Victoria Falls is inexplicably impressive. At one mile wide and 360 feet high, it’s the largest waterfall in the world. The winding walkways through the viewing area feature 360 degree rainbows and the occasional sauntering baboon. If you’re able to schedule your visit during a full moon you can see a lunar rainbow (or moonbow) in the mist of the moonlit waterfall. The colossal —and never-ending— spray of the waterfall has created a rainforest that’s the only place in the world where it’s raining (or misting) 24/7. Victoria Falls was classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. And if that’s not enough for you to grab your passport, you can bungee jump off the Victoria Falls bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe—and live to tell the tale.

Three Reasons You Should Bungee Jump in Zambia:

1. People Will Think You’re Tough
The Victoria Falls Bungee boasts a 100% safety record but your pictures will have people wondering if they used a broken seat belt to keep you from plummeting to your death. Sure, I was also wearing a harness but the below photo leads my Facebook friends to think I’m obviously a superhero for not dying.

2. You’ll Meet Hilarious Zambian Locals
The best way to bond instantly with a stranger is to put your life in their hands. While they rig up your bungee gear, the jump technician is sure to calm your nerves with jokes about your mortality. Among the clear and concise instructions you’re sure to learn a few words in Tonga or one of the other seventy spoken languages in Zambia.

3. You’ll Make an Epic Memory — And YouTube Video
You can see Zebras at the zoo and get your passport stamped at a stationary store but face it; you’re never again going to get the chance to stick it to gravity quite like this. The Victoria Falls bungee jump is one of the best jumping spots in the world. Take the dive and you’ll have a story to tell for the rest of your days. Watch how eloquently I handled the unforgettable moment…

Jaelithe Guillette is a freelance writer and adventure enthusiast. She hopes to spend every day seeking something extraordinary and sharing it with others. Her next epic journey will be on an Alaska train headed for a winter wonderland.

Lion World Tours is offering a special package to Kenya from just USD $2,499* per person including international airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges! This USD $2,499 “Kenya On Sale” package is valid for March 29 ^th and March 31^st departures, and USD $2,699 for all other departures in March, April and May 1-14, 2012. Fly from New York (JFK) or Washington, Dulles Airport to Nairobi, Kenya aboard the award winning Ethiopian Airlines.  Ethiopian Airlines was the winner of the 2009 “Airline of the Year” award from the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).

This package also includes six nights in deluxe accommodations in Kenya, game viewing, guides, meals, transfers and more. The single supplement fee for passengers traveling alone is only USD $250.

At Serena Mountain Lodge guests can awake to the trumpeting of elephant, fall asleep to the symphony of the African night or sit in stillness and observe the fascinating interplay of the animals as they arrive to drink, bathe, spar and forage around the water hole.

Sarova Shaba Lodge is built around natural springs and offers an oasis of green in the midst of this beautiful but harshly arid landscape. Sarova Shaba Lodge is located high above the Shaba Game Reserve, and it cleverly incorporates the beautiful natural springs as one of its special features.

Lion Hill Lodge impresses every guest with its panoramic view of the pink shoreline created by millions of flamingos on Lake Nakuru. The Lodge is situated within the Lake Nakuru National Park Rift Valley Province and is surrounded by natural flora and fauna in its beautiful grounds.

Sarova Mara Game Camp is set in the African bush but the luxurious tents all have permanent roofs, zip-up fronts, and electricity and en-suite facilities. Relaxing outside your own tent listening to the symphony of rasping Cicadas, croaking Tree Frogs and the intermittent call of birds and monkeys is a memorable experience.

“Kenya On Sale”, starting at just USD $2,499 ^* per person is a nine-day trip which includes:

• Round trip international Economy Class airfare from New York (JFK) or Washington, DC (Dulles) to Nairobi, Kenya, aboard Ethiopian Airlines
• All Fuel Surcharges and Taxes
• One night at Serena Mountain Lodge
• Two nights at Sarova Shaba Lodge
• One night at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
• Two nights at Sarova Mara Game Camp
• Game drives as specified in the itinerary
• Six Breakfasts / six Lunches / six Dinners
• Lion World Tours representative Meet and Greet upon arrival
• Transfers

This package at the price of just USD $2,499* per person is valid for March 29^th and March 31^st departures and is USD $2,699 for all other departures in March, April and May 1-14, 2012.

