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Africare Winter Retreat to West Africa
Africare announces Major Donor Trip 2009: Mali, Senegal and Ghana
For the first time, interested donors will be able to submit on-line bids to secure their seat on the 2009 trip. Five seats will be auctioned off to the highest bidders beginning November 3rd, 2008. The closing date for all bids is December 1st, 2008. Bids can be submitted on-line to the Department of Development & Marketing. BRIEF BACKGROUND: Each year, President Coles leads a delegation of Africare's donors on a two-week tour of the African continent, making stops at some of Africa's most treasured destinations and visits to Africare project sites to experience "first hand" what Africare is doing on the ground to improve the quality of life for the people in Africa. The 2008 Major Donor Trip led a delegation of six donors to East and Southern Africa, making stops in South Africa, Uganda and Tanzania. See pictures, videos, and read more about their journey here >> |
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| Photos courtesy: Senegal Tourist Office, Ghana Tourist Office, and Sajub Travel |
2009 Major Donor Trip Itinerary:
This highly recommended tour for the first-time visitor to the African Continent offers a unique perspective of three West African countries coupled with an opportunity to visit three of Africare’s humanitarian projects. This particular two-week tour offers many cultural and educational opportunities to connect you with the beauty and history of West Africa and encourage investments in humanitarian development projects on the African Continent. Tourism Highlights of your Africare Donor Trip in Mali, Senegal, and Ghana include: Tour Highlights in Senegal: City Tour of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, and Pilgrimage to Goree Island to see the “Slave House and Door of No Return.” Also Bird Sanctuary in Saint Louis. Tour Highlights in Mali: City Tour of Bamako, the capital city of Mali, to view the spectacular mud-built mosques, which are architectural wonders, and the Fabled City of Timbuktu, the “university center” of ancient Africa. Tour Highlights in Ghana: City Tour of Accra, the capital city of Ghana, and Pilgrimage to Cape Coast and Elmina Slave Castles and Slave Dungeons. Also Optional Tour of Spectacular Rain Forest Canopy in Kakum National Park. Africare Site Visits: Senegal: Ziguinchor - Malaria and TB Prevention and Treatment Center. Mali: Timbuktu Region - Food Security and HIV/AIDS prevention, radio and civic education. Ghana: Accra Region – HIV/AIDS Service Corps programs and health programs.
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What is included in my Travel Package? |
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| Airfaire/ Travel | Roundtrip Business Class International Airfare on Delta Airlines or South African Airways Roundtrip Business Class Airport Transfers (Senegal, Mali and Ghana) Roundtrip Intra-Country Airfare in West Africa Local Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicles |
| Hotel and Resort Accommodations | First Class Hotel Accommodations for twelve nights with all meals included |
| Tours | English-Speaking Tour Guides to historical and cultural landmark sites in Ghana, Senegal and Mali (as specified in Day-To-Day Itinerary) |
| Misc | VISA Application Processing Fees for Mali and Ghana
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What is NOT included in my Travel Package? |
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| Travel Insurance | |
| Immunization Shots and Medical Prescriptions | |
| Personal Items(e.g. – telephone calls, laundry services, etc) | |
| Airline Fee for Overweight Luggage | |
** See Day-To-Day Itnerary for more package details **
How do I secure my seat on the 2009 Major Donor Trip? |
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The 2009 Major Donor Trip will be auctioned off to the five highest bidders beginning November 3rd, 2008. The opening bid is at $16,000 and includes first class accommodations, business class airfare, guided tours and meals. (Package details above) Auction Open Date: November 3, 2008 Auction Close Date: December 1, 2008 ~ 12PM EST Payment Deadline: December 5, 2008
A confirmation of your bid will be sent via e-mail shortly following submission. On December 1st, the five highest bidders will be notified and invoiced to secure their seats on the trip. In the event that a bid winner does not successfully submit payment, the seat will be awarded to the next highest bidder. Please note, all bids are considered FINAL. You will be invoiced upon confirmation of winning one of the auctioned seats for the 2009 Major Donor Trip.
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On-line bidding with Africare is simple as 1, 2, 3: 1) Compose an e-mail including your name, mailing address, e-mail address, and daytime telephone number. 2) Specify the total dollar amount you are willing to pay for a seat on the 2009 Major Donor Trip. ( NOTE: Bids for multiple seats are welcome. Starting bid is at $16,000/ per seat) 3) Submit your bid to development@africare.org by noon on December 1st, 2008. You will be notified by close of business December 1st of the auction results. If you are an auction winner, you will have until December 5, 2008 to submit payment. |
Things to consider before placing your bid:
Still have more questions? Please refer all travel questions not answered in the Frequently Asked Questions Guide to Venue International Professionals at 301 856-9188 or vipinc@erols.com. Africare works with trusted travel agency Venue International Professionals to deliver you a first-class trip for our 2009 Major Donor excursion.
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Africare's Office of Development and Marketing:
telephone • