CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF ITS 22nd ANNUAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, resorts, and car rental agencies worldwide. The awards appear in the November issue (on newsstands October 20) and are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice survey. This year, 25,008 readers voted on more than 10,000 properties and destinations

Below are results for the top three winners in three categories that featured South Africa

Top Resorts Africa

1. Mombo and Little Mombo Camps, Botswana
2. Sandibe Safari Lodge, Botswana
3. Safari Lodges at Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to 'Keeping Africa Affordable', 'Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism' but most importantly, the comfort, security and safety of its valued passengers!

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2AFRIKA NEWS - Keeping Africa Affordable

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2AFRIKA, INC. is one of the world's premier African destination management companies focusing solely on Africa. Headquartered in New York City, New York, we meticulously prepare travel arrangements to more than 18 African countries and Indian Ocean Islands. We are engaged in every aspect of African travel planning including flights, accommodations, transportation, sightseeing tours, adrenaline activities and much more. We are extremely committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism and the safety and security of our valued passengers!

‘Roots’

Our earliest roots trace back to December 1977 when our Founder & President Kenneth R. Hieber joined the tourism and hospitality industry. Native to Africa, Hieber ultimately conceived and founded South African based ‘The Travel Consultant’ in 1984 specializing in retail corporate and leisure travel internationally. That company later became 2AFRIKA, INC. and incorporated in the United States in 1994. Our subsequent acquisitions and positioning in the global marketplace have resulted in an African owned and operated destination management company fully focused on its original founding mission statement – Keep Africa Affordable!

The scope of our skills

Together with our diverse and highly skilled African and United States workforce, our destination management skills include but are not limited to overland safaris, family safaris, culinary safaris, fully escorted safaris, private safaris, African honeymoons, inspirational & healing safaris, city breaks, luxury rail safaris, resort & spa breaks, self-drive safaris, Diaspora cultural journeys and Rainbow safaris.

The way we see it is ‘Just Dream – We’ll do the Rest’

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NOW VISA FEES ARE DROPPING – an information bulletin from 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber

THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Effective April 01st, 2009 through the end of 2010, the fee for a Visitor’s Visa to enter the Republic of Kenya will reduce by 50% bringing the price of a single entry Visitor’s Visa to US$25.00 per adult traveler

Children UNDER the age of 16 will be exempt of all Visitor’s Visa fees

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VISIT BARACK H. OBAMA’S ANCESTRAL HOMELAND – a message from 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber

MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2AFRIKA, INC.’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber announced today in New York City that his company’s passengers may now take advantage of adding a 3-Day/2-Night extension to ALL of 2AFRIKA's Kenya and Tanzania Safaris to visit Kisumu and Kogelo to experience first-hand the ancestral homeland of president elect Barack H. Obama.

“Kenya needs you,” said Hieber as he made the announcement, “and what better timing as we stand at the threshold of a ‘new beginning’ to plan a Safari which includes a visit to the ancestral homeland of the first African-American President of the United States of America, Barack H. Obama!” he said.

Hieber plans to encourage visitors to East Africa to add the extension not only to imbibe the essence of the moment but to also uplift the rural communities of Kogelo and its surrounding areas. Soon, a stand-alone 3-Day/2-Night PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE extension will be launched on 2AFRIKA, INC.’s website.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Just back from Kenya & Tanzania – a report back from 2AFRIKA’s valued passengers

MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jambo! Mr. Hieber,

I too am missing the warm days we enjoyed under the African sun. It is below zero tonight here at Notre Dame. We had a truly wonderful beach vacation and Safari. The people, places and amazing experience of the game we viewed on our safari will long be remembered.

You can imagine our surprise in Mombasa at the airport when we were identified by a big sign saying, "Ken's Group." We immediately renamed ourselves "Ken's Girls" much to the delight of all the meeters/greeters we met along the way.

The ticket issues resolved nicely and I have already applied for a refund on the extra flight I had purchased in case we would have to fly to Mombasa to begin our trip home. (I see what you mean about the Nairobi Airport...it was an experience! We would never have made a forty minute connection).

We really enjoyed the Whitesands at Mombasa! We had room facing the Indian Ocean with a swell porch, and we were only steps from the "Quiet Zone," a pool and garden with no children or loud music. Just super! And what a grand New Years Eve we celebrated with an outdoor banquet, a band, and spectacular fireworks at midnight!

Our game guide, Shaba, knocked himself out to help us enjoy a fantastic safari. He was both knowledgeable and very personable. We really appreciated him. The warmth of the African people delighted us over and over again especially with the service personnel at both the Sopa and Serena Lodges.

We couldn't give the Manyara Hotel much...hot rooms with no fans, even the dining room was so hot we couldn't enjoy dinner. The management was rude to Shaba and refused to give him ice for the cooler. I spoke to him as a guest and told him that we wanted to be able to recommend his hotel, but would find that impossible if he weren't more helpful to his guests and their drivers. We got the ice eventually, but noted that even the wait staff there did not seem to exhibit that characteristic African charm we had experienced everywhere else. In all fairness, though, the Manyara did have many excellent baboons!!!!

Thomas and Dominic helped us confirm the tickets and show us around Nairobi. We enjoyed our day of sightseeing with them; you were so right about attempting to get around the city alone. It's not a very safe place so we were glad for the guide and driver. What a wonderful lunch and afternoon we enjoyed at the Macushla House! Because we had a late lunch (and it was so good), we knew that we could not eat another morsel so we asked Thomas to skip the Carnivore Restaurant. Perhaps the next time!

