The Fazendin Portfolio’s Webinar Schedule

Tuesday, September 7, 10:00am MDT: Responsible tourism in South Africa with International Travel and Tours
The launch of our newest partner in Africa International Travel and Tours as well as a focus on responsible tourism in South Africa. (Register Here!)

Thursday, September 9, 10:00am MDT: Gorilla Trekking with Express Travel Group. Richard Markham, ETG’s Managing Director will walk through a typical Gorilla Trekking Experience and explain the difference between trekking in Rwanda and Uganda and which is best for your client. (Register Here!)

Thursday, September, 16, 10:00am MDT: Transfrontier Parks Destinations itinerary combinations.
This webinar will launch a series of fresh and creative itineraries including the Transfrontier Parks Destinations Lodges as well as other like minded properties. The itineraries will cover various southern African countries such as South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique. (Register Here!)

Tuesday, September 21, 10:00am MDT: Northern Ethiopia Circuit and 2011 Festivals with Dinknesh Ethiopia Tours. This webinar will go through a typical Northern Circuit itinerary in Ethiopia as well as highlight some of the best times to go to catch an Ethiopian festival such as a film, music or religious celebration. (Register Here!)

Thursday, September 23, 10:00am MDT: Kafunta Safaris itinerary combinations
Anke Cowen, owner of Kafunta Safaris will be visiting the US for her first time in October to introduce the North American market to her two family-run lodges in Zambia (see below for exact dates and markets). The webinar will also go through a couple itineraries including various parks in Zambia and another including a unique beach experience. (Register Here!)
Check out the itineraries here:
Bush and Beach Safari
Zambezi and Luangwa Experience

Wednesday, September 29th 10:00am MDT: Heritage Hotels Online Trade Trainings
Heritage is pleased to announce that in conjunction with their new Online Booking System they will also be launching a series of trade trainings. Now travel agents and tour operators looking to learn more about Kenya as a destination, Heritage’s prominent guides, any of the eight hotels ranging from a uniquely exciting circuit of luxury safari camps and resorts under the world-famous Intrepids umbrella, to a five-star retreat on the Arabian isle of Lamu and the most celebrated luxury safari camp in the Maasai Mara game reserve and more can register for a convenient, easy to use, online training session. George Kariuki, director of sales and marketing for Heritage Hotels, will be visiting the US in the fall (see below for exact dates and markets) will explain how the new online trainings work as well as highlight the various incentives offered for completing the series. (Register Here!)

Tuesday, October 12, 10:00am MDT: Mozambique Voyages Book Now for Fantastic Birding Trips.
Mozambique has 600-odd bird species. Due to Mozambique’s ecosystem, there is a range of habitats from forest, woodlands, rivers, marshland and wetland. For the avid bird watcher being there at the right time is very important. Late November to February is the best time to see the various bird types. Special types of Cuckoo can be seen in November and December. February is best for rare migratory warblers that could appear.

Martijn Mellaart, owner of Mozambique Voyages will be visiting the US in October(see below for exact dates and markets). He will be on the call to share with us his favorite places to see birds in Mozambique. (Register Here!)

Tuesday, October 19th, 10:00am MDT: Mbali Mbali Itinerary Combinations
East African itineraries that switch it up by adding chimpanzee trekking or seamlessly combine the Mara with the Serengeti. (Register Here!)

Thursday, October 21, 10:00am MDT: Footsteps in Africa’s Kalahari Summer – Book now for December – March Specials
Why book with Footsteps in Africa in the green season for an incredibly valuable Botswana Safari?
•Over 12 separate camps and lodges
•7 different regions of Botswana
•Botswana made easy and affordable – during Kalahari Summer.

Footsteps in Africa has teamed up with other like-minded lodges in Botswana to offer:
•The incredible value for money
•The spontaneous celebration of nature that is summer in Botswana.
(Register Here!)

Tuesday, October 26, 10:00am MDT: Conservancy Safaris’ New Etamburua Camp
Etambura Camp – for the exclusive use of Conservancy Safaris’ guests – will definitely be something to look forward to on your journey into the semi-arid north-west of Namibia. Five accommodation units, each in a hand-picked location with a private deck overlooking breath-taking vistas and en-suite bathroom, will certainly be a highlight on your African experience and afford you an opportunity to relax in private and at your own leisure. (Register Here!)

Thursday, October 28, 10:00am MDT: Muchenje Lodge North American Launch
Muchenje Safari Lodge is situated on the remote, Western side of Botswana’s Chobe National Park and is the only lodge in this area, offering a very private game viewing experience, including excellent opportunities to view the massive herds of elephant for which Chobe is well known. (Register Here!)

Tuesday, November 2, 10:00am MDT. Manyara Ranch Conservancy North American Launch
Manyara Ranch Conservancy is a private conservancy and intimate tented safari camp offering travelers an opportunity to experience the wildlife and culture of Tanzania. Located in the middle of the crucial Kwakuchinja wildlife corridor connecting Lake Natron, Ngorongoro and Manyara wildlife areas to the Tarangire ecosystem and the Maasailands to the South, Manyara Ranch offers plentiful game year round, dramatic landscape and a unique opportunity to connect with the local Maasai communities in the area all well off the busy tourism circuit. (Register Here!)

For more information about any of these webinars or for registration information, please contact us.

The Fazendin Portfolio Travel Schedule

Heritage Hotels (Kenya) Sales Trip: George Kariuki, director of sales and marketing for Heritage Hotels, will be in the US from September 27 -October 06 covering Florida, Denver/Boulder and LA/San Francisco markets.

Mozambique Voyages Sales Trip: Martijn Mellaart, owner of Mozambique Voyages and a leading expert on the destination, will be in the US October 3 – 16, covering New York, Tampa, LA, San Diego and Denver/Boulder during that time.

Kafunta Safaris (Zambia) Sales Trip: Anke Cowan, owner of Kafunta Safaris, Kafunta River Lodge and Island Bush Camp, all in Zambia, will be in the US November 15 – 22, covering LA, Denver/Boulder and Chicago.

Please contact us to schedule an appointment with any of these fantastic suppliers when they are in your neck of the woods.

Please check back for our Spring 2011 schedule, coming soon!