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African Travel Specialists AFRICAN TRAVEL SPECIALISTS AFRICAincluding the Middle East, Mauritius & Madagascar www.africantravel.com.au 1 “Preferred Airline to Africa” AFRICAN TRAVEL SPECIALISTS WELCOME TO OUR NEW 2018 BROCHURE. KARIBU! Swahili for welcome. This one Swahili word evokes all that is Africa and African Travel Specialists, and I would like to welcome you to our new 2018 brochure. African Travel Specialists has built up a reputation over the years for offering the best in travel to Africa, through the combined on– ground experiences and knowledge of all my staff and my various trips. This is what makes African Travel Specialists different – my wonderfully skilled, friendly and passionate staff that only deal with Africa and are on Richard and Sue Ruskin on Safari, Kenya hand to assist you. I have had wonderful experiences travelling by 4x4 vehicle, minibus, expedition truck, “African Travel Specialists... train, light aircraft, on foot and by canoe; We’re ahead of the game!” staying in magnificent lodges, bush camps and tents in the most spectacular national parks in the World and viewing the greatest immensely proud. In this new brochure, there array of animals. Over the past 30 years I have are destinations like Ghana, Ethiopia and covered almost every game reserve, National Egypt as well as a greatly expanded choice Park and lodge in Eastern and Southern of tours and accommodation for Mauritius, Africa from DRC to Angola. These trips form South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Madagascar the basis of the tours, expeditions, safaris and and Mozambique. There are also small group the range of accommodation packages I am safaris, some of which I will be guiding proud to offer in this brochure. personally in East Africa, with plans for some 2018, promises to be an extremely busy of the other staff to escort trips to other year due to the overwhelming response to destinations. These are ideal for those wanting our 50th anniversary Gold Collection and to join a small group as they offer a greater other specials, we offered in 2017. Many of insight into the birds, animals, people and these and also a range of new specials will scenery in these exciting areas in Africa. These be coming out all year, so please watch our safaris are thrilling, educational, and lots of website for the latest updates. fun, and over the years have attracted singles, couples and families. From it’s humble beginnings as a suburban travel agency the company has grown to a I am delighted to offer you the tours, safaris, group of specialist businesses offering tours expeditions and individual arrangements in and safaris to clients all over Australia and this brochure to assist you in opening your the World, to the most interesting places eyes to what Africa has to offer. I am sure it will on Earth, including my favourite, Africa. inspire you to visit my favourite destination in What sets African Travel Specialists apart the World – Africa. But don’t take my word for is our flexibility to tailor–make your trip at it, see it for yourself! the most competitive and value for money rates in Australia. As one of the longest established travel companies in Australia, RICHARD RUSKIN the knowledge bank and expertise of the Managing Director, staff is renowned; something of which I am African Travel Specialists ©2 Front African Cover and Travel Contents Specialists Page Photographs taken by Richard Ruskin. 2 African Travel Specialists CONTENTS 4 Why African Travel Specialists? 5 Testimonials 6 Our Team 7 Our Driver/Guides and Vehicles 8 Types of holidays 9 Map of Africa & Best Time to Travel 10 Women for Women in Africa 11 Other Initiatives 14 Combined and Escorted Tours 24 Kenya 33 Tanzania 40 Zanzibar 42 Uganda 45 Rwanda 48 South Africa 66 Botswana 76 Victoria Falls 79 Zimbabwe 81 Zambia 84 Namibia 88 Mozambique 89 Madagascar 91 Mauritius 93 Seychelles 96 Morocco 97 Egypt 98 Ethiopia 99 Ghana 100 Dubai 101 Safari www.africantravel.com.au Wear 3 WHY AFRICAN TRAVEL SPECIALISTS? We are a passionate team of travel specialists with a reputation for delivering premium travel experiences to Africa, the Middle East, Mauritius and Madagascar. African Travel Specialists, a division of The Travel Specialists, is there not only to ensure you get the trip you have always dreamed of, but at the best value for money price. All our staff have at least 10 years experience in selling, travelling and working in Africa. This gives all the staff the expertise that will ensure you get the right advice for your whole safari including: best time to travel, best lodge for your budget, most interesting activities and special inclusions. We know every individual is unique which is why we take time to understand what you are looking for and to ensure we deliver you a trip of a lifetime. We craft your itinerary ensuring attention to detail utilising our wealth of experience and our extensive knowledge bank. Explore Africa with us and you will soon see why African Travel Specialists is a part of one of the longest established and reputable travel companies in Australia. We love what we do and we're confident you will too. And remember our other divisions offer the same expertise, level of service and attention to detail with separate specialists in India, South America & Central America, Croatia and Antarctica. 