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Active Galapagos – Adventure Tour – SAVE $584
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Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. Discover the outstanding natural beauty, interesting history and unique wildlife by foot, boat and bike on this Active Adventure. Trace Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, spot colourful, bizarre and beautiful creatures and have an experience that is completely out of this world.

20% off on specific departures, space is very limited so immediate reservations are recommended. Departure date(s): 2010-09-18, 2010-09-25, 2010-10-02, 2010-10-16, 2010-10-30

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Id: 9497

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Serengeti, Crater and Zanzibar – Adventure Tour – SAVE $315
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The open savannah of the Serengeti and enclosed eco-system of the Ngorongoro Crater provide a contrasting view of African wildlife and landscapes. Added to this is the spice island of Zanzibar; take a tour to find, smell & taste the spices, explore the alleyways of Stone Town with its imposing doors, dive or snorkel the unspoilt reefs or simply sit back in one of the bars and enjoy the African sunset.

Save 15% on tours departing between 01 September 2010 and 31 December 2010 if you Book and Pay by 2010-07-31.

You’ll find thousands of tours and hundreds of specials at www.mondoadventuretravel.com/specials.php .

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So, you’re thinking of visiting the Galapagos, and you’re wondering what’s happening in July? Well look no further because we’ve made it super easy for you!

Below is an example of all the ‘events’ that are going on right now in the Galapagos!

- Sea bird communities are very active (breeding), specially the Blue footed boobies on Española.
- Flightless cormorants perform beautiful courtship rituals and nesting activities on Fernandina.
- If you walk along the shores of Puerto Egas (Santiago Island) you could find American oystercatchers nesting.
- Lava lizards initiate mating rituals until November
- Cetaceans (whales & dolphins) are more likely to be observed, specially off the western coast of Isabela
- Great month to see the four stages of nesting in Blue footed boobies: eggs, chicks, juveniles and subadults.
- Water temperature does not reach more than 21C (68F)

Ok so the water is not super warm but that’s nothing a wet suite can’t fix, and with everything else happening this month surely it’s a small price to pay to experience all the other wonderful events!

Why not check out our Weather and Highlights by Month section on our website.

And while you’re on our website check out our current Galapagos Tour specials!

The proposed road would cut through the northern end of Tanzania’s Serengeti. AWF has proposed a southern route circumventing the ecosystem in its entirety. Map by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF).

Part of being a traveller is being a responsible traveller. For those of you who view yourselves as a responsible traveller, or even if you’re not much of a traveller but care about environmental concerns, please read on…this is an interesting article we found online which we think would interest many of you. (the original article can be found here)

“Tourists, conservationists, individuals, and tour companies have launched an international outcry against the Tanzanian authorities in response to the announcement of the planned construction of the trans-Serengeti Highway highway. There is even a Facebook group and an online petition with 5,038 signatures. But the government has responded by saying that the plans are still on course.

In a recent interview, the Tanzanian Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Shamsa Mwangunga, made it clear that the decision is simply to fulfill a campaign promise made by President Jakaya Kikwete in 2005, that the fourth phase administration would complete construction of the $480 million Arusha-Musoma road. She said the main reason for constructing the road connecting Arusha-Musoma was to satisfy public interests – the current option is a 418km route that skirts around the southern end of the Serengeti National Park.

Conservationists argue that this northern part of the Serengeti is untouched and should remain so. A massive road through the area will physically block the migration, introduce invasive species, and lead to greater poaching – ultimately killing the migration altogether. Clearly perturbed by the public outcry, Ms. Mwangunga retorted that, “those criticising the road construction know nothing about what we’ve planned…We’re all keen to preserve our natural resources…We’ll never compromise on that”.

She claims that the road, which would link Serengeti-Loliondo districts with the national grid of major roads, will not cut cross the Serengeti National Park but would be routed in a manner that will not affect wildlife migration patterns. This she says, will be achieved by having only an unpaved 40-mile stretch of the two-lane tarmac road passing through the national park.

But world renowned conservationist and ex-politician, Richard Leakey is not convinced “We must remember, that the purpose of this highway is to grow the towns of Mwanza and Musoma on Lake Victoria,” he stated in an interview on WildlifeDirect’s Baraza blog.

