Up to 20% off African Safaris

Imaginative Traveller are currently offering up to 20% off some of their last minute African Safari Adventures.

You'll need to move quickly though because these represent great value for money and are sure to get snapped up soon:

Backroads of Botswana
Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Combine the fantastic wildlife of Chobe National Park with the stunning scenery of Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls to make this one of the best trips on offer.

Tour starts: Sunday, February 28, 2010 for 10 days
Was: £550pp
Now £440pp
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Botswana & Zimbabwe Adventure
Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Over three incredible weeks we explore parts of South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, combining the 'Backroads of Botswana' and 'Waterfalls and Wildlife' safaris.

Tour starts: Sunday, February 28, 2010 for 22 days
20% off February 28th departure - Was: £1165pp
Now £932pp
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Wild Africa
South Africa, Zimbabwe
After a period of time in the tourist wilderness, Zimbabwe is once again beginning to shine. Encompassing excellent game reserves, diverse landscapes, rich cultural history and the spectacle of Victoria Falls, this short safari gives you a real feel of the beauty of Zimbabwe.

Tour starts: Sunday, February 28, 2010 for 10 days
20% off February 28th departure - Was: £550pp
Now: £440pp
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Neilson Activity Holidays - Now In Kenya

Mnarani Beachclub is a fantastic new addition to the Neilson portffolio of activity holiday destinations. If you are looking for a sailing, windsurfing or mountain-biking holiday in a truely exotic location then this new Neilson beachclub resort is ideal.

Located between Malindi and Mombasa on the cliffs of Kilifi overlooking the Indian Ocean and Kilifi Creek, the Mnarani Beachclub occupies an amazing location in the most peaceful and picturesque of surroundings with 40 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, fragranced by Frangipani blossoms and cooled by the steady ocean breezes.

The name Mnarani is taken from the nearby village and means lighthouse, it originates from a lighthouse erected during the 15th century by Arab traders to guide trading dhow boats.

To find out more aout this amazing new venue visit the Neilson website

Watersports - Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and more...
Kilifi creek, a tidal river estuary opening out into the Indian Ocean, is a world championship sailing venue. Consistent trade winds and warm, clear water ensure excellent sailing conditions with winds building throughout the day, reaching on average force 3-4 most days.

The sailing area is extensive, with ocean and inland sailing offering conditions to suit all abilities. From the beach you sail left up the creek to a vast inland salt-water lake with excellent wind and calm waters. Turn right, past the reef and you are sailing in the Indian Ocean.

Kilifi will be the best dinghy sailing area, whilst windsurfing is great for all levels with good consistent winds for beginners, improvers and high-level intermediates. A full range of RYA tuition and courses will be available in Kenya for both dinghy sailors and windsurfers.

The Kit
• 6 Laser Bahia • 6 Laser 1 • 4 Dart 16 • 6 Laser Pico • 2 RS 500 • 2 Laser SB3
• 30 beginner and Improver Windsurf boards • 60 Windsurf Rigs

They also have ten one and two seater kayaks, which are perfect for exploring the tiny bays and inlets of the creek and mangroves, home to over 250 different species of birds.


Mountain-Biking
Mountain bikers will also have a fantastic experience using Neilson's fleet of 12 brand new Gary Fisher mountain bikes. There are lots of tracks in and around Kilifi, and there are exciting trails through nearby Arabuko-Sokoke forest. Sokoke forest is the largest tract of indigenous forest remaining in east Africa, with coastal forest, open woodland and low dense thicket. Local inhabitants of the forest include squirrels, monkeys, an amazing variety and number of butterflies and birds and a herd of more than 100 elephants (please note there is an entry fee payable for some parts of the forest).

Fishing, Snorkelling & Diving
Kilifi is famous for its World-class big game fishing. In addition there are wonderful opportunities for snorkelling and scuba diving along the vast coral reef. Nearby Malindi-Watamu Marine National Park has a spectacular reef and is a renowned site for both snorkelling and diving. There is a PADI dive school at Mnarani Beachclub. A try-dive is included and a wide range of dive courses are available to book locally.

You can also pay locally to enjoy the calm waters of the creek whilst waterskiing or wakeboarding.

Please remember when on the water you need to wear a high factor sunscreen, Kilifi is near the equator, the sun is intense and cooling sea breezes can mask the effects of the sun.

RYA Tuition & Courses
• RYA dinghy sailing and windsurfing tuition and courses are included
• Tuition is progressive and flexible. Clinics for beginners to experts are included covering the RYA National Sailing and The RYA National Windsurfing Scheme:
- RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 1-2, Seamanship Skills, Sailing with Spinnakers, Performance Sailing and Start Racing
- RYA Windsurfing – Start Windsurfing and Intermediate (planing and non-planing)

(Equipment and activities listed can be used by up to 90 guests)

To find out more aout this amazing new venue visit the Neilson website

GBP500 off Zanzibar & Selous Safaris

Book two people onto the Adventure Company Zanzibar & Selous trip on either the 08 July 2009 or 15 July 2009 departures and get GBP500 off the booking.

