Alternative Safaris - Unique Safari Expeditions From Africa Odyssey

Sept. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- Whether going on safari for the first-time or for Africa aficionados in search of an altogether new and unique safari expedition, Africa Odyssey cater for all. The safari specialists offer a whole host of alternative accommodation and adventurous safari options, from mobile camps for the ultimate game viewing experience to walking and canoe safaris for truly rare wildlife encounters. Here, tour operator Africa Odyssey highlight some extraordinary packages across Africa suitable for any safari fanatic.

TANZANIA: Alex Walker’s Serian Camp & fly camping in the Serengeti National Park
Alex Walker runs an outstanding new mobile tented camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti. Changing location to keep up with the Great Migration’s mega herds, Serian Serengeti guarantees great viewing year-round. The camp offers game drives and walking safaris as well as adventurous fly camping with the team taking guests into the heart of the wilderness for a traditional, no-frills bush experience. On the fly camp, guests stay in small dome tents or on bedrolls under the open sky. It doesn’t get closer to nature than this!
Price: Africa Odyssey offer six nights at Alex Walker’s Serian camp from £4,400 per person. This includes international flights, transfers, four nights in Serian Camp and two nights fly-camping.

ZAMBIA: Remote Africa’s walking safaris in South and North Luangwa
This is a serious walking safari for connoisseurs. One of the few genuinely owner-run companies in Africa, Remote Africa have a truly world-class guiding team and are well respected as offering some of the best walking camps in Africa.  With three camps in the South Luangwa and a fourth in the remote and untouched North Luangwa, this is the company for the true safari enthusiast. South Luangwa is known as the leopard capital of Africa while the ‘North Park’ is often referred to as the best walking safari location on the continent. It’s Africa in its purest form, and with lion regularly encountered on foot, can serve up an utter adrenaline treat!
Price: Africa Odyssey offer 10 nights with Remote Africa from £4,000 per person. This includes international flights, transfers, three nights at Tafika, four nights split between Chikoko Tree Camp and Crocodile Camp in the South Luangwa and three nights at Mwaleshi lodge in the North Luangwa.

BOTSWANA: Selinda Canoe Trail in the private Selinda Reserve
For a totally unique safari experience, a canoe trail in the Selinda Reserve is now available with camp set up each night along the banks of the river. Here guests can glide along the water and encounter 300 bird species, elephants, buffalos, antelopes, wild dogs and possibly cheetahs, lions and leopards. Safaris from Selinda Camp itself are some of the finest predator-rich safaris anywhere and the new Selinda canoe trail offers a magical water safari experience in a truly beautiful and untouched reserve.
Price: Africa Odyssey offer seven nights with Selinda Camp from £4,610 per person. This includes international flights, transfers, three nights at Selinda Camp and three nights on the Selinda Canoe Trail.

Valid throughout 2011 and 2012, all of the above packages include accommodation on an all-inclusive basis. To book visit http://www.africaodyssey.com or telephone 020 7471 8780.

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