Zambia is the perfect destination for a walk through the wilderness with its abundant game, and boasts one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in the world. Expert local guides can take travelers near the action and on a real safari experience of a lifetime. Here you have the opportunity to see lions, elephants, leopards, hippos and wild dogs which are all common in this area. Experience a combination of both day and night walks and witness game drives in diverse habitats. Explore a series of seven ox-bow lagoons around Chamilandu and Chindeni and see the numerous species of birds it attracts and the animals that drink from there.

Goway’s South Luangwa Encounter has a great offer for an 8 night walking safari package and just pay for only 6 nights, from $5209 CAD with a savings of $797. This trip includes accommodations in a bush camp, meals, return transfers, park entrance fees, professional guides, land transportation, flights from Livingstone to Mfuwe and Mfuwe to Lusaka.

Zambia, particularly South Luangwa, is the pioneer of the walking safari and considered a place to see the real Africa that is unspoiled with few tourists. Bush camps allow visitors to live in luxury in the middle of the wild with amazing vantage points of animals and nature surroundings.

Nestled inside the remote Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda’s rainforest is the Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Campwhere travellers can get the ultimate gorilla tracking expedition. The Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp receives frequent visits from the gorillas, up to 4-6 times a month. Guests get a really extraordinary camping experience while staying in one out of eight tents overlooking the jungle. The luxurious tents contain hardwood floors with a deck supporting a warm comfy bed and even a bathtub. The camp also has a bar and dining cottage with a raised platform for dining under the stars.

Goway offers the Uganda Gorilla Forest Camp trip package for $2927 CAD and includes three nights accommodations, return airport transfers, all transportation by a comfortable land cruiser jeep, local guides, Batwa tribe experience or community walk or forest walk, laundry, picnic lunches both days of transfers, some meals and one gorilla permit. Goway has posted recent footage of Mountain Gorillas roaming the camp and an encounter with a visitor on their website to check out.

Uganda, the pearl of Africa, is a situated in East Africa close to the equator. The country is considered a lush destination having savannahs and jungles in close proximity creating a huge biodiversity.

Goway has launched a new productto their roster targeted to those who enjoy golfing while travelling. The Extreme 19th Hole is part of a unique championship golf course situated in South Africa and is only accessible by helicopter. Tee off at the edge of a cliff that soars over 400 meters high where your golf ball takes 20 seconds to land on the green that is shaped like Africa. This course takes gaming to a whole new level.

Goway offers six unique accommodations in Entabeni from tented chalets to lodges that combine luxury and wilderness. Stay at the Wildside Safari Camp or Lakeside, Eagle’s Nest and Ravineside to the distinctive Kingfisher and Hanglip Mountain. Along with game drives, other activities include scenic helicopter flights, balloon safaris, star gazing, bush dinners, sunset cruises, the Pedi Cultural Village, Endangered Wildlife Centre and the buffalo breeding project. Enjoy guided game drives and horseback safaris that bring visitors in close contact with a variety of wild species on one of Goway’s exclusive South African gaming lodges in Entabeni.

Entabeni is situated in the Waterberg region of Limpopo province just three hours north of Johannesburg. Limpopo has a number of nature reserves and parks including the well known Greater Limpopo Park (National Kruger Park) that features the huge diversity of this unspoiled area. Limpopo Tourism and Parks and its local communities manage the ecological conservation of this area and also develop eco-tourism projects.

Goway has brought out a series of up-market packages offering exceptional savings to Africa. The 7-day Adventures in Nature family package now has savings of up to $1500. Featuring five star deluxe accommodations in Cape Town in the world famous Sabi Sands region, this exceptional offer includes a special program for the kids allowing Mom and Dad time for themselves. “With multi-generational travel on the increase, Goway has identified a need for child-friendly experiences”, commented Moira Smith, General Manager of AFRICAExperts. “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.”

The 7-day Adventures in Nature package starts from $7215 CAD per family of two adults and two children under 12 years old. It includes three nights at the deluxe Table Bay in Cape Town with breakfast and touring, three nights at the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, all meals, game activities at the lodge and all transfers.

The Table Bay Hotel offers families a comprehensive, fun and inviting children’s programme with the Oscar Kids Club. Sabi Sabi’s unique Elefun Centre for children under 14 years of age offers a safe, fun and educational haven; ensuring children have a great time and gives parents peace of mind. They also offer a junior ranger program.

Namibia was chosen as the first location for the 10th anniversary of the TODAYShow’s popular “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?” series. This show features Lauer’s exotic travels around the world and Namibia was selected by NBC producers to kick off the week-long series, thanks to the country’s stunning scenic landscapes, incredible wildlife and successful conservation initiatives.

At the start of the TODAY show, Namibia was revealed by Lauer standing atop a sand dune and then sand boarding down. Lauer remarked, “We’re in one of the most amazing countries we’ve been to in the ten years I’ve been doing this series. It’s like something out of a movie.”

