Wednesday, October 14, 2009

IN THEIR OWN WORDS - Back from Botswana and the Victoria Falls


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOTSWANA
PULA

Our Journey to South Africa with 2AFRIKA

While looking through Budget Travel, I came across a grand trip for a grand price to Africa. We had always wanted to go, and decided this was the time to make our dreams come true. We booked the trip for late August and immediately began planning!

The day we boarded the plane, I think we were in disbelief. Twenty three hours later we arrived in Zimbabwe, tired but excited, watching the landscape go by, en route to our gorgeous lodge. Our first full day in Zimbabwe was a tour of Victoria Falls. The power of the water, creating its own rainbow, while surrounded by lush foliage was a sight many will never have the chance to experience. Later that day, we took an elephant safari. Cocoa and Stephen made a great team; hostess and guide! The next day we were guided through the 18-hole golf course by one of the helpful staff, and to our amazement walked through herds of Kudu and Water Buck, Warthogs, and Baboons, some of which hung from a volleyball net! It was an incredible sight and a great story for the golf enthusiasts back home!

As our trip progressed to Botswana, our first sighting of Giraffe on the side of the road was worth wide eyed looks, and kept us speechless, except for an occasional “look!” While staying at the magnificent lodge there, one of the most memorable aspects was a boat ride on the Chobe River. As we slid down the river, we passed lounging hippos, and crocodiles, various species of birds, and even monitor lizards. The masses of elephants drinking, crossing, and playing in the water, was more than photographs could capture, and as if to put an exclamation point on the day, the breathtaking sunset settled over the countryside, as we became part of the postcard.

Lastly we visited a Namibian village, learning the culture, and struggles of past and present from someone who lives there. The natives were remarkable, and it was a great way to end our days in Africa.

This life changing first trip to Africa included four countries, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, animals from elephants to spiders, and inhabitants of villages to huge cities, such as Johannesburg. It educated us, and brought awareness of a diverse existence. Thank you for the opportunity!

To learn more about how you can enter 2AFRIKA's 'In Their Own Words' competition, contact gerhard@2afrika.com for more details.

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!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

IN THEIR OWN WORDS - Back from Cape Town, Victoria Falls & Botswana


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CAPE TOWN
BOTSWANA

Kenneth Hieber arranged a trip for us to Africa. We intended to go on a photo safari only, however, Kenneth convinced us to take a side trip to Cape Town since we were traveling such a distance. Best decision we ever made!

Every aspect of our trip went like clockwork. South African Airways is a great airline - very service oriented and comfortable. All flights were on time and no luggage was lost! The on-site representative appeared on time every time.

While in Cape Town, we toured Cape Point, Hermanus Bay, Arabella Golf Club, a winery and, of course, Table Mountain. The city was beautiful, the views from Table Mountain were incredible and our hotel was very nice.

We arrived in Botswana via Livingstone and crossed the Zambezi River by boat and were transferred to Chobe Safari Lodge where we were greeted with a warm welcome and frosty mango drinks. Our room was very nice with a river view. The activity center was eager to help us arrange all safari drives, cruises, transfers, etc. Breakfast and dinner buffets were beautifully displayed and the food was wonderful. We tasted springbok, eland, kudu, etc.

What an experience!!

The safari drives were the BEST. On our first early morning drive, we came upon a pride of lions walking in the middle of the road. On our first river cruise, we saw many hippos, crocs, impala, and of course, elephants. All the drivers were very knowledgeable about the park and its inhabitants. We saw lions, impala, several species of birds, cape buffalo, kudu, puku, water buffalo, hippos, crocs, giraffes, dung beetles, monkeys, baboons, wart hogs and more elephants that we could ever count.

We took a day trip to Victoria Falls and made the 2-hour walk around the park. We took many beautiful pictures of this magnificent wonder. Impossible to describe the beauty. We also took a Village walk into Namibia. We were in five countries while there - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

This was a trip of a lifetime for us and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about you and the arrangements you made for us. Africa is truly a beautiful place to visit and we bring home only wonderful memories. We have highly recommended you to friends and family and look forward to you arranging another trip to Africa for us.

Eddie & Kathy, New Mexico

To learn more about how you can enter 2AFRIKA's 'In Their Own Words' competition, contact gerhard@2afrika.com for more details.

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!

IN THEIR OWN WORDS - Back from Botswana


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


BOTSWANA

My first trip to the African continent was so primal. Going on safari drives was like being a child in the month of December anticipating my Christmas presents.

Each drive was full of surprises and pure delights. My first safari drive was unbelievable! The first thirty minutes of the drive provided elephants lumbering across the river, sable resting on the savannah, impala’s playing everywhere, a handsome young lion looking full of pride, and then the piece de resistance - a breath taking leopard resting in the notch of a bare tree. It was like she was poising for her spread in Vogue! Not to mention the unexpected safari drive gifts were the range and beauty of the birds one sees.

Each game drive was wonderful – I was just as excited to go on the next game drive as if it were my first. The game drivers finally looked at me and said “You are going again?” My response was “You are training me to be a game driver.”

To be a visitor in the home of these wonderful creatures is so humbling. Living the safari experience is an unimaginably awesome. Seeing African sunsets just lets you know that everyday ends wonderfully.

