share
her love of Africa and can be reached at 916-485-5252 or emailed
at mcrenshaw@pattravel.com.
We salute Mindy Crenshaw as this Winter season's Travel Agent
Most Extra-ROAR-dinaire! Mindy is featured on Travelstore's
website as one of their Africa experts.
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$
South
Africa Legacy From $1669, per adult, land
only. An introduction to South Africa's beautiful cities and
superb gameviewing. $ No single supplement at any of the CCAfrica lodges in Eastern and Southern Africa. Solo travelers take notice! $ Kenya Family Safari From $2545, per adult, Child Free Under 12 sharing triple with two adults. 8-Day Safari. Introducing the best of Kenya including a visit to the Elephant Orphanage & the Giraffe Manor. Great fun for kids! |
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| Game viewing at Mombo Camp, Botswana | Aerial view of North Island, Seychelles |
 Have you heard that our African Travel herd is scrambling... all over Africa! Richard escorted a Kenya fam Diane & Jane went to Botswana and South Africa Susannah and her husband vacationed in South Africa Jennifer is departing for Namibia Leslie & Adrienne are off to South Africa Jane is hosting a gorilla trek to Uganda & Rwanda Hilda is scheduled to visit the Seychelles |
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WIN a $50 Gift Coupon to Travelsmith Travel Outfitter,
be one of the first four respondees to name three other islands in the Seychelles, besides North Island. CLUE: Two are named in the newsletter. Submit answer by emailing us at ati@africantravelinc.com In the subject line; type Quarterly Question. To qualify please include your name, full address and email. Good luck! |
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| Standard villa at North Island, Seychelles | Viewing Elephants by boat near Livingstone and Sindabezi Islands, Zambia |
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