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South African Safari Sensations

August 26, 2004 -- Dreaming of a South African adventure, but always thought it was beyond your reach? Fall (the South African spring) is the perfect season to make those dreams a reality, and we got a bevy of bargains to help you hit the savannah.

South African Airways Holidays (888/777-1138; www.saaholidays.net) can get you there without breaking the bank. The affordable starting price of $1,985 is a decent gifure to pay for this introduction to the best of South Africa's Game Reserves. The "Hluhluwe and Kruger" promotion offers roundtrip airfare from New York or Atlanta to Durban on South African Airways (SAA), airport transfers, flights to Kruger, seven-nights accommodation including breakfast (three nights each at Hluhuwe and Kruger) and six incredible days exploring both the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest proclaimed animal sanctuary in Africa, and the world famous Kruger National Park.

Their "Cape Town and Kenya Surf and Safari Adventure" starts at $2,195. For this one all-inclusive price, you get roundtrip airfare from New York or Atlanta to Cape Town on SAA, eight-nights accommodation at three-star hotels and lodges including breakfasts, city tours, airport transfers, roundtrip flights to Nairobi, additional lunches and dinners as specified, and five unforgettable days including overnight stays at Kenya's world famous animal reserves and national parks: Samburu Game Reserve, Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve. SAA Holidays' rates are based on dual occupancy and are valid for departures until October 24, 2004.

From October 16-30, 2004, Safari Ventures (888/341-7771; www.safariventures.com) has a low cost "South Africa Value" special starting at $1999. This package includes roundtrip flights from New York or Atlanta to Cape Town and onwards to Port Elizabeth on SAA, all transfers, five-nights accommodation in Cape Town, two nights in Port Elizabeth and one night at the Addo Elephant Park, seven breakfasts, a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, day tour of the Cape Winelands, Township, Robben Island tour and an open vehicle safari game drive at Addo Park. Package based on double occupancy with a minimum 14 days advance purchase required. Departure taxes, airport related fees, insurance, tips and gratuities are additional. Rates increase by $500 for departures from November-December 9, 2004.

United Travel Group (800/223-6486; www.unitedtravelgroup.com) offers its "Glimpses of South Africa" package, starting from $1,999 for daily departures from October 15-November 30, 2004. This package includes roundtrip economy airfare from New York or Atlanta on SAA, six-nights accommodation in Cape Town and two-nights in Pilanesburg National Park, airport transfers, eight breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners, a full-day guided cultural tour and half-day guided city tour of Cape Town, two game drives in open vehicles with experienced rangers, a safari kit, and an exclusive Safari Delay Protection Plan.

Pacific Delight Tours (800/221-7179; www.pacificdelighttours.com) in association with the South African Tourist Board has several South Africa special deals. The eight-night "Johannesburg, Kruger National Park & Cape Town Super Value" package with departures between October 15 and November 30, 2004 starts from $2,190 plus taxes. It includes roundtrip airfares from New York or Atlanta to Johannesburg on SAA, internal flights, transfers, eight breakfasts, eight-nights accommodation in moderate hotels (including three-nights at the Kruger Park Lodge), hotel taxes and service charges, game viewing (Kruger National Park), cultural activities and sightseeing, $100,000 Automatic Flight Insurance and USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.

Airline and airport taxes are additional. Note that Travel Insurance is compulsory on various safaris in Africa. You will be required to provide proof of valid insurance before you travel if you do not purchase the $129 per person Travel Protection Plan through Pacific Delight Tours.

For further information that will assist you in planning your South African vacation visit www.frommers.com/destinations/southafrica or the South African Tourism Board at www.southafrica.net.


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