Special Offers & Promotions

Some of the lodges and hotels we work with occasionally have special offers and promotions. We are delighted to flag these up to you so you can take advantage of these offers.

This is also the page where we will keep you informed of any particularly well-priced trips and services.

Please note this is just a selection of the many special offers currently available. Do ask us for more information about these offers at any time.

Please note that terms and conditions apply to many of these offers.

BOTSWANA OFFERS

1. 

   Five Rivers Safari

   Five excellent safari companies have joined forces to offer and choice of eight different lodges for an exceptional green season special offer. These lodges include:

   • Deception Valley Lodge in the Kalahari
   • Xakanaxa Camp in Moremi
   • Kwara in the Okavango
   • Lagoon Camp further north in Okavango (Lebala and Little Kwara are also available at a supplement)
   • Susuwe Island in the Caprivi Strip (Namibia)
   • Impalila Island in the Chobe area (Namibia)

   With Tribes' help you can mix and match these lodges to make the green season itinerary of your choice at a superb daily rate, and with no single supplement.

   The green season price applies from 15th November 2009 to 30th April 2010 and is £200 per person per night for the accommodation (full board with all activities).

   Minimum 3 nights in one camp or 4 nights in two camps.

2. 

   Wilderness Safari Camps

   Stay for 2 nights at 2 of the camps below and receive an extra night free at each - so pay for 4 nights and stay for 6! The participating camps are:
   Abu Camp*
   Duma Tau Camp
   Jacana Camp
   Kalahari Plains Camp
   Kwetsani Camp
   Savuti Camp
   Seba Camp
   Selinda Camp
   Tubu Tree Camp
   Vumbura Plains Camp
   Xigera Camp

   For most of these camps this offer is valid for stays till 15th March 2010, and bookings must be confirmed by 28th February 2010. Please contact us for more details and to take advantage of this special offer.

   *Abu Camp will close for refurbishment on 31st December 2009.  
   
   

3. 

   Sanctuary Retreats

   Valentines' Special Offer
   Stay 3 nights and pay for just 2 - a saving of 33%!

   This offer is valid for stays at Baines, Stanley's, Chief's Camp and Chobe Chilwero.

   This offer is available for stays between 1st December 2009 and 28th February 2010.

4. 

   And Beyond lodges (formerly CC Africa)

   And Beyond is offering FREE NIGHTS at lodges in Botswana and Victoria Falls.

   Stay for 6 nights and pay for just 4. This offer is valid for stays from 6th January to 28th February 2010.

   Please contact us for further details.

5. 

   Muchenje Safari Lodge

   Muchenje Safari Lodge on the Chobe River is offering special rates for stays between November 2009 and March 2010. This lodge combines well with other small lodges in the Okavango Delta and around Victoria Falls.

   Please contact us for further details. 

6. 

   Deception Valley Lodge

   Book 2 nights at Deception Valley Lodge and get the 3rd night FREE when booked in conjunction with other camps and lodges included in Kalahari Summer. These include Mena a Kwena and Muchenje Safari Lodge. This offers applies to stays between 1st December 2009 and 30th April 2010.

   The Kalahari Summer promotion makes Botswana easy and affordable during the green season. There are camps in all the following areas - Makagadikgadi, Central Kalahari, Okavango Delta, Moremi & Chobe. Please contact us for further details and prices.

7. 

   Okavango Sundance Lodge Safari

   This green season special offer respresents excellent value for money. The guide price is £2,300 per person for 10 nights at the camps and lodges shown below. This special rate is valid for stays between 1st December 2009 and 31st March 2010. There are no Christmas or New Year surcharges. No single surcharge applies (except between 20th December and 10th January).

   Stanley Safari Lodge, Livingstone - 2 nights (includes meals and drinks, excludes activities
   Elephant Valley Lodge, Chobe National Park - 3 nights (includes meals and activities, excludes drinks)
   Okuti Campi, Moremi Game Reserve - 3 nights (fully inclusive)
   Kanana Camp, Okavango Delta - 2 nights (fully inclusive) 

   The itinerary starts in Livingstone and ends in Maun and all intercamp transfers are included. Optional extensions to Nxai Pan Camp and Tau Pan Camp are also available. Please contact us for further details of this great offer. 

