Newsletter April 2008
Dear Friends
Cyclone season in the Indian Ocean has hopefully passed. Most of the hotels that were affected have re-opened, with the exception of Baboo Village (reopens in May) and Masoandro Lodge (reopens in June).
We still have some seats available on our Escorted Natural History trips to Gabon and Madagascar. Your knowledgeable guide is Ian Davidson. The 2008 Tanzania trip is fully booked, but we are planning a similar trip for 2009. Some of our new products and specials are listed below.
Kind regards
Unusual Destinations Team
Indaba 10-13 May 2008
We are at stand A008 in the DEC Hall. Contact us now to make an appointment. Helen and Rita are looking forward to seeing you all.
Anjajavy
Anjajavy Hotel is sad to report that Hilton and Wendy Hastings have decided to leave and take up a new challenge.
The new Director is Daniel Peters. Daniel was raised in London and has a degree from University College London. He has a long connection with Madagascar, having worked as a guide in Antananarivo and Food & Beverage Manager at Anjajavy.
New Products & Specials
MOZAMBIQUE:
Azura - situated on the northern tip of Benguerra Island. The villas are a blend of modern chic and traditional Mozambican style. A unique African Spa (read more...)
Rio Azul - is a new lodge two hours north of Vilanculos. This is a wonderful fishing venue, from deep sea fishing to shore fishing, estuary fishing to salt water fly fishing (read more...)
Guludo - an eco lodge two hours north of Pemba. Guludo has been built using strict ethical principles ensuring that the sourrounding communities and environment receive maximum benefit through the lodge. The Lodge recently won an award for its design, drawing on local architectural styles, and only using local materials to guarantee minimal environmental impact. (read more...)
MAURITIUS:
20° South - stunning boutique hotel in the north of Mauritius. Concealed behind huge oak doors in a coconut grove surrounded by private estates. One of the best kept "secrets" of Mauritius. Free night specials (read more...)
Shanti Ananda Maurice - voted as the "Most Heavenly Hideaway" by Tatler Travel Guide 2008 and included in Conde Nast's Hot List in its first year of operation. Shanti Ananda Maurice provides an holistic healing experience through its unique combination of therapies - the ancient healing arts of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta - complementing the latest techniques of Thallassotherapy, Aromatherapy... Temporary closure from 15th April 2008 - 30th June 2008 for an upgrade (read more...)
SEYCHELLES SPECIALS:
Banyan Tree - free night valid 1 May - 30 Sep 2008 (read more...)
Denis Island - free night valid until 31 Oct 2008 (read more...)
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Hotel & Spa - free night & free dinner 1 May - 30 Jun & 1 - 30 Sep 2008 (read more...)
Maia Luxury Resort & Spa - free night offers (read more...)
Maia Special 1: Valid 15 May- 31 Jul 2008. Pay for 3 and stay for 4 nights, bed & breakfast (B&B).
Maia Special 2: Valid 1 Mar - 14 May & 1 Sep - 24 Dec 2008. Pay for 5 and stay for 6 nights (B&B).
Maia Special 3: Valid 15 May - 31 Jul 2008. Pay for 6 and stay for 8 nights (B&B). In addition clients will benefit from the following during June 2008 only: one 4-course dinner per person (excluding drinks, maximum 2 persons per villa) and one fee “Dancing Fingers Massage” (90 minutes per person per stay, maximum 2 per villa)
MADAGASCAR SPECIALS:
Anjajavy: long stay specials, honeymoon specials and an early bird offer (read more...)
MOZAMBIQUE SPECIALS:
Londo Lodge: pay for 5, stay for 7 nights or pay for 3, stay for 4 nights. Valid from 1 Mar - 1 Jul 2008 (read more...)
ZANZIBAR SPECIALS:
La Gemma dell'Est - pay for 6 stay for 7 nights valid 1-30 Apr 2008 (read more...)
Mapenzi - pay for 6 stay for 7 nights valid 1-30 Apr 2008 (read more...)
SEE ALSO OUR SPECIAL ITINERARIES...
AVAILABLE FLYERS: General flyer PDF [450kb] | Honeymoon Specials PDF [450kb]
Birds and Wildlife of Southern Madagascar (ES02)
Dates: 14 to 30 October 2008
Tour leader: Ian Davidson
This tour visits the eastern rainforest reserves of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, the dry forests of Tulear, Ifaty and Tsimanampetsotsa, the deciduous forests of Kirindy and the amazing limestone karsts of Bemeraha (read more...)
Birds and Wildlife of Northern Madagascar (ES01)
Dates: 6 to 18 September 2008
Tour leader: Ian Davidson
Open for bookings
Visit the tropical forests of Montagne d'Ambre, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (Perinet), the limestone rock karsts at Ankarana, and the dry deciduous forests of Ankarafantsika (Ampijoroa).
A great tour for seeing lemurs and birds (read more...)
A Taste of Gabon (11 days)
Dates: 2 to 12 July 2008
Tour leader: Ian Davidson and local guides
Open for bookings
Visit Lope National Park and Mikongo and Loango National Park. Walking for the most part is relatively easy. Accommodation with private bathrooms facilities.
Please note that any times given are scheduled times - these are here as a guide only. Please be prepared for delays and changes. The tourism structure is in its infancy (read more...)
