SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS AND 2AFRIKA, INC. LAUNCH 2010 NAMIBIA EXPERIENCES

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

South African Airways, 2AFRIKA's preferred airline carrier to southern Africa, and 2AFRIKA, INC. (http://www.2afrika.com/) have collaborated yet again and have launched 15 new and innovative journeys in Namibia.

"With most of the journeys originating and terminating in Windhoek which is served by South African Airways from Johannesburg (with easy connections from the John F. Kennedy International NYC arrival into Johannesburg), getting to Namibia is even more accessible now," said 2AFRIKA's Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber.

"There are journeys through this magnificent vast land from as short as 4-days/3-nights into the Namib Desert starting from only $549.00 per person," said Hieber who encourages travelers to consider South Africa is neighboring countries.

Namibia is becoming a sought after destination for ‘travelers-in-the-know’ on the Continent he added, and with the Namibian Dollar running parallel to the South African Rand, prices have never been better.

From the isolation of the Namib Desert to the Fish River Canyon (the world’s second largest canyon after the Grand Canyon), to the grandeur of Etosha National Park, Namibia is now one of the most accessible African countries given South African Airways' extensive route network.

Other journeys include the coastal region boasting desert dunes which spill into the Atlantic Ocean, the mysterious Caprivi Strip (ending in Botswana and the Victoria Falls), and each modular journey is inter-combinable, affording an option that will most certainly meet every passengers individual style, personality and expectation.

Hieber encourages Africa bound travelers to consider Namibia as an alternative at this time for as he puts it, "This startlingly beautiful country is an emerging destination, and you want to get there ahead of the pack."

Namibia is famous for its rugged beauty and peaceful isolation and 2AFRIKA is proud to feature the destination in its portfolio.

Contact Us for further details.



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THE WINELANDS OF SOUTH AFRICA by Terry Kelly

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2AFRIKA ANNOUNCES THE FIRST FINALIST OF THEIR ‘IN THEIR OWN WORDS’ COMPETITION!

CONGRATULATIONS to Terry Kelly, author of THE WINELANDS OF SOUTH AFRICA that goes to print in the January edition of INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL NEWS. ITN has covered overseas travel from budget to luxury since 1976, featuring candid accounts and first-hand travel tips from its subscribers, both independent travelers and tour takers.

Terry Kelly is one of twelve final entrants and is in line to win a Safari for two in Kenya in 2011.

To read THE WINELANDS OF SOUTH AFRICA, simply click the image for a larger view.

If you would like more details on our 'In Their Own Words' competition, please communicate with Gerhard Le Roux electronically via gerhard@2afrika.com

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!

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that animal visitors often outnumber human visitors at Mfuwe Lodge? Recent 'guests' include sixteen lions that stayed for two nights, a pack of wild dogs, and the Lodges repeat visitors 'Wonky Tusk' with 'Wellington' her new baby boy?

This information comes to the 'world' from the 'wild' by courtesy of The Bushcamp Company - Zambia

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WELCOME WELLINGTON

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DO YOU REMEMBER THESE WORLD RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHS – the elephants who visit Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia?

There is a ‘new arrival’ – WELLINGTON . . . Wonky Tusk gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on October 30th adding to the herd of elephant who make an annual migration to Mfuwe Lodge each November for a Mango Fest!

WELCOME WELLINGTON FROM ALL OF US AT 2AFRIKA, INC. - you're a great looking kid!

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES BECOMES THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE STAR ALLIANCE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2AFRIKA, INC. is pleased to announce that one of its preferred airline carriers, CONTINENTAL AIRLINES has become the newest member of the Star Alliance network, the largest airline alliance in the world

2AFRIKA, INC. passengers can now enjoy a smooth journey on 25 member airlines with more than 19,000 daily flights serving some 1,071 airports in 171 countries across the globe— as well as earn and redeem OnePass® miles across the network

Better just got bigger!

The Star Alliance lounge network is the largest in the world. Star Alliance Gold Elite members and customers traveling in First Class and Business Class on international itineraries on any Star Alliance member airline will have access to over 900 network lounge locations. Star Alliance also offers OnePass® members more recognition and benefits than ever before. OnePass® Silver Elite members will automatically gain Star Alliance Silver status, and OnePass® Platinum and Gold Elite members will automatically gain Star Alliance Gold status.

2AFRIKA, INC., its United States, and African associates welcome CONTINENTAL AIRLINES to the Star Alliance and wishes them well moving forward!