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS OFFERS

1. 

   Galapagos Wildlife Cruises

   Eclipse:            We have specially discounted rates, from £2,085 per person, for the following cruise dates in 2010:.
   6th-13th & 20th-27th February
   6th-13th & 20th-27th March
   
   Athala               We can offer free Galapagos flights and a US$1000 discount off all 8 day cruises in February and 6th-13th March 2010.
                            We can also offer free Galapagos flights off all 8 day cruises from March to June 2010. 

   Nina & Athala   There is a 10% discount for bookings of groups of 6 or more on 8 day cruises in 2010.

   Alta                    Book any 2010 criuse on the Alta by 1st March 2010 and receive your return flights from the mainland to the islands, the Transit Control Card and the Galapagos Park Entrance Fees at no extra cost. This is a saving of over US$500 per person!  

   Please note that these savings are approximate, and subject to the current exchange fluctuations. Please always check with us about pricing. 

INDIA OFFERS

1. 

   Devi Garh

   Stay 2 nights and get the thrird night free!
   Luxury palace hotel, Devi Garh, near Udaipur is offering the third night fee on a room only basis for clients staying from 11th January to 31st March 2010.  Bookings need to be confirmed by 31st January 2010.
   Please contact us to take advantage of this excellent offer.
   
   Read about Devi Garh here. 

KENYA OFFERS

1. 

   Governor's Camp offers

   There are 2 special offers for honeymooners staying at Governors' Camp properties in 2010:-

   Honeymoon Offer 1
   Stay 3 nights or more at Little Governors' and get a free upgrade to Il Moran Camp, subject to availability, and have your drinks included.

   Honeymoon Offer 2
   Stay a total of 6 nights in Governors' Camp properties in any combination and get a wedding present of 2 balloon flights from The Governors' Camp Collection. Governors' Camp properties include Governors' Camp, Little Governors' Camp, Il Moran Camp, Loldia House and Mfangano Island Camp.

   These offers apply to stays between 1st January and 31st December 2010. Bookings must be confirmed by 31st March to take advantage of these special offers.

    

2. 

   And Beyond lodges

   And Beyond lodges are offering FREE NIGHTS at Kichwa Tembo in the Masai Mara, so you pay for 4 nights and stay for 6. This offer is valid from 6th January to 31st March 2010. 

3. 

   Cheli & Peacock

   Cheli & Peacock have a number of special offers for travel in 2010:-

   Joy's Camp - stay 3 nights for the price of 2! This offer is valid for stays between 3rd January and 30th June 2010.

   6 night special. Book 6 nights or more at a Cheli & Peacock property and get a 15% discount off the daily accommodation rate. This offer is valid for stays between 3rd January and 19th December 2010.

   Stay 4 nights for the price of 3! This offer is valid at several properties including Elephant Pepper Camp, Sabuk, Joy's Camp and Saruni Safari Camp. Valid for stays between 3rd January and 19th December 2010.

   Please contact us to take advantage of these great offers.  

    

4. 

   Olonana

   Olonana is offering a FREE night for stays of 4 nights or more between 2nd January and 31st May 2010! Contact us for further details.

   Olonana is also offering honeymooners in 2010 a 15% discount off spa treatments and 10% discount off balloon ride and candelit dinners, to make your honeymoon all the more special.

5. 

   Naibor Camp

   Free nights!
   Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 at the exclusive Naibor Camp in the Masai Mara Game Reserve and have even more time to enjoy game drives, guided bush walks, picnics, sundowners and the range of treatments at Naibor Spa.

   This offer is valid for stays between 1st January and 15th April 2010.

MALAWI OFFERS

1. 

   Wilderness Safari Camps

   Bush & Beach Special
   Stay 3 nights at Mvuu Camp and 3 nights at Chintheche Inn for a special rate of £1,125 per person. Mvuu Camp is set on the banks of the Shire River in Liwonde National Park. Your stay here is full board and includes 2 scheduled activities a day, which might be a boat trip, game drive, nature walk or bike ride. Chintheche Inn is on the northern shores of Lake Malawi and is a great place to relax, swim, take a stroll or maybe a horse ride along the beach. The local village and market can also be visited.

