African Travel, Inc. has been crafting custom safaris for 40 years and is honored to have earned the title of this year's “Best Tour Operator in Africa” by Recommend readers. The company will continue adding to its award-winning brochure collection in 2016, releasing new Safari Vacation Packages that are proven favorites among travel agents and their clients.

“We are incredibly grateful for the continued and overwhelming support of our agents,” said Sherwin Banda, president, African Travel. “This recognition from Recommend readers is a testament to the strength of our long-standing relationship with the trade. As part of The Travel Corporation, our roots in Africa go back four generations and we are the longest-established travel company in the United States that focuses exclusively on Africa . Throughout our company's entire history we have always kept agents in mind when developing our itineraries, and we strive to create products that are both easy for consumers to get excited about and easy for agents to sell.”

African Travel's Safari Vacation Packages represent the industry's best for affordable luxury; guests benefit from significant group travel savings while enjoying small, intimate journeys and the finest accommodations. All itineraries are designed to accommodate every guest's unique budget and bucket list. Itineraries Safari Vacation Packages are all nine nights, but most can be enhanced with additional adventures ranging from one to several days. Prices for these itineraries start at $4,240 per person; many packages include international airfare.

“I couldn't be prouder to add this incredible accolade to our growing list of recent awards, which also includes the #3 spot on Travel + Leisure's 2015 list of 'World's Best Safari Outfitters,'” said Banda. “From all of us at African Travel, Inc. – thank you.”

For more information and to book the safari of your dreams, contact your favorite Travel Professional, call African Travel, Inc. at (800) 421-8907, or visit www.africantravelinc.com. CST 2071444-20

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About African Travel, Inc. - "We Know Africa"
African Travel, Inc. is a 39-year-old safari operator, with operations in Africa and the USA, offering customized and locally-hosted safaris to Africa at all price points. The company's focus is solely on planning and operating safaris in Africa. We have dedicated, experienced teams in Africa, Safari Specialists in the USA, an extensive transportation fleet, numerous hotels, camps and lodges throughout The Travel Corporation's Africa-based associate companies. Refer to www.AfricanTravelInc.com for a wide variety of ideas and safaris.

About USTOA
African Travel, Inc. shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of TravCorp USA, Inc. In addition, TravCorp Financial Services Limited provides a guarantee of $20 Million.

About The TreadRight Foundation
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has more than 35 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities.

TreadRight's past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society's inaugural “World Legacy Awards,” helping to combat wildlife crime with WildAid, and empowering individuals with the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise.
 
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org.

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