Travel Experts on Sping in Japan and Summer Wildlife Safaris in Africa

16 April 2024: – The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is pleased to showcase this week's top deals on offer from Australia's top ATAS-accredited travel experts. 

Summer wildlife safaris in africa – Tammy chaplin, Director, remarkable Africa

Travelling in the summer season in Africa allows for great savings to be had, with up to 35% off normal rates.  The ''green or emerald season'' as it is known (due to it being when the rains come) offers value for money, becoming more affordable without compromising the quality of the experience. 

Most safari camps and operators will offer low season rates from November to March (excluding the festive season 20 December to 10 January).

Stay/pay deals offer exceptional value:

• Stay 9 nights in Botswana for the price of 6 nights – US$6200 per person sharing
  • Includes 3 luxury safari lodges in Botswana (Chobe and Okavango Delta), internal flights, all meals, drinks, safari activities. Valid 11 Jan – 31 March 2025
• 6 night safari in the Okavango Delta in two luxury lodges US$4595 per person sharing
  • Includes 2 safari lodges in the Okavango Delta, internal flights, all meals, drinks, safari activities. Valid Jan-March 2025.

TOP TIPS FROM TAMMY: “The Green season is a photographers dream, offering vibrant colours, dramatic skies and lush vegetation offering incredible contrast.  It is also a birders delight with the splendour of migratory birds adding an additional element of excitement.  Wildlife sightings are incredible and nature reveals its secrets in dramatic landscapes.”

ABOUT REMARKABLE AFRICA: Remarkable Africa are African safari specialists that have access to great deals and bespoke itineraries that offer life-long memories. https://remarkable-africa.com/

Cherry Blossoms in japan – wendy wu tours

Cherry blossom time is one of the most popular times to travel to Japan. Cities are awash with beautiful delicate blooms and there is a buzz of excitement and festivity in the air with many out and about to catch a glimpse of the blossoms. 

Due to the popularity of the season, it js advisable to book early to avoid disappointment. Wendy Wu Tours is currently in Japan with various group tours and bookings are already taking place for 2025. Plus as part of Wendy Wu's current offer, you'll enjoy a Partner Fly Free or Solo 50% saving on airfares plus some cherry blossom dates are also on sale until 30 April 2024. https://www.wendywutours.com.au/partner-fly-free/

2025 Cherry Blossom departures are now on sale with tours starting from $8,180 per person https://www.wendywutours.com.au/japan/cherry-blossom-tours/

ABOUT WENDY WU TOURS: Wendy Wu Tours is the Australia's leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary tours throughout Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East – and most recently, Australasia. https://www.wendywutours.com.au/

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