Some new updates from the Island Safari team

Here follow some quick updates:

Update 1:

Zimbabwe

Topic: Vic Falls Hotel

Info: THE Victoria Falls Hotel in Zimbabwe will undergo an upgrade amounting to R7m, which will begin mid-2007 and expected to be complete by the end of the year. Three new power generators will be acquired and installed, ensuring full power supply to the hotel in the event of power outages. A new water reserve will also be created,providing 1m litres of additional capacity, in the case of water shortages.The information technology infrastructure will be upgraded, including the installation of a new telephone system,the provision of high-speed Internet access and an upgraded reservations system.The corridors will be re-carpeted and the rooms will receive a soft refurbishment, including the replacement of carpets and curtains.

CC Africa

Info: Matetsi Private Game Reserve in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls has launched bush walks, lead by the reserve’s rangers and trackers.Guests will be taught how to identify tracks and insects as well as bird watch and appreciate the habitats and ecology of the reserve. CC Africa says that guest safety is of the highest priority, with rangers commencing each safari with a guest briefing on how to behave when encountering animals on foot.

Shearwater

Info: We regret to inform you that our Insurers are no longer able to source appropriate Public Liability Insurance in US$ for the Ultralight aircraft, and Shearwater will therefore be discontinuing this product with immediate effect until such time as the appropriate insurance is available. Please note that it is Shearwaters policy for all products offered to have appropriate US$ valued Public Liability Insurance.

Update 2:

Mozambique

Property: Pestana

Topic: Pestana Bazaruto Lodge is reopening 01 July 2007.

Bigger? We are adding 14 beautiful new rooms to the lodge, offering more guests the opportunity to experience the magic of Bazaruto. These will be ready in time for spring 2007.

Better? We are restoring the lodge, making fabulous changes to the restaurant and bar areas, ensuring that our guests are hosted in the style which they deserve, and with the minimum of disruption to the tranquillity of the Island during the construction and beautifying process.

- Guests can now look forward to a variety of water sports.

- Please remember about the compulsory surcharge applicable when the lodge reopens.This is
for additional activities above, which means that guests will now have much more to enjoy for so little extra.

- Activities will include, daily snorkelling at Coral Gardens, daily drop and collect at Dolphin Bay, use of windsurfers, canoes and Hobie cats with a rescue boat on standby.One free 30 minute water-ski lesson per stay and a free bodysurfing trip to Three Trees Beach per stay - with a qualified instructor on hand.

Update 3:

Mauritius

Topic: VIRGIN Atlantic is to launch direct services twice a week between London Heathrow and Mauritius on October 28 this year.Flights will leave Heathrow on Fridays and Sundays and return from the island on Saturdays and Mondays using an Airbus A340-300 with 34 Upper Class Suites and 35 premium-economy and 171 economy-class seats. The Upper Class Suites will be the airline’s newly released product.The service will be the airline’s 29th.


Happy Travels
The Island Safari Team

Honeymoon couple witness Birth of Elephant!!!

It is a sight even the best wildlife photographers and documentary-makers often only dream of catching on film. But for one lucky honeymoon couple on safari in South Africa , the dream became a reality when they witnessed the birth of a baby elephant.Filmed at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, South Africa , which is owned by Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson.The Reserve is set in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve that borders the sprawling Kruger National Park in South Africa 's Mpumalanga province.

Here follows the photo's:

Wild Horizons - White Water Rafting Opens!

Hi,

All you river rafters out there looking for thrills and adventure, should be happy to know that Wild Horizons is now offering white water rafting.The info below state all the details.

So read up and be informed.


RAFTING OPENS

GET READY TO RUMBLE

Wild Horizons would like to inform all valued agents and clients that our commercial White Water Rafting trips will be operational on 15th of June 2007. This is after an unusually early close to the season on 14th February due to the level of the Zambezi River rising at a much faster rate than normal. Rafting traditionally closes in late March in most seasons but is dependant on the levels rather than dates.See the Rafting Trip Options below for our exciting Rafting on the Zambezi below the Victoria Falls. We offer Full & ½ Day Trips depending on the season and also fantastic multiday trip options for those wishing to savour this fantastic outdoor experience.

