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| Edition: September/October 2009 In this newsletter:
• Zimbabwe: Back on the map • Walking Safaris: Not for the faint hearted • Five of the Most Romantic Locations in Africa • Uyaphi News: Google Maps • 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. |
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You are viewing an ARCHIVED Newsletter which may contain information, links, offers or promotions that are no longer valid.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 from springtime in Cape Town where we are taking great delight in watching the whales cavort in the bay just outside the Uyaphi offices! Peak safari season is almost upon us, time to look at some of the more exclusive experiences in the Uyaphi repertoire. If you want to experience true Africa away from the hoards headed for the more famous locations, look no further. Zimbabwe is a beautiful country and now that the power-sharing government has brought stability to the region, tourism it is back to "business as usual". Visitors are beginning to return and all report unsurpassed hospitality and top-class safari experiences. Then we head for the hills. Walking among wildlife if not an activity for the faint hearted … but there is no doubt that exploring the bush on foot is the ultimate African experience. If its romance you’re after, you've come to the right place … we bring you our choice of the ultimate locations for that romantic escape. Happy reading! Regards, The Uyaphi.com Team Uyaphi.com’s service shines bright as the African Sun...
“ ...Just returned from our trip to South Africa (and the Maldives and Singapore) and wanted to send you a big thank you for your help with our bookings .... We had a fantastic time on safari and all thoroughly enjoyed everything about The Long Beach and The Franschhoek.
South Africa is stunning and we hope to return sometime soon. Thank you for helping us make it such a wonderful experience!...”
Maria (Australia)
 ZIMBABWE: BACK ON THE MAP Zimbabwe offers wonderful value compared with some of her neighbours, and with dwindled tourist numbers you get to enjoy the sights and famously friendly hospitality without the madding crowds. Let’s take a look at the most popular locations:
Hwange National Park Hwange is known for its elephant herds, some of the largest in the world. The 14,650 hectare park boasts dense concentrations of game. Lying in the western reaches of Zimbabwe, Hwange was declared a national park 70 years ago to protect wildlife pushed further and further west by population pressure in the rest of the country. » Hwange Safari The Zambezi - Victoria Falls The mighty Zambezi River is most famous for the Victoria Falls whose splendour is best seen from the Zimbabwean side of the river. Victoria Falls is the undisputed adventure capital of Africa, so there is plenty here to keep one amused. » Victoria Falls Accommodation Lower Zambezi Valley From the falls the Zambezi flows into the vast Lake Kariba, second largest man-made dam in the world. This is houseboat heaven, a great escape in a wonderful setting. From Kariba the Zambezi spreads out over the Lower Zambezi Valley, across fertile floodplains. Mana Pools (meaning "four pools" in the local Shona language) is a water wonderland between scattered islands and sandbanks fringed with indigenous forests, home to a vast array of birds and wildlife, including huge concentrations of hippo and crocodiles. This park is truly remote: best explored on foot or by canoe. » Mana Pools Safari Great Zimbabwe Ruins One of the most intriguing historical sites in Africa, Great Zimbabwe is a mysterious ruined city built in the 11th Century. Artifacts suggest that the city had a vast trading network stretching as far as China. The beautiful dry-stone walled enclosures are dramatic in this African backdrop. Scientists are still trying to piece together the story of why the city was abandoned in the 1500s. » Masvingo and Great Zimbabwe Tour  WALKING SAFARIS: NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED Get into the heart of the action, whether it’s observing a herd of elephants, tracking rhinos or watching dung beetles busily going about their business. This is what a walking safari is all about!
These days many people are opting for daily game walks to replace the traditional game drives and several lodges offer this as an option. There are even walks geared to children, a stroll around the camp gardens to learn about the smaller critters or a trip to a nearby watering hole. For the more adventurous, try the 2-day Walking Safari. Spend the night under the stars on a special raised wooden platform before making your way back to base. Or enjoy the best of both on a tailor-made 5-day Safari. Based at a luxury lodge or tented camp, take daily game walks and then spend one night out at a special sleep out location. Otherwise, you can opt to walk from camp to camp on a mobile walking safari. This way you cover fresh terrain and really get into the bushveld rhythm. Specialist walking safaris can be arranged, for interests ranging from birds to trees or stargazing. Or speak to our consultants about the 13 day overland safari which includes hiking in diverse and spectacular locations within Swaziland, the Blyde River Canyon and Drakensberg. A taste of South Africa Walking Safari options: » Kruger: 4 days in exclusive unfenced tented camps » Pafuri Walking Safari : 4-days exploring the last true wilderness areas in northern Kruger » Rhino Walking Safari: Any combination of multi-day walks, specialist walks, game drives or sleep-outs can be arranged  FIVE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC LOCATIONS IN AFRICALocation, location, location: Malawi » Nkwichi Lodge While away your days in delicious seclusion alongside Lake Malawi. Arrive by boat - there are no roads within 10 miles of Nkwichi - to chalets built for privacy and romance. Tucked into the trees with superb views across the lake, they feature cleverly designed bathroom where you can bathe under the tree canopy in complete privacy. Only sleeps two: Namibia » KuanguKuangu Luxury Cabin Ultimate solitude in the heart of the desert near the dramatic red dunes of Sossusvlei. This cabin only accommodates two, an oasis of quietness and inspiration with sweeping valley views. Accommodation is on a self catering basis for absolute privacy, and clear star-filled desert nights make for a perfect backdrop. Alfresco dining in the delta: Botswana » Xugana Island Lodge Located on the most spectacular water site in the Okavango Delta. Chalets nestle under a canopy of wild ebony and garcina trees, hugging the shaded fringe of Xugana Island with wonderful views of the delta. For the ultimate romance, dine under the stars on the floating deck. It doesn’t get better than this: Zimbabwe » Singita Pamushana Lodge Set in 130,000 acres of the most pristine wildlife areas of southern Africa. The lodge has a spectacular location on a promontory overlooking Malilangwe Lake. Suites have outdoor showers, private plunge pool and double-sided fireplace for that romantic escape. There is abundant wildlife including one of the world’s largest concentrations of endangered black rhino. Island Idyll: Madagascar » Dhow Camping Safari Set sail for the islands and relive the romance of days gone by in a traditional Arabian dhow. For 7 days you sail around remote islands off the Madagascar coast. While away your days snorkelling and swimming in crystal clear waters or exploring exotic locations: perfect beaches, impenetrable forests, encountering some of the most fascinating creatures on earth.  UYAPHI NEWS: GOOGLE MAPS
Webmaster James Bester has been hard at work harnessing the wonderful world of Google for Uyaphi.com. The satellite imaging of Google Maps provides an unparalleled view of the world, and a perfect way to see exactly what sort of terrain you can expect on your Safari holiday.
This has been a painstaking process locating each lodge and reserve by their GPS co-ordinates and linking them to photographs and information from Uyaphi.com. So far, James has populated Botswana, Mozambique and Cape Town for a fascinating perspective of Southern Africa. This map is a work in progress so watch this space… » Check out the Uyaphi Google Map here. Featured Newsletter Specials
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