DIVE DISCOVERY & AFRICA DISCOVERY
Holiday news and Hot Specials, Group Travel and new Adventures ~ November/December 2011!

Happy Holidays from Dive Discovery and Africa Discovery Travel! As we grow and mature in our thoughts of travel, I feel we are in the midst of a change. We want to 'Explore beyond the Ordinary Experience'. Let us design a trip for you that will transform your life and share experiences that will last forever!

Dive Discovery & Africa Discovery Group trips for 2012 & 2013:

Some changes, additions and new availability.

Here is a very unique way to see the very best of Tanzania. No big lodges, no crowds, we spend four nights at our finest luxury seasonal tented camp in the remote area of the far northern Serengeti near the Mara River, to observe the annual Wildebeest migration as they head back down across the Mara River into the Serengeti.

Next we visit the Selous Game reserve in southern Tanzania; staying at the exquisite Sand River Selous for another four nights. With just eight open-fronted rooms looking out over the Rufiji River; Sand River Selous offers variety, spontaneity and a gradual immersion in a seductively wild part of Southern Tanzania.

You do not want to miss this wonderful opportunity to be part of a small select group seeing the Best of Tanzania! Read more….

Diving: Hot Dive News!

HUMPBACK WHALES - Silver Banks - Jan 28-Feb 4 2012

MALPELO, Columbia

Dear Shark lovers,, diving with giant schools of Silkie Sharks!  The Mount Everest of Sharks

Malpelo is the Island of Sharks! Beside Isla Coco, there is no other place in the world where you can encounter such huge Schools of Hammerhead- and schooling Silkie Sharks!

Misool Eco Resort, Raja Ampat Indonesia

Gets my vote for the best land based diving resort in Indonesia! They are committed to protecting the spectacular reefs of Raja Ampat. They have reached an agreement with the local hosts to create a No-Take Zone. They have leased more than 1220 km of sea surrounding Batbitim, the island the resort is on. This includes many of Raja Ampat's finest dive sites, including the Manta Cleaning Station, Boo, Fiabacet, Gorgonian Passage, and Yillet. Within this area, all fishing, shark finning, harvesting of turtle eggs and shellfish are strictly prohibited.

They also have a new spa! Time you made a visit to this gorgeous, romantic special place, what more could you ask for?

Siren Fleet: are making their way around the globe, they are everywhere now! They are also now offering Rebreather Courses on board and you can rent and dive with them! More on that soon, stay tuned! They offer a good value for money and now offer diving to all the places below:

Indonesia:
Indo Siren

Malaysia:
Oriental Siren

Maldives:
Maldives Siren

Micronesia:
Palau Siren

Philippines:
Philippine Siren

Thailand:
Oriental Siren

Timor-Leste:
Oriental Siren

WHALE SHARKS: Isla Mujeres- MEXICO

June thru End of August. Extra-Ordinary encounters! So easy and fast, fly to Cancun……

INDONESIA: CENDERAWASIH BAY

Kararu has opened up trips for divers in this new wild area of Indonesia for 2012: Whale sharks in the Birds Head Seascape!

Itineraries:

Nautilus Lifeline - GPS Radio for divers  IN STOCK!

with DD call or email to place your order!!! $299.00 each plus shipping.

AFRICA ADVENTURES with Africa Discovery!

Here are some new and wonderful adventures for you in Africa!

Botswana: Abu Elephant Camp Trip Report, Oct 20-23 2011  New!

An adventure that transforms our perceptions of elephants, wildlife and the environment. Abu Camp Special Offer
*****This experience was the most incredible 3 days I have had in my life of amazing experiences- the only thing that compares to it, was our walk with the Gorillas in Rwanda in 2005!

Madagascar, October 2-19 2011 Trip Report  New!

*** Our wild adventure in Madagascar, read about our 'Reccy Trip' to check out the different Lemur areas of Madagascar.

Odzala - Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville)  New!

A 'Wilderness Collection' project in the virgin rainforest of Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Open in May 2012.

***This is going to be AMAZING, a truly OUT THERE adventure!!! This is the Good Congo! Lowland gorillas (no permits needed, we just walk where they have 6 habituated families), beautiful big tusked forest Elephants and more…. I would like to offer a group trip here in May or June of 2013, then add on to another country in Africa. Flights into Brazzaville are from Johannesburg, SA or Nairobi, Kenya. Ideas: diving in Lake Malawi and or a walking safari in South Luanguwa Zambia, a camel safari in Kenya … anybody interested?

Malawi - Diving in Lake Malawi  New!

Diving in fresh water with colorful little fish called Cichlids.
****very different and unique for those that have dived everywhere!

Africa Vet Safaris  New!

Our Immobilization Safaris afford clients the opportunity to be involved in wildlife darting and management procedures. Various species such as rhino, leopard, elephant, lion, and many more, that need darting for management or conservation reasons such as pregnancy monitoring or contraception, health checks, transmitter implants or collar fitment, are darted by a wildlife Veterinarian in order for the procedure to be carried out.

Clients are given the opportunity to participate in the procedure being carried out once the animal is tranquillized and it is safe to move closer. Depending on the species and procedure involved, clients will have the option of a hands-on approach, or, if they prefer, simply observing from up close and getting those pictures of a lifetime! Feel the inch thick skin of a rhino, or the hair on the tail of an elephant… all under the guidance of Dr Brothers. Upon request it is sometimes even possible for clients to fly in the helicopter with the Veterinarian while the darting takes place!

BOTSWANA & VICTORIA FALLS Summer in Southern Africa Special!  New!

(This is a stunning time for photographers, dramatic skies with the late afternoon light as the rain clouds build up!)

From November through March 2012.
USD $ 5760.00 per person ~ 10nts twin share based on availability.

Nile Crocodile - Botswana, Okavango Delta  New!

with Amos Nachoum, June 5 - 14, 2012
**Only Amos can offer something as hair brained as this! These guys are pretty scary!!! eeeek

South Africa: Sardine Run 2012, 2013

National Geographic Calls Sardine Run Most Exciting Dive In The World
****It is time to do this, it is on your bucket list! Check it out!

ADVENTURE TRAVEL:

For those individuals and families interested in soft adventure around the world; birding, snorkeling, kayaking, trekking, veterinary safaris (for rhinos) in South Africa, walking safaris. Humpback whale snorkeling, Whaleshark snorkeling, Elephant rehabilitation safaris in Botswana……

Inquire directly as we have so many opportunities available for everyone looking for something different! Where we offer scuba diving holidays and Africa Adventures, there are so many soft adventures waiting for you!

We thank you for your ongoing patronage and look forward to assisting you and being of service. Many thanks to all our friends and guests we wish you all the happiness you could ever hope to have for this special Holiday Season! Cheers to Health, Happiness, friendship and fun travel plans for 2012 and beyond!!

Many thanks, Cindi LaRaia and the Dive Discovery & Africa Discovery team