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Goway Announces Fall Dates for Annual Go Globetrotting Travel Expos

Sep 14

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Goway has released the Fall dates for their roadshows across Canada. “Go Globetrotting Travel EXPOS” provide an opportunity for agents across Canada to educate themselves on Goway’s exotic destinations, as well as network with destination experts and meet with potential clients.

Featured will be all Goway products to Downunder, The Pacific Islands, Africa and Asia. Destination specialists will be in attendance to conduct feature presentations on the company’s programs. Agents who have clients interested in travelling to any of these great destinations are invited to bring them along to the EXPO. There will be show specials as well as an opportunity to win a trip for 2 to Downunder.

Want to know about the best known parks in Africa? Meet real AFRICAExperts specialists.

Looking for the perfect vacation to discover ancient culture in Asia? Bob Glazier, with years experience in travel to Asia, will be available to unveil the mysteries of the region!

Want to know where the best islands are for swimming in crystal lagoons and lounging on exotic beaches? Islands Expert, Dave Mackay, will be on hand to recommend the best romantic and idyllic escapes.

Ready to learn more about Downunder? Goway’s Australia and New Zealand “Wizards of Oz” like Steve Martin have all the answers.

Please visit our venue dates page.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts Unveil New Travel Experiences

Aug 31

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Gorilla with BabyAFRICAExperts by Goway has recently released their expanded 48-page brochure for 2007, which is one of the most comprehensive African Travel Planners in North America. “We’ve focused on expanding the destinations and memorable experiences available in Africa,” commented founder and President, Bruce Hodge, “recognizing the diverse needs of North American travellers, we offer safari excursions, small group escorted tours, wildlife encounters, winter escapes, self-drives and Indian Ocean island resorts. AFRICAExperts now offers the most wide-ranging African travel options for North Americans.”

New travel experiences introduced for 2007 include:
Travel Africa in Style, two exclusive VIP itineraries to enjoy South Africa that include icons such as the Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls. The 12-day “Route of the African Sun” ($5410CAD) and 15-day “Heartbeat of Africa” ($6530CAD) are both planned to incorporate a number of Stays of Distinctions, a selection of unique accommodations that cater to the discerning traveler.

The legendary 8-day “Zambian Walking Safari“, starting from $4570CAD, is a truly unique journey to explore the Zambian landscape, a profusion of birds and abundant wildlife. The safari includes accommodation at three bush camps, day walks and game drives, a professional guide, and flights from Livingstone to Lusaka. Highly recommended is a visit to Victoria Falls before of after the safari.

Two Namibian flying safaris (one from Windhoek and the other from Sossusvlei) for 7 days starting from $4892CAD, offer visitors the maximum time to see the country’s highlights by flying in light aircraft in between and over some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

On the 8-day “Best of Uganda” journey, travellers will see the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, enjoy game viewing and bird watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and visit the Ngamba Island chimp sanctuary. Starting from $3434CAD, departures are available from September 2006.

The ultimate luxury tenting experience, “Colonial Glory of Kenya” is an 7-day journey starting at $2654CAD. This memorable tour travels from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Naivasha to Kenya’s finest reserve, the Masai Mara.
AFRICAExperts has also a variety of islands and resorts available in the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zanzibar and Mombasa. 3-day packages start from $283CAD.

Gorillas Up Close with AfricaExperts

Aug 16

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“Before I saw my first mountain gorilla he brushed my shoulder as he bounded from the canopy above and went somersaulting down the track behind me,” says Bruce Hodge, President of 35-year-old Goway. “There was another gorilla in the undergrowth to the left and one to the right and even more in the bamboo canopy above. Wow…were we ever close!” That was last March. The place was Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, East Africa the region where Dian Fossey became famous.

Today, Goway’s AFRICAExperts offer travellers two programs where they can encounter gorillas up close. One is for 3 or 4 days and another for 6 days. “I feel privileged to be one of the very few travellers who have ever encountered mountain gorillas in their own habitat. In fact they don’t live in captivity and there are less than 700 left,” said Hodge.

In Rwanda, only 8 permits costing US$375 are issued each day to visit each of five families habituated for tourists. This means prospective visitors should book well in advance to be able to go on the day of their preference.

The trek into the volcanic slopes through bamboo and rainforest is moderately strenuous and varies in length. You spend an hour with a group of wild gorillas going about their daily social activities.