WHITE WATER RAFTING TRIPS:

FULL & HALF DAY RAFTING & RIVERBOARDING Runs daily

This is the most exciting 1 day Trip in the World!

Take on the mighty Zambezi with the wildest one-day trip on the planet, below one of the seven-natural-wonders, Victoria Falls. We offer full & half-day trip options depending on the level of the Zambezi. These trips are seriously fun, depart daily, include lunch, teas/coffees & transfers and all trips offer photo & DVD coverage.

High Water - FULL DAY (no ½ days)

- Dates:15th Jan - 1st August
- Rapids:No. 11- No.23
- Meeting Place:Wild Horizons Train Office
- Check In Time:8.00am
- Return Vic. Falls:Approximately 3.30 pm
- Lunch:is served at the top of the gorge at the end of the day


Low Water - FULL DAY

- Dates:1st August - 15th Jan
- Rapids:No.1 to No. 23
- Meeting place:Wild Horizons Train Office
- Check In Time:8.00am
- Return Vic. Falls:5.00pm
- Lunch:at rapid No11

Low Water - ½ DAY

- Dates:1st August - 15th Jan

Rapids:

- Morning Trip:Rapid No. 1 to No. 11

- Afternoon Trip:Rapids No.11 to No. 23

- Meeting Place:Wild Horizons Train Office
- Check In Time:Morning Half Day - 8.00am
- Afternoon Half Day:11.00am
- Return Vic. Falls:Morning - 2.00pm and Afternoon:5.00pm
- Lunch:is served at the top of the gorge.

2 NIGHTS & 2 DAYS RAFTING

Booked on Request

This is a fantastic way to experience all that the Zambezi has to offer. Run the same crashing one day trip as above then overnight in the stunning Batoka Gorge to continue the trip the next day. See some awesome scenery and huge white water on day two before a second night in
the gorge and a return road trip on the third morning.


6 NIGHTS & 6 DAYS RAFTING

Booked on Request

A really special trip is our 6 Nights 6 Days white water rafting. The trip starts below the Falls and ends about 150km below after travelling the entire Batoka Gorge and experiencing all its exciting rapids and placid pools. Guests will see amazing sights including fisherman's villages, some rare bird species and glistening white sandy beaches as well as huge white water and sizzling campfires. This is definately a trip to be remembered.


So until later...

The Island Safari Team

Some quick updates

Hi here is some quick updates from the Island Safari Camp

Update 1

Company: Virgin Airlines

Topic: Airlines to Mauritius

Info:VIRGIN Atlantic is to launch direct services twice a week between London Heathrow and Mauritius on October 28 this year. Flights will leave Heathrow on Fridays and Sundays and return from the island on Saturdays and Mondays using an Airbus A340-300 with 34 Upper Class Suites and 35 premium-economy and 171 economy-class seats. The Upper Class Suites will be the airline’s newly released product.The service will be the airline’s 29th.

Update 2:

Destination: Victoria Falls

Topic: The Victoria Falls Hotel upgrade

Info: THE Victoria Falls Hotel in Zimbabwe will undergo an upgrade amounting to R7m, which will begin mid-2007 and expected to be complete by the end of the year.Three new power generators will be acquired and installed, ensuring full power supply to the hotel in the event of power outages. A new water reserve will also be created, providing 1m litres of additional capacity, in the case of water shortages.The information technology infrastructure will be upgraded, including the installation of a new telephone system, the provision of high-speed Internet access and an upgraded reservations system. The corridors will be re-carpeted and the rooms will receive a soft refurbishment, including the replacement of carpets and curtains.


See y'all until later.
The Island Safari Team