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Australian Edition 2019/20 the Way to Africa & the Middle East Australian Edition 2019/20 The Way To Africa & The Middle East journey into Africa’s amazing Adiversity is probably the most rewarding experience of a life- time. Through these pages we invite you to come with us to AFRICA… A land of colourful contrasts, fauna and flora... A land where one comes face to face with nature at its most magnificent. Goway's head office building in Toronto I’ve been fortunate to visit Africa over 20 times, exploring most countries in Southern and East Africa as well as venturing into North Africa and the Middle East. Many of the travel ideas in this extensive travel planner have evolved from my own personal travels, including two memorable visits to track the Gorillas in Rwanda. Bruce and Claire Hodge Africa is a destination that requires special exper- (1) recommend us to your friends and tise to explore, experience and enjoy properly. That (2) try another of our great travel ideas. is why our team of Goway destination specialists only specialize in Africa and the Middle East. They I personally invite you to join the family of friends travel there each year, checking out hotels and who have enjoyed our services over the last 48 years. Come soon to amazing Africa… with the Africa's Goway bird, famous for it's call lodges and finding new travel experiences for you to consider on a first, or return, visit to Africa. reliable travel experts at Goway. This travel planner presents a cross section of the most interesting ways to explore Africa. Since most ideas are flexible, let us custom- make an individual holiday, just for you. When you travel with Goway you become part BRUCE HODGE of a special family of travellers about whom Founder & President we care very much. Our company philosophy is PS: We believe this Travel Planner is North simple – we want you to be more than satisfied America's most comprehensive for Africa & the with our services so that you will: Middle East. Please enjoy! 2 Only real experts can properly help you explore, experience and enjoy this vast, complex, magnificent continent. Tunis Mediterranean Rabat MALTA TUNISIA Ocean ISRAEL Casablanca Amman Jerusalem MOROCCO JORDAN Cairo St. Catherines UNITED ARAB Dubai EGYPT EMIRATES Luxor Abu Muscat Red Sea Dhabi Ideas to Spoil Yourself Tropic of Cancer Throughout this brochure we offer many OMAN travel ideas incorporating some of the fin- est accommodations you can find. These are our Stays of Distinction (and private game lodges), selected for their uniqueness, hospitality and quality of service. Most are situated in stunning locations. ETHIOPIA Addis Ababa Ask about our VIP Red Carpet Service & Private Guided Experiences UGANDA Kampala KENYA Equator RWANDA Nairobi Kigali SEYCHELLES Arusha Zanzibar Dodoma Dar Es Salaam TANZANIA MALAWI ZAMBIA Lilongwe Lusaka MOZAMBIQUE MADAGASCAR Harare Victoria Falls INDEX NAMIBIA ZIMBABWE Antananarivo BOTSWANA MAURITIUS Gaborone Maputo Tropic of Capricorn Windhoek Pretoria Indian Johannesburg Ocean Durban SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town Knysna WHY GOWAY SMALL GROUP TOURING Kruger to Falls Adventure ...................................47 Top Ten Reasons to Travel with us ....................4-5 Magnificent Garden Route .................................20 Namibia ......................................................... 48-49 Go Your Way..........................................................6 Spectacular South Africa .....................................20 Malawi & Mozambique ......................................62 Goway Luxury ........................................................7 World in One Country ....................................... 21 EAST AFRICA Goway Air & Hotel Classifications .......................8 Cape Highlights and Safari................................. 21 Tanzania Safaris ................................... 50,51,55,56 JOURNEY & HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME SOUTH AFRICA Kenya Safaris ...................................52,53,54,55,56 Cape to Cairo ........................................................9 Cape Town & Cape Winelands .................... 22-23 Ethiopia ...............................................................57 Our Promise Of Something Special................... 10 Garden Route & Surrounds ................................23 Uganda Gorillas & Chimps, Rwanda Gorillas .... 58-59 Splendours Of Southern Africa .......................... 11 KwaZulu Natal ....................................................24 INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS Johannesburg and Surrounds .............................25 Mauritius, Zanzibar, Seychelles ..........................60 Luxury Rovos Rail .......................................... 12-13 Family Friendly Holidays ...................................26 Madagascar .......................................................... 61 Luxury Blue Train ................................................13 City Lights & Safari Sights ..................................27 NORTH AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST Shongololo Express .............................................14 Kruger Park Experiences......................................27 Morocco ......................................................... 63,64 Self-Drive, Car Rentals ........................................15 Exclusive South African Game Lodges ......... 28-37 Egypt .............................................................. 66,67 TRAVEL AFRICA IN STYLE SOUTHERN AFRICA Jordan ............................................................ 68,69 Magic Of Africa ...................................................16 Victoria Falls & Livingstone ......................... 38-39 Israel ................................................................ 70,71 Southern Africa Extravaganza .............................16 Hwange and Lake Kariba ....................................39 United Arab Emirates & Oman .................... 72,73 East Africa Sanctuary ...........................................17 Zimbabwe Highlights .........................................40 CONDITIONS & INSURANCE Legendary Cape and Delta .................................17 Zambia Walking Safari ...................................... 41 Booking Conditions & Insurance ......................74 Ultimate Africa ....................................................17 Botswana, Chobe ................................................43 GROUP TRAVEL EXPERTS TRAVEL SOUTH AFRICA IN STYLE Botswana Itineraries ...................................... 44-45 Goway Groups Only ...........................................75 Zululand Spectacular ..........................................18 Malawi & Zambia Getaway ................................46 Luxurious Cape & Kalahari ................................18 Botswana & Zimbabwe Family Adventure .......46 As a one-stop shop we offer you many ways to get to Ultimate South Africa .........................................19 Mala Mala & Mashatu Escape ............................46 Africa and more ways to get around Africa. Savanna in Style ..................................................19 Transkalahari Adventure .....................................47 3 Quality, Expertise oway is one of North America's oldest and most respected travel organizations. We are not an impersonal airline subsidiary Gor a branch of a foreign travel corporation or owned by a group of business investors. Goway is family owned and oper- ated by management who will be here to stand by our product and prices when you return from your trip of a lifetime. We are committed to providing the best-value quality holidays available. AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST COMPETITIVE PRICING & REPUTATION & EXPERTS SPECIALS PROOF OF SERVICE We have a team of over 40 destination specialists Our experience and buying power gives us We pride ourselves on our sterling reputation, selling only Africa and the Middle East. These the best airline and hotel deals. Our ‘special’ backed up by our awards and recognition as one experts have first-hand knowledge of the des- offers provide amazing value for money. They of North America’s leading travel companies. tinations we sell, having either lived or travelled change frequently to reflect opportunities that At goway.com we have close to 2,500 Trust Pilot extensively across the continent. Our staff go we pass on to you. Visit Specials at goway.com. Customer reviews. We know of no other travel through a rigorous training program that quali- company with that number. fies them to meet your needs. Rest easy in the WE REALLY CARE hands of professionals dedicated to helping you Every Goway traveller is important. We really ONE-STOP-SHOP explore, experience and enjoy Africa. care that you will be more than satisfied with No need to look anywhere else! 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