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Goway Waives Penalties For Single Travellers Bound For Africa!

Oct 30

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts has today announced savings of up to $720 for single travellers on their World in one Country South Africa tour.

“Typically, single travellers may pay up to double the twin share rates for vacations,” commented Moira Smith, AFRICAExperts General Manager, “and our offer is a great getaway for travellers that prefer to travel alone and meet new friends from around the world” The World in one Country tour allows visitors a glimpse of South African wildlife, scenery, traditional cultures of old as well as the dynamic South Africa of today. From wildlife reserves that teem with birdlife and excite with sightings of the infamous “Big Five” to modern cities, world renowned wine farms, ancient forests and the arresting beauty of rugged coastlines to long stretches of warm waters and golden sands. This tour encompasses a huge slice of South Africa hospitality, culture and sights.

Prices start from $3,262CA and single passengers save up to $720 per departure. This is valid for new bookings for travel before 31October 2010, but excludes the World Cup Soccer period 01Jun10 to 31Jul10.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts Announces New Staff Appointment

Oct 28

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts is pleased to announce the appointment of Yael Marom to the reservations department. “Yael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the department,” commented Moira Smith, AFRICAExperts General Manager. “Having lived in the Middle East and travelled to our key destinations, she complements our current team of experts.”

Yael was born in Israel, raised in Canada but moved back in early adulthood for a few years to reacquaint herself with her roots. The travel bug bit several years ago and she found herself traipsing around the world as often as possible. 2009 was spent mainly in Africa, the continent that stole her heart with its magnificent beauty, powerful energy and friendly people. Her fondest memories are of climbing and quad biking the sand dunes in Namibia, feeling the breezes of both the Indian and Atlantic oceans simultaneously in Cape Point, spotting the “Big Five” in Kruger, abseiling down Table Mountain, stepping inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, playing backgammon with the locals in Cairo, viewing the magnificent Baha’i Gardens in Haifa and swimming in all 4 seas of Israel; the Red, the Med, the Dead and the Sea of Galilee

Goway Offers Africa Family Vacations

Oct 23

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AFRICAExperts has expanded their vacation offerings to include Family Itineraries, announced the leading North American wholesaler, a division of Goway.

With multi-generational travel on the increase, Goway has identified a need for child-friendly experiences. “The accommodations we include offer excellent value, specifically discounted rates for children, meals, child care services, and more importantly they offer a great experience not only for children, but for the entire family” commented Moira Smith General Manager of AFRICAExperts. “We offer a great range of trips to Africa, including beach holidays, safari experiences and city stopover packages that include exciting interactive activities for children of all ages.”

Popular itineraries to South Africa include a stay in Cape Town and a visit to a game lodge. AFRICAExperts ensures that the children get the most from their wildlife experience by offering specialized game drives for children, expert baby sitters and educational experiences. In Cape Town activities include the opportunity to view the “Big 7”; whales, great white sharks and the renowned big five. Visits to see the penguins at Boulders Beach, the Spier Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre and the Two Oceans Aquarium can also be included.

Three specific Southern Africa itineraries for family travel offer special activities for children and start from CA$1836 per person.

Fun in the Sun is a 9 Day itinerary from Cape Town to Johannesburg and features 2 nights at Kwa Maritane Lodge which is nestled on the slopes of an ancient volcano and offers incredible game drives to spot Africa’s “Big Five”

Little Paws includes the Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre as well as Shiduli Private Game Reserve which features an informative childrens program.

For more information or to order the 2010 AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST travel planner, call Goway’s AFRICAExperts at 1-800-245-0920, email info@africaexperts.com or visit www.africaexperts.com

Goway’s AFRICAExperts Releases Special Edition 2010 Brochure

Sep 10

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Asia08 Cover.inddGoway’s AFRICAExperts 2010 Travel Planner has just been released. It is a special Goway 40th Anniversary edition featuring the top selling travel ideas for Africa and the Middle East, several new travel experiences plus a timeline of significant events that have impacted travel to Africa over the last 40 years. “This new brochure is our most comprehensive yet with over 170 independent and escorted travel ideas” claims Moira Smith, General Manager for the specialist Goway division. “We recognize the diverse needs of North American travellers by incorporating safaris, lodges, small group escorted tours, self-drives, Indian Ocean Resorts, cruises and rail journeys” she continued.

