September 2008 Newsletter Visit our website   Dear {{name}} Features: - News from our Linyanti Bush Camp - New Botswana Tented Camps - News from Somalisa –the Land of Giants - ican Bush Camps at the WTM in London - Our new baby –Safari Travel and Tours - Welcome new African Bush Camper on board LINYANTI BUSH CAMP- AWE INSPIRING!! For the first time in twenty two years, the Linyanti River ejects a lifeline into the ancient channels of broad flood plains and the marshes sprout out evergreen plant-life like they never have before. As the scotching sun hovers over the cloudless sky each day on end, droves of wildlife make their presence felt as they make their way to the newest flow of life! As you can imagine, our team at Linyanti have had another very enriching high -season, sharing Africa's beautiful and awe-inspiring experiences with guests from all over the world. Two cheetahs have been spotted quite often strolling a stone's- throw away from the camp, in an almost shy fashion; a sight worth seeing indeed! One of our most renowned professional guides, Humphrey Gumpo accompanied a group on an extra-ordinary trip to Linyanti recently. It is at this time when in-land Africa becomes very dry and desolate and the large concentrations of wildlife congregate where water abounds. Despite being overwhelmed by the African wildlife experience he managed to share this with us; Please find below the report on the Allan safari which went very well. After being in Mana Pools and Victoria Falls everyone was in safari mode and enjoying the flow of life on safari... What are Linyanti Guests Saying about their experiences... Hi Beks, we had a great time at Linyanti Bush Camp, thank you so much for arranging this. We had incredible lion encounters! Pride of 9 lions killed 3 buffalo. We stayed with the kill and visited back and forth all the time to see how they were getting on! Also saw loads of Elephants in the area. Shaka looked after us very well as well as all the staff. Martin joined us after getting himself out the sand on his way back to camp and we finished off with a jolly time eating under the stars in the boma. You have Super staff and great singers. Thank you so much... Pippa and Roger, UK. Read more on the Report... NEW BOTSWANA TENTED CAMPS Our mobile safaris have grown in popularity and in our efforts to make them accessible we have developed 2 new Tented camps; in Linyanti and Khwai. These are 8 Bedded tented camps designed in the mobile fashion, except that they will have flush toilets and we will be able to take any FIT bookings with a minimum of 2 people for a minimum of 3 nights. You will now be able to cater for your mobile safari guests that want a luxury camping experience and are not part of a larger group. Please contact us for our amazing green season give away specials (Any 2 Botswana combination camps rack $375 daily rate min 6 nights) given out at introduction rates valid 1st November 2008 to 31st May 2009. SOMALISA CAMP – THE LAND OF THE GIANTS Somalisa Camp continues to live up to its name as the Land of Giants, offering our clients unbeatable elephant encounters. Over dinner, under an African night, these magnificent creatures have continued to give our guests an up close and personal view as they paddle through the water ponds overlooking the fire place - every photography enthusiast's dream! After following fresh lion tracks with Henry ,our senior guide, a few weeks back, some of our guests had the pleasure of seeing big male lions squatting in the thick bushes hoping not to be noticed, in Ngweshla.On an average morning during our game drives, guests have spotted Hyena,giraffe,zebra,kudu, herds of sable antelope and Roan Antelope (particularly in recent weeks). Our cheetah sightings have increased as the impala population in the area has proved to be a worth while source if food for them. "Thanks to Somalisa for an outstanding experience that's truly unforgettable! They knew about a wide variety and knowledge of topics and explained things interestingly. We enjoyed our guide (Henry) thoroughly and want to thank him for the superb efforts and knowledge. Will truly treasure these memories and will definitely recommend to friends." Wrights, Santa Barbara, USA AFRICAN BUSH CAMPS AT THE WTM IN LONDON African Bush Camps will be at the WTM once again in London. This year the WTM will run from the 10th to the 13th of November. I will be available and I look forward to seeing you in the ATTA Room South Gallery 17. Please drop by for a visit, whether it is to get an update of our camps and safaris. As always it will be great seeing you all - you will love seeing our new stylish mobiles in Botswana and new semi permanent tented camps in Linyanti and Khwai. Please email dudu@africanbushcamps.com for WTM appointments and schedules. OUR NEW 'ONE-STOP-SHOP' FOR ZIMBABWE - SAFARI TRAVEL AND TOURS Zimbabwe the slepin giant awakes with and developments are underway to revive what was known as one of Africa’s jewels. Well the news is, it is still alive and has some amazing safari camps and destinations going at give away rates and prices. We have expanded our business to include travel services within Zimbabwe. We have taken the burden of planning any tour in any part of Zimbabwe which may include any one of our camps. Advise on areas operating and safari camps that are opening. This new department allows you to tap into Beks and Sophia’s extensive exposure to tourism destinations around Zimbabwe. There is nothing that can beat genuine travel advice from people that have first hand information on a destination of your choice and what more people that live there. Please do not hesitate to contact Yvonne at Safari Travel and Tours for any inquiries on her e-mail yvonne@africanbushcamps.com when you feel the urge to venture into Zimbabwe. WELCOME TO A NEW AFRICAN BUSH CAMPER ON BOARD Finally, we would like you to welcome Dudu Dewa who has recently become part of the African Bush Camps team as Sales and Marketing Manager. She will be assisting with planning for marketing events such as WTM and Indaba, and sales calls to all our partners in tourism. Please feel fre to email her dudu@africanbushcamps.com She comes with great experience in destination management from one of Zimbabwe's tourism authority branches. Copyright 2008 African Bush Camps