"THE AFRICAN JEWELS"
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In This Issue
Featured Articles :: Who Wants To Go To Zanzibar For Christmas and New Years?
Did you know? :: Wit and Humor :: Swahili Word of the Week
African Safari Presentations :: Feedback

 

 
Who Wants To Go To Zanzibar For Christmas and New Years?

 
I am personally organizing a Christmas and New Years stay on Zanzibar  and  I would be accompanying this excursion.
 

The plan is to rent a fully equipped private house in fascinating Stone Town, a UNESCO Historical Site,  and to also rent another fully equipped private house right on a Zanzibar Beach,  recognized as one of the worlds’ best beaches.  We would do our own food preparation and clean up as well. Access to the houses will be restricted to paying guests only.

While some guests are staying in Stone Town, other guests would stay at the beach house; switching locations halfway through the trip.
   

The weather on Zanzibar is excellent at this time of the year.  In Stone Town, there are many sites to see and tours available such as the City Tour, the Swimming With Dolphins Tours, The Changu Island Tortoise Tour, the Spice Tour, etc. There are also all kinds of interesting shops, markets and restaurants, and nightlife in and around Stone Town.
 
On Zanzibar's’ beaches, there is world class snorkeling and scuba diving (PADI certified), deep sea fishing,  para-sailing, water skiing, kayaking, etc. including restaurants and also some night life.
 
For those who are interested, I could also incorporate a safari to the Tanzanian game park such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and/or a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of the stay.  Check out the website for more information on these destinations.
 
I will not be leading any of the tours however I will be on the ground in an organizing capacity. If enough people are interested, I am sure we can get some great rates on all aspects of the stay including tours and even flights.
 
Please email me indicating your interest, number in your party and ages, and an outline of your main interests.  Indication of interest does not obligate you but gives me a body count to work with.
 

Get back to me as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as Christmas and New Years are very busy times.

From Now To Christmas

March, April and most of May are the rainy seasons in most of the best tourist parts of sub-Saharan Africa. My advice is to take a pass on Africa at this time.
 
The weather starts getting decent again the latter part of May. I am still finding openings and decent tour and flight prices, however tours and venues are filling up fast and the rising price of fuel is causing an increase in flight prices. If you are planning to visit Africa in May or June time, I suggest you call me right away.
 
Openings for tours and venues in July and August are already tight because this is high season due to school vacation. Expect higher prices and less selection for venues at this time. Again, if you are planning to visit Africa at this time, call me now.
 
Things start to get back to normal for September and October but with the economy improving, it won’t be too long where reservations for Africa need to be done at least 6 months ahead as was the case before the recession. Africa is not like other tourist destinations where you can book a quality tour at the last minute.
 
Its raining again in November and the early part of December so again, it’s a pass in my opinion however from Christmas onwards, the weather is spectacular. It’s never too early to start planning for your African trip.
 
Please email me if you would like my publication, “ When To Go To Africa”.  All prices quoted by Lion Dog African Safaris are in American dollars and Scotia Bank recently forecast the Canadian dollar to be at $USD 1.05 by years end if not sooner.  It’s a good time to be a Canadian traveling to Africa.

 
Did you know that you can ride ostriches in the town of Oudshoorn in the western cape of South Africa ?    

   
Goodbye " Kwa heri " 
 

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Event: African Safari Tours Presentation "The Jewels of Africa" by Lion Dog African Safaris
Where: Cochrane Ranche House, Cochrane, Alberta
When: 2011-03-27 Time: 7:00 pm Day: Sunday
Location: Cochrane Ranche House, 101 Ranche House Road, Cochrane, Alberta
Category: Africa Travel Lecture
Map: See map click here
Website: www.LionDogAfricanSafaris.com
"If Cochrane is too far to drive, Africa is out of the question"

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Edmonton/Leduc, Alberta, Canada
Event: African Safari Tours Presentation "The Jewels of Africa" by Lion Dog African Safaris
Where: Days Inn, Leduc, Alberta
When: 2011-04-10 Time: 7:00 pm Day: Sunday
Location: Days Inn, 5705-50 Street, Leduc, Alberta
Category: Africa Travel Lecture
Website: www.LionDogAfricanSafaris.com
"If Leduc is too far to drive, Africa is out of the question"

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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Event: African Safari Tours Presentation "The Jewels of Africa" by Lion Dog African Safaris
Where: Sunrise Library Regina Saskatchewan
When: 2011-03-16 Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Sunrise Library, 3130 Woodhams Drive Regina, Saskatchewan
Category: Africa Travel Lecture
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Event: African Safari Tours Presentation "The Jewels of Africa" by Lion Dog African Safaris
Where: Rusty MacDonald Library Saskatoon Saskatchewan
When: 2011-03-15 Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Rusty MacDonald Library, 225 Primrose Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Category: Africa Travel Lecture
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