AFRICAExperts’ 4-day Mountain Gorilla Encounter features meet and greet and transfers from Kigali Airport (which is 1 ½ hours flying time from Nairobi). A city tour of Kigali includes the very moving Genocide Memorial & Education Center. Accommodation in the capital is at the first class Intercontinental Hotel or similar. Morning gorilla treks occur on days two and three and you overnight at the Gorilla Nest Lodge. Travel through the beautiful Rwandan countryside is by luxury 4WD.The per person cost is from CAD$2189 pp/twin, permits not included.

The 6 day Best of Rwanda program costs CAD$3771 pp/twin, permits not included.

Gorillas Up Close with AfricaExperts

Aug 16

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“Before I saw my first mountain gorilla he brushed my shoulder as he bounded from the canopy above and went somersaulting down the track behind me,” says Bruce Hodge, President of 35-year-old Goway. “There was another gorilla in the undergrowth to the left and one to the right and even more in the bamboo canopy above. Wow…were we ever close!” That was last March. The place was Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, East Africa the region where Dian Fossey became famous.

Today, Goway’s AFRICAExperts offer travellers two programs where they can encounter gorillas up close. One is for 3 or 4 days and another for 6 days. “I feel privileged to be one of the very few travellers who have ever encountered mountain gorillas in their own habitat. In fact they don’t live in captivity and there are less than 700 left,” said Hodge.

In Rwanda, only 8 permits costing US$375 are issued each day to visit each of five families habituated for tourists. This means prospective visitors should book well in advance to be able to go on the day of their preference.

The trek into the volcanic slopes through bamboo and rainforest is moderately strenuous and varies in length. You spend an hour with a group of wild gorillas going about their daily social activities.

AFRICAExperts’ 4-day Mountain Gorilla Encounter features meet and greet and transfers from Kigali Airport (which is 1 ½ hours flying time from Nairobi). A city tour of Kigali includes the very moving Genocide Memorial & Education Center. Accommodation in the capital is at the first class Intercontinental Hotel or similar. Morning gorilla treks occur on days two and three and you overnight at the Gorilla Nest Lodge. Travel through the beautiful Rwandan countryside is by luxury 4WD.The per person cost is from CAD$2189 pp/twin, permits not included.

The 6 day Best of Rwanda program costs CAD$3771 pp/twin, permits not included.

Goway’s AfricaExperts Ready for 2006

Jul 28

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AFRICAExperts by Goway has introduced its new lineup of African Safaris for the 2006 season. “Africa has had a tremendous boost in tourism since 2004 and the double-digit growth in areas of East and South Africa has sparked a great interest worldwide” says Firdosh Bulsara, General Manger of AFRICAExperts.

New for the 2006 season are Gorilla Treks in Rwanda, a totally upgraded East Africa program with new 4X4 Landrovers traversing the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania, and an expanded product range in Egypt with more hotels and Nile cruise vessels.

In Southern Africa, AFRICAExperts’ fully escorted “Holidays of a Lifetime” have been revised to include even better hotels than before. For the independent traveller,AFRICAExperts offers a complete range of options to suit every budget. The new brochure includes the Mala Mala and Ivory Lodges in addition to its current selection of South African Private Game Lodges. Due to popular demand AFRICAExperts is once again offering the 5th night free at selected lodges with a minimum stay of 4 nights, a savings of over $800 per couple.

In Namibia, the product is expanded to offer 4 new itineraries including a 7-day Flying Safari ideal for those with time-restraints. Rail journeys in South and Southern Africa once again include the famous Blue Train, the legendary Rovos Rail and the Shongololo ‘travelling hotel’ with its three journeys. The islands of the Indian Ocean – Mauritius, Seychelles and Zanzibar are being offered with a variety of new hotels and spas, ideal for the honeymoon market.

“We are gearing up for yet another good year in Africa” said Bulsara, “I am very excited with the positive changes taking place on the continent and with the initiatives being taken by governments and tourist boards to ensure safe and memorable holidays to its visitors”.

The Romance of Rail Travel by Goway

Jul 12

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Goway Travel encourages travellers to experience the romance of rail travel through legendary and unique journeys in several exotic destinations. The selection of journeys include the longest rail journey in the world, a journey aboard an Orient-Express train, and one of the world renowned trains which journeys through Southern Africa.

“Goway offers a wide range of travel experiences throughout the South Pacific, Asia and Africa” commented Bruce Hodge, “but rail travel is truly exceptional. You experience landscapes, fine dining and unique accommodations that most people miss by flying between destinations”.

