2012 Safari Roll Out

2AFRIKA, INC. rolled out the first of it's 2012 East Africa Safari's this weekend.

First off is a 5-day safari in Kenya, Mt. Kenya & Maasai Mara Adventure with Keekorok, which departs every Thursday from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This exciting adventure has a starting from price of only $1,299 per personand in certain seasons, no single supplement applies.

Next up is the Kenya Classic, a 7-day safari that visits Nairobi, the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This safari departs every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at a starting from price of only$1,899 per person and once again, in certain seasons, no single supplement applies.

The current roll out also features Simba Serena – an 8-day safari in Tanzania that visits Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Ngorongoro Crater and finally, Tarangire National Park! With a starting from price of only $2,049 per person, Simba Serena is sure to be a winner!

All 2AFRIKA safaris 'connect' to create longer journeys in Africa and 2AFRIKA's safari specialists are on hand Toll-Free on 1-866-462-2374 during business hours to assist safari planners each and every step of the way.

Tune in to One Voice From Africa, the official radio talk show of 2AFRIKA for more details.

Electricity Rationing in Tanzania

According to reports from the BBC the Tanzanian authorities are imposing severe electricity rationing, to save the remaining water in its hydro-electric dams, which are at critically low levels because of the drought that is currently gripping East Africa. But the Tanzania Electricity Supply Company promises that essential facilities such as hospitals will not be affected. Tanzania relies for more than half its power on its giant hydroelectric dams. A spokesperson for Tanesco, Badra Masoud, said "There is going to be rationing, but not for 24 hours. Some people won't have electricity between 8:00PM and 6:00AM; others will lose electricity from 6:00PM to 11:00PM." The dams are expected to begin filling again once the rainy season gets under way in September.

How this ‘electricity rationing’ will affect the safari lodges in the National Parks is anyone’s guess at this time.

Another great place to stay in South Africa as recommended by Kenneth Hieber of 2AFRIKA

Affordable Kenya Safari with Sarova Lodges

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Kenya on BudgetTravel.Com REAL DEALS

REAL DEALS on Budget Travel Online reported 2AFRIKA’s 7-day Affordable Kenya Safari as a discounted African safari adventure packed with game drives in Shaba National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Maasai Mara National Reserve. During this ‘special episode’ of One Voice From Africa – the official radio talk show of 2AFRIKA, INC., you’ll learn ‘Everything You Need To Know Before You Go’ on 2AFRIKA’s AFFORDABLE KENYA SAFARI – a scheduled 7-day safari in Kenya starting at $1,699 p/p.

Artworks from Africa on One Voice From Africa

Water color painting of 'approaching elephants'

Water color painting of a pride of lionesses

The Weekly Wrap-Up - One Voice From Africa

2Afrika's Affordable Kenya Safari

Todd M. Neuman - Vice President Sales - North America for South African Airways and myself in the studio

ABC's 'The Bachelor' on-location in South Africa

South Africa's Luxury Blue Train

Special Thanks to Budget Travel for such extensive coverage this week

Laurika Rauch performed Hot Gates on One Voice From Africa

We had a great week here at One Voice From Africa with episodes sponsored by South African Tourism and South African Airways.

Sthu Zungu was my very special guest on Wednesday. She is the Presidentof South African Tourism – North America and brought a host of knowledge and unending warmth and the true spirit of ubuntu to the show. My very special thanks to Sthu for taking time to join us.

Gabriella Ribeiro Truman who represents the exquisite Blue Train here in the United States joined me on Thursday and she painted an incredible 'picture of blue' in her descriptions of the Blue Train – a magnificent journey befitting of a spectacular finale to a great South African vacation. I extend my gratitude to Gabriella for joining me on the show!

Frommer’s and Budget Travel have been so very generous with unending articles on our GRAND COMBO – KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI as well as outCAPE TOWN ROUTES package and up next comes our AFFORDABLE KENYA SAFARI which launches tomorrow – my deepest gratitude to the Frommers team for their unending support of 2AFRIKA and One Voice From Africa!

Ed Ewert was great this week from "Behind The Lens" and Ndela Edwardsand I took the first step with "The Cultural Connection" which will feature every Wednesday at the top of the first hour!

In Loving Memory of my late Uncle Dave Clark – a former Chief Engineer on the Blue Train – I dedicate tonight’s episode of One Voice From Africa

WANT TO SAVE ON SAFARI? ACT NOW!

Entrepreneur magazine has reported, "Travel and Tourism are back, and, by the end of 2011, will be better than ever."

Indeed it is!

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates jet fuel prices are up 39% from a year ago and 'travel analysts' say that independent travelers will likely bear the brunt of the fare hikes unless they act now.

Committed to Keeping Africa Affordable, 2AFRIKA recommends that its passengers make their safari reservations as far in advance as possible to avoid predicted price increases! 

OPERATION SAFARI - Unforgettable African Wildlife Trips

ALL-INCLUSIVE EPIC
Tanzania and Kenya

One of the few affordable, soup-to-nuts safaris, the 12-night Grand Combo: Kenya and Tanzania tour from 2Afrika includes 17 game drives within the Ngorongoro Crater and in Serengeti and Maasai Mara national parks, overnights at upscale lodges, plus airfare from New York, Boston, or Washington, D.C.—all for a very attractive price. 2afrika.com, from $4,669 per person.