4 African Travel Specialists © Richard Ruskin WHY AFRICAN TESTIMONIALS TRAVEL SPECIALISTS? I have had the great pleasure of knowing Richard for over 3 decades and during this time I have watched him grow his company and develop his personally led safaris to Africa during this time. Through his extensive knowledge of Africa, its great Parks and his relationships with some of the finest safari operators, he and his company have earned themselves a formidable reputation in the destinations and quality safari itineraries that they offer. Due to Richards personal passion for Africa, his enthusiasm and competence in guiding guests on the ground on this diverse continent and his extensive knowledge of photography puts African Travel Specialists and Richard among the leaders in Africa's tourism industry. He has a great collection of consultants who also have a thorough knowledge of African safari tourism. I wish Richard and his team continued success especially in their landmark year of operation as they celebrate 50 years of operation. Garth Thompson Top Guide Zimbabwe Author of the book “A Guides Guide to Guiding” Friend, Mentor and Inspiration to Richard Kenya & Tanzania Migration Safari Kenya, Tanzania animals, even getting up close to lions lying on the road. I would recommend African Travel Specialists Guided by Richard Ruskin “Africa – what a magical place made all the more (division of The Travel Specialists).” “Normally we don’t travel with a group however so due to the superb organisational skills of Claudia the African Travel Specialists migration safari was Gemma Steel. Six countries, numerous hotels/ very highly recommended to us and we would lodges and connecting flights from large jumbos Kenya and Tanzania definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to to single engine Cessna caravans and all worked “Everything went perfectly. It was wonderful to see see Africa. We found the safari was extremely perfectly for three plus weeks of absolute joy. so many animals (some up close and personal). We well organised, the multiple locations gave There were so many wonderful moments it got lucky with timing and witnessed a crossing at a great insight into the diversity of habitats almost seems unfair to pick one but the most the Mara which was out of this world! We highly and wildlife, accommodation (and food) was wonderful day was in Tanzania with the Number recommend African Travel Specialists and are of a high standard and we found our guide 1 guide (just ask him) John Raphael travelling already planning our next trip with this Specialist (Richard Ruskin) extremely professional, highly from the Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti and group.” knowledgeable and passionate about ensuring spending more than two hours with, in, around Ross and Michele we had the best possible experience. The driver/ the wildebeest herd which stretched from horizon guides were all very friendly, enthusiastic, to horizon and then finding the attached leopard Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar responsible in the manner by which they drove us on game drives and between locations and waiting in a tree for us. The flat tyre in the Evil “First time visitors to Africa and we were very proud to be showing us their country. We Forest with the flies was not so great but it’s all recommended to African Travel Specialists by enjoyed the cultural experiences as well as the part of the experience. If I have a regret it is only friends. We initially met with Richard Ruskin and his animal sightings which are not just about seeing that I will need to win lotto to be able to go back enthusiasm and passion for Africa was infectious. the “big 5”. We felt from the moment we landed again and again but when I do I most certainly Richard and the team planned a personalised in Nairobi to our departure we were safe, always will use the services of African Travel Specialists itinerary for us to Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania and under the care of our guide (Richard) and that and Gemma and I would even try to get John as a Zanzibar. We truly had a trip of a lifetime.” all transport (bush plane, 4 wheel drive, bus) was guide in Tanzania. Thank you.” Frasers and Debenhams comfortable and of the highest standard. All in all Don & Caro Botswana, Kenya and Victoria Falls a wonderful trip, with great memories and plenty of fabulous photos.” Kenya & Tanzania “African Travel Specialists created the perfect Veronica & Warren Guided by Richard Ruskin itinerary that delivered a wonderful African family holiday.
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