Many of the rail journeys are in some of Goway’s most popular travel itineraries.

In Australia, Goway’s “Holiday of a Lifetime”, the Waltzing Matilda, includes travel from Adelaide to Alice Springs aboard the legendary Ghan. The ultimate journey through the heart of the continent is also available connecting right through to Darwin, and travellers enjoy two nights and marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes; from the rusty reds of the Red Centre, to the tropical splendor of Darwin.

In Asia experience an unforgettable rail journey in the sumptuous comfort of the Eastern & Oriental Express. A journey of 1900 km through Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, it connects some of the world’s most remarkable cities and encompasses all the mystery, excitement and sheer beauty of the East. A subtle balance of Eastern culture and Western comfort, combined with the adventure of a journey through the heart of Asia provides a unique travel experience.

In Southern Africa step aboard Rovos Rail’s “The Pride of Africa” the most luxurious train in the world. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. In a series of journeys lasting from 24 hours to two weeks, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa’s greatest destinations from Cape Town at the tip of Africa to Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania.

Getaway to Downunder

Mar 2

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Goway Travel, the globetrotting specialist to the “Lands Downunder” have announced the addition of several comprehensive programs to Australia and New Zealand. Goway’s signature “Getaway” range of tours are a collection of their most popular air-land inclusive itineraries.

Although a few classic Getaways are featured in Goway’s award-winning 108 page DOWNUNDER brochure, more than 50 other Getaways, including those to Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, can be found on their website, goway.com.

“Our Getaways are very competitively priced, pre-packaged tours that include airfare, accommodation and sightseeing”, commented Bruce Hodge, founder and owner of Goway Travel. “Some are flexible in that the itineraries can be modified with the help of our staff in order to accommodate the needs of our clients. Other Getaways are so special that they must be purchased as presented in order to take advantage of the exceptional prices”.

From a 16-day Classic Australia package visiting Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs and Cairns, priced from $4549 per person, to self-drive packages such as the 16-day Lord of the Rings tour from $3469 per person, Goway offers a wide range of travel.

NEW WINTER SUN FROM AFRICAEXPERTS

Sep 24

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AFRICAExperts by Goway has launched its 2003/2004 Winter Sun program. Offered from November 2003 through to April 2004 to Malta, Tunisia and Morocco packages are air inclusive, and include transfers, accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily. Clients can choose from one, two or three week durations and can extend their stay up to 6 weeks. Local on site representatives of AFRICAExperts will also be available to assist with arrangements for excursions and sightseeing tours.

“We’re back again, this time with even better properties in Malta and Morocco, and with more aggressive pricing”, says Firdosh Bulsara, General Manager of the exclusive AFRICAExperts Division at Goway.

In Malta, AFRICAExperts offer a choice of 4 hotels. While the popular Plaza Regency and the Preluna remain the same as last year with prices starting at $1,649, new for this winter are the Corinthia Mistra Village and the Corinthia Marina. Both properties offer excellent value for Canadians seeking four-star luxury starting from $1,689. Flights to Malta operate with Air Canada and Air Malta via London.

In Morocco, hotels have been upgraded to include the Adrar, the Amadil Beach and the newest property on the coast the 5-star Millenium. Price leader for Morocco this year is the 3-star Sud Bahia starting at $1,609 inclusive of flights from Toronto via Montreal with Air Canada and Royal Air Maroc.

In Tunisia, AFRICAExperts has brought back the same properties by popular demand. The 4-star Nahrawess in Hammamet still remains the Canadian favourite and is priced from $1,549. The Marcopolo on Hammamet Yasmine beach is offered from $1,539 and the Sol Club Kantaoui in the famous tourist resort of Port-el-Kantaoui is offered from $1,569. Price leader this year is the charming Chams El Hana located in Sousse starting at $1,519.

“Our new relationship with Corinthia Hotels in Malta has enhanced the program to a great extent especially with our exclusive arrangements at the Corinthia Marina. Whether its Malta, Morocco or Tunisia as a holiday, I would urge travel agents to confidently go ahead and sell because these destinations truly broaden their client’s horizons” says Bulsara.

For brochures contact your travel agent or call 1-800-245-0920 or email info@africaexperts.com.. The AFRICAExperts extensive website www.africaexperts.com features even more products as well as lots of useful information.

