Chance to run with the wild
WHEN it comes to wildlife, nothing beats the rhythm in the circle of life in Africa’s Great Safari.
And you can become part of that excitement with Apple Vacations and Conventions Sdn Bhd (Apple Vacations) – in its popular Kenya’s Great Migration Safari package.
For 8D/6N starting at Nairobi, you will visit Lake Navaisha, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Lake Naivasha is the highest Rift Valley lake at 1884m above sea level fringed by papyrus and acacia trees and supports a vast array of bird species.
Take a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Park and enjoy 360° views across the lake, then stay at a comfortable lodge surrounded by resident giraffes, waterbuck, monkeys and even hippos.
At the Lake Nakuru National Park, hop on a super safari jeep and go looking for wildlife during the Game Drive.
Then drop by the Maasai Mara National Reserve where you will stay in a superior tented camp and take part in The Great Wildebeest Migration.
Follow over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, antelopes and gazelles as they travel across the huge East African plain from Maasai Mara to the Serengeti, Tanzania and back looking for food and water, while avoiding predators like lion and cheetahs.
Get to know the Masai culture at the Traditional Maasai Village, then taste an African Barbecue Dinner at the world-renowned Carnivore Restaurant.
You can also take the optional (at own cost) but highly sought-after hot air balloon at Maasai Mara over the Mara plains.
Guam, an island and unincorporated territory of the United States in the North Pacific Ocean, is a new destination if you are interested in sandy beaches and diving.
It also has a rich tradition of the Chamorro people – who are related to other Austronesian natives and inhabited the island for generations.
At the capital city of Hagatna, visit Guam’s first Catholic church, Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica and Plaza De Espana and a chance to go spot wild dolphins.
Then discover the eight mushroom-shaped latte stones at Latte Stones Park, the ancient Chamorro houses that were constructed as early as 500AD and also visit the famous Two Lovers Point, which offers the breathtaking scenery of made up of white sandy beach and crystal blue waters.
You will sample local cuisines like the Churrasco Brazilian BBQ Buffet Lunch (Rodizzio Style all-you-can-eat meat).
Other optional tours you can take in Guam include the 90-minute Atlantis Submarine marine tour, an Adventure River Cruise along the Talofofo and Ugum rivers, PitiBomb Hole Snorkeling Tour, ride the amphibian Ducks Guam boat and enjoy interesting educational tours of the island and more.
Guam is a US territory that does not require a visa and provides a relaxing 6D/4N trip to tour travellers.
Apple Vacations to Iran 9D/6N and Jordan 8D/5N are two of the Middle East packages.
Iran covers areas of Teheran, Kashan, Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd, visiting sights like the striking Nasir-ol-Molk – also known as the Pink Mosque and Persepolis as well as the Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan.
In Jordan, take in the richness of Amman in a city tour that covers the Citadel and Roman Theatre, King Abdullah’s Mosque and experience life in the city, among other attractions.
Other significant packages that may excite you is the Lofoten and Senja islands in Norway (16D/13N), which includes a visit to Oslo, the experience of the “midnight sun”, and the Arctic Circle train ride and Stockholm, in Sweden.
There are packages to Russia and the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lituania for 11D8N, as well as Finland and Norway for 10D/7N to view the spellbinding Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights.
You can also visit the Balkans with celebrity and Apple ambassador Owen Yap for a 11D/8N trip this Oct 24, covering Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina and Slovenia in a five-star arrangement.
Also pay a deposit of RM10,000 or more and get an Apple luggage bag free.