Down Under Answers Launches Africa Answers

Award-Winning Travel Experts Introduces New Division With Africa Vacation Packages Starting at Under $2,300

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Nov 10, 2010, 08:35 ET

BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Down Under Answers, one of the most respected specialists in travel to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, has launched a new division: Africa Answers (http://www.africaanswers.com).

Specializing in vacations to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Mauritius, Seychelles, Egypt and Dubai, Africa Answers will offer unprecedented savings and the same level of expertise and customized vacation packages that Down Under Answers is famous for.

To launch the new division, Africa Answers is offering the trip of a lifetime, a not-to-be-missed deal to Africa that includes three free bonus nights' accommodation!

Explore the wonders of South Africa in Style (7-night land only*, from $3,575 per person/double occupancy).

Home base for the first four days is Cape Town's plush Cape Cadogan boutique hotel; highlights include private tours of: the Cape of Good Hope National Park and the southwesternmost point of the continent; panoramic views of Cape Peninsula; the food and wine offerings of the Winelands; and Hermanus, for land-based whale watching from June through November. Move on to three all-inclusive nights at Lion Sands River Lodge in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, and enjoy safari game drives to see the Big Five, hippo tours, wildlife lectures, bush walks and more.

Kirk Demeter founded DUA in 1992 and grew it steadily from boutique adventure operator to one of the leading multiple award-winning travel wholesalers in North America.

"Africa is a place people dream of visiting but postpone because they're overwhelmed by its legendary exoticness and sheer vastness. We've built our business and reputation on making faraway destinations approachable for North American travelers," says Demeter.

Helming Africa Answers is travel expert and General Manager Natasha Smith. Along with the company's dedicated team of travel professionals, she will showcase Africa Answers to travel agent partners. Born in South Africa, Smith boasts more than 12 years' experience selling deluxe, complex Africa vacations to North Americans, and prior to that she worked for many years in South Africa for one of the country's largest inbound tour operators. Smith is intimately acquainted with not only the regions and people of these destinations, but also the high service expectations of travelers.

"Natasha's many years of experience ensure that the best hotels, lodges and tours are selected for travelers," comments Demeter.

Other extraordinary Africa adventure itineraries and Safari vacations to Africa designed by Africa Answers:

For an unforgettable vacation in Africa, book Great Zimbabwe (11-day, 10-night land only*, from $2,680 per person/double occupancy).

Visit: Masvingo, "The Ancient City"; the country's second-largest city, Bulawayo; the Matopo Hills, for cave paintings and breathtaking vistas at "View of the World"; and Hwange National Park, one of Africa's finest wildlife havens, including herds of protected "presidential elephants." Also offering sumptuous meals and lodge accommodations, the tour culminates at Victoria Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders.

Take a walk on the wild side with the Simba Safari (7-day, 6-night land only*, from $2,260 per person/double occupancy).

Rich in multicultural heritage and home to the famous Maasai people, Tanzania also houses some of Africa's most impressive national parks and game reserves. Highlights include: Serengeti National Park; "The Cradle of Mankind," Olduvai Gorge; and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Travelers will view wildlife daily and relax in comfortable lodge accommodations in four spectacular locations.

These and many more vacations to Africa are fully detailed at the Africa Answers website. For a complete list of all deals to Africa, plus terms and conditions, go to http://www.africaanswers.com/vacations or http://www.africaanswers.com/current-specials.

To reserve a brochure, visit http://www.africaanswers.com/tools/request-brochure.

*Airfare to and from Africa is not included in quoted tour prices; however, Africa Answers is able to supply the best available rate for a traveler's dates and departure locations upon request.

Africa Answers employs seasoned travel experts that customize tours for independent travelers - ranging from unique, hands-on holidays to more traditional itineraries - and for groups of virtually any size alike. For further information, email [email protected] or call (866) 427-2540.

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