Some of the new travel experiences introduced for 2010 include:

* A new 21 day Middle East Treasures Holiday of a Lifetime due to increased interest in the Middle East. This comprehensive, fully escorted tour includes the highlights of Egypt, Jordan and Israel and offers many special experiences that are unique to Goway. Prices start from $8979CAD per person sharing from Toronto.

* Three Southern Africa itineraries for families offer special activities for children. These were introduced as multi-generational travel is on the increase as parents and grandparents take their children along. Prices start from $1836CAD per person.
o Little Paws
o Fun In The Sun
o The Big “7″ – Whales, Sharks and the “Big 5″

* Victoria Falls, Hwange and Lake Kariba: a 6 night itinerary including 2 nights in Victoria Falls, 2 nights Hwange and 2 nights Lake Kariba, the perfect extension to a South Africa vacation. Prices including return flights from Johannesburg start from $2877CAD per person.

* The East Africa Safari is a comprehensive and competitively priced 14 day itinerary that takes in all the highlights of Kenya and Tanzania. Prices start from $5051CA.

* 6 and 7 night unique Nile cruises on luxurious Dahabiyas. These upscale sailing boats carry just 16 people, ensuring a unique and exclusive experience. Prices start from $2372CAD for a 6 night cruise.

For more information or to order the 2010 AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST travel planner, call Goway’s AFRICAExperts at 1-800-245-0920, email info@africaexperts.com or visit www.africaexperts.com

Goway AFRICAExperts brings Africa to Toronto

Aug 28

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Over 30 African travel industry representatives will be travelling to Toronto early October to join Goway’s “JAMBO AFRICA” event. Represented countries include South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and Egypt.

“What is unique about this event is the diversity of the products represented’, said Moira Smith, General Manager of AFRICAExperts, “From luxury lodges to luxury rail, from Gorilla Trekking to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, if you’re interested in visiting Africa, we have an expert to assist.”

Goway will host the following special Africa events:

South Africa and Surrounds
Thursday 01 October, 2009
InterContinental Toronto Centre,
225 Front Street West,
Toronto, ON M5V 2X3
6pm – 9pm
Enjoy an informative presentation on Southern Africa, meet the experts and be eligible to win a superb South Africa trip valued at $10, 000.

Goway Africa Day
Saturday 03 October, 2009
Toronto Science Centre,
770 Don Mills Road,
North York, ON M3C 1T3
10:00am – 5pm
Attend lectures on Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Train travel in Africa, Gorilla Trekking and more. There is an opportunity to participate in a fun interactive drumming experience and to meet the experts from over 10 African countries. Parking is included and attendees will receive a 20% discount on entrance to the Science Centre. Attend and be eligible to win prizes to Southern Africa, East Africa and Egypt.

Travel Agents are invited to bring along any clients interested in visiting the represented countries to both events. Registration is FREE with advance registration at www.goway.com/venues or by calling 800 245 0920.

AFRICAExperts Offers Cape Town for Free

Aug 3

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts is offering more reasons to travel on a safari this year, offering free nights on some of their spectacular Africa products.

Goway’s current promotion offers free accommodation at a selection of private lodges. ”No matter your budget or interests, we have a special offer to suit”, commented Moira Smith, General Manager of AFRICAExperts by Goway. “We have negotiated some fantastic savings at some of the best lodges in Southern Africa, and at select private lodges, you can also enjoy a Cape Town stopover for free”.

AFRICAExperts $uper$pecial offers include:

Stay 4 nights at Singita Lebombo or Sweni (Kruger National Park) and pay for only three nights. This represents a savings of up to $1324CAD

Stay 3 nights at Pumba Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and only pay for two nights. A savings of up to $600CAD

Stay 2 nights at Shamwari Lobengula or Eagles Crag (Eastern Cape) and get two free nights at Cape Town One&Only, a savings of up to $950CAD

Stay 2 nights at any Shamwari Game Lodge in the Eastern Cape or Jock Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park, and receive 3 nights free at any of the exclusive Boutique Last Word properties in Cape Town or Franschhoek. Save up to $622CAD

Goway Launches Great Value Okavango Adventure

Jul 31

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AFRICAExperts by Goway has introduced a 14 day active vacation option to Botswana – Okavango Adventure. This 13 night experience is perfectly suited for active travellers looking for an exciting adventurous holiday. ”We have recognised an increased demand in travelers searching for the value and experiences of an overland camping safari, but combined with more comfortable accommodations, whilst still offering great value,” commented Moira Smith, General Manager for AFRICAExperts. “Travellers enjoy a small group experience (max 16 guests) and unique accommodations in hotels, lodges and tented camps.”
Highlights of this trip include a game drive and boat cruise in the Chobe National Park, 3 nights in the Okavango Delta with mokoro excursions and bush walks, game drive and boat cruise on the Kwando River and finally two nights in Livingstone to finish off in the adventure capital of Africa. Prices start at $3641CAD and include 13 nights accommodation, flights Maun – Delta – Maun, some meals, Mokoro & bush walks in the Okavango Delta, Chobe game drive & boat cruise, game drive in Kwando.
For more information on these and other great value travel ideas visit www.goway.com or call 1-800-245-0920.