   This offer is valid for stays between 17th December 2009 and 28th February 2010 for bookings confirmed between these same dates. 

2. 

   Pumulani

   Enjoy a free night at this lovely lodge on the southern shores of Lake Malawi. Pumulani is offering a 6th night free for peple bookings 5 nights. Relax and enjoy the gorgeous views, go swimming, snorkelling or diving. Maybe try some sailing or take a nature walk or visit the local village. You're sure to find plenty to do on your extra free day here.
   This offer is valid for stays throughout 2010.

   Family Special. Every 2nd child stays free! For a family with 2 or 3 children, the 2nd child stays free, for a family with 4 children both the 2nd and 4th stay free.
   This offer is valid throughout 2010.

3. 

   Kaya Mawa

   Kaya Mawa on Likoma Island has 2 special offers for 2010:

   Small Group Offer
   For any group of 8 clients or more 1 client goes free!

   Honeymoon Offer
   The bride gets the 4th night at Kaya Mawa free of charge!

MOROCCO OFFERS

1. 

   Les Jardins de la Medina

   Les Jardins de la Medina, in the heart of the city of Marrakech, has the following special offers for 2010:-
   Stay 6 nights and get a 7th night free!
   This is valid for stays between 4th January and 5th February.
   
   

   We can also offer a 15% discount for stays between 5th June and 22nd October for bookings confirmed by 30th March. 

   This lovely riad near Marrakech's royal palace is suprisingly spacious, with lush gardens, a swimming pool, hamman and restuarant. This is an ideal property for families visiting Marrakech. 

   Please contact us for more details and to take advantage of these special deals.  

    

2. 

   Riad Djemanna

   Get an extra night FREE at the lovely Riad Djemanna in Marrakech! Stay for 4 nights and pay for just 3. This offer is valid for stays from 1st January to 28th February 2010. 

3. 

   Villa des Orangers

   Stay at the lovely Villa des Orangers in the medina and enjoy free nights, giving you more time to explore Marrakech and relax by the pool, stroll around the fragrant gardens, enjoy being pampered in the beauty centre or hammam and sample the delicious cuisine. We have 2 offers:-
   
   Stay for 5 nights and get 2 more nights free - valid for stays from 15th January till 31st March 2010.
   
   Stay 3 nights and get a 4th night free - valid for stays from 15th January till 28th February 2010.
   

MOZAMBIQUE OFFERS

1. 

   Vamizi Island

   We have various offers for stays at Vamizi Island Lodge during 2010. Here are a few.

   Free nights! Pay for 5 nights and stay for 6 pay for 10 and stay for 12. This is valid for stays from 1st February to 9th December, excluding August.

   Beat the Winter Blues! Pay for 4 nights and stay for 6 - 2 nights free! This excellent offer is valid for stays from 15th January to 14th March. The perfect antidote to the winter!

   Honeymoon special. The bride will receive a 25% discount for the stay at Vamizi Island Lodge. This offer is valid for the whole of 2010.

2. 

   Azura Retreat

   We have 2 special offers for Azura Retreat, a luxury eco-retreat on Benguerra Island in 2010:

   Honeymoon Offer
   The bride gets a 50% discount for stays of 5 nights or more.

   Free Nights!
   Pay for 6 nights and stay for 7!

   These offers are valid for stays between 1st January and 30th June.

PERU OFFERS

1. 

   Mountain Lodges of Peru

   Mountain Lodges of Peru are offering special rates on their luxury lodge trek to Machu Picchu for travel before 15th April 2010.
   1 person: £1815 in a single room
   2 people: £1425 per person in a twin or double room
   3 people: £1175 per person in a triple room

   These special offer rates apply to bookings made before 31st December 2009 only, so hurry to catch these great prices!

    

    

SOUTH AFRICA OFFERS

1. 

   Garonga Safari Camp

   Garonga Safari Camp is offering 4 nights for the price of 3 for stays between 10th January and 28th February 2010, making this exclusive camp even better value for money.  

2. 

   Mantis Collection

   Mantis Madness 2010! Book 2 nights at Shamwari Game Reserve, Jock Safari Lodge, Sanbona, Nkomazi or Oceana and get 3 nights FREE at any one of the Last word retreats (The Constantia, The Long Beach, The Franschhoek, The Bishops Court or The St James), Grande Roche Hotel or Lake Pleasant in Knysna.
   Please contact us for further details. 

