November
11
2011
By Lori Toledano
I recently received a call from a client who wanted to surprise his wife with a trip to Africa for her birthday. He even wanted to plan a ceremony to renew their wedding vows. I know this sounds like an urban legend, but I swear it's true. The perfect husband does exist!
So guys, as Christmas approaches, why not surprise your wife or significant other with an amazing trip to Africa? Forget jewellery and spa days, this is the kind of gift that will leave your sweetheart speechless (in a good way) and earn you brownie points for years to come. That sounds nice, but how much is this kind of gift going to cost? The answer: not as much as you might think, if you take advantage of some of the specials available.
Tanzania
It’s hard to imagine that anything could be more romantic than the Serengeti under canvas during the great migration, or fly camping in the remote corners of the Selous. Take advantage of the 15% discount that Nomad Tanzania is offering on all its camps until April 30, 2012. This deal even comes with professional guides who will be with you every step of the way. So gentlemen, you’ll never find yourself in that uncomfortable position of being lost and having to ask for directions. The only catch is that travel must be booked before January 31, 2012.
Mozambique
Provided you leave the Speedo at home, what could possibly say ‘I love you’ more than sun, sand and surf, combined with luxury accommodations? With that in mind, you’d be crazy not to take advantage of the ‘Stay Seven, Pay Six’ special at the brand new White Pearl Resort in Mozambique. Or for something a little shorter but equally as sweet, fly over to Benguerra Island (just off the coast) and check into Benguerra Lodge on a ‘Stay Four, Pay Three’ special. Both offers are available until December 2012.
Cape Town
Lets be honest, nothing brings people together like alcohol. Mix in some great food and you can’t go wrong. So if the love of your life is a foodie or an oenphile, look no further than Cape Town, which is hands down Africa’s mecca of great cuisine and outstanding wines. Both the Cape Grace and Cape Cadogan (two of our favourite properties in the city) are offering ‘Stay Four, Pay Three’ specials until December 2012.
Singita
Have you missed too many ‘date nights’ or otherwise engaged in bad behaviour that you need to make up for? If so, Singita is the place for you. You’ll be sure to win her over with luxurious accommodation, private candlelit dinners, romantic baths, and of course, spectacular game viewing. Don’t delay (it will only make things worse); jump on the current Singita specials and get yourself back on the road to redemption. In South Africa, book four nights at either Sweni or Lebombo and only pay for three nights. In East Africa, book six nights at Sasakwa, Faru Faru or Sabora in Tanzania and only pay for five nights. All of these offers are valid until December 15, 2012.
Wilderness Safaris & Sanctuary Retreats
Kind of like the perfect husband, this one is almost too good to be true. Until April 15, 2012, Wilderness and Sanctuary are offering 27 of their camps in seven different countries at absolutely unbeatable prices. All you need to do is book three nights at each of any two participating camps in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe and the deal is yours.
These are just a few of the fantastic gift ideas that are currently available in our Christmas hamper. Each comes with the exclusive Trufflepig guarantee that the trip will be forever known as the ‘greatest Christmas gift ever’. The best part is that you will get to enjoy the trip just as much as she does.
Lori also specializes in romantic birthday, anniversary and ‘just because’ gifts—as long as they involve travel to Africa.
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