2012: it is an excellent time to visit South Africa … … many of the special offers from Lodges and Hotels in South Africa and the neighbouring Southern African countries Namibia, Zambia and Botswana are being extended into 2012. And the lower valued Rand means our international visitors will get better value for their money here. My choice of the best offers from our partners follows. Note that terms & conditions apply.

Wilderness Safaris:

BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA and LIVINGSTONE

Book for 6 nights and get the 7th night free

At most Wilderness Safaris camps across Southern Africa : valid for bookings 6 January till 31 March 2012.

Elephants by Alain Schram Chitabe                      Lioness by Michael Poliza                             Gemsbok by Martin Benadie

ZAMBIA : Stay for 3 Pay for 2 in June, July and November 2012

Explore prime areas in Zimbabwe and Zambia with these special ‘circuit’ rates, which allow you to truly enjoy the amazing wild areas of Kafue and South Luangwa.

Spend a minimum of three nights in one or more selected camps in Kafue or South Luangwa and the 3rd night is free. 

And Beyond Lodges:

Luxury lodges in wilderness areas known for abundance of wildlife:

Four Lodges in the Phinda Private Game Reserve to the north of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park offer luxury and exclusivity within a wilderness area known for its abundant wildlife, diverse habitats and wide range of activities.

Kruger: Ngala Tented Camp, Kirkman’s Camp

BIG CAT SAFARI: STAY 4 PAY 3

Spend 2 nights at Ngala Tented Camp or Kirkman’s Camp and 3 nights at Phinda Vlei or Rock Lodge

valid till 31 December 2012

Isibindi Africa Lodges:

Rhino Walking Safari – Rhino Post Lodge, Plains Camp – Kosi Forest Lodge, Thonga Beach Lodge, Isibindi Zulu Lodge

Spend 5 or more nights at any one or a combination of any of these lodges and you will get a discount between 10% (5 nights) and 17,5%  (8 nights) 

Kalahari Tswalu:

Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa ‘s largest private game reserve of over 1000 square kilometers, owned by the well-known Oppenheimer family of De Beers Diamonds fame. It is located to the east of the Kalahari (Kgalaghadi) National Park, just south of Botswana in the Northern Cape . Although its main aim is conservation and economic development of the region, it also offers guests various luxury safari experiences in a fascinating wilderness area, including game drives and walks, good birding and horse-back safaris.

Tswalu has won numerous awards & accolades, amongst the most recent being named one of the National Geographic Adventure Magazine’s 50 Top Eco-Lodges in 2009, and US Conde Nast Traveler’s 2007 World Saver Award.

There are various special packages for 2012 such as a Walking Safari,  a Rhino Monitoring Package, and more.

SECRET SEASON SPECIALS in BOTSWANA / ZAMBIA / NAMIBIA:

1 December till 31 March

The rainy season in Northern Botswana and the adjacent areas in Zambia and Namibia runs from December to March – and contrary to common belief, it is a wonderful time to visit these areas… the rain falls mainly as quick thunderstorms in the late afternoon, it cools and freshens the land, and the wildlife viewing is excellent with many animals and birds caring for their young, also offering great photographic opportunities.

There are some incredible specials over this period, with accommodation rates at 30-50% less than high season rates! There are terms and conditions that apply but if this fits your timing and budget we can help you put together an affordable safari in prime game viewing locations in Northern Botswana and the surrounding Zambezi basin.

For more information on any of these specials contact Marie-Louise & Patrick on info@avianleisure.com