Christmas in Cape Town?

    BOULDER, CO, December 13, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Holiday travelers of a different sort are gearing up to escape the winter by using the time to take a trip to Sub-Saharan Africa. Many travelers view Christmas as an opportunity to use un-used vacation time and to take a holiday in a warmer location. Sunny Cape Town is a starting point for many starting an African adventure. Travelers to the region should expect a trip that includes a safari, traditional cuisine, and more mosquito nets than any traveler can imagine. South Africa has seen a steady growth in tourism over the last 5 years. For the first quarter of 2008, South African Tourism reported 79,514 foreign arrivals from the Americas.

For people who dream of southern Africa's unspoiled wilderness, an epic Overland journey brings you right to its incredible heart. Voyage across Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa, traversing stark deserts and gliding along some of the region's most famous waterways. This Intrepid Christmas adventure includes exploring pristine wilderness and tracking some of the continent's most iconic wildlife. From canoeing in the Orange River to trekking through baobab trees, trying out adrenalin-fuelled activities in Swakopmund and taking a sunset cruise down the Zambezi, there's something for everyone on this quintessential wild Africa adventure.

Wild Africa
Travelers will experience tribal life with the hunter-gatherer San Bushmen, admire the mighty spectacle of Victoria Falls, and cruise along the Chobe River. They will see zebras and ostriches roaming the Namib Desert, be awed by Namibia's mighty Spitzkoppe peak, and will stay in a former German frontier fort. Intrepid takes passengers to scout for black rhinos in Etosha National Park and to paddle a traditional canoe through the Okavango Delta. This Africa trip lasts for 22 days and costs $5570 USD (plus a local payment of $800 USD). http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/UKE/USPR

For more information about Intrepid Travel and African adventure travel please visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/USPR

About Intrepid Travel

With over 19 years of experience, Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading small group adventure tour operators. Intrepid offers over 450 itineraries in more than 100 destinations worldwide. Intrepid trips are designed to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and travel in an unconventional way, joining locals on their transport, in their markets and even in their homes.

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