As featured in Budget Travel on February 28, 2011

One Voice From Africa – thrilled to welcome Mario Frangoulis to the show

Great show this evening on One Voice From Africa – thank you all for listening in! "Have You Heard" featured new and enticing trips to Cape Townand the Western Cape which you cannot afford to miss.

Botswana was the topic of conversation this evening brought to you by Botswana Tourism and National Geographic Entertainment. Botswana of course the location for the just-released "The Last Lions" by filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert and told by Jeremy Irons. Cause An Uproarand help prevent these magnificent creatures from extinction.

Ed Ewert popped in for "Behind The Lens" this evening and he shared some really valuable information with our listeners. Great tips, great presenter, great friend, Ed will leave to Zimbabwe in May with a group of photographers and we’ll be bringing you live coverage of his trip.

Zimbabwe of course formerly known as Rhodesia and the birthplace of an 'incredible' voice from Africa, Mario Frangoulis who is set to perform with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Dallas this March 9^th. Mario is going to talk with us on One Voice From Africa in March so be sure to tune in to that episode – and look for his music wherever you are! You can find him in the Apple iTunes store, Amazon.com and many other outlets. Visit Mario’swebsite to learn more.

Ard Matthews and the guys from Just Jinjir performed 'What He Means' and 'Sugarman' and the beautiful and very talented Natalie Gamsu performed 'The Click Song'. Natalie has just released her second album MISFIT – you can order your copy by clicking here.

Michael Gonzalez-Wallace joins us tomorrow with his segment 'Fit To Travel' and invites listeners to call in and ask him questions. He will give his first caller an autographed copy of Super Body Super Brain and 2 DVD’s.

Remember the New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javits Center this coming weekend. South African Tourism will be there and I will be joining them and delivering a talk on 'food and wine' – whatever you do, do not miss the Frommer’s – Arthur and his daughter Pauline are presenters on Saturday. Talking of the Frommer’s, 2AFRIKA is pleased to be featured in Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine (March issue) out in bookstores and newsstands shortly.

That wraps up this evenings episode of One Voice From Africa – follow along on Twitter and become friends on Face Book of either One Voice From Africa OR 2AFRIKA.

2AFRIKA launches Affordable Kenya Safari

Keeping Africa Affordable, 2AFRIKA, now in its 16^th year reintroduces a favorite safari in collaboration with Sarova Hotels, one of the largest chains of hotels and lodges in Kenya and East Africa

2AFRIKA’s 7-day Affordable Kenya Safari launched on the company’s website today with prices starting from only $1,699 per person. Well known for promoting budget travel to Africa, 2AFRIKA has collaborated with Sarova Hotels and created a well structured safari which visits the Mt. Kenya Forest, Shaba National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The Affordable Kenya Safari includes 6 nights’ accommodation at Sarova properties, 18 meals, and 8 safari game viewing drives, and operates every Friday from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

2AFRIKA, in conjunction with Virgin Atlantic Airways and Kenya Airways offers excellent airfares to the destination from several US gateway cities and during certain seasons, common-rates the fare from the east and the west coast of the United States making it more affordable than ever before for travelers in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas.

2AFRIKA encourages its passengers to review the April through June departures, which are available from only $1,699 per person. No single supplement applies during that period making the Affordable Kenya Safari a very attractive option for single travelers who wish to enjoy the privacy of their own accommodation without paying any additional fees.

ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA takes to the air tomorrow from New York City

ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA takes to the air tomorrow from New York City with the pilot episode going live at 4:00PM EST.

Unlike any other radio talk show, ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA focuses solely on African tourism. Over the course of the season, listeners will learn how to get there, where to go, when to go, how to get around, what to pack and much more.

Hosted by 2AFRIKA, INC.’s founder & president Kenneth R. Hieber ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA features a lineup of distinguished guests whose intimate knowledge on Africa stems from their African nativity. Hieber and his guests help you organize your African travel arrangements without you having to spend hours researching web sites, reading 100’s of guidebooks, or trying to do it yourself, hoping you have invested your hard-earned dollars wisely.

Visit ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA (the official web site), the ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA section on the 2AFRIKAwebsite for current and upcoming schedules and topics as well as the official ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA 'station' on BLOGTALKRADIO, to learn more!

Have questions you need answered? Simply call us on 1-619-639-4749 during the second segment of the broadcast and talk to the experts!

Listen to ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA and 'plan to save'.

This weeks line up includes introductions to South Africa. Listeners are introduced to extraordinary talent from Africa with the smooth sensual sounds of recording artist Natalie Gamsu.Ed Ewert introduces photographic lessons each Tuesday from'Behind the Lens' at the top of the second segment and Marion Valderrama brings you the 'Flavor of the Week' at the top of the first segment each Thursday.

This and much more from the nations foremost travel authority on African tourism.

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SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010
NEW YORK, NY

Recently back from on-location filming for ANOTHER COUNTRY THROUGH MY EYES in Africa, soon, producer & director of the series ANOTHER COUNTRY THROUGH MY EYES, Kenneth R. Hieber, will resume with regular podcasts.

Subscribe free to ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA on Apple iTunes by simply entering the name Kenneth Hieber in the search box in the upper right hand corner of Apple iTunes to stay up to date on the latest African trends, safaris, and destination information.

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