Goway’s AFRICAExperts Announces New Staff Appointment

Jul 29

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts is pleased to announce the appointment of Jervin Randria to the reservations department.  “Jervin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the department,” commented Moira Smith, AFRICAExperts General Manager.  “Having lived in East Africa and travelled to our key destinations, she complements our current team of experts.”

Jervin was born in Tanzania to a family that was actively involved in tourism. In her youth she spent her holidays on safari in parks including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.  Jervin has been in the travel industry for 20 years with her most recent position being General Manager for Wildersun Safaris. Jervin loves travelling but her real passion is for travel in Africa; some of her fondest experiences include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Ballooning over the Serengeti, snorkelling in the Red Sea, getting up close and personal with lemurs in Madagascar, entering a pyramid in Egypt, cruising the Nile and standing at the tip of Africa at Cape Point.

AFRICAExperts is the exclusive division of Goway Travel that specializes in exciting safaris and vacations to this amazing continent. For more information and copies of Goway’s brochures, call 1-800-387-8850, e-mail brochures@goway.com or visit Goway.com.

Goway Celebrates the Year of the Gorilla

Jul 11

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gorillaTo celebrate 2009 being the UN year of the Gorilla, Goway’s AFRICAExperts has launched a special offer to encourage clients to track these gentle giants. Goway is offering clients a free second gorilla permit (Worth $500USD) on a safari of 6 days or more valid for new bookings until December 31, 2009. In effect this money is being donated to the gorilla national parks for conservation and communities, thus increasing revenue for the gorilla parks. “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 39-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.“ The place was Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, East Africa the region where Dian Fossey became famous. “I feel privileged to be one of the very few travellers who have ever encountered mountain gorillas in their own habitat” continued Hodge.

Consider that in contrast to the six billion human beings living on our crowded planet, there are only some seven hundred mountain gorillas left. Goway’s AFRICAExperts offers travellers some programs where they can encounter gorillas up close. One is a 7 day ‘Gorillas, Wildlife & Chimps’ (http://www.goway.com/africa/uganda/gorillas-wildlife-chimps.html) which includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda and chimp trekking from $4434. Also on offer is the 3 or 4 day Mountain Gorilla Encounter in Rwanda from $2936CAD. Only 8 permits are issued each day in Rwanda to visit each of 5 families habituated for tourists, so early booking is essential if you want to join one of the few travellers to have encountered mountain gorillas in their own habitat.

For more information on these and many other great value Travel ideas, visit www.goway.com or call 1-800-245-0920.

GOWAY OFFERS FREE NIGHTS IN AFRICA

Jun 9

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Goway’s AFRICAExperts has today announced a spectacular savings package for their travellers to South Africa, representing savings of up to $950 per person.

All travellers that book a minimum of 2 nights at Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape with Goway are entitled to a free 2 night stay at the One & Only Cape Town resort.

“This is an incredible deal” commented said Moira Smith, General Manager of Goway’s AFRICAExperts.  “Both Shamwari and One & Only are award-winning properties and the combination of a “Big Five” game experience with Cape Town is one of our most popular combinations.”

Shamwari Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), and is malaria free. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route. 3 Day packages start from $1776 (http://www.goway.com/africa/southafrica/eastern_cape_area_game.html) and include 2 nights at Eagles Crag or Lobengula Lodge, all meals, game drives and selected beverages.

The One&Only Cape Town is close to the fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, at the foot of Table Mountain. The free 2 night stay includes 2 nights in a Marina Room including breakfast at “Maze by Gordon Ramsay”. Other dining options include Nobu, chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s first restaurant in Africa. http://goway.com/superspecials/canada/2009/06/04/cape-town/ 

For more information call AFRICAExperts at 1-800-245-0920, email info@africaexperts.com  or visit www.africaexperts.com