They also have some great offers on other African experiences this year.

If you book onto the Classic Kenyan Safari departing 11 July 2009 you’ll automatically enjoy upgraded accommodation at all safari stops; staying in the Tented Lodge at Nakuru and a tented camp at Laikipia and in the Masai Mara.

If you’re interested in getting to know more about wildlife conservation in Africa, book onto their Walking with the Masai trips departing on 09 July & 15 October 2009 and you’ll enjoy tours of Karen Blixen’s House and the Nairobi Giraffe Centre included in the price.

Join the wonderful Gorilla Trails trip on either 16 August or 09 September and experience a free guided village walk in Bwindi; a truly authentic African experience.

For more information visit the Adventure Company website or telephone 0845 609 0837

10% off all GAP Adventures Voluntours

Book now and get 10% off all GAP Adventures Voluntour Vacations. In honour of Earth Month G.A.P Adventures are offering 10% off their Volunteer vacations! Give back to the people and places you visit on your adventures.
Experience true cultural immersion by working alongside local people to improve basic living conditions through hands-on volunteer projects. Trips are balanced with both volunteer activities and plenty of time to relax and explore the areas. No training or special skills are required, just a desire to help make a difference!

Book by April 30, 2009 and receive 10% off the following next departures, or any other 2009 departures for these trips.

Please note - this offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions and cannot be applied to optional extras such as my own room option.

Project Kenya
14 Days: July 12, 2009 - July 25, 2009
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Limuru, Volunteer Project.
Your great African adventure begins with amazing game viewing in the Masai Mara and spectacular views while travelling through the Great Rift Valley to Lakes Naivasha and Nakuru. Make a difference by spending five days volunteering with children in an orphanage and assisting doctors in a local medical clinic.
Original: £1,059.00 - 10% = Sale: £953.10

Project Peru
8 Days: June 14, 2009 - June 21, 2009
Lima, Cajamarca, Cadmalca Community, volunteer project
Make a difference! Experience real life in the Peruvian Andes by participating on this specially designed, independent volunteer tour. Work alongside a local host family to permanently improve their health and standard of living. No experience necessary.
Original: £479.00 - 10% = Sale: £431.10

Project Machu Picchu
13 Days: May 03, 2009 - May 15, 2009
Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu. Experience what life is really like in the Peruvian Andes. Spend half of your trip making a difference by assisting at a home for street children. Play games, teach English, help with cooking and participate in jewelry making or leather working workshops. Learn about rural life while volunteering in a rural community home to Inca Trail porters and our women's wearing project.
Original: £829.00 - 10% = Sale: £746.10

Project Costa Rica
15 Days: July 19, 2009 - August 02, 2009
San José, Volunteer Project, Monteverde Cloud Forest, La Fortuna. Spend 5 days volunteering on a Sea Turtle Conservation Project. Volunteer activities include night patrols along the beach, data collection, beach clean-ups, maintenance, monitoring of the turtle and if the timing is right, counting baby turtles and releasing them.
Original: £419.00 - 10% = Sale: £377.10

Project Zambia & Safari
16 Days: August 08, 2009 - August 23, 2009
Livingstone, Volunteer Project, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park game viewing and river cruise, Okavango Delta excursion, Palapye, Johannesburg Make a difference while travelling on this adventure, highlighted by a five-day hands-on volunteer project. Round out this great African experience with some amazing game viewing by boat in Chobe National Park, stunning views of Victoria Falls, and a journey into the stunning Okavango Delta wilderness by dugout canoe.
Original: £1,139.00 - 10% = Sale: £1,025.10

Project Tanzania
13 Days: July 14, 2009 - July 26, 2009
White-sand beaches and volunteering in a community on Zanzibar, game viewing in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro CraterGet to know Tanzania’s welcoming people, witness some of Africa’s most spectacular destinations, and make a lasting impact—the best of both worlds. Volunteer on a community project on the spice island of Zanzibar, and then roam from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to the plains of the Serengeti.
Original: £1,029.00 - 10% = Sale: £926.10

Project South Africa
14 Days: July 11, 2009 - July 24, 2009
Volunteering with community projects in Cape Town, Hermanus, Caving and Canoeing in Outdshoorn, Knysna, Jeffreys Bay, Addo Elephant National Park, Port Elizabeth Experience the wildlife and beauty of South Africa while giving back a little. Volunteer with community projects near Cape Town, then follow the famously beautiful coastal Garden Route. Hike waterfalls and rainforests, spot whales, hippos and cheetah, and do a game drive to see the “Big 5.”
Original: £949.00 - 10% = Sale: £854.10