“A dirt track may suffice today-afterall, the populations of these towns are only about half a million people each. Projecting forwards say 50 years, and thanks to the new roads, these towns will become cities of 3–4 million people each. The Tanzanians should not be assessing the impact of a narrow strip of road as we envision it today, it will not be a narrow strip of road in 30 or 40 years, that’s for sure. There will be a railway line that will parallel it, and there will probably be a 6 lane highway in each direction. This, for certain, will kill the migration.”

Leakey contends that if that road becomes too difficult to cross because of a continuous line of traffic in either direction, the wildebeest won’t make the crossing, and they will be turned back in fear of the road. If the animals cannot complete their migration they will be forced to overgraze their existing range in Tanzania and this will lead to a population crash, and the migration will disappear for all time.

It is unfortunate that the Tanzanian authorities are fighting conservationists over the proposed development instead of realizing that the wildebeest migration is necessarily an integral part of the future development plans of the region. The migration already attracts tens of millions of dollars in tourism revenues for Tanzania , this will continue to grow if the migration is intact, especially with the opening up of the East African community and co-marketing with Kenya.

Two alternative routes have been proposed that would allow the movement of trade to western Tanzania by going south of the Serengeti and North into Kenya. It will be longer, and more expensive, but funds should not be a barrier given the importance of the migration. In addition Leakey suggests the Tanzanians consider an elevated road as it crosses the Serengeti so that the animals could move freely below it. Such a road would also become an important means for tourists to visit the Serengeti thus increasing tourism revenues.

It is unfortunate that the Tanzanian government is squandering it’s globally recognized conservation friendly reputation which started with the recognition of efforts by their first president Julius Nyerere.

“In accepting the trusteeship of our wildlife we solemnly declare that we will do everything in our power to make sure that our children’s grand-children will be able to enjoy this rich and precious inheritance.” – Dr. Julius K. Nyerere

“It is a responsibility of the Tanzanian government to play it’s role in protecting the countries natural resource asset base for future generations, and by deliberately taking an action that could degrade one of the great spectacles of wildlife on the planet is a very heavy responsibility,” Says Richard Leakey.

He urges the Tanzanian government and the financial agency that is backing this scheme to think very carefully about the implications of the road in the next 50 to 100 years, rather than making short sighted political decisions that will have permanent impacts on the environment. ”

AWF’s proposed alternative. Map by the African Wildlife Foundation.

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Spitsbergen – The Realm of the Polar Bear – Adventure Tour – SAVE $1999
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From closeup encounters with huge icebergs and glaciers, to the variety of unique wildlife, this is a voyage of nonstop highlights. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeers and colonies of birds all coexist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a couple months of the year.

50% off on departures between 01 July 2010 and 31 August 2010.

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Id: 5672

“Now thought to be about 4,000 wild chimpanzees
July 2010: The encouraging preliminary findings of a chimpanzee census in Sierra Leone have been released after conclusion of the fieldwork last month. It is thought the country is now home to about 4,000 chimpanzee – double previous estimates. This exciting news gives new hope for the survival of the endangered Western Chimpanzee but also reveals that there are many threats to the remaining chimps.

ONE OF MANY: Christo, one of the residents at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sancturary, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year

The survey was commissioned by Sierra Leone’s Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary – and is the first formal estimate since 1981, when it was concluded that about 2,000 wild chimpanzees remained in the wild, predominantly in protected forest reserves. Tacugama has been operating for 15 years, and receives and rehabilitates orphaned chimps from across the country. It was nearly 30 years since that last estimate was made and it became increasingly urgent to determine a more accurate number and to confirm where chimpanzees could be found in the wild.

Staff at the sanctuary wanted to get a clearer idea of the current situation so that more effective protection measures could be implemented and the flow of orphans to the centre could be stemmed. With support from PASA (Pan African Sanctuary Alliance in April 2008 we prepared a proposal for the census, gained approval from the Government of Sierra Leone and raised enough funds to start the initial phases of the project in October 2008. The census fieldwork concluded last month. The final report on the findings will be available at the end of July.

The project has provided much valuable information on the state of habitat, impact of human encroachment and other large mammal species as well as the distribution and abundance of wild chimpanzees in Sierra Leone. The groundbreaking approach has resulted in a systematic and extensive survey.

