AFRICA ODYSSEY NEWS

FOR HONEYMOONERS, SAFARI GOERS & BEACH LOVERS

 20 April 2012 – Africa Odyssey has just announced a number of EXCLUSIVE deals this summer with savings of up to £1,218 per person! So whether it’s the ultimate safari experience, an alternative fly and flop beach break or an ultra-luxe private-island honeymoon, this specialist operator has something for everyone in 2012. Offers include:

*EXCLUSIVE* 10% Discount For Indian Ocean Bargain Hunters

Taking in both the popular island lodge, Ras Nungwi on Zanzibar and the less discovered mainland Tanzania beach retreat of Ras Kutani, Africa Odyssey is offering the ultimate twin-centre Indian Ocean getaway from only £3,160 per person (saving £400). The price includes seven nights in a beach lodge at Ras Kutani on a full-board basis, followed by seven nights in a superior chalet at Ras Nungwi on a half-board basis. 

Perfect for some summer sun and relaxation, both of these boutique lodges offer secluded beaches, excellent watersport facilities, swimming pools and fine dining restaurants specialising in fresh local seafood.

 *EXCLUSIVE* 25% Discount For Savvy Safari Goers

Those longing for the ultimate African safari adventure in southern Tanzania, promising close encounters with nature in a landscape largely untouched by man, can now benefit from an exclusive 25 per cent discount. Prices with Africa Odyssey start from £3,500 per person (saving £1,140).  The price includes three nights at Selous Safari Camp and four nights at Jongomero Camp on a full-board basis as well as daily game-drives, walking and boat safaris.

 Jongomero is the only camp situated in the remote central south-western sector of the Ruaha National Park, promising unmatched privacy and great game viewing, while the Selous Safari Camp is the ideal base from which to explore the Selous Game Reserve by foot, boat or 4×4. 

 *EXCLUSIVE* 30% Discount On Private Island Luxury For Brides

For honeymooners wanting to spend a week on a private, tropical island, Africa Odyssey is offering an exclusive 30 per cent discount for brides at the ultra-luxurious Vamizi Island on the Quirimbus Archipelago, Mozambique. Prices start from £4,370 for the bride (saving £1,218) and £5,588 for the groom.  The price includes one-night at the Movenpick Royal Palm Hotel in Dar es Salaam on a bed and breakfast basis and six nights at Vamizi Island in a villa on an all-inclusive basis.

The exclusive Vamizi Island Lodge consists of 13 secluded villas situated on a picture-perfect sandy beach, each with breathtaking views across the Indian Ocean. Offering the utmost in barefoot luxury, each room boasts a four poster bed, open lounge area and huge bathroom, while the lodge provides excellent service, great cuisine and a wealth of activities including world-class snorkelling and scuba diving.

Valid for selected departures from 1 June to 30 September, all of the above offers include international and internal flights, taxes and surcharges. To book visit www.africaodyssey.com  or telephone 020 7471 8780.

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 6 – Britain’s Prince Charles on Sunday arrived in Tanzania for a four-day visit that will include attending celebrations for the east African country’s 50 years of independence.

At the airport in the economic capital Dar es Salaam the prince, accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, was welcomed by Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda and traditional dance troupes.

The couple had just completed a five-day visit to South Africa.

President Jakaya Kikwete will on Monday host the guests at a state dinner.

The couple will also visit Arusha, in the north of the country and the semi-autonomous republic of Zanzibar, according to the British High Commission.

The prince’s last official visit to Tanzania was in 1984. His wife has never been here before.

For eager fitness fanatics looking for the ultimate challenge, head to Tanzania next February to take part in the Mount Kilimanjaro Marathon. Although the course doesn’t actually include running up the mountain (you go around it instead), the intense African heat, distance and gradual uphill climbs will definitely challenge even the experienced marathon runner. With over 3,000 people taking place, from social runners to top-class African athletes, the marathon is a great social event with locals lining the streets with musical instruments to cheer everyone on. It’s also a great way to take in the stunning Tanzanian scenery with Mount Kilimanjaro towering above you as the route passes through many small-holder farms, villages, banana and coffee plantations and patches of forest.

Why not combine the marathon with the ultimate Africa safari holiday and head to the selection of great camps in the Serengeti or some of the luxury beach retreats in Zanzibar, such as Ras Nungwi or the exclusive Mnemba Island Lodge?