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| Edition: August/September 2009 In this newsletter:
• Cape Town: 3 in 1 • The Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Africa • Kruger Family Fiesta • Uyaphi News: Bester Family Adventure • Featured Newsletter Specials 2-0-1-0 Soccer Event
 Top 5 Reasons to book with Uyaphi.com
1) Our Africa travel consultants have the knowledge and expertise in all the products and destinations we offer. 2) We are accredited by SATSA and ATTA. 3) With our offices based in Cape Town, South Africa, should a problem arise, we will be able to respond to the relative issue in the same time zone as you are located. We are contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 4) Since all products and services are pre–paid through Uyaphi.com you are never surprised with any additional costs, with this in mind you can budget properly for your Africa safari. 5) We do not charge Visa & Mastercard surcharges. |
! ARCHIVED NEWSLETTER !
You are viewing an ARCHIVED Newsletter which may contain information, links, offers or promotions that are no longer valid. Please bear this in mind as you peruse this newsletter. CLICK HERE TO SEND AN ENQUIRY • SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER « BACK TO NEWSLETTER INDEX Greetings This month we turn our attention to the little ones. It used to be that people took safari holidays to get a break from their kids. Africa in particular was always regarded as not suitable for the younger travelers and traditional safari establishments were reserved for realm of the grownups. Luckily this is changing. Africa is the world’s last great wilderness … it has a lot to teach us about ourselves and the environment we live in. More and more parents are determined to get their kids away from the National Geographic television channel so that they can experience the wonders of this world for themselves. Family travel definitely has its challenges, but all who travel with their kids agree that the stresses and mammoth planning involved is well worth it in the end. These days there are many players in the Africa travel industry catering to children and family travelers and in this newsletter we take a look at some of the options. First, we take a trip to the southwestern tip of the African continent. Cape Town has fascinated travelers for centuries. The veritable melting pot of cultures, attitudes and lifestyles makes it a must-see destination for just about everyone. Happy reading! Regards, The Uyaphi.com Team Uyaphi.com’s service shines bright as the African Sun...
“ ...Thoroughly enjoyed the visit to SA. All the day trips organised through
yourselves were exceptional thank you. Mostly my party, the driver / guide
and the location - wonderful millionaire touring!!...”
Phil (United Kingdom)
 Cape Town: 3 in 1 Four seasons in one day and three cities in one … Cape Town is captivating, entertaining and a definite “must-see before you die”. Whether you’re after the iconic sights, city delights, hanging with the in-crowd or just a laid-back beach vibe on the tip of Africa, there is something for everyone in Cape Town.
The City Bowl Catch the cableway and a view of this beautiful city from the top of Table Mountain. Watch the hustle and bustle of Cape Town harbour from the Waterfront; shop/drop/wine&dine in the trendy Cape Quarter before hitting the Long Street nightspots. Accommodation Mount Nelson - Cape Town’s Grande Dame Commodore - At the heart of the Waterfront Urban Chic - Boutique hotel in the centre of the action Atlantic Seaboard Stroll along the Sea Point promenade, and then join the bronzed bodies on the Clifton beaches before sundowners with the beautiful people at one of the seafront cafes on the palm-lined Camps Bay strip. Further down the coast are the delights of Llandudno beach and its millionaire’s hideaways, or bare all at nearby Sandy Bay nudist beach. Accommodation O on Kloof - Boutique hotel near the trendy beaches Twelve Apostles - Stunning location on the Atlantic coastal drive Tintswalo Atlantic - Exclusive luxury right beside the ocean False Bay Coast At the other end of the Cape Peninsula, the False Bay coastline promises the laid-back Cape Town beach experience. Close to Cape Point, historical Simon’s Town oozes with naval history and the Boulder’s Beach penguin colony. Take the local train that hugs the coastline, or enjoy the selection of sheltered beaches, bohemian shopping and relaxed dining at this end of Cape Town. Accommodation Colona Castle - An elegant base with panoramic False Bay views The St James - Luxury seaside boutique hotel Boulders Beach Lodge - Seaside hideaway and restaurant near the famous penguin colony  The Top 5 Things to do with Kids in Africa 1. Ride an Elephant