To book your trip, call Lion World Tours at 1-800-387-2706 from the USA or 1-800-668-9968 from Canada, or visit http://lionworldtours.com/tours/Kenya-On-Sale-Special/Specials to view the full itinerary.

African Travel, Inc.  is offering The Pearl of Africa, a spectacular way to see the enchanting wildlife of Uganda – and featuring the magnificent, endangered Mountain Gorillas. Renowned for its physical beauty, Uganda offers a variety of wildlife viewing experiences in the Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest  is a sanctuary for 13 different species of primate, colobus monkeys, chimpanzees and many birds (such as hornbills and turacos). It is perhaps most notable for the approximately 300 Bwindi Mountain Gorillas, half the world’s population of the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas. The region around Ishasha is noted for its tree-climbing lions, often seen lounging in old fig trees. The photographic opportunities are plentiful as you experience a country that is also the source of the Nile River.

Mountain gorillas are among the most famous of all endangered animals. These majestic animals are lately finding it very hard to survive, and as recently as 2006, they were at the brink of extinction. Fortunately, recent conservation efforts have been quite successful, the primary factor responsible for this positive trend being an effort by organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda to protect the gorillas and their habitat.  Another significant contributor towards protection of the Mountain Gorillas is Americans  visiting them! When travelers visit Africa using a knowledgeable company such as African Travel, Inc. they are making a huge contribution to the conservation of Mountain Gorillas. Despite these positive efforts, mountain gorillas are still under threat of extinction, and more conservation efforts will be necessary to remove gorillas from the endangered animals list. Now is an excellent time to visit these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.

The Pearl of Africa—8 days. Uganda, Rwanda.

Highlights

• EXPLORE the shores of the Kazinga Channel in search of pink backed pelicans, saddle billed storks, buffalo, Nile crocodile, and hippo from the comfort of your cruise boat

• DISCOVER the forest dwelling indigenous pygmy tribes of Uganda

• EXPERIENCE the coveted hour with the rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas of Uganda. Watch the family, with its dominant male silverback leader and protector, attentive mothers, and playful juveniles, move through their forest home

• ENJOY observing the fascinating chimpanzees as they traverse the tree canopy and forage on the forest floor

Accommodations

1 Night in Lake Victoria Serena Resort, Entebbe
2 Nights in Kyaninga Lodge, Kibale Forest
2 Nights in Kyambura Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park
2 Nights in Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Priced from $4995 per person land only, based on double occupancy.

For more information and reservations contact African Travel at (800) 421-8907 or visit www.africantravelinc.com.

(SAUSALITO, CA, Nov. 9, 2011) – Wildlife viewing specialist Wild Planet Adventures announces five 2012 departures of an 18-day/17-night itinerary the company promises will be “the most comprehensive wildlife itinerary possible for Zambia” thanks to the expertise of three legendary master guides.

Tour dates for Zambia -The Ultimate Wildlife Safari are May 25 – June 11, June 29 – July 16, Aug 10-27, Sept 4-21 and Oct 5-22, 2012. The per person double occupancy rate is $13,998 exclusive of domestic air (approximately $1,396 per person). This program is also available in 7, 10, 12, 13 and 15-day custom group versions.  A 7-day program is $3,998 per person exclusive of domestic flights. Included are world-class safari bush and mobile camp accommodations, all meals, guides and more.

Typically Wild Planet Adventures discriminates against heavily visited regions. Wildlife-rich (including the “Big 5”) Zambia is no exception.  It is among the few places in Africa where safaris can include walking and canoeing, in addition to jeeps. Included are the Nsefu and Zebra Plains sectors of South Luangwa National Park, the under-visited Busanga Plains of Kafue National Park (a prime place to see Cheetah), the Lower Zambezi River with canoe safari on the most beautiful section of the river in Mana Pools National Park, rife with wildlife.

On the 18-day (only) program a trio of master guides will reveal Zambia’s secrets of nature.

“The walking safari originated in South Luangwa and the emphasis on walking requires advanced tracking skills.  Even so, most walking guides tend to avoid big game and predators. Only the most advanced guides take on this challenge, and only an elite few are qualified to teach other guides these advanced skills, which can take a lifetime to master.  These master guides prefer tracking in the most remote and isolated destinations where wildlife behavior remains truly “wild” and unaffected by human presence. I’ve brought the three most legendary master guides in the country together for the first time ever on one trip,” says Director Josh Cohen.