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2 MADAGASCAR - 2AFRIKA REIGNITES SALES TO THE INDIAN OCEAN HIDEAWAY

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MADAGASCAR IS BACK and our highly acclaimed 1,000 Views Of Madagascar is in position in our Madagascar Collection awaiting the detailed itinerary as well as the 2010 pricing.

1,000 Views Of Madagascar is priced starting at $1,899 p/p + tax of $195 but prices are determined by season and digress by the number of passengers in your party!

RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR MADAGASCAR 2010.

For more details, Contact Us with an estimate of your departure date and we will advise you on the availability of service as well as the appropriate price by return email.

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!

AFFORDABLE MOZAMBIQUE FROM 2AFRIKA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MOZAMBIQUE / BAIXO DO PINDA – NUARRO LUXURY LODGE (8-days/7-nights)

This includes round trip air routed Johannesburg / Pemba / Johannesburg with the services of SA Airlink, 7-nights’ accommodation at Nuarro Luxury Lodge including all meals as well as round trip airport / lodge / airport transfers

November 01 – 11, 2009 = $3,145.00 p/p
November 12 – December 16, 2009 = $3,435.00 p/p
December 17, 2009 – January 09, 2010 = $4,520.00 p/p
January 10 – March 31, 2010 = $3,743.00 p/p

Nuarro is a unique “beach & bush” lodge situated on the beautiful Baixo do Pinda Peninsula in Northern Mozambique. The lodge is situated on a tropical private beach and is surrounded by unspoiled bush with unique biodiversity. Discover hidden coves on the coastline or encounter enchanting traditions, history, & culture - the perfect ingredients for an authentic vacation experience!

Based on a strong concept of ethical and fair trade tourism, Nuarro is a pilot project founded, managed, and built by its owners with true passion for the local environment. Built with local materials, by local people, it incorporates genuine ecological awareness and social responsibilities. Some of Nuarro’s pilot initiatives include:

• Co-ownership of land with the local community
• Unique memorandum of understanding with the community for common benefit
• Safe, potable fresh water supply
• Agricultural, horticultural and small holding projects
• Land and Marine Conservation and introduction of sustainable fishing practices
• Multifunctional Community centre with education, health clinic, hygiene and sanitation programs
• Micro finance to small enterprises with support of local and international NGO´s

Main attractions

Private, sheltered with many places to relax! Facing north, Nuarro stands alongside sand dunes, surrounded by indigenous bush and dotted by secluded beaches. Each chalet has magnificent sea views and unquestionable privacy with its own access to the main beach and a private sundeck.

World-class shore diving

Diving is the passion of the owners/managers of Nuarro who are all PADI Instructors/Dive masters with a combined 30 years of experience in teaching recreational diving. The local bay's combination of dramatic continental-shelf topography, excellent water visibility, coral & fish diversity as well as easy reef access allows for world class on- and offshore diving suitable for all ranges of experience. The closeness of the continental shelf invites easy shore dives to the five pinnacles separated by white sand-falls and populated by abundant fish life and coral diversity. Along the shore more advanced divers can enjoy the “Baixo do Pinda Walls,” with drift, wreck and multilevel dives. Everywhere is a perfect opportunity for underwater photography. Many dive sites are still to be discovered!

The Lodge

Nuarro comprises 12 luxury beachfront chalets (of which 10 have a family option with an upstairs area for twin beds), panoramic restaurant with cocktail bar, centralized activity centre with beach bar and reception area. All buildings are situated over the dunes, overlooking the enchanting Memba Bay.

The buildings were designed by a French architect to allow the sea breeze to pass through, thus providing great indoor climate conditions all year round. The lodge occupies an area close to 10ha with access to the main beach which is 2.5km in length plus many hidden places to relax the day away. Guests facilities include a cozy library, TV, DVD room and internet access.

The Chalets

The chalets are very spacious with a large verandah, hammocks, and sun loungers. They are strategically placed along the dunes and amongst thick vegetation for privacy and minimum environmental impact. Each is decorated with individual touches depending on surroundings, beach entrance, front, and back views. Interior features include extra long king size beds placed on an elevated floor (twins available) with quality linen, lounge area and a cozy bathroom; inside and outside showers, wardrobes, large mosquito nets. All furniture and crafts are locally made.

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!

