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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.

Pom Pom Camp in the Okavango Delta is waiving the single supplement for all bookings for 2010. Spend time on game drives, night drives, nature walks and mokoro trips. Back at camp relax in the comfortable lounge or take a dip in the pool.
Please contact us for more details.

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:
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.

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.

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.

Eclipse: We have excellent discounts on cruises from 10th April till 29th May. Please contact us for further details.
Athala We can offer free Galapagos flights off 8 day cruises departing 24th April, 15th May, 8th June, 26th June and 18th September 2010.
We can also offer free Galapagos flights plus a US$500 discount off 8 day cruises departing 28th August, 4th September, 11th September and 16th October.
Nina & Athala There is a 10% discount for bookings of groups of 6 or more on 8 day cruises in 2010.
Evolution We can offer the following extras at no additonal cost for the 8 day cruise departing on 27th March:
Air tickets to and from the Galapagos from the mainland
Transit control card
Galapagos National Park entrance fee
Easter week surcharge
This represents a saving of up to US$950!
Alta We can offer the following extras at no extra cost for 8 day cruises in April & May (see dates below):
Air tickets to and from the Galapagos from the mainland
Transit control card
Galapagos National Park entrance fee
This is valid for cruises departing 10th April, 17th April, 24th April, 1st May, 15th May and 22nd May 2010.
Please note that these savings are approximate, and subject to the current exchange fluctuations. Please always check with us about pricing.

The Safari Conservation Company are offering free nights at their properties in 2010!
Richard's Camp
Stay 4 nights and pay for just 3.
Manda Bay
Stay 5 nights and pay for just 4 or stay 10 nights and pay for 8.
Combinations
Stay for 6 nights and pay for just 5 or stay for 12 nights and pay for 10. This offer is valid for stays at any combination of SCC's camps, which include Richard's Camp, Borana & Manda Bay
These offers are valid for stays until 15th December 2010

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Free night!
Chelinda Lodge is offering a free night for stays of 3 nights and more, giving you more time to spend exploring the Nyika Plateau with its varied animal and bird life. The lodge offers game drives, walking safaris, mountain biking, hiking and fishing.
This offer applies to stays in July and August 2010.

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.

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!

Les Jardins de la Medina, in the heart of the city of Marrakech, has the following special offer for 2010:-
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 this special deal.

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 the following offer:-
Stay for 5 nights and get 2 more nights free - valid for stays from 15th January till 31st March 2010.

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 April till 31st May. 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.

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.

We have 2 special offers for 2010 at lovely Nuarro Lodge on the beautiful Baixo do Pinda peninsula in northern Mozambique:
Free night!
Stay 3 nights and get an additonal night free.
Honeymoon offer
The bride stays half price, so pays just 50%.
Both offers are valid for bookings confirmed by 1st October 2010.

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!

Free night! Stay at La Casona in Cusco at any time from now till 31st May 2010 and get an extra night free.
Cusco and Amazon offer. Stay 1 night at La Casona and 2 nights at the Reserva Amazonica and get a 3rd night in the Amazon free! This is valid for stays until 31st May 2010.
Please contact us for further details.

We have the following special offers for Inkaterra Machu Picchu in 2010:
Children under 12 years stay FREE! This is valid for stays from now will 31st December.
Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night FREE! This is valid for stays from now till 31st May.
Please note special offers are offered subject to availability and cannot be combined.

Free gorilla permit!
Stay 6 days or more at Virunga Lodge in Volcanoes National Park between now and 30th December 2010 and get a FREE 2nd gorilla permit (currently worth US$500).

Free dinners!
Stay 4 nights at Gorah Elephant Camp in Addo Elephant Park and get one complimentary dinner. Alternatively stay 7 nights and get 2 complimentary dinners. Gorah is an excellent game watching venue, ideal for Big 5 sightings. This small camp has suite accommodation, a swimming pool, library and 2 lounges. It is in a malaria-free area.
Please contact us for further details.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, bookings 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.

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.

There are various special offers involving combinations of Adventure Camp's properties for stays in 2010. There are various offers including free internal flights, offering great value for money. Here are a few examples:
Stay 3 nights at Lake Manze Camp and 3 nights at Mdonya Old River and get the Selous - Ruaha flight free. This must be booked by 24th March.
Stay 4 nights at Selous Impala Camp (full board) and get the Dar - Selous - Dar flights free. This is valid for stays between 1st January and 20th December and must be booked by 4th April.
Stay 3 nights at the Mbweni Ruins Hotel and 3 nights at Selous Impala Camp and get the Dar - Zanzibar - Selous - Dar flights free. This is valid for stays between 1st January and 20th December and must be booked by 4th April.
In addition we can offer free nights at both Lake Manze Camp and Mdonya Old River. Stay 5 nights and pay for just 4! This needs to be booked by 24th March.
Excellent value for money at Selous Impala Camp! Book before 4th April and low season rates apply for stays between 15th January and 30th September.
Please contact us for full details of these offers.

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.

Free gorilla permit!
Stay 6 days or more at Bwindi Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and geta 2nd gorilla permit, currently worth US$500, FREE! This offer is valid for stays between now and 31st December 2010.

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.

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.

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 & November 2010 and must be booked by 31st May.
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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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