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SOUTH AFRICA NEWS

• Watch out for CC Africa’s remarkable new Madikwe Safari Lodge due to open for guests in November 2004! Situated in the heart of the richly diverse and malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province, the Lodge will comprise three intimate camps, totalling just 16 suites with breathtaking views over the game-filled plains.
• In the latest US Travel + Leisure magazine survey, Londolozi Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand ranked second in the World's Best Service category and first in Africa/Middle East. Please note that we have launched a new rate of AUD $750 per person per night sharing for Londolozi Safari Lodge – an intimate hideaway situated in the south of the Londolozi Reserve.
• CC Africa's exhilarating four-day/three-night Walking Safaris – available at Phinda and Ngala Private Game Reserves – offer an incredible interpretive wilderness adventure. They feature luxurious, fully serviced tented camping with en suite facilities and delicious bush cuisine. Specialised, professional rangers lead guests on a four- to five-hour morning walk, and a short pre-sunset walk and night-drive combination. We are thrilled to offer you an excellent Safari Offer for this 4-day/3-night experience, valid until 30 November 2004.

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• Guest feedback from Matetsi Water Lodge (Victoria Falls): “The highlight of our stay was personalised service – everybody knew our names and treated us so well; we were made to feel very welcome and special. The early morning and evening game-drives were stunning and the sunset cruise was amazing. Matetsi Water Lodge is a credit to the people of Zimbabwe, we will return.” Contact us for more information on our fantastic 3-day/2-night Safari Offer to Matetsi Water Lodge – set along 15 kilometres of exclusive Zambezi River frontage on a 50 000-hectare private concession.
• Great Migration Update: On 2 July 2004, we received the following update from Karen Richards, Grumeti River Camp Manager: “Some wildebeest were seen already heading north towards Klein’s Camp in the Mara a few days ago, although the Masira plains still look as though God was let loose with a pepper grinder! Just when we thought that they may all be heading off early, a huge herd was spied on the opposite bank of the Grumeti River. On closer inspection, we found the remains of freshly eaten carcasses that had fallen prey to the infamous Grumeti crocodiles.” Remember to book now to catch the 2005 Migration as it crosses the Serengeti. Visit www.wildwatch.com for more exciting wildlife sightings.
• Mnemba Island Lodge – East Africa’s most beautiful private island just off Zanzibar – has reopened after a total rebuild. Guests love the elevated bedrooms, spacious new bathrooms and dining and bar areas featuring breathtaking sea views. Mnemba has just been voted by The UK Independent as one of the world’s Five Best Private Islands.
  

EXPEDITIONS UPDATE

Experience the splendour of Namibia’s unspoiled and magnificent wilderness areas, including the Namib Desert, game-rich Etosha National Park and Sossusvlei dunes, on an exhilarating Namibian Expedition. Each Expedition is led by a professional and knowledgeable guide in an air-conditioned 4x4 safari vehicle and is limited to seven guests per safari, guaranteeing a window seat. Please contact The Africa Safari Co. for more information on the exhilarating 13-day/12-night Thirstland Expedition and 11-day/10-night Namibia in Style Safari Offers.

All guests from the latest Botswana Hemingway Expedition gave a 10/10 rating for food and guides! They also had the following to say:

"This is our second mobile safari with CC Africa. Both have been unforgettable. The standard is faultless - both accommodation and staff. We will be coming back."

"I enjoyed every experience. The people were so helpful, the weather was perfect, and the food made for a king. Peter was a thoughtful and attentive guide.”