Our flights home were uneventful (the very best way to fly, don't you agree?) Thomas stayed with us until we completed the slowest check in since aviation began.

Thank you so much for some wonderful days under the African sun. Your arrangements were just what we wanted, and we were grateful for your help with the luggage fiasco. Yes, I have the Precision Air report and the receipt for the $200.00 luggage delivery charge. The trip was put on a MasterCard Elite Level which I checked for lost luggage coverage. Yes, it does include that protection so I'll call Customer Service tomorrow for details hopefully to get a reimbursement. Thanks for that suggestion. If I get a hassle, I may need to draw on your expertise one more time.

I noted that the Nairobi charges were put on my card 1060.00 USD. Which is what we agreed upon; however, I wonder if there might be an adjustment since we did not dine at the Carnivore. Otherwise, everything seems in order. Please advise!

Again, many thanks for your kind attention to our every dilemma. My friends and I are grateful. We are already talking about starting to save for a trip to the Seychelles, Madagascar, and Mauritius in the next two or three years. We hope to be working with you again. Meanwhile, we will endure a bitter winter in the Midwest while our hearts are still in sunny Africa!

All the best,
Sr. CE

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YOUR DELTA (Airlines) TO MY (Okavango) DELTA - an information bulletin from 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As we bid farewell to yet another year, it gives all of us here at 2AFRIKA, INC. enormous pleasure to announce the return of 2 great Safaris with savings of up to 50% for 2009. For a limited time only, we’re proudly relaunching INTO EDEN, an 8-Day/5-Night Luxury Safari into the Okavango Delta.

Priced from only $2,999 per person, this delightful Safari originates and terminates in the United States. The Safari includes round trip air with Delta Airlines, 1-Night in Johannesburg, flights to and from (and in) the Okavango Delta and 4-Nights of sheer pampering and luxuriating in style at Kwando Kwara Safari Camp.

Most meals are included and 8 Safari Activities are yours for the picking. You make your personal selection from the following list of Safari Activities:

Safari Game Viewing Drives in open 4X4 Safari Vehicles
Safari Game Viewing Night Drives to explore the nocturnal species
Bird Watching
Safari Nature Walks with experienced Guides
Okavango Delta Safari Game Viewing Cruises in a Mekoro (traditional dugout canoes)
Motor Boat Cruises into the Gudigwa Lagoon of the Moremi National Park
Fishing Safaris

This Limited Offer is valid through the end of April 2009, and offers many pre and post options to one of the worlds most sought after Safari destinations.

Featured in Frommer’s 500 places to see before they disappear in position #95, shouldn’t you act now?

For further details and information, view INTO EDEN online now!

Got questions? Call, email or visit us at One Eleven John. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience Africa!

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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK price drop - an information bulletin from 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2AFRIKA, INC., in keeping with its mission of Keeping Africa Affordable has reduced the price of its popular 3-Day/2-Night Safari to the Kruger National Park in 2009 with services originating and terminating in Johannesburg.

For further details, review JOCK OF THE BUSHVELD online now!

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HOW TO FRY AN EGG IN THREE DIFFERENT LANGUAGES – important information from 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

I have no clue – but since I have your attention I want to tell you that you can experience 6-nights in Cape Town AND 6-nights on Safari in Botswana including a visit to the Victoria Falls for UNDER $1,999.00 per person through 2010.

Simply go to our South Africa Collection, review THE GREAT ES’CAPE and then to our Botswana Collection and review A SEASON OF PLENTY and you’ll immediately realize that even in today’s economic climate, YOU CAN afford Africa. Our mission remains steadfast – KEEP AFRICA AFFORDABLE!

Got questions? Call, email or visit us at One Eleven John. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience Africa!

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Just back from Kenya – a report back from 2AFRIKA’s valued passengers

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hi Ken,

I'm writing to tell you just how much my husband and I enjoyed our safari to Kenya. Everything went so smoothly. It was truly better than I ever anticipated. We saw the "Big 5", never got stuck in the mud (but very close several times!), had a wonderful safari guide and were so pleased with all the accommodations. What an incredibly beautiful and interesting country. I went through my pictures last night...several very good ones. I'm most pleased.

Thanks for all you help in arranging everything. I will certainly recommend 2AFRIKA, INC. to any of our friends planning a trip to Africa.

Happy Holidays!

CL

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Just back from South Africa – a report back from 2AFRIKA’s valued passengers

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hi Kenneth:

We had a wonderful trip to your country! I emailed Adel and thanked her for arranging the Soweto tour and the safari to the Pilanesberg National Park. They were both so good! The tour guides were especially good and informative.

The Kruger National Park was superb. We saw the ‘Big 4’. The leopard was shy! I took about 1000 photos!

The Protea Hotel Rosebank was fantastic with excellent service and delicious food. The Protea Hotel Kruger Gate was equally fantastic in a lovely setting. The S.A. Safari Club was in a nice setting, but the electricity went out and there were no outlets for us to use. It would have been a problem had we stayed the week. Thanks for changing us to the Protea Hotel Rosebank. My husband ventured out to the mall which was right down the block.

It was a trip of a lifetime and we loved it!

Dankie, Kenneth!

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