He explains that the mounting pressure of eco-tourism on wildlife populations means it’s more important than ever to manage traveler impact.

“Nowhere is this more evident than in Africa, where you regularly have 10 jeeps chasing a lion,” explained Cohen. “When guides radio the location of predators or other coveted animals to each other – instead of relying on advanced tracking skills — the result is overly habituated animals that have become tamer and less wild. They begin to adapt their instinctual ways as a result of being bombarded by too much human presence.  Under these conditions, even the fiercest of lions may become less aggressive, just like in a commercial drive-through open zoo park.  Wild Planet Adventures goes to great lengths to preserve the authentic safari experience by combining truly isolated and remote locations with master guides who exemplify tracking as an art form, so travelers see authentic “wild” animal behavior while minimizing adaptation.”

About Wild Planet Adventures
The expert wildlife guides of Wild Planet Adventures go the extra mile to explore remote wildlife habitat and study wildlife patterns in destinations not often accessible to the general public. Thanks to the company’s comprehensive itineraries that balance diverse and complex ecosystems and habitats, guests enjoy wildlife and game viewing that is carefully aligned with animals’ seasonal, daily and nocturnal migrations.

Following a philosophy that interacting with nature has the power to transform lives, tours are conducted in Africa, Baja, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Galapagos, India, Laos, Panama, Peru, Thailand and Zambia. Wild Planet Adventures is recognized by top publications in the travel industry for its itineraries that combine intimate encounters with nature with local culture.

For a more information and a complimentary 2012 catalog call toll-free 1.800.990.4376, or e-mail: trips@wildplanetadventures.com. To review current trips, schedules and itineraries log onto: http://www.wildplanetadventures.com/.

(Anaheim, October 2011) – With family travel in high demand, Trafalgar has introduced four exciting new itineraries in the 2012 Family Experiences brochure. Now adding up to 18 itineraries, the Family Experiences guided vacations are activity-packed and designed specifically to meet family travel needs.

The four new itineraries invite guests to explore Europe, as well as North America, Costa Rica, Peru and South Africa: Sorrento & Sicily Surprise; Greek Island Hopper; Conquistadors, Sacred Valleys & Inca Mysteries; and Dude Ranchin’ Yellowstone & Glacier Roundup. All of Trafalgar’s Family Experiences trips are designed with families in mind, customized to captivate travelers of all ages, and with sightseeing selected to fit a family’s travel needs so they can enjoy the trip of a lifetime together. On the popular 8-day California Dreamin’ trip, families enjoy a barbecue in Yosemite National Park, followed by eating s’mores around the campfire while listening to local folklore. Families on the 11-day Castles and Kilts trip will love that Trafalgar has something for everyone – kids can look forward to staying in a fantastic medieval-style castle for two nights and parents will revisit their youth on a day trip to Liverpool, where Beatlemania is still thriving.

“Our Family Experiences have become hugely popular with families looking for a well-organized, hassle-free vacation,” says Paul Wiseman, President of Trafalgar USA. “Trafalgar takes care of the details on the trip, so that everyone in the family can relax and enjoy traveling the world together.”

Families can also expect the same First Class quality of service on these trips as they would receive on any Trafalgar guided vacation. Guests travel on a comfortable coach with a highly knowledgeable Travel Director and experienced driver. Travelers also rest their heads at fantastic hotels that are located in the heart of their destination, like the Thistle Marble Arch in London and the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Kids will love Trafalgar’s special accommodations on select itineraries, like the lodges they’ll stay at inside the Grand Canyon National Park on the 8-day Pioneer Adventures of the Old West and Lalibela Private Game Reserve in South Africa on the 13-day An African Adventure.

For European Family Experiences, Trafalgar is encouraging travelers to book their 2012 summer vacations early by offering savings of up to $500 per person! This offer is valid for bookings paid in full by December 1, 2011 for travel between April 1 and October 31, 2012.*

Families can also save big on traveling together with Trafalgar’s great offers for groups and young travelers. Passengers between the ages of 5 and 17 save 10% on any trip when traveling with an adult. Trafalgar also gives a reduction for triple- and quad-share rooms in First Class hotels, perfect for parents traveling with young children.

