DELRAY BEACH, FL, May 6, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every May, we celebrate our gratitude for the
unfaltering love and care of an incredible group
of women: our mothers. Sometimes solely responsible for
the well-being and survival of their children, mothers devote
themselves to caring for and raising their young - humans are a
prime example of this, but equally devoted mothers also
exist in the animal kingdom.
The medium-sized vervet monkeys, typically
found in East and South Africa, make for spectacular
mothers and fascinating game viewing. African Travel, Inc.
offers an unforgettable sojourn through South Africa's Rainbow
Nation, enjoying the splendors of Mother Nature
and likely witnessing the protective vervet monkeys in action.
Female vervets are very invested in the care of their young;
infants are suckled for about four months, and the weaning process
is often not completed until the vervet is at least one year old.
Vervet monkeys develop close social bonds with their
mothers and female siblings during infancy, and this
relationship is thought to endure throughout their entire lives.
Mothers are known to be extremely discerning when it comes
to who can hold, groom and smell her baby - a sentiment most human
mothers relate to.
"Surf, Nature and
Colonial Splendor" explores the richly diverse
cultural heritage, magnificent landscapes, and prolific wildlife of
South Africa (like the always-entertaining vervet monkey).
Begin your journey in Cape Town, Africa's "Mother
City," while enjoying the luxurious accommodations of the
award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and
Spa. Catch a ride on a cable car to the top of Table
Mountain and witness the stunning seascapes and animals at
the Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve. Tour the beautiful winelands, dine in the
home of a Capetonian couple, and journey through some of South
Africa's least-explored countryside to the striking Bushmans
Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat and
its dramatic history and scenery.
In Durban, drive a 4x4 up the highest road pass in Africa to relish
the views and cuisine at the highest pub in Africa. Enjoy
"sundowners" overlooking the ocean and relax in Umhlanga's
prestigious five-star beachfront hotel, The
Oyster Box, before setting out for the
Mkuze Falls Private Game
Reserve. Here you are likely to spot the black, white
and grizzled-grey vervet monkeys, as well as the "Big
Five," cheetah, hippopotamus, mongoose, wildebeest and
zebra - among many others. Your ranger will take you to
the best viewing areas while providing facts and stories about the
bush's inhabitants; your job is simply to take as many
pictures as possible!
This year, celebrate Mother's Day by venturing into the
heart of the wild and observing Mother Nature at her
finest. Sometimes, the biggest surprise is not the
differences between our worlds and species, but the irrefutable
similarities.
For more information about these and
other safaris, contact your favorite Travel Professional,
call African Travel, Inc. at (800) 421-8907, or visit www.africantravelinc.com.
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About African Travel, Inc.
African Travel, Inc. creates personalized African
safaris and adventures for today's travelers seeking an
experience of a lifetime. Established for more than 37 years, and
with more than 100,000 past travelers, African Travel, Inc. knows
all the different ways to safari and how to match each individual
client to their own unique experience. We Know
Africa.
African Travel, Inc. has won awards and distinction from multiple publications, including Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly, and National Geographic. African Travel, Inc. is proud to be part of The Travel Corporation, and works closely with a network of highly-rated lodge operators in Africa including Wilderness Safaris and Thompsons Africa.
About USTOA
African Travel, Inc. shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of TravCorp USA, Inc. in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. In addition, TravCorp Financial Services Limited provides a guarantee of $20 million in respect of all customers traveling with African Travel, Inc.
About The TreadRight Foundation
African Travel, Inc. is part of a joint
initiative with The TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit
foundation established by The Travel Corporation to
encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands and
in the places we visit. To date, TreadRight has donated more than
US $2 million to sustainable tourism projects around the world. To
find out more about our work with TreadRight visit: www.TreadRight.org.