AFFORDABLE MOZAMBIQUE FROM 2AFRIKA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MOZAMBIQUE / PEMBA – LONDO LODGE (8-days/7-nights)

This includes round trip air routed Johannesburg / Pemba / Johannesburg with the services of SA Airlink, 7-nights’ accommodation at Londo Lodge in a ocean view villa including all meals as well as round trip airport / lodge / airport transfers

Free unlimited home reef diving valid through December 13, 2009

November 01 – 11, 2009 = $3,583.00 p/p
November 12 – December 13, 2009 = $3,872.00 p/p
December 14, 2009 – January 31, 2010 = $5,332.00 p/p

Londo Lodge is a private Bush & Beach resort in northern Mozambique where guests can fully enjoy an exclusive vacation with the highest standards of luxury, privacy, and hospitality set amidst stunning views of the Indian Ocean. The lodge is situated on a peninsula just south of the Quirimbas National Park and overlooks the beautiful Pemba bay, the third largest natural bay in the world. The resort has only six private villas to guarantee full privacy. The resort facilities include an eclectic Africa meets Asia restaurant, idyllic sunset beach bar, first floor library and cigar bar, baobab bush outdoor grill area, breathtaking cliff edge swimming pool and massage facilities.

Each villa has its own unique, distinctive style, which is a blend of traditional sub-Sahara African, Moroccan, and Indian styles. The villas are built with local timber, bamboo and makuti thatched roofing and feature a king-size bed with English handmade mattresses, exclusive Belgian bed linen, air conditioning, a luxurious bathroom with outdoor shower, and a romantic private teak deck with sunset views. All villas have a fan and air-conditioning, king-size, mosquito nets and a hair-dryer. Two of the villas have a bath and a shower (Villa 2 and 7). Villa 5 only has an indoor shower; all other villas have outdoor showers only.

Londo Lodge has an eclectic restaurant that offers the best food in the area. Combining local traditional fish and rice dishes with Asian and European influences turn the restaurant into an authentic culinary experience.

Each villa has a catering service for your personal needs that includes in-villa meals, sunset on-board BBQ's or delicious picnics on secluded beaches.

Londo Lodge offers a wide variety of activities that give a true Bush & Beach experience

Water sport activities:

- excellent snorkeling right off the beaches
- superb reef and wall scuba diving with qualified PADI instructor
- big game fishing
- windsurfing
- fishing trips with local fisherman on request
- water skiing
- sailing
- sunset dhow cruises
- mangrove river trips
- boat trips to the Quirimbas archipelago islands
- canoeing in traditional Cashina's

Other activities:

- Guided bush & nature walks
- Romantic beach and bush dinners on request
- Pemba Town Tour
- Massage therapies
- Eco tours in the Quirimbas National Park area
- Ibo Island - Ghost Tour

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!

URGENT NEWS - VISAS – VICTORIA FALLS / ZIMBABWE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IMMEDIATE AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING VISAS FOR ZIMBABWE

PLEASE NOTE – Historically, any passenger visiting Zimbabwe who may have left the country (E.G. a day-visit to nearby Chobe National Park or a day-visit to the Zambia side of the Victoria Falls) but intended retuning to Zimbabwe to overnight was not requested to reapply for an additional visa upon return.

However, with immediate effect, Zimbabwe will be charging for re-entry visas for passengers who have left the country on a day trip. This information received today (Monday October 18, 2009) seems to have been in place for a few days already – it is not unusual for us to receive such information after implementation. We do however draw such issues to our passengers’ attention immediately upon receipt thereof.

Our on-site representatives have informed us that any passengers leaving Zimbabwe on a day trip MUST purchase a multiple entry visa for Zimbabwe.

The same rule applies in the opposite direction and has a bearing on our Botswana Safaris. If you arrive into the Victoria Falls International Airport, you will need to purchase a visa to enter Zimbabwe merely to take an overland transfer to Botswana.

PULA, our popular Botswana Safari includes a day trip to the Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe . . . which means that you have to purchase a multiple entry for Zimbabwe. Additionally, if your departure back to the United States commences from the Victoria Falls International Airport, you will require yet another visa to enter the country, simply to depart.

The cost of the visa differs by nationality and is subject to change without notice. It appears at this time via our sources that a single entry visa will cost $60.00 whilst a multiple entry visa will cost $95.00 but frankly, that will depend on the mood of the Immigration Official on duty at the time of your application.

PATHETIC ISN’T IT?

Just another reason to avoid Zimbabwe . . . what a shame . . . for it is a beautiful country . . . but 2AFRIKA, INC. cannot constantly be in the middle of visa costs . . . particularly since we do not make the rules nor charge the visa costs on behalf of the Zimbabwean Government!

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!

AFRICA SAFARI - 2AFRIKA's preferred Okavango Delta Lodge

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE MIRACLE OF WATER - A scheduled 5 day Safari in Botswana - the Okavango Delta visits 2AFRIKA's preferred Okavango Delta Lodge - MOREMI CROSSING!

