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Tailor Made Safaris, Group Tours & Independent Holidays

South Africa • Namibia • Botswana • Zambia • Zimbabwe • Kenya • Tanzania • Uganda • Rwanda • Indian Ocean Islands • Egypt

This is a collection of incomparable experiences throughout Africa from natural landscapes to cityscapes to mountains, salt pans, rivers, waterfalls, beaches and oceans.

Bench International, the founders of African Safari holidays in Australia way back in 1969, has the experience and knowledge of the continent to ensure that your holiday exceeds expectations. Whatever you choose to do in Africa, Bench International's reputation guarantees that you will receive the very best of care and attention.

The Bench International team of consultants has travelled and experienced Africa and is as passionate about this beautiful continent and what it offers in the way of wildlife, culture and the many varied landscapes as you will be.

Choose the African experience that suits you, whether you've been before or are going for the very first time.

Bench International has been taking Australians on safari in Africa for 42 years and has good relationships with a number of operators there, ensuring smooth effortless travel to Africa's best spots.

Enjoy the wildlife, culture and scenery of countries as far apart as South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. Add the attractions of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and, more recently, Mozambique and you have countless opportunities for an unforgettable "African Experience".

Tailor Made Safaris

As an alternative to joining one of the many scheduled departures throughout Africa, why not consider your very own private safari? Bench International has the flexibility to tailor an itinerary to suit you – and in some areas even with your own personal driver/guide. This way you can travel when you wish, to the destinations that you choose. From small boutique hotels in Cape Town to popular game lodges and remote tented camps in the bush, there is something for everyone. No matter how off the beaten track you go, you will find elegance, ambience and top quality service, ranging from private homesteads and luxury tented camps to the larger game lodges and hotels.

Adventure Safaris

Africa is the home of adventure travel, where it all started with overland explorations in centuries gone by. Today's modern explorer is catered for by an amazing choice of adventures in camping, hiking and appreciating the landscape and wildlife at close hand. Highlights include Climbing Kilimanjaro, Overland Camping Safaris staying in tents in remote regions and Overland Accommodated Safaris, where instead of camping, you stay in chalet, hotel or cabin-style room with bathrooms, while still enjoying the thrill of adventure.

Indian Ocean Island Holidays

To cater for that rapidly expanding interest, 2011 sees Bench International further develop its choice of safari holidays by sourcing new game reserves, new lodges and new ways of travelling around this most engaging of destinations. Many travellers are choosing to finish off their safari experience with a relaxing beach break at exotic spots like Zanzibar, Lamu Island, Mauritius, Madagascar or some of the hidden gems along the coast of Mozambique.

Highlights featured in this brochure include Kruger National Park, the Blue Train and the Cape Winelands in South Africa, the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia, the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, home to 3 million animals, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the incredible sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia, the great animal migration through Tanzania and Kenya to the Masai Mara, Kilimanjaro in Kenya, the incredible experience of trekking through gorilla territory in Rwanda and Uganda, seeing the pyramids and the museums in Egypt… plus details on how to top it all off with an island stay in Mauritius, Mozambique, Lamu or Zanzibar.

Like many of Bench International's guests, you're bound to come back more than once to experience it all!

Contents include:

  • Tailor made Safaris
  • South Africa
  • Train Journeys
  • Namibia
  • Botswana
  • Zambia & Zimbabwe
  • Kenya & Tanzania
  • Uganda & Rwanda
  • Indian Ocean
  • Egypt
  • Adventure Safaris

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