NEW ONE-TIME EXPEDITION TO TEACH CHILDREN TO BE
SOUTH AFRICAN EXPLORERS

 

“Explore South Africa for Kids” to follow in footsteps of recent “National Geographic Kids” expedition

 

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Sept. 10, 2007) – South African Airways (SAA), and “Visit Southern Africa Vacations” (VSA Vacations) have created the trip of a lifetime for budding nature-lovers, inviting them to become South African explorers and to follow in the footsteps of the recent National Geographic Kids Expedition, partially sponsored by SAA and reported on by NBC’s “Weekend Today” show.  The “Explore South Africa for Kids” package, taking place Aug. 20-28, 2008, will allow families to embark on their own hands-on experience with a total safari that spans the mountains of majestic Cape Town and the game reserves of exciting Kruger National Park.  The itinerary includes:

•    Roundtrip airfare on South African Airways from Washington or New York to Cape Town via Johannesburg
•    A stay at picturesque Grootbos Private Nature Reserve nestled in the mountains of Cape Town
•    One of many tours including whale watching, horseback riding, or boat rides to visit a 6,000-strong seal colony
•    Tailor-made children’s programs including ecotourism and nature workshops, exciting treasure hunts, exploration of the beach and rock pools, plus farm feedings
•    Visit Sabi Sabi, situated in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in world-famous Kruger National Park
•    A stay at the luxurious Bush Lodge in the heart of Sabi Sabi
•    A group ride on an open-vehicle safari game drive that includes an animal spotting competition
•    See lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, rhinos and other animals in the bush
•    Experience more wildlife at close quarters on a morning safari walk

Families should book quickly, as space is limited for this exciting package, which can be customized.  Get more details and book now, by visiting http://www.flysaaspecials.com/kids.php or by calling 1-888-722-4872, or call to learn about other complete Southern Africa vacation packages.

VSA Vacations is a division of South African Airways.  SAA features the only nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with daily departures from Washington as well as daily direct service from New York that offer travel convenience and award-winning service.  SAA’s unrivalled network, featuring connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 20 cities across the continent, make the airline the savvy traveler’s “gateway to Africa.”  As a recent member to the worldwide Star Alliance, South African Airways is now able to offer its customers 855 destinations in 155 countries and more than 16,000 flights daily.  Members of Star Alliance partner United Airlines’ Mileage Plus program are able to earn miles on all South African Airways flights.  For more information on South African Airways, please call (800) 722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com.

 

 

Contact:

 

Elizabeth Ninomiya, South African Airways, Tel: 954-769-5120
elizabethninomiya@flysaa.com