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December 2008 - Austin-Lehman Adventures Targets School Holidays For Educational Family Safaris to South Africa

Dec 18 2008
By Dave Wiggins

Here at Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA), we believe some of the best learning is done outside of the classroom. For 2009, we're offering three departures of active and edifying family safaris to South Africa targeting winter, spring and summer schoo South africa family

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Designed for families with children 7 years and older, emphasis is put on fun, culturally-immersive, small group learning opportunities that benefit both kids and parents. Accompanied by veteran nature guides and rangers, participants will get up-close with iconic wildlife on foot, by bike, on horseback and by 4-wheel drive in South Africa's safe and secluded private wildlife reserves.

A trip to a township school to watch local artists create trinkets from recycled products is also included. Visits to a glass-blowing studio and animal petting-farm round out the week.

We always limit the size of our programs to increase access afforded only to small groups. “Our credo has always been smaller is better,” says Dan Austin, co-founder and operating director. “With an average of just twelve guests, led by local experts, we can go places and do things that larger safari companies can’t.”

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We also arrange custom journeys for as few as two guests. Tailored to personal schedules and budgets these exclusives offer better wildlife viewing opportunities and provide increased access to special and spontaneous experiences.

The South Africa Family Adventure Safari begins in Cape Town. From upscale family-friendly lodgings guests head into the bush of Waterberg and Welgevonden Private Game Reserves to observe elephant, rhino, giraffe and lion. Home-base for the remainder of the trip is Cape Town where families will swim with African penguins, tour a local township and school and enjoy a regional wine and cheese tasting tour.

Three 10-day / 9-night holidays begin Feb. 15, Apr. 5 and July 5, 2009. The nearly all-inclusive per person cost, double, is $5,998 ($1,280 single supplement); $5,398 first child; $4,798 each additional child. Children must be age 7 and older.

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ALA is also offering four additional Southern Africa safari adventure itineraries for 2009 expressly designed for adults and teens with a minimum age of 16:

Zambia – Luxury Safari (Kafue, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi)
Trip Length: 10 days/9 nights in country
Price: $7,498 per person ($3,980 Single Supplement)
Dates: Open scheduling for your exclusive group

Zambia – Africa's Hidden Gem (Luangwa Valley, Lower Zambezi National Park, and Victoria Falls)
Trip Length: 11 days / 10 nights in country
Price: $7,898 per person ($2,880 single supplement)
Dates: Open scheduling for your exclusive group

South Africa - Safari & Multisport Adventure (Cape Town, Kruger National Park)
Trip Length: 11 days / 10 nights in country
Price: $7,998 per person ($1,080 single supplement)
2009 Dates: Aug 23-Sep 11; Sep 13-23; and Nov 01-11

Southern Africa – Namibia and Botswana Safari (Namib Naukluft Park, Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls)
Trip Length: 13 days/12 nights in country
Price: $9,798 per person
Dates: Open scheduling for your exclusive group

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