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BALLOONING OVER KENYA
"CC Africa has brought hot air ballooning to Tanzania's Eastern Serengeti", says Nicky Fitzgerald, director of Marketing of Africa's foremost purveyor of sustainable luxury safaris. "This will enable guests of CC Africa's Grumeti River Camp to book a morning of aerial game viewing," according to Fitzgerald.
A 15-minute game drive takes guests from the lodge to the balloon launch pad. Once airborne, guests have the unique opportunity to view game from treetop level, and then ascend 1,000 ft. to see the sheer enormity of the Serengeti. The flight ends with sparkling wine and a full English breakfast served near the landing site.
The cost is $499 per person.
For more information please visit www.ccafrica.com.
TOP INCENTIVE COMPANIES VISIT SUN INTERNATIONAL’S NEW LUXURY RESORT IN EGYPT
New luxury resort Sun International Resort at Port Ghalib in Egypt recently played host to a group of leading incentive house representatives on an exclusive trip to Egypt. The VIP group included delegates from such distinguished companies as Maritz, Galactic, ITA Group, US Motivation, Meridian, and The Business Improvement Company.
Luxurious Sun International Resort at Port Ghalib is majestically situated on the banks of the Red Sea and offers superb hospitality provided by the famed hotel group from Southern Africa. The resort comprises three unique properties: the 5-star deluxe hotel The Palace at Port Ghalib and two 5-star hotels, the Sahara Sun Oasis and the Sahara Sun Sands. The property features the largest privately owned marina on Egypt’s Red Sea, developed by the M.A. Kharafi Group, as well as a dynamic town center alive with shops, boutiques, restaurants, bistros, cafés, galleries, and a world-class conference center.
During their stay at Sun International Resort at Port Ghalib in November the group barbecued on the private sandy beach, snorkeled in the clear blue waters of the Red Sea, and immersed themselves in the desert as they quad biked, rode camels, and went horseback riding in the exotic sand filled landscape. A sumptuous going away dinner redolent with ancient Mediterranean spices at The Olive Restaurant at The Palace rounded out the unforgettable visit to Port Ghalib.
In addition to spending time at the unique luxury resort, the group took in the sights in Cairo, visited the Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza, and took in Luxor. All of these sites are less than a three hour drive from Sun International Resort at Port Ghalib, with the exception of Cairo. For more information visit www.discoverportghalib.com.
TO THE POINT
Southern Tanzania’s Most Exciting New Private Lodge
Imagine your own intimate safari getaway deep in the wilderness of Tanzania, surrounded only by your loved ones, highly experienced guides, and the exotic sights and sounds of the wild. Now, Uncharted Outposts Safari & Travel Company is raising their tailor-made safaris to a whole new level with their newest property, Kiba Point. Kiba Point is the extraordinary new base for your private Selous safari with family or friends. This 8-bed camp is booked on a totally exclusive basis only, and includes all game drives, walking safaris, birding, boating and fish trips. Set on the banks of the Rufiji River in one of the largest wildlife conservation areas anywhere in the world, Kiba Point is the perfect camp for a secluded family or friendly getaway.
While staying at the camp, no luxury is compromised. Four spacious, airy cottages, made of stone and thatch, are raised up on platforms above the river line. The interiors are cool and elegant, with large beds softly draped with mosquito nets and planter chairs and lounge chairs abound for the ultimate relaxation. The large and open bathrooms contain all the modern amenities: hot/cold running water, flush loos, and an indoor and outdoor shower. Each room also boasts a plunge pool and the main mess includes a large swimming pool. Guests can expect to be pampered endlessly in the dining area with plump sofas, a library of books, a personal bar, and delicious food and drinks.
Though it may be hard to drag yourself away from this intensely beautiful arena, by way of gentle persuasion you'll have your own safari guide, four wheel drives and boats at your disposal to help you disappear at will on game drives, expeditions up the river, and barefoot fishing. That's if you even want to leave this private paradise, as it very quickly becomes your bush home away from home.
And then again, if it's all too much, you might decide to give it up completely for a night's fly-camping, with bedrolls and lanterns under a trillion stars.
For more information contact Sandy Cunningham at sandy@unchartedoutposts.com, (505) 795-7710 or (888) 995-0909
GREAT WHITES AND FIGHTER JETS
CAPE TOWN'S MOST LAUDED HOTEL CATERS TO THE ADVENTURE TRAVELER
It's summer in Cape Town and the city's most respected hotel has created the perfect adrenaline-packed package for the thrill-seeking guest. Abseil off the top of Table Mountain (one of the highest abseils in the world), jump in shark-infested waters (in a cage, of course) and skydive over pristine white beaches. If that isn't enough, take a flight in a jet fighter.
In true Cape Grace fashion, everything has a luxury twist: world-class service, delicious cuisine, high-end activities, and much needed spa treatments. The extra amenities and services that are included with every room or suite, are a legendary element of the added value of a stay at Cape Grace.
The hotel's unique new "Adventure Package" costs approximately $7,000 (double occupancy, based on the current exchange rate) and includes:
5 nights in a luxury room with views of Table Mountain or the V&A Waterfront, with lavish breakfast
Table Mountain Abseil and Skydive (this includes all abseiling equipment and qualified instructors, return cable car fare for Table Mountain, tandem skydive, professional DVD and still photos of the jump, personal adventure guide throughout the day and return vehicle transfers)
Helicopter transfer to Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai (this includes light breakfast/lunch, all necessary dive equipment, towel, snacks, refreshments, personal return transport by vehicle and helicopter)
Sunset cruise aboard a historic yacht, followed by fresh Walvis Bay oysters and bubbly in the Bascule Bar at Cape Grace
Three-course dinner in the famous onewaterfront restaurant
A signature massage in The Spa at Cape Grace, per person plus choice of a Mini Manicure or Mini Pedicure
Unlimited use of the Hot Spa: mineral spa bath, rain shower & body shower, steam room & sauna
Whisky tasting in Bascule Whisky Bar and Wine Cellar
Cape history and wine presentation one evening during the stay
Sundowner cocktails and snack platter in Bascule Whisky Bar one evening during the stay
In room makings for coffee, tea and hotel chocolate, as well as mini-bar offering a choice of delicious and esoteric snacks
Unlimited and complimentary BMW transfers within central Cape Town
Roundtrip airport transfers from and to Cape Town International Airport
For an extra $14,468, a flight in the world's only twin-engine two-seater (side-by-side) supersonic interceptor known as The English Electric Lightning. Two Rolls Royce Avon 302 turbojets power this amazing aircraft that is the crème-de-la-crème of fighter jets.
Prices are valid thru April 30, 2008
For further information please visit www.capegrace.com.