How to count chimpanzees
Counting chimpanzees across an entire country is a complicated task. Because it is realistically impossible to count every single chimpanzee, some sort of estimate must be made. Chimpanzees may occur in many different habitat types and we are using several different methods, each one according to the type of habitat to be surveyed.
Chimpanzees are difficult to see in the wild so we look for their signs. Signs can include direct sightings, feeding remains, dung, or nests. Nests are the most commonly observed signs. Chimpanzees create a new nest each night to sleep in by bending branches into a solid bowl up in a tree. These can remain visible for up to several months.

What happens next
There is much work now to be done to follow up on the information gathered and Tacugama is already working to promote ownership of conservation at the grassroots level where developing sustainable livelihoods is the challenge among very poor communities.
A key step will be the delivery of a population and habitat viability assessment workshop in Sierra Leone at the end of 2010 that will involve key stakeholders and result in the delivery of a realistic chimpanzee conservation action plan.”

To read the original article from Wildlifeextra.com click here.

If you are interested in a Gorilla/Chimp wildlife encounter contact us or check out these tours that offer just that.

For any family wanting to travel from July to September we will grant 1 child for FREE!!! And the second child gets 50% discount over the gross rate of the cruise. This applies for children under 18, sharing cabin with parents.

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Antarctica Classic – Adventure Tour – 35% off!
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A true adventure to the world’s most remote wilderness! Our 11-day Antarctica Classic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet’s most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Throughout our voyage, our team of lecturers and guides will share their knowledge of the region’s remarkable natural history.

35% off on all departures from November 2010 to March 2011. Must book by July 31, 2010.

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Id: 4728

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THE MOST AMAZING SALE OF THE YEAR,  DISCOUNTS, DISCOUNTS AND MORE DISCOUNTS.

ONE DAY SALE on specified Intrepid Tours
Thursday 24th June only  save up to 50%

50% off selected trips departing before August 15 2010
South Africa: Kruger, Coast & Cape
China: Essence of China
Peru: Inca Encounter
Morocco: Colours of Morocco
Thailand: Northern Thailand

** 25% off trips departing before August 15 2010

** 15% off trips departing between August 16 – September 30 2010

** 10% off trips departing between October 1 – December 15 2010

** On any Intrepid trip on available departures, full payment at the time of booking, certain conditions apply.

About  Intrepid:
For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world of adventure travel.With a huge variety of tours available, Intrepid travellers explore the world’s most amazing places – from the back streets of Asia, to the wilds of Africa, the colourful landscapes of Latin America, the picturesque National Parks of North America, the delicacies of Europe & ancient cultures of Australasia.

This sale is only being offered during business hours so give us a call to book your seats.

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Kumuka Travel, save up to 20%

Book any trip to either Africa or South America with us and save 20%
Valid for departures  between 16 June 2010 and 31 December 2010, bookings must be made by the 30th June.

About Kumuka
Kumuka Worldwide is a leading company specialising in worldwide adventure tours. With over 450 exciting tours, ranging from 2 days to 35 weeks, covering 75 countries, spanning 7 continents, making use of a wide variety of transport and accommodation styles, with some departures available all year round, you really are spoilt for choice with Kumuka.
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Gap Adventures save up to 50%

20% off all group trips for travel and booking by July 31, 2010.
25% off applies to selected last-minute offer tours only.
Valid for new tour bookings only (is not applicable to independent tours, Discovery Adventures, ACV or Expedition tours, my own room, airfare, hotel bookings or other in-country services).

35% Antarctica  discount
Enjoy an extra-affordable voyage to Antarctica! Our cruises on the M/S Expedition are 35% off for a limited time only, so take advantage of these unbeatable prices before they’re gone.

Enjoy cruising to Antarctica on our spacious, newly-renovated ship the M/S Expedition, which offers en-suite bathrooms and ocean views from all cabins. Our expert Expedition team and high staff to guest ratio ensure that your trip to Antarctica will provide superior service along with breathtaking scenery and wildlife opportunities.

This discount applies to all Antarctica departures from November 2010 to March 2011, with no restrictions on cabin type!
Grab your space now, and start dreaming of penguins, icebergs and glaciers…

50% Arctic discount
From closeup encounters with huge icebergs and glaciers, to the variety of unique wildlife, this is a voyage of nonstop highlights. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a couple months of the year.

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Certain conditions apply:
For new bookings only, cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

For any questions you may have  or if you would like to make a booking,  please call us at  604 629 8895 ext902.
Our website www.mondoadventuretravel.com will not be updated with these specials.