3. 

   Camps Bay Retreat

   Get an extra night free!
   Stay 4 nights and pay for only 3 at Camps Bay Retreat, set in its own nature reserve just 10kms from the attractions of Cape Town. Spend days exploring the nature trails, mountain biking or playing tennis, or maybe just relax by one of the three swimming pools. 

   This offer is valid for stays between 1st April and 30th September 2010 (excluding 5th June to 11th July).

4. 

   Makanyane Safari Lodge

   We have 2 offers at Makanyane Safari Lodge.

   Free nights!
   Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 at Makanyane Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve and enjoy more time for game drives, guided walks or simply relaxing by the pool or having a massage. This offer is valid for stays until 10th December 2010, excluding June and July.

   Low Season Offer
   Stay 3 nights for the price of 2! This is valid for stays between 1st May and 30th September 2010, excluding June and July.

   These 2 offers cannot be combined. 

    

5. 

   Grootbos

   Grootbos is offering 3 for 2 in 2010
   Stay at either Forest Lodge or Garden Lodge for 3 nights and pay for just 2! This offers is valid for stays between 15th January and 31st May (excluding 29th March to 10th April).

   View more information about these 2 luxury lodges here.

6. 

   Amakhala Game Reserve

   We have 2 special offers at Leeuwenbosch (both Leeuwenbosch Country House and Shearers Lodge) and Woodbury Lodge in 2010:-

   4 for 3
   Stay 4 nights and pay for only 3. This offer is valid for stays between 15th January and 30th April.

   3 for 2
   Stay 3 nights and pay for only 2. This offer is valid for stays between 1st and 31st May and again 1st August till 30th September.

   These offers include accommodation, meals, certain house beverages and 2 safari activities on the 'free' day.

TANZANIA OFFERS

1. 

   Nomad camps

   We can offer a 25% discount off the standard price for 2010 stays at Nomad properties, which include Loliondo Camp and Sand Rivers. Bookings must be confirmed by 31st March 2010 to take advantage of this discount.
     

2. 

   Gibbs Farm

   Stay 2 nights in the cottages at Gibbs Farm and get the third night at a greatly reduced rate. Gibbs Farm is a working farm dating back to the 1920s in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
   Spend your extra time game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater or the nearby Lake Manyara National Park. Back at the farm, enjoy strolling through the formal gardens before relaxing in front of an open fire in the original farmhouse. This offer is valid for stays from 1st January to 30th June 2010. 

   Please contact us for more details of this special offer. 

3. 

   And Beyond lodges

   And Beyond are offering FREE NIGHTS at the following camps:
   Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
   Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

   Stay 6 nights and only pay for 4!. This is valid for stays between 6th January to 31st March 2010.

4. 

   Sayari Camp

   Sayari Camp is offering a FREE NIGHT for stays of 3 nights or more from January to March 2010. Stay 3 nights and pay only for 2.

   For all bookings of 2 nights or more from January to March 2010, Sayari is offering a FREE activity to each guest. Choose between a relaxing massage or a guided walking safari. This activity must be specified when your booking is confirmed.

   These 2 offers cannot be combined. 

5. 

   Ras Nungwi

   Ras Nungwi on Zanzibar is offering the following specials

   Last Minute Bookings
   Get one night FREE! Guests booking within one month prior to the date of arrival for stays of 3 nights or more will get an extra night free.
   This offer is valid for stays between the following dates:
   10th January - 20th April 2010
   20th May - 30th June 2010 

   Honeymooner Special for 2010!
   The bride recieves a 50% discount on accommodation and the couple also receive a free bottle of sparkling wine, flowers and a basket of Zanzibar spices, a free romantic beach dinner (subject to weather conditions) and a free $50 spa voucher per guest. A minimum stay of 4 nights applies.
   
   This offer is valid for stays from:
   10th January - 20th April
   20th May - 30th June
   1st November - 20th December

   A Night on the House in 2010!
   Stay a minimum of 4 nights and get an additional night FREE! Guests will also receive a $50 spa voucher.
   