The Addo Elephant back Safari allows you to interact with elephants in their natural habitat bordering the Greater Addo Elephant National Park. Trained elephant handlers share their special knowledge about the animals on this leisurely 3 hour walk-and-talk. Children to be accompanied by a parent. 2. Fly over Victoria Falls What better way to see Africa’s greatest waterfall than by air: a 15 or 30 minute flip in a helicopter or microlight guarantees fun for the whole family. The Zambezi Sun is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, within strolling distance of the eastern cataract of the Victoria Falls. Their Kamp Kwena Kiddies Centre offers various activities to keep your child entertained. View game by river boat or take the older kids white water rafting. 3. Paddle a Dugout Canoe On the Young Explorer's Safari highlights include a chance to explore the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro dugout canoe ... then learn secrets of the bush from one of the Kalahari desert’s last surviving bushmen. There is ample opportunity for adults to siesta while the kids are kept busy by experienced child-friendly guides. 4. Safari in the Ngorogoro Crater The Junior Ranger Safari is a family friendly opportunity to experience Tanzania’s famed Ngorogoro Crater. Explore the bush, visit farms, hear the folklore, meet Maasai tribesmen and camp in one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas. Activities tailor-made to match children’s ages, interests and levels of concentration. 5. Castaway on an Indian Ocean Island Indigo Bay Island Resort offers an idyllic island getaway for the whole family. The resort has all the convenience you could ask for, together with activities to keep you amused – tropical beaches, pristine coral reefs for snorkelling, traditional Dhow excursions, duneboarding and any watersport imaginable.  Kruger Family FiestaIt is never too early to introduce your children to the wonders of the African bush ... and South Africa’s greatest game reserve, the Kruger National Park, is a perfect place to start. We bring you our selection of the many lodges sympathetic to the needs of family travelers ... they are offering the family bush experience of a lifetime. FAMILY SAFARI FACILITIES: Thornybush Game Lodge Family Suites available at this private reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Special game drives and activities tailored to children's interests and attention span. Pool picnics, educational walks, treasure hunts and goodies pack laid on for the kids. Child minding services also available. Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp Comfortable tented rooms at this camp located in the Manyeleti Game Reserve bordering Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand and Timbavati. Children’s programme available, including game drives, activity centre and kids play area. Lukimbi Safari Lodge Situated in the easily accessible southern portion of the Kruger National Park. Children over the age of 2 are welcome – fun safari beds and cots available on request. They offer a special kids programme which includes game drives, bushwalks, casting tracks, arts and crafts, treasure hunts, interactive sessions with rangers, special boma dinners, and picnics. Child minding services also available. Kapama Lodge The Elephant Back Safari is what Kapama is most known for. Children are welcome at this luxury lodge and families are accommodated in adjoining suites. Exclusive game drives and specialist activities like bark rubbings, spoor casting, interpretive walks around the lodge garden and other exciting bush experiences facilitated by the Rangers. There is a large sand-floor playground and jungle gym. OTHER CHILD WELCOME LODGES: Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge Refined luxury and relaxation in the Sabi Sand Reserve. Superb wildlife sightings guaranteed. Chalets have private plunge pools. Children under 12 by prior arrangement. Motswari Game Lodge A veritable bush escape in the north of the Timbavati Nature Reserve (part of the greater Kruger National Park). Children over the age of 6 welcome. Inter-leading rooms available. Umlani Bush Camp Get back to basics at this rustic bush camp for a real African bush experience. Umlani's philosophy of simplistic luxury and 'getting back to nature' is enhanced by the romance of operating without electricity, so each hut and the entire camp is lit by candle light and oil lamps. Children are welcome. Elephant Plains Game Lodge Elephant Plains is a privately owned and operated property within the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Accommodation is in luxury suites and rondavels on the banks of the Manyeleti River. Children welcome. Bushwise Safari Lodge Situated in Marloth Park on the southern border of the Kruger National Park. Excursions into the Kruger Park and surrounding attractions available. Children Welcome.  Uyaphi News: Bester Family Adventure
Uyaphi directors, Verity and James Bester recently took 4 year old Xavier Bester along with them on a Kruger area site inspection. Xavier put all the child facilities to good use and the Bester clan returned with plenty of stories and pics. Read their firsthand impressions of the Kruger Family Safari scene in Verity’s blog report.
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