Travelmarvel Goes Wild for Africa
29 August 2013: Travelmarvel is taking a walk on the wild side, launching its first ever Africa program. Available from today, the new brochure offers a choice of 10 itineraries, ranging from 11 to 28 days in length, and covering all the highlights of South Africa, Botswana, Kenya and Zambia.
Also featured is an optional four day gorilla safari in Rwanda’s dense forests and a three day luxury private luxury rail journey from Pretoria to Cape Town aboard the iconic Blue Train.
According to Travelmarvel General Manager, David Cox, the new Africa program has been launched in response to increased interest from guests keen to experience the continent’s unique combination of culture, history, elegance and adventure:
“Africa is a destination that has it all so perhaps it’s not surprising that guests are keen to see and learn more about its bountiful wildlife, deep and fascinating historical background and age-old culture. We’ve been planning this program for some time now and we’re anticipating high interest amongst Australians wanting to join our expert guides on an in depth discovery of what is described as the world’s last untamed continent,” he said.
Travelmarvel prides itself on offering premium travel at exceptional value and this is evident throughout the new brochure.
Stunning Safari Lodges
The program features an exceptional range of handpicked lodges and hotels including: the Shishangeni Private Lodge in South Africa’s Kruger National Park; Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Ol Pejeta, Kenya; Zambezi Sun Hotel, just a short walk from Victoria Falls, Livingstone; Chobe Bush Lodge, Chobe National Park; Serena Mountain Lodge, Mount Kenya; Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Lake Naivasha; and Mara Sopa Lodge, Masai Mara.
Insider Experiences
Travelmarvel’s trademark Insider Experiences offer a range of unique sightseeing activities. These include various opportunities to ‘live like a local’, such as visiting a local Maasai village in the Masai Mara to learn about their culture and intriguing way of life; the chance to enjoy ‘a taste of Africa’, with culinary experiences including an unforgettable bush dinner under the African night sky; and ‘special stays’ featuring exceptional game lodges and camps offering the chance to spot Africa’s ‘big five’ lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinocerous on exclusive 4WD game drives.
Chobe National Park
Four of the itineraries in the new Travelmarvel program include an in depth discovery of Chobe National Park, the home of Africa’s largest elephant population and an abundance of other wildlife. As well as game viewing by land, guests will also enjoy river safari cruising aboard a small motorised boat, passing buffalo and antelopes on the banks and watching herds of elephant wading trunk-deep in the water.
Kenyan Adventure
Also featured as a key component of four brochured itineraries is a Kenyan adventure. Highlights include: 4WD safaris; the chance to stay in the heart of the bush at Sweetwaters Tented Camp with Mount Kenya as its backdrop; game spotting the ‘Special Five’ – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich – a group of animals unique to the arid region of Samburu Game Reserve; visiting a Maasai village; the lakes of the Great Rift Valley; and the chance to explore the Masai Mara.
Lead in tour is the 11-day Cape Town to Johannesburg which sees guests travelling along the Garden Route via Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Port Elizabeth before flying to the Kruger National Park for two nights and then travelling by land to Johannesburg for a night.
Priced from $4,495 per person, twin share, the trip includes 17 meals, 11 nights premium accommodation and a range of Insider Experiences such as the chance to try African drumming before a welcome dinner of Cape Malay cuisine in Cape Town, a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, visiting the Featherbed Nature Reserve near Knysna and two nights in the Kruger National Park staying in a luxurious suite with private game viewing deck, game drives and an outdoor boma dinner under the stars.
Included in all core itineraries are the services of a dedicated Travelmarvel tour director for the entire journey, additional services of local guides and expert game trackers, game drives, Insider Experiences, all flights within Africa, all accommodation with ensuites as standard, many meals, game viewing by land and boat in the Chobe National Park, tipping, game park fees and transfers,
The Earlybird Special featured in the new brochure offers a companion fly free deal (just pay taxes from $845 per person) on all itineraries, a saving of up to $2,000 per couple. The offer is available on all bookings made by 31 December 2013 and is subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
Agents phone 1300 300 036, visit www.travelmarvel.com.au/africa2014 or contact your local business development manager.