'Last Chance to See' on BBC2
Have you been watching the BBC’s news series ‘Last Chance to See’ which began on 6th September? Presented by Stephen Fry, the programme is a remake of a radio series from 1985 and book of the same name, released in 1990 as a companion to the radio series.
Walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park
This morning I grabbed a spare chair at the back of the Safari for Beginners seminar, and along with some Audley clients, listened intently to our Africa specialists go through the basics of safaris.
I sit in on these presentations from time-to-time to ensure that the content I am creating and maintaining for the Audley website is consistent with what we are actually offering clients. Secretly, I have to confess on this occasion I had an additional motive for being there.
The beautiful scenery in Franschhoek
On Friday I attended another of the travel seminars. This week’s subject was ‘Getting the best out of South Africa’ run by some of the South Africa specialists at Audley. I have never been to South Africa and was keen to find out more!
Visit our Audley Seminar Programme for more information on seminars coming up or call us on 01993 838 000 to find out more.
Mara Rianda Charitable Trust
This Sunday (22nd March 2009) is World Water Day – drawing attention to the plight of 1.1 billion people worldwide who lack access to clean, safe drinking water. This global problem is estimated to kill almost 4,500 children per day.
Accordingly, a team comprising the following have now come together to deliver clean water to Aitong Primary School, located on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya:
The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency on the BBC
Last night I enjoyed watching the first programme in a new 6 part BBC series of Alexander McCall Smith’s bestseller, ‘The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency’. This series comes after the 2008 film based on the novel and follows the exploits of Botswana’s only lady detective, Mma Ramotswe who is based in Gabarone.
If you missed the programme you can watch it again on BBC iPlayer.
If you would like to visit the places that inspired Alexander McCall Smith we have an itinerary that we have designed to enable you to do just that!
School children with their new books
Clients who recently returned from Botswana and Namibia have very generously donated the refund from their cancelled hot-air balloon trip to two very worthy causes. A donation of this kind really makes a difference!
Perito Moreno glacier, Argentina
Don’t miss the BBC’s new programme, ‘Explore’ on Sundays at 9pm. Last night was the first programme in an exciting and enlightening new four part series. It is led by Simon Reeve, author and presenter (Tropic of Capricorn and Equator) and a team of reporters, who travel on spectacular journeys of discovery to diverse parts of the world.
We have just released two excellent offers for Green Season in Tanzania and Zanzibar, or Botswana, Namibia and Zambia, with savings of up to £600 per person. Running from December until mid-March in Tanzania and between mid-November and April in Botswana, Green Season is a spectacular time in Africa when everything is bursting with life and colour, and wildlife viewing is spectacular.
Dates of travel for Botswana are between 1st December 2008 and 31st March 2009, and between 1st January 2009 and 31st March 2009 for Tanzania.
Grootbos is a private nature reserve we send people to near Hermanus. It’s an area better known for whales but the flora is just as interesting – Grootbos actually supply the Eden Project in Cornwall with a number of their exhibits. They’re involved in a wide range of responsible travel initiatives, both environmental and social, including planting trees.
Last week I was in Windhoek for four days of meetings. After dark, cold, rainy Oxfordshire it was brilliant to spend 4 days under blue skies with temperatures of 30°C and cooling down perfectly in the evening. I stayed in a small guesthouse I hadn’t stayed in before, the Olive Grove, which is in my opinion is currently the best place to stay in Windhoek.
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