   This offer is valid for stays from:
   10th January - 20th April
   20th May - 30th June
   1st November - 20th December

   None of these offers can be used in conjunction with each other or any other special offers and are offered subject to availability.
   
   Please contact us for further information and to check availability.

6. 

   Asilia Lodges & Camps

   4 nights for the price of 3!
   Asilia are offering every 4 nights for the price of 3, so 1 night is FREE at any of their properties in 2010. To take advantge of this offer, bookinmgs must be confirmed by 31st March 2010. Their properties include Oliver's Camp, Olakira Camp, Sayari Camp as well as Matemwe Bungalows and Matemwe Retreat on Zanzibar.

    

7. 

   Sanctuary Lodges

   Swala Camp and Kusini Camp are offering 3 nights for the price of 2 - a 33% discount - for stays between 2nd January and 31st May 2010.

   Swala Camp also has a great honeymoon offer - book your honeymoon stay here and the bride pays HALF PRICE! This offer is valid for stays between 2nd January and 31st March 2010. Swala Camp is a lovely hideaway in Tarangire National Park, offering private game viewing, wilderness luxury and village visits.

   Please contact us for more information about these great offers.

8. 

   Adventure Camps

   There are various special offers involving combinations of Adventure Camp's properties for stays between now and 31st May 2010. These offers include free internal flights and offer great value for money.

   Adventure Camps properties include Selous Impala Camp, Mbweni Ruins Hotel, Lake Manze Camp and Mdonya Old River.

   Please contact us for full details of these offers.

9. 

   Selous Safari Company

   Escape the high season supplement! Book by 28th February 2010 for stays from June 2010 till March 2011 and you won't need to pay the high season supplement! 

   This offer applies to stays at the following properties:
   Selous Safari Camp
   Jongomero Camp
   Ras Kutani

10. 

    Tent with a View

    We can offer a very special price of £1440 per person for this 3 centre 11 day package combining the remote south of Tanzania and Zanzibar. This offer is valid for bookings confirmed between 1st February and 15th March 2010 for a minimum of 2 people travelling together.   
    
    Day 1 Drive from Dar es Salaam to Saadani National Park and enjoy a game drive to Tent with a View, where you stay overnight. (D)
    Day 2 Relax around the lodge or enjoy a complimentary canoe ride and walking trails. (B,L,D)
    Day 3 Have a morning game drive to the seasonal camp on the Wami River and an afternoon boat safari. Overnight at the seasonal camp. (B,L,D)
    Day 4 Drive to Dar to catch the train to Selous Game Reserve. Overnight at Sable Mountain Lodge. (B,D)
    NB This train operates on a Tuesday and Friday only.
    Day 5 Morning at leisure and an afternoon game drive. (B,L,D)
    Day 6 An early start for an extended game drive and boat safari. Return to Sable Mountain Lodge for a late lunch. (B,L,D)
    Day 7 Morning at leisure before an afternoon flight to Stone Town and a drive to Nungwi in the north of the island. Overnight at The Zanzibari. (B,L,D)
    Days 8-10 3 Full days to relax and enjoy diiving, watersports, village visits and indulge in treatments at the spa. (B,D)
    Day 11 Drive to Stone Town for the flight back to Dar. (B)  

UGANDA OFFERS

1. 

   Gorilla Forest Camp

   Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Inpenetrable National Park, stay for 3 nights and pay for only 2! This represents a saving of 33%. This special offer is valid for stays between 2nd January and 31st May 2010.

   Please contact us for further details.

ZAMBIA OFFERS

1. 

   Islands of Siankaba

   Islands of Siankaba on the Zambezi River 24 miles upstream of Victoria Falls currently has a number of special offers:

   Stay for 2 nights and receive a free Livingstone Island breezer trip, including a speedboat trip across the river and a tour of the Falls.
   
   Stay 3 nights or more and choose between the free Livingstone Island Breezer trip as above or a free 12 minute helicopter flight over the Falls. 

   These are activities are offered subject to availability.

   Honeymooners - there is a free upgrade to the honeymoon chalet, offered on a 'first come, first served' basis.

   All offers are valid for stays from now till 28th February 2010.

2. 