Africa said goodbye to me with a parade of her finest animals on my last safari. Africa presented me the present of her big five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino not once but four times in multiples. Africa gave her best that early morning with dew on the ground and the sunrays just starting to show. Africa showed a rhino that was colossal in size. Africa gave me young lions just getting their mane fuzz along with young lionesses, mama and papa lion with baby lion twice over. Then Africa upped the ante by throwing in three beautiful leopards walking on the ground which even was a real “oh my god” treat for our driver – he had never seen three together at the same time.

Africa gave me a wonderful welcome on my first safari drive and made sure she gave me a siren’s call to return with the presents she presented on my last game drive.

Go and see these fabulous creatures and help protect them so others can get goose bumps seeing these creatures.

To learn more about how you can enter 2AFRIKA's 'In Their Own Words' competition, contact gerhard@2afrika.com for more details.

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!

Monday, October 12, 2009

2AFRIKA passengers enjoy a visit with Pres. Barack H. Obama’s grandmother


MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
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Recently, two 2AFRIKA passengers rounded off their East African Explorer safari with a visit to Kogelo where we had arranged a meeting with Sarah Obama, Barack Obama's Kenyan, paternal grandmother. Mrs. Obama visited Washington DC for her grandson's inauguration on January 20, 2009!

In their own words . . .

“We could not believe we had the opportunity to meet Mama Sarah. The guide did not mention it until we arrived in Kogelo and were greeted by two of the president's first cousins. Did Martin tell you what Mama Sarah said to me? I told her "Your grandson is a great man and he is changing the world.” She said "You gave him a mandate. He has to.” That gave me the shivers. It suddenly hit me with new force what an awesome responsibility President Obama has taken on.”

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!

2AFRIKA VISITS ANTARCTICA – courtesy of Alan Brill and Robert Swan OBE


MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Robert Charles Swan, OBE, FRGS was born on 28 July 1956 in Durham, England and attended Aysgarth School and then Sedbergh School (1969-1974) before completing a BA degree in Ancient History (1976-1979) at St Chad's College, Durham University. He is currently an advocate for the protection of Antarctica and renewable energy. Swan is also the president of 2041, a company that is dedicated to the preservation of the Antarctic.

Recently, a great friend of 2AFRIKA, INC. joined Robert Swan on an expedition to the Antarctic and took a 2AFRIKA banner along which was autographed by Robert.

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!

2AFRIKA AFRICAN SAFARI SALE SAVES ANOTHER COUPLE $1,792.00

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Committed to Keep Africa Affordable, 2AFRIKA, INC. has raised the bar on service whilst at the same time dropping the bar on prices!

This is an actual quotation delivered to a party of 2 who reserved our 11-Day DUMA safari combined with our 4-Day THE 'DOORS' OF ZANZIBAR with services originating and terminating in Washington DC.

Total SAVINGS for the couple - $1,792.00

Thursday, October 07, 2010
WASHINGTON DC / LONDON

Friday, October 08, 2010
LONDON / NAIROBI

Saturday, October 09, 2010
NAIROBI / KILIMANJARO / ARUSHA
SERENA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Sunday, October 10, 2010
ARUSHA / LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
LAKE MANYARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Monday, October 11, 2010
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK / SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
SERENGETI SOPA SAFARI LODGE
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
SERENGETI SOPA SAFARI LODGE
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK / NGORONGORO CRATER
NGORONGORO SOPA SAFARI LODGE
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Thursday, October 14, 2010
NGORONGORO CRATER
NGORONGORO SOPA SAFARI LODGE
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Friday, October 15, 2010
NGORONGORO CRATER / TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
TARANGIRE SOPA SAFARI LODGE
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Saturday, October 16, 2010
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK / ARUSHA / ZANZIBAR
THE TEMBO HOUSE HOTEL
Breakfast

Sunday, October 17, 2010
ZANZIBAR
THE TEMBO HOUSE HOTEL
Breakfast

Monday, October 18, 2010
ZANZIBAR
THE TEMBO HOUSE HOTEL
Breakfast

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
ZANZIBAR / NAIROBI / LONDON
IN-FLIGHT
Breakfast

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
LONDON / WASHINGTON DC

ACTUAL PRICE
$5,445.00 p/p
Total Due $10,890.00

FALL SAFARI SALE PRICE
$4,549.00 p/p
Total Due $9,098.00

TOTAL SAVING PER COUPLE
$1,792.00


To learn how you too can save on your next safari, visit http://www.2afrika.com/ or Click Here for more information

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!

IN THEIR OWN WORDS - Back from South Africa and Botswana

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SOUTH AFRICA
BOTSWANA


I just wanted to drop you a quick note. My wife and I have now returned from our "Season of Plenty" trip to Botswana/ Namibia/Zimbabwe and one night in South Africa. We had a great time and met many interesting and wonderful people, and loved the Chobe Safari Lodge as well as the S.A. Safari Club in Johannesburg.

Everything worked out very well and the only problem was that we had to return from our trip!

The only change we made to the planned itinerary was we upgraded our last Boat Safari from a group trip to a 3 hour private one so that we could see only the things that we wanted to focus on and it was an incredible excursion. We will definitely be using 2AFRIKA's services again in the future.

To learn more about how you can enter 2AFRIKA's 'In Their Own Words' competition, contact gerhard@2afrika.com for more details

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!