For more information and reservations, see your Travel Agent or call (866) 544-4434 or visit www.FamilyTravelExperiences.com. Brochures can also be ordered online.

(Miami, September 14, 2011) – Oceania Cruises’ Winter Collection, featuring voyages from September 2012 through May 2013, goes on sale today. The exotic cruise schedule includes 21 all-new Grand Voyages ranging from 23 to 71 days, as well as Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises onboard the line’s new 1,250-guest Riviera. With advance booking savings, seven-day cruises are priced from just $1,499 per guest, including round-trip air.

“Our loyal repeaters and first-time guests alike will appreciate the depth and diversity of our 2012-2013 Winter Collection,” stated Bruce J. Himelstein, Oceania Cruises’ president. “With the addition of Riviera to our fleet, Oceania Cruises will expand its presence in every region of the world offering new and intriguing destinations to delight discriminating travelers.”

Canada, New England & South America

Oceania Cruises’ 684-guest Regatta will again offer her popular foliage cruises in September and October before cruising to the Caribbean and South America. New ports include Boston and Portland, Maine.

After a 25-day Enchanted Amazon (departing Nov. 2, 2012) cruise from New York, Regatta offers a seven-day Caribbean Interlude(departing Nov. 27, 2012) cruise before operating Panama Canal cruises between Miami and Los Angeles (beginning Dec. 4, 2012).

A 30-day South American Explorer (departing Jan. 23, 2013) itinerary from Lima to Rio de Janeiro showcases the very best of South America. From Rio, Regatta reprises her 12-day Radiant Rhythms (beginning Feb. 22, 2012) cruises between Rio and Buenos Aires before heading to Europe for summer 2013.

Caribbean & Panama Canal Onboard ‘Riviera’

 Riviera – a sister ship to the widely acclaimed Marina – will make her North American debut with a winter season of Caribbean and Panama Canal cruises beginning with Idyllic Isles (departing Nov. 29, 2012). The new itineraries venture deeper into the Caribbean; a 14-day Island Holiday (departing Dec. 20, 2012), for example, will include stops at Kingstown, St. Vincent and Philipsburg, all new ports for Oceania Cruises.

‘Marina’ to Cruise Wonders Down Under

Oceania Cruises’ maiden season sailing the South Seas was a success, so Marina will replace the smaller Regatta on cruises to Australia,New Zealand and the South Pacific. The 20-day Ancient Legends (departing Dec. 27, 2012) journey to Polynesia via South America will visit such exotic outposts as Robinson Crusoe, Easter and Pitcairn islands and Fakarava in French Polynesia. Following her Down Under cruises, Regatta sails a 20-day Grand Panama Canal (departing May 6, 2013) cruise from Lima to New York. She then heads to Southampton on a 16-day Viking Passage (departing May 26, 2013) via New England, Canada and Ireland.

‘Nautica’ Returns to Africa & Asia

 The 684-guest Nautica will return to the mysterious and magical continents of Africa and Asia. For example, the 17-day Asian Treasuresitinerary (departing Feb. 4, 2013) sails from Singapore to Hong Kong followed by the 17-day Empires & Dynasties (departing Feb. 21, 2013) sailing from Hong Kong to Beijing. Sands & Safaris (departing Jan. 5, 2013), is a 30-day cruise from Cape Town to Singapore via the Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Save up to $1,300 per guest on New ‘Grand Voyages’

For the first time ever, Oceania Cruises has introduced an exciting series of 23- to 71-day Grand Voyages. By booking back-to-back cruises, guests can save 5 percent plus enjoy free prepaid gratuities and a $250 shipboard credit – a savings of up to $1,300 per guest, depending on the length of the voyage and suite or stateroom category reserved.

Some examples include Ultimate South America onboard Regatta (departing Jan. 5, 2012), which starts in Miami, transits the Panama Canal and follows the samba rhythms south to Rio de Janeiro. On Marina’s 48-day Rendezvous to the Pacific sailing (departing Dec. 10, 2012), guests cruise from Rio across the Pacific to a bevy of Polynesian paradises. For the most intrepid of explorers, the 49-dayUltimate Odyssey (departing April 7, 2013) is a voyage aboard Marina from Tahiti all the way to New York.

For more information on the 2012-2013 Winter Collection, see a professional travel agent, visit OceaniaCruises.com or call 800-531-5658.

