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Africa Links:

www.lake-baringo.com/RobertsCampHomePage.htm
Lake Baringo: A beautiful lakeside campsite with family cottages run by the Archer Family with hippos, crocodiles and a fantastic variety of birds and reptiles. 5 hrs from Nairobi in the heart of Kenya's Great Rift Valley

www.traveluganda.co.ug/frankstouristshostel
Entebbe: The Campsite consists of a large clean garden with beautiful flowers and green trees. There is ample camping space for those wishing to camp.

www.backpackers.co.ug/
Kampala: Catering for the needs of the independent traveller, the Backpackers Hostel is just 3km from the main post office with easy access to public transport. The spacious campground has basic cooking facilities and camp refrigerator while the hostel features a beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens, huge bar area, satellite TV - sports, internet cafe and restaurant.

www.traveluganda.co.ug/bunyonyi-overland/
Lake Bunyoni: On its shores, Bunyonyi Overland Resort is offers you a base to explore the lake, or a wonderful stop-over on your way to the Mountain Gorillas. Bunyonyi Overland Resort is ecologically built, with local materials. It is locally owned and provides important employment opportunities for the people around the lake.

www.redchillihideaway.com/
Kampala: Red Chilli has been established in Kampala since 1999 and in 2002 the camp in the spectacular Murchison Falls National Park was opened. With a network of accommodation, extensive and modern facilities, low prices and friendly service available.

www.surfthesource.com/camp.htm
The Nile: Perched on a cliff overlooking the source of the world's longest river, this is probably the most spectacular camp in the dark continent. This is start point for rafting trips on the legendary river and the home for bungee jumping on the Nile.

www.naiberi.com/
Eldoret: Located 16 Kms from Eldoret, 400 metres off the tarmac road on the Eldoret - Kaptagat - Eldama Ravine highway, Naiberi is truly nature's own creation, designed to take its guests as far back as the stoneage with a touch of modern day luxury.

www.kembu.com/
Nakuru: The cottages and campsite are located on a large 900 acre farm where one can enjoy the freedom to go on long walks, relax or pursue any one of the many activities offered by Kembu.

www.nairobicampsite.com/
Nairobi: From there modest beginning as a small campsite, Nairobi Park Services "NPS" have grown to become one of the best and most well known campsite in Nairobi.

www.masaicamp.com/
Arusha

www.tanzaniaparks.com/
Serengeti

www.maranguhotel.com/ie4/800x600
Marangu: For personal service, friendly staff and comfort, this family hotel has a lot to offer. Largely used as a base for climbing expeditions, the rooms are perhaps not luxurious, but nevertheless contain everything necessary for a comfortable break. The grounds offer extensive lawns (including croquet) and shrubs, include a resident tortoise and a good variety of bird life.

www.safarilodgetz.com/
Zanzibar: Safari Lodge offers an exciting destination with a new standard in services and accommodation, attracting not only international, domestic business and leisure travellers, but also for locals who want to escape into a romantic world.

www.baobabbeachbungalows.com/
Zanzibar: The Baobab Beach Bungalows Zanzibar is situated on the North Coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, at the beach of Nungwi. Nungwi has the best beaches of Zanzibar with all kind of water sport facilities available.

www.sunrisebeachresort.co.tz
Dar es Salaam: Safari Lodge offers an exciting destination with a new standard in services and accommodation, attracting not only international, domestic business and leisure travellers, but also for locals who want to escape into a romantic world.

www.kandebeach.com/
Kande, Malawi: Kande Beach Campsite is a Travellers dream. Based on the Shores of Lake Malawi, Central Africa, an idyllic location whether you enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a sun kissed beach or living it up by day and night.

www.mamarulas.com/
Chipata: Situated just 6 Kms down the Mfuwe road from Chipata, you will find Mama Rula's. A comfortable overnight stop in a garden setting, Mama Rula’s has a swimming pool, for residents only.

www.eurekacamp.com/
Lusaka: Eureka is just 15 minutes south of Lusaka situated on a Private Game Farm. The spacious grounds offer many shady camping spots and a range of self catering and en suite chalets.

www.vicfallsrestcamp.com/
Victoria Falls: The Victoria Falls Restcamp & lodges offer you a secure, shady, clean and central environment. With a restaurant, swimming pool and activity office.

www.theberiversafaris.co.za
Chobe

www.sediahotel.com/sedhot/index.html
Maun: The Sedia Hotel is a unique hotel, small with just 24 rooms and 8 chalets and a delight for those in search of something with character. Extensive lawns and gardens back onto Sedia Hotel, in which a large swimming pool is the principal feature.

www.ahj.addr.com/
Windhoek: The Cardboard Box Backpacker hostel is Namibian owned (a rare occurrence in the backpacking industry in Namibia). Although we have grown considerably from the early days we still strive to give the same warm and personal Namibian service that made us the most popular place to stay in Windhoek.

www.nwr.com.na/okaukuejo.php
Etosha: Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, and famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting.

www.cheetahpark.com/lodge.htm
Cheetah Park: The lodge and campsite is 2 km from the main farm house. During the hot summer days there is a nice swimming pool to relax in, and drink a cold gin & tonic!