NEW TRAVEL PLANNER FROM AFRICAEXPERTS

Sep 11

Posted by CanCon Admin in Africa, Brochure, Goway, New Packages, Packages, Product Updates | No Comments

The most comprehensive range of travel ideas for Africa are available in Canada through AFRICAExperts by Goway. As an exclusive division of 33 year old Goway, AFRICAExperts claim to be just that …. experts! Their products range from up-market private game lodges and Stays of Distinction to adventure experiences specifically designed for the young and value conscious traveller.

The company also operates Winter Sun escape packages for 1-6 weeks to the North African Mediterranean Sea destinations of Morocco, Tunisia and Malta.

In total, AFRICAExperts offers independent and escorted safaris and tour packages to the 10 leading tourist destinations – South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco, as well as the Indian Ocean islands of Zanzibar, Mauritius and Seychelles.

Sample offers are a two week air-ir-landpackage to Morocco from Canada starting at $1,899 with meals; 13 days Best of East Africa from $3,519 inclusive of meals and top class safari lodges (international airfare is extra); 14 days Cape Town to Johannesburg from $2,847 inclusive of many meals (airfare is extra); Mountain Gorilla Expedition for 5 days from $1,615 (airfare extra); or an Overland Adventure Expedition for 59 days between Nairobi and Cape Town from $3,695 (permits and airfares extra).

AFRICAExperts by Goway also operates their own fully escorted tours from Canada to Africa. Magic of Africa is an 18 days experience visiting South Africa and Victoria Falls priced from $8,869. Treasures of Africa visits Kenya and Egypt for 18 days priced from $7,199. These particular tours are branded Holidays of a Lifetime and carry Goway’s promise of something special. They are virtually all-inclusive, including comprehensive insurance, tipping and luggage service.

Full details on all of the above are featured in the AFRICAExperts Travel Planner, a supplementary Winter Sun Flyer or the separate African Adventures catalogue. More travel ideas and useful information on Africa can also be found at www.africaexperts.com. Call your travel agent or 1-800-245-0920

What’s New at AFRICAExperts by Goway

Jan 21

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AFRICAExperts, the exclusive division of Goway dedicated to Africa, is “Saying it with a Botswana Diamond” as their Valentine Special for those who choose to explore Africa’s nature paradise, Botswana. Clients booked on AFRICAExperts’ Okavango & The Kwando safari receive a Botswana diamond in addition to the luxury safari experience. “This is a fantasy-come-true for honeymooners wanting an exceptionally memorable time” says Firdosh Bulsara, General Manager of AFRICAExperts, “because we have neatly tied-up this package to include a surprise candle light bush dinner with champagne, or a romantic sunset boat cruise with dinner. Top this with a diamond presented to the couple in some of the most magical scenery in the world and it becomes a life-long delightful memory”.AFRICAExpertsValentine Special runs from February 1 through to March 31. For the 8 day Okavango & The Kwando tour prices start at CAD $4,750 plus airfares.

The 25 day fully escorted Grand African Adventure branded as a‘Holiday of a Lifetime’is now upgraded to include the Commodore Hotel in Cape Town and the Wilderness Resort on the Garden Route with 3 nights stays and daily sightseeing excursions. In Kenya clients will now stay at the luxurious Lonhro hotels and lodges including the renowned Mount Kenya Safari Club. The tour ends in Zambia with stays at the deluxe Royal Livingston Hotel with tours of and around Victoria Falls.‘Holiday of a Lifetime’are available for stays of 15, 22 or 25 days. Fully escorted from North America the program includes escort, airfares, accommodations, most meals, guided sightseeing, full insurance package and special interest fun themes. Prices start at CAD $6,499 for 15 days, CAD $9,089 for 22 days or CAD $10,529 for the full 25 day tour.

New this year are the ‘Classic Air Safaris’, a totally unique product using a fully re-furbished Convair 440 aircraft (twin-engine turbo-prop) exclusively chartered to carry passengers in luxurious fashion with stays in lavish hotels including sumptuous meals, private guided sightseeing and first-class service around Southern Africa. “We decided to offer this superbly structured program in conjunction with the people who own and operate the legendary Rovos Rail for one simple reason, it would be extremely difficult to match it with any other program on the market” adds Bulsara. Prices for a 13-day South Africa-Namibia-Botswana-Victoria Falls itinerary start at CAD $11,429. International airfares are additional.