One Voice From Africa – thrilled to welcome Mario Frangoulis to the show

Great show this evening on One Voice From Africa – thank you all for listening in! "Have You Heard" featured new and enticing trips to Cape Town and the Western Cape which you cannot afford to miss.

Botswana was the topic of conversation this evening brought to you by Botswana Tourism and National Geographic Entertainment. Botswana of course the location for the just-released "The Last Lions" by filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert and told by Jeremy Irons. Cause An Uproarand help prevent these magnificent creatures from extinction.

Ed Ewert popped in for "Behind The Lens" this evening and he shared some really valuable information with our listeners. Great tips, great presenter, great friend, Ed will leave to Zimbabwe in May with a group of photographers and we’ll be bringing you live coverage of his trip.

Zimbabwe of course formerly known as Rhodesia and the birthplace of an 'incredible' voice from Africa, Mario Frangoulis who is set to perform with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Dallas this March 9^th. Mario is going to talk with us on One Voice From Africa in March so be sure to tune in to that episode – and look for his music wherever you are! You can find him in the Apple iTunes store, Amazon.com and many other outlets. Visit Mario’swebsite to learn more.

Ard Matthews and the guys from Just Jinjir performed 'What He Means' and 'Sugarman' and the beautiful and very talented Natalie Gamsu performed 'The Click Song'. Natalie has just released her second album MISFIT – you can order your copy by clicking here.

Michael Gonzalez-Wallace joins us tomorrow with his segment 'Fit To Travel' and invites listeners to call in and ask him questions. He will give his first caller an autographed copy of Super Body Super Brain and 2 DVD’s.

Remember the New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javits Center this coming weekend. South African Tourism will be there and I will be joining them and delivering a talk on 'food and wine' – whatever you do, do not miss the Frommer’s – Arthur and his daughter Pauline are presenters on Saturday. Talking of the Frommer’s, 2AFRIKA is pleased to be featured in Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine (March issue) out in bookstores and newsstands shortly.

That wraps up this evenings episode of One Voice From Africa – follow along on Twitter and become friends on Face Book of either One Voice From Africa OR 2AFRIKA.

Safaris in Botswana on One Voice From Africa

“Have You Heard?” starts at the top of the first hour. This week, we’re focusing on safaris in Botswana. Learn how you can enjoy a safari in the country where “The Last Lions” was filmed. Ed Ewert presents “Behind The Lens” and teaches you how to take great photographs on safari in Africa. This episode of One Voice From Africa is brought to you by Botswana Tourism and National Geographic Entertainment.

"The Last Lions" in theaters on February 18th, 2011

"The Last Lions" in theaters on February 18th, 2011

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing the Emmy Award winning filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert on One Voice From Africa.

Their passion for their work is astonishing and you can 'hear' the emotion in their voices – do give it a listen and check your local listings for show times – "The Last Lions" presented by National Geographic Entertainment.

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2AFRIKA launches Affordable Kenya Safari

Keeping Africa Affordable, 2AFRIKA, now in its 16^th year reintroduces a favorite safari in collaboration with Sarova Hotels, one of the largest chains of hotels and lodges in Kenya and East Africa

2AFRIKA’s 7-day Affordable Kenya Safari launched on the company’s website today with prices starting from only $1,699 per person. Well known for promoting budget travel to Africa, 2AFRIKA has collaborated with Sarova Hotels and created a well structured safari which visits the Mt. Kenya Forest, Shaba National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The Affordable Kenya Safari includes 6 nights’ accommodation at Sarova properties, 18 meals, and 8 safari game viewing drives, and operates every Friday from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

2AFRIKA, in conjunction with Virgin Atlantic Airways and Kenya Airways offers excellent airfares to the destination from several US gateway cities and during certain seasons, common-rates the fare from the east and the west coast of the United States making it more affordable than ever before for travelers in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas.

2AFRIKA encourages its passengers to review the April through June departures, which are available from only $1,699 per person. No single supplement applies during that period making the Affordable Kenya Safari a very attractive option for single travelers who wish to enjoy the privacy of their own accommodation without paying any additional fees.

Zanzibar health officials clarify yellow fever policy

Revised guidelines have been implemented as follows:

After their initial blanket announcement that all visitors arriving to Zanzibar would be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, the island's Minister of Health has issued the following clarifications:

1.         All guests/visitors arriving from Non Endemic Yellow Fever zone(s) will not be required to show the Yellow Fever vaccination certificate on their arrival to Tanzania.

2.         All guests/visitors whom on their way to Tanzania have passed through endemic Yellow Fever zone(s) BUT they didn't leave out of that country's airport they will be treated like those in (1) above.

3.         All guests/visitors whom on their way to Tanzania have passed through endemic Yellow Fever zone(s) and exit that country's airport, will be required to show their Yellow Fever vaccination certificate on their arrival to Tanzania otherwise they will be required to receive vaccination at the entry point on their arrival to Tanzania (Yellow Fever vaccination fee is US $ 50)

4.         All guests from the endemic Yellow Fever zone(s) will be treated as those in (3) above

5.         All guests/visitors from Tanzania mainland to Zanzibar will not be required to show their Yellow Fever vaccination certificate as Zanzibar is inside the United Republic of Tanzania

6.         In the event that a guest/visitor is forced to pay a Yellow Fever vaccination fee at the entry point without being vaccinated, he/she is advised to note the time when the incidence occurred and immediately report it to our ground crew who meets you once you have cleared the arrivals hall

2AFRIKA relocates to new office space

Effective immediately, 2AFRIKA, INC. has relocated its United States office to:

444 Washington Blvd., Suite 2518
Jersey City, NJ

07310

The Toll-Free telephone number remains 1-866-462-2374 and the 1-212-385-9770 number routes to the new numbers, which are:

Phone: 1-201-360-0558
Fax: 1-201-365-9553

After-Hours: 1-917-470-9996

The move enables 2AFRIKA’s President, Kenneth Hieber, to be able to feature ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA during the ‘Prime Time’ hours of 7 – 10PM EST.

2AFRIKA extends its gratitude to all of its valued past, present and future passengers for their patience during this transition which ought to complete its final stage(s) this week ending February 4^th, 2011.