www.dunes.com.na/
Swakopmund: Dunes Backpackers is a must for all travellers passing through Swakopmund. Centrally located, Dunes is a stone's throw from the ocean, close to major shops and banks, an adventure booking centre, and Swakop's notorious nightlife!

www.nwr.com.na/sesriem.php
Sesriem

www.nwr.com.na/fish_river_canyon.php
Fish River Canyon

www.tentedcamps.com/
Orange River: Luxury tented camps, and all the amenities to make your stay hassle free and completely memorable.

www.stumbleinnstellenbosch.hostel.com/
Stellenbosh: Stumble Inn is an easy going hostel with lots of upbeat energy. As the number one established hostel in the wine lands, they ensure your stay is remarkable. With their handy little map of Stellenbosch, it's easy to discover the funky spots. The hostel has everything the traveller could need - including a swimming pool and satellite TV.

www.sunflowerstop.co.za
Cape Town: The Sunflower stop provides travellers and backpackers worldwide with a most relaxing and enjoyable fun time whilst in Cape Town. Join us for a comfy stay in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where the sun is shining and people are splashing around in the swimming pool.

www.flatdogscamp.com
South Luangwa: Flatdogs Camp, situated in The Luangwa Valley offers chalet rooms on a par with the upmarket lodges, at a fraction of the price, as well as camping and self-catering facilities for budget travelers.

Other Links:

www.malariahotspots.co.uk
Malaria Info: Malaria hotspots provides essential information on malaria and its prevention as well as general travel health advice.

www.travelnation.co.uk
Flight Specialist: Travel Nation is a specialist company providing expert advice and the best deals on round the world flights and multi stop tickets, adventure tours, travel insurance and discounted long-haul flights.

www.flightcentre.co.uk
Flight Specialist: Flight Centre offer cheap flights and discount airfares to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other worldwide destinations.

www.worldtravelguide.net
World Travel Guide: For international and regional country and continent information.

www.bike-dreams.com
Adventurous Cycling Trips: Overland Club will be providing the logistical support for the first ever Paris to Dakar cycle expedition, in conjunction with Bike Dreams

www.pjhayman.com
Bond Plus Protection: P J Hayman & Company is a specialist Travel Insurance and Schemes provider. Founded in 1990, the company now provides travel insurance solutions to over 250,000 people and handles premium income in excess of 20 million.

www.worldnomads.com
Travel Insurance: At worldnomads.com you get so much more than travel insurance. With free SMS travel safety alerts, iPod language guides, your own online travel journal and destination guides, World Nomads keeps you travelling safely.

www.1stcontact.com
Vaccinations: Whether you're exploring the world, your career or your finances, 1st Contact offer a range of services to make your life easier. With offices in central London, Australia.

Our Favourite Links:

www.overlandexperience.com
Flexible African Tours: Africa's only flexible "hop on, hop off" overland network from the equator to the cape. Simply buy a pass and then spend your time travelling around Africa however you want, hopping on and off our buses as required for as long as your pass is valid.

www.riverside-shuttle.com/
The Riverside Shuttle Bus: Riverside is one of the two major shuttle bus operators between Arusha and Nairobi (rvs). It has been in operation for 20 years and over the last 5 years our schedules on this routing have not changed.

www.gametrackersafaris.com
Africa Safari Associate: Our general sales agent in Nairobi, Kenya, will gladly help you with your tour booking.

www.truck4export.com
Trucks Forsale: TRUCK4EXPORT.com is the culmination of 25 years experience within the truck sales industry and over 10 years experience in the heavy commercial vehicle export business.

www.softpowereducation.com
Volunteer Project: Why not do something usefull on vacation for once - Join Soft Power for the day and help out the kids and community of this region in Uganda

Middle East Links:

www.orienthostel.com
Istanbul: The Orient Hostel Istanbul is between The Blue Mosque and The Haghia Sophia, on the hillside. The Orient Hostel Istanbul provides clean, friendly and cheap rooms and private rooms, doubles or dorms, belly-dancing and water-pipe (hookah) nights in our bar. The Orient Hostel Istanbul is handy to transport and public services.

Egypt Links:

www.sunhotelcairo.net/
Cairo: The Sun Hotel has been opened since 1995. Guests have been happy with the results of the hotels hard work during these last years.

www.7heavenhotel.com
Dahab: Family run hotel offering a variety of good, clean and secure rooms at budget prices. Located at the heart of the Bedouin village, we are a mere stones throw from the beach.

www.planetdivers.com/dahab/en/to_dahab.html
Cairo to Dahab: There are 5 buses daily from Cairo to Dahab run by East Delta Travel and leave from Abbassyia Station. You can reach the Abbassyia Station from the airport or city center by taxi (25-30 EGP) or public bus (0.5 EGP). Air-conditioned buses to Dahab leave at 8:30, 13:00, 17:00, 19:00 and 23:00 h. for 55-75 EGP. The journey takes 9 hours. The bus will drop you off in Dahab City where you can catch a taxi to your hotel for 2 EGP.