 Cape Town provides a marvelous combination of natural beauty and historic and cultural sites, offering world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping. This itinerary provides ample free-time in Cape Town to hit all of the highlights – Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, and much more.

 The Blue Train Experience takes you from Cape Town to Pretoria and is a 27-hour journey of 994 miles through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. On the Northbound journey, the train leaves Cape Town at 08:50 am and arrives in Pretoria at 12:30 pm, in time for high tea the following day. It stops at Matjiesfontein for an off-the-train excursion. On arrival at Matjiesfontein guests are invited for a glass of sherry at the bar. The Victorian buildings and original nineteenth century London lampposts impart to the traveler, the uncanny sense of entering a colonial time warp – an oasis suspended in a different age.

 Experience rare solitude, unsurpassed luxury and spectacular game viewing at Africa’s premier safari destination in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Two magnificent riverside lodges, Boulders and Ebony, have earned Singita the highest international accolades, each accommodating just 18 guests in nine suites. Your stay is fully inclusive with daily game drives.

•      International flights: New York or Washington/Johannesburg/New York or   Washington
•     The Blue Train journey: Cape Town/Pretoria
•     Bateleur Air Charter flights:  Johannesburg/Singita Airstrip/Johannesburg
•    All accommodation, services and transfers as specified
•     Meals as specified**
•     Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles including qualified drivers
•     Game viewing as arranged by Singita
•     Services of Rangers/Trackers
•     Lion World Tours Representative Meet and Greet upon arrival
• **THE BLUE TRAIN – All meals; high tea; drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic); off-the    train excursions
• **SINGITA – Luxurious all-suite accommodation; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; teas/coffees; Morning and evening open Landrover game drives; All drinks, including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs (excluding champagnes); laundry; return transfers from airstrip

To make a booking or for questions, please call Lion World Tours at 1-800-387-2706 from the USA or 1-800-668-9968 from Canada, or visit www.lionworldtours.com to view the full itinerary.

Lion World Tours is offering their signature “South Africa In Style” package starting at just USD $2,699* per person for travel during September 1-30, 2011. This package includes international airfare and fuel surcharges!  In addition to airfare from New York (JFK) or Washington DC (Dulles) on South African Airways, the package also includes a 4-night stay in Cape Town at The Commodore Hotel, The Table Bay Hotel, or The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa.

This package also includes internal flights within South Africa, and a 2-night stay at Jackalberry Lodge. Jackalberry Lodge is located in a private game reserve adjoining Kruger National Park. This area is considered one of the world’s premier “Big Five” game viewing areas.

In addition to luxurious accommodations, the “South Africa In Style” package also includes 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners, as well as a half-day Winelands Tour. This package is spectacular value for money, as all of these properties are 4- and 5-star luxury accommodations. At other times of the year, this identical package sells for as much as USD $4,069, so the September 1-30 travel dates are a fantastic deal.

**For those choosing the combination of The Commodore Hotel with Jackalberry Lodge, they can take advantage of Lion World Tours’ no single supplement fee offer on this package from September 1 – 30, 2011!

• Round trip international Economy Class airfare from New York (JFK) or Washington, DC (Dulles) to Cape Town, South Africa, on South African Airways
• Domestic flights within South Africa in accordance with the itinerary
• 4 nights in Cape Town at The Commodore Hotel, The Table Bay Hotel, or The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
• 2 nights at Jackalberry Lodge
• Game drives / bush walks as specified in itinerary
• Half-day Winelands Tour
• 6 Breakfasts / 2 Lunches / 3 Dinners
• Lion World Tours representative Meet and Greet upon arrival
• Transfers

To make a booking, call Lion World Tours at 1-800-387-2706 from the USA, or 1-800-668-9968 from Canada, or visit www.lionworldtours.com to view the full itinerary.

* Prices are in US Dollars and are per person based on double occupancy accommodations and include fuel surcharges. Government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee of $225 are additional and payable prior to departure. Low add-on fares from 26 cities in the US available.

(June 27, 2011 – NEW YORK, NY)– South African Airways announced an exclusive air fare starting at $1,300 (plus taxes) for travel from New York (JFK) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) between September 12 and Tanzania’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on December 9, 2011.