   Stanley Safari Lodge

   Stanley Safari Lodge has frozen its rates for 2010 at 2009 levels and will also include a free Victoria Falls Tour and Sunset Cruise for 2010 guests!
   Please contact us to take advantage of this great offer.

3. 

   Kasaka River Lodge

   Kasaka River Lodge  on the banks of the Zambezi River is currently offering a FREE night to guests who stay for 7 nights, so you pay for just 6 nights.
   The lodge offers a great range of activities including game drives, walking safaris, river safaris, canoeing and fishing. Alternatively just spend the day relaxing by pool and watching the wildlife in front of the lodge.
   
   Please contact us for further details of this offer.

4. 

   Wilderness Safaris

   We are able to offer some excellent deals in Zambia.

   Stay for 2 nights and at any of the camps shown below and you will receive an extra night free, so you pay for 2 nights but stay for 3! The participating camps are:
   Busanga Bush Camp
   Kalamu Lagoon Camp
   Kapinga Camp
   Shumba Camp
   This offer is valid for stays in June, July and November 2010.

   Busanga Plains Balloon Special!
   Stay for a minimum of 3 nights at the camps below and receive one free balloon ride, subject to weather conditions. This is a superb way to explore this fascinating area. This offer is valid for stays during August, September & October 2010. The participating camps are:
   Kapinga Camp
   Busanga Bush Camp
   Shumba Camp

5. 

   Robin Pope Safaris

   We are pleased to advise that no single supplements will apply for bookings at any Robin Pope Safaris property for 2010, which represents a considerable saving.

   Family offer. Every second child stays free! So for a family with 2 or 3 children, one of the children will stay free of charge, for a family with 4 children 2 will stay free of charge.

   Robin Pope Safaris property include Nkwali Camp, Nsefu Camp, Tena Tena Camp and Luangwa Safari House.  

6. 

   Sanctuary Retreats

   Valentines' Special Offers
   Stay 3 nights and pay for just 2 - a saving of 33%!
   
   This is valid for stays at Sussi and Chuma near Livingstone and Puku Ridge Camp in South Luangwa National Park, any time between 1st December 2009 and 30th April 2010.

   3 Rivers Valentines' Special Offer
   Stay 6 nights and pay for just 4!

   This itinerary includes 2 nights at Puku Ridge Camp in South Luangwa National Park, 2 nights at Sussi and Chuma near Livingstone and 2 nights at Chobe Chilwero on the border of Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. You get 1 night at both Puku Ridge Camp and Sussi and Chuma free! This offer is for travel between 1st December 2009 and 30th April 2010.

7. 

   Sausage Tree Camp

   Extra nights free at Sausage Tree Camp!
   Stay 4 nights and pay for only 3 - a saving of 25%.
   Stay 6 nights and pay for only 4 - a saving of 33%

   This is vaild for stays throughout 2010.

    

    

8. 

   Norman Carr Safaris

   Norman Carr Safaris are offering some excellent Green Season specials for 2010:-

   Rivers & Rainbows
   This 7 night holiday in South Luangwa spends 4 nights at Kapani Lodge and 3 nights at Kakuli Bush Camp. Game drives, walking safaris and boats trips are all included as are all meals and drinks, for the price of just £1540 per person. No single supplement applies. Domestic fights are excluded, please contact us for fares. This special offer is valid for stays from 20th January to 1st April.

   Green Season Birding Safari
   Stay 6 nights at Kapani Lodge in South Luangwa for just £1290 per person. This includes all game viewing (about 8-9 hours a day), meals, drink and naational park fees. It also includes return flights from Lusaka to Mfuwe. This offer is valid for stays between 1st January and 30th April. No single supplement applies.

   Please contact us for more details and to take advantage of these great deals. 

9. 

   Royal Zambezi Lodge

   We have 2 special offers for Royal Zambezi Lodge in 2010:-

   20% Discount!
   We can offer a very generous 20% discount for all bookings at Royal Zambezi Lodge, just 10 minutes from Lower Zambbezi National Park, for stays from 1st January till 15th December.

   Honeymoon Offer
   We can offer the bride a huge 50% discount for honeymoons between 1st January and 15th December at Royal Zambezi Lodge.

   Please contact us for further details.