Let the photographs inspire you . . . yours from only $1,799 p/p for 5-days!

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AFRICA SAFARI WITH 2AFRIKA

“Dream on a dime”

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AFRICA SAFARI WITH 2AFRIKA

“Wilds of Kenya”

“Wild Tanzania”

“The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air”

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EAST AFRICAN RUSH HOUR – a photograph too incredible not to share!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Look at this fantastic photograph entitled East African Traffic Jam sent in by a 2AFRIKA, INC. passenger as part of "In Their Own Words" competition!

We do hope that you feel the thrill as much as we did!

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EVER COME ACROSS PHOTOS THAT YOU JUST CANNOT KEEP TO YOURSELF - they are too great not to share

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Look at these fantastic shots which define East Africa sent in by a 2AFRIKA, Inc. passenger as part of "In Their Own Words" competition!

We do hope that you feel the thrill as much as we did!

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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

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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

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citizenM AMSTERDAM AIRPORT IS THE FIRST OF citizenM HOTELS

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

Located at Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport, citizenM offers affordable luxury accommodations for a new kind of traveler. That might just mean you. The citizenM room redefines the luxury hotel standard

You will find a wall-to-wall windows, LCD television with free movie channels including blockbusters and classic favorites

The hotel rooms also have an XL king-sized bed, just in case you like to dance in your dreams.

There's more for free:
Wi-Fi internet
Cheap calls to international landline phones
Power rain shower
Luxury bed and bath linen
Global plug system
Full length mirror with theatre lighting

Megalomaniacs will love the Philips designed touch screen mood pad. It allows you to control everything in your entire hotel room- television, window blinds, temperature, colored lighting, and wake up alarm themes

Downstairs, you'll find a 24-hour food outlet: canteenM

Here, you can pick up daily fresh sandwiches, fresh wraps, sashimi, beer from the Netherlands, Italian coffee and much more because citizenM knows a good mind comes with a full belly. At night, the bar stocks the finest luxury spirits and cocktails around

citizenM offers all guests self check-in service on touch screen terminals with the assistance of citizenM ambassadors. The lobby is designed not to look like a lobby. No marble fountains. No piano man. Instead, you'll find contemporary living rooms with Vitra furniture

citizenM likes you to feel at home even if your home is 5,000 miles away

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OLDEST SKELETON SHINES NEW LIGHT ON HUMAN ORIGINS

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

As reported in AFRICA - the good news Friday October 02, 2009

Anthropologists took the wraps off the oldest known human ancestor Thursday - a 4.4-million-year-old Ethiopian skeleton named Ardi, which challenges many long-held assumptions about how humans and apes evolved.

"It's not a chimp. It is not a human. It shows us what we used to be," said paleoanthropologist Tim White of the University of California-Berkeley, co-director of the research group that discovered and analyzed more than 110 specimens of the 4.4-million- year-old species Ardipithecus ramidus.

White was speaking at a Washington press conference a day before a series of 47 articles on the find are published in the American journal Science.

Ardi is the most complete skeleton among the specimens and is more than a million years older than the famous Lucy skeleton uncovered in the 1970s. She was found in 1992 in Ethiopia's harsh Afar desert at a site called Aramis, just 74 kilometres from where Lucy's species, Australopithecus afarensis, was found in 1974.

An initial paper was published in 1994, but the fossils were so fragile it took a further 15 years to reconstruct Ardi's skeleton and analyse it.

The findings provide scientists with information on what a common ancestor for humans and apes may have been like, with a mix of traits from earlier species and later species.

But Ardi and her species were less like modern apes than scientists expected - indicating that apes likely evolved extensively after scientists say the apes and humans diverged. This challenges the long-standing scientific belief that apes give a good look at what an early ancestor of humans may have looked like.

Small-brained, 120 centimetres tall and weighing about 50 kilograms, Ardipithecus ramidus lived in a wooded environment, climbing on all fours in the trees and walking on two feet on the ground, not walking on their knuckles like gorillas or swinging from the trees like chimps.

"So when you go from head to toe, you're seeing a mosaic creature that is neither chimpanzee, nor is it human. It is Ardipithecus," White said.

"Darwin said we have to be really careful. The only way we're really going to know what this last common ancestor looked like is to go and find it.

Well, at 4.4 million years ago we found something pretty close to it. And, just like Darwin appreciated, evolution of the ape lineages and the human lineage has been going on independently since the time those lines split, since that last common ancestor we shared," White said.

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