The TODAY show’s crew experienced a number of regions which Goway offers in Namibia. These range from the stunning Sossusvlei dunes to the starkly beautiful Damaraland. Lauer marveled at the conservation success story of Namibia, including the protection of the unique and endangered desert-adapted black rhino.

Goway offers a variety of different ways to experience Namibia. These include the unique ‘cruising on wheels’ experience aboard the Shongololo Dune Express. The train travels at night, and in the morning the knowledgeable multi-lingual guides offload their customized air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles and guests spend the day exploring the area. In 2012, only two trips are being operated in June and the 13 day journey starts at $3639 CAD. This includes accommodation, transfers, sightseeing, dinner and breakfast.

Travellers with specific interests can choose either the 7-day Southern Namibia from $1866 CAD or the 7-day Northern Namibia circuit from $2273 CAD. Combined they form the 15-day Classic Namibia which includes the Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park and Windhoek. Prices start from $3957CAD and include most meals, all transportation and sightseeing with a qualified driver/guide. Namibia is a vast country so for travellers with limited vacation time, Goway’s AFRICAExperts have designed the 7-day Best of Namibia Flying Safari priced from $5712 CAD.

Goway and the Shongololo Express are offering a free train journey to any agent who has made at least one Shongololo booking with Goway. And their partner only pays 50%.

Named for the Zulu word for millipede, the Shongololo Train is more aptly described as a travelling hotel which incorporates touring experiences by day. This unique train safari is one of the most convenient ways of seeing Southern Africa. The train travels between destinations at night and by day guests board air-conditioned vehicles to explore the regional attractions.

Shongololo operates 4 exceptional journeys covering some of the most iconic sights in Southern Africa. The 14-day Good Hope itinerary is a comprehensive tour of South Africa that includes all of the great sights including Kruger National Park, Zululand, the Drakensberg Mountains, Klein Karoo, the winelands and the spectacular Garden Route.

The 17-day Southern Cross itinerary visits six countries starting in Johannesburg and ending in Victoria Falls (or vice versa). The route passes through Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana and includes visits to Kruger National Park, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, and Chobe National Park in Botswana.

The 13-day Dune Adventure takes in the stark, stunning beauty of Namibia, a beautiful country of extreme contrasts, vast colourful deserts, dunes, almost extra-terrestrial rock formations, great game reserves and delightful coastal towns with old world German hospitality, bushman settlements.

Brand new in 2012 is the Traces of Dr Livingstone which travels from Victoria Falls to Dar-es-Salaam.

Agents wishing to take up this offer should email moira@goway.com and include the booking reference of their Shongololo booking plus details of which of the journeys they would like to take.

Goway’s 2012 Africa travel planner has just been launched with over 200 travel ideas. One of the unique upmarket products featured is the Elewana sky safari. Considering the trend for shorter vacations that offer a true escape from the daily grind of modern life, the sky safari offers an incredible 8-day itinerary travelling in a luxurious executive aircraft staying in some of the leading lodges in this diverse region of East Africa.

“A sky safari may sound like an oxymoron, but when you consider the immense size of Tanzania, it is a logical and time efficient way to cover the vast dis¬tances between the iconic parks of Northern Tanzania, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park’ said Emma Cottis, Marketing Manager for Goway.

The only one of it’s kind, the Elewana Sky Safari includes all of Northern Tanzania’s core highlights and offers an unparalleled game viewing and cultural experience. The deluxe 8-day sky safari starts at CA$6643.

East Africa is currently one of the fastest growing regions in the world for inbound tourism. Goway’s best selling safari to the region is their 14-day East Africa Safariand they are offering savings of up to $600 on select departures.

“This is the perfect combination of Kenya and Tanzania which covers all the must-see highlights,” said Moira Smith, General Manager of Goway’s AFRICAExperts. “We cap the number of guests per vehicle at 6 so everyone has a window seat, use 4×4 vehicles throughout and use first class lodges.”

East Africa is filled with a kaleidoscope of landscapes, wildlife and people that are infinite in variety. Boundless stretches of savannah are dotted with herds of game and every herbivore you can think of. Kenya is home to Mount Kenya, Lake Victoria, the largest of Africa’s lakes and the legendary source of the Nile, the famous Masai Mara Reserve and

Crossing into Tanzania, visitors are exposed to the Serengeti’s boundless plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. The energetic can consider extending to climb Mount Kilimanjaro while those just wanting to relax can look at the beautiful beach destination of Zanzibar.

AFRICAExperts 14-day East Africa safari is priced from CA$4604 (land only) and includes accommodation in superior lodges and camps, most meals, all transport and game drives, transfers, guided walks, and the services of a professional driver/guide throughout