 ”South African Airways (SAA) recognizes that Destination Tanzania is in high demand among travelers, and since SAA offers a same day connection from JFK to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, we hope that these special fares will encourage more tourists to experience Tanzania especially at such a festive and historic time,” said Gregg Truman, Vice President of Marketing, South African Airways.

Dr. Aloyce K. Nzuki, Tanzania Tourist Board’s Managing Director, added “Tanzania became independent from Great Britain on December 9, 1961 and since then Tanzania has evolved into a prosperous, peaceful and stable country. We appreciate South African Airways constant support in providing special airfare to promote tourism to Tanzania from the US, our number one source market.”

Tanzania is preparing a series of 50th Anniversary events during this travel period leading up to December 9th, 2011.

The South African Airway offer is valid for travel from New York (JFK) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) between September 12 and December 9, 2011.The fare must be purchased by August 31, 2011 at SAA’s website www.flysaa.com or by calling the airline’s reservation center at 1800-722-9675.

The Annual Migration in the Masai Mara is without a doubt one of the main reasons to opt for a safari holiday, but Acacia Africa has uncovered some less well-known migratory extravaganzas, with opportunities to view some spectacular wildlife including, celebrity sharks, dragonflies, and literally, millions of sardines.

Dubbed “the greatest shoal on earth,” the sardine run on South Africa’s Wild Coast holds two titles – the world’s largest animal migration also featuring the greatest gathering of predators on the planet. Sharks, dolphins, Cape Ganets, cormorants, seals and sometimes even Orcas, Albatross and penguins, follow the sardines north west as they head to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The spectacle is best viewed on a scuba dive, however, if you have a snorkel, you can still get in on the underwater action. 7-day Coast To Cape Town small group safari £485pp + local payment from £221pp. Best time to go June through July. Twin-share accommodation.

With any migration you have to employ a certain amount of chance, but when it comes to Hermanus on the Western Cape, you can hedge the bets in your favour.  The historical fishing village employs its own whale crier so you’ll have advance warning – several hundred Southern Right Sperm whales migrating past its shores between July and November. 14-day Kruger To Cape Town £965pp + local payment from £448pp. Twin-share accommodation.

Big Five fans should watch out for the Kalahari elephant and buffalo migration in Botswana. When the rains start to fall in November these huge herds gather into smaller family groups, heading away from the riverfront and deeper into the Chobe National Park. 6-day African Insight overland tour £315pp + local payment from £152pp.

South Africa is one of the world’s top shark diving destinations making it the ideal country for a migration with a bit more bite. The first ever-recorded, and now the fastest transoceanic migration was documented in 2004, Nicole (a great white named after the celebrity and shark lover, Nicole Kidman), completing her return journey from Australia in August of that year.  You can capture a “Carcharodon Carcharia” on camera between May and October, and for those who dare there’s always Great White shark cage diving! 3-day Cape Town Shark Dive £285pp. Twin share accommodation.

Kenya’s Lake Nakuru will be “pretty in pink” in May, as up to two million flamingos return to the national park. (39-day Ultimate African Adventure from £1,375p + local payment from £655pp + gorilla permit from £350p). A birders paradise, Africa also plays host to a less-well known migration in Kwazulu-Natal, the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi reserve attracting the Barn Swallow. From mid October to mid-April, millions of these tiny birds gather just before sunset, offering up a feathered feast for twitterers.

The Cape Cross Seal Colony in Namibia is home to the largest breeding colony of Cape Fur Seals on the planet, but for an all out seal frenzy, October is the ultimate time to travel.  Keep your camera handy as when the bulls return to establish their breeding colonies they often throw in some heroic chest-to-chest combat. 19-day South West Safari £575pp + local payment from £284pp.

Botswana’s Savuti National Park is a hidden gem, and from November through March a dazzle of migrating zebras race across the open savannah. Contained within the more familiar Chobe National Park, the wildlife hub also packs in plenty of predatory action, the lion, jackal, cheetah and wild dog inhabiting the same plains.  32-day Southern Explorer (Botswana) £1,395pp + local payment from £636pp.

The longest insect migration in the world covers 11,000 miles, the route stretching all the way from southern India to Mozambique.  Millions of dragonflies make the mammoth annual trip between June and October – the well-timed event coinciding with the optimum time to travel. 7-day Mozambique Escape adventure £975pp + local payment from £212pp (two sharing). Twin-share accommodation.