Some great news out of Zimbabwe.
The United States has lifted warnings, issued in 2002, against travel to Zimbabwe. The announcement comes a week after Japan lifted travel warnings on Zimbabwe. It is expected to generate an influx of tourist arrivals.
Report by TravelHub
www.africanoverlandtours.com
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Madagascar VISA information Update
It was confirmed yesterday that the National Tourism Board of Madagascar has announced that NO ENTRY VISA IS REQUIRED for a stay of maximum 30 days, until 31st December 2009.
This is valid for all nationalities entering Madagascar. Clients will not have to pre-purchase a visa before departing, and will not have to purchase a visa on arrival to Antananarivo airport.
Really good news if you are travelling there.
Andrew
www.africanoverlandtours.com
Thursday, July 3, 2008
2010 World Cup Overland Africa Tours
Great news, We have got the first lot of Africa overland tours that end or finish around the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Just imagine starting or ending a trip at the height of all the activities of World Cup Soccer. The tournament is being held between the 11 June - 11 July and located all around South Africa.
32 Day Journey to the Cape (Johannesburg to Cape Town)
- 19-May-10 19-Jun-10
- 16-Jun-10 17-Jul-10
21 Day Cape to Vic Falls -Southern Sun
- 20-Jun-10 10-Jul-10
- 4-Jul-10 24-Jul-10
- 18-Jul-10 7-Aug-10
21 Day Vic Falls to Cape Town-Southern Sun
- 27-Jun-10 17-Jul-10
- 11-Jul-10 31-Jul-10
11 Day Northern Adventure (Johannesburg to Vic Falls)
- 16-Jun-10 26-Jun-10
11 Day Southern Adventure (Vic Falls to Johannesburg)
- 25-Jul-10 4-Aug-10
We are over the moon to be able to be offering these tours. There are more to follow!
Kindest regards
Andrew
part of Escape 4 Africa Travel (SATSA Bonded)
Vaccinations and Travel information for Overland travel through Africa
Every week we have questions from clients regarding vaccinations and travel health information through Africa. Generally speaking some form of malaria protection is vital in most countries in East and Southern Africa bar Namibia and South Africa (bar the north of Kruger National Park). A Yellow fever certificate is vital for leaving Tanzania.
I have found an great site that has a great interactive map that tells you the situations for each African country.
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/destinations/maps/africa.htm
Andrew Walton
www.africanoverlandtours.com
I have found an great site that has a great interactive map that tells you the situations for each African country.
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/destinations/maps/africa.htm
Andrew Walton
www.africanoverlandtours.com
Monday, June 23, 2008
Escape 4 Africa Travel SATSA Bonded
We have a great announcement, we have been received our SATSA Bonding. Our SATSA bonding number is 1712.
SATSA is the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association and is the driving force behind improving standard of tourism in South Africa. The bonding scheme is a protection for clients against companies going into liquidation.
“Our bonding scheme is a kind of insurance policy which covers inbound foreign tourists against a possible loss of deposits paid to SATSA members – tourism operators, car rental companies, service providers, accommodation providers and the like – should such a member go into involuntary liquidation,” says Tatalias. He added that without such a bond in place to protect a clients deposits, clients could lose substantial amounts
of money.
Says Tatallias, So far tourism bonding schemes in existence abroad are all government sponsored and are designed to protect the interests of tourists who contract with outbound travel agents. The South Africa bond covers both members of the public and any SATSA member who places business with any other SATSA member. Payments may have been in the form of paying a deposit, for accommodation, car rental or for a tour with a SATSA member.
“Should a SATSA member who is a South African tourism business operation run into financial problems, the bonding scheme allows the client to claim back his deposit without having to prove in a court or to the liquidator whom or what he paid, but simply to produce the relevant documentation to SATSA.”
The SATSA bonding policy carries an indemnity of R1 500 000 per premium cycle (per premium year or part thereof) limited to a maximum of R300 000 per incident. The scheme is underwritten by Lombard Insurance and certain underwriting syndicates at Lloyds of London and is administered by SATSA.
More than ever before it is important to make use of the bonded services of SATSA members for secure holiday bookings in South Africa.
Andrew Walton
Great Last Minute Overland Africa Specials
We have just received some awesome specials on some tours. Have a look!
24 Day South East Adventure (
- Departing 15 June 08 and 29 June 08
- 40% off the Tour Price
31 Day South East Adventure (
- Departing 15 June 08 and 29 June 08
- 40% off the Tour Price
21 Day East African Explorer (Livingstone- Nairobi)
- Departing 20 June 08
- 40% off the Tour Price
13 Day Kenya & Tanzania Adventure
- Departing 15 June 08, 18 June 08 and 29 June 08
- 40% off the Tour Price
24 Day South East Adventure (
- Departing 13 July 08 and 13 August 08
-
20% off the Tour Price
31 Day South East Adventure (
- Departing 13 July 08 and 13 August 08
-
20% off the Tour Price
21 Day East African Explorer (Livingstone- Nairobi)
- Departing 15 August 08
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20% off the Tour Price
29 Day East African Explorer Johannesburg- Nairobi
- Departing 07 August 08
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20% off the Tour Price
13 Day Kenya & Tanzania Adventure
- Departing 13 July 08, 20 July 08
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20% off the Tour Price
19 Day Cape to Vic Falls (Desert Tracker)
- Departing 14 June 08
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20% off the Tour Price
21 Day Cape to Vic Falls -Southern Sun (
- Departing 31 August 2008
- Was 5890 NOW 5490 ZAR (plus local payment of 450 USD)
21 Day Cape to Vic Falls -Southern Sun (
- Departing 28 September 2008
- Was 5890 ZAR NOW 5490 ZAR (plus local payment of 450 USD)
21 Day Cape to Vic Falls -Southern Sun (
- Departing 26 October 2008
- Was 5890 NOW 5490 ZAR (plus local payment of 450 USD)
Victoria Falls to
- Departing 19 October 2008
- Was 5890 NOW 5490 ZAR (plus local payment of 450 USD)
Monday, May 26, 2008
Xenophobia in South Africa
The last 2 weeks have been an embarrassment for all South Africans. A few so called 'South Africans' have shocked the hearts of our country.
They have embarrassed the nation and the freedom fighters that sacrificed their lives for freedom. President Mbeki spoke to the nation last night and hit it home when he mentioned about
Our economy has been built on foreigners in our mines and without them we would be not have the largest economy in
Thankfully it seems to be calming down but largely due to the police patrolling the township hot spots. On the positive side the country has pulled together to support the foreign nationals. 250 people have been arrested in the last week and we hope many more. Thankfully the government and the leaders have stood up against it.
In my opinion it has been opportunistic people jealous of the success that the foreign immigrants have made for themselves rather than waiting for the government handouts. Unfortunately a small group of people feel that they are owed something from the country.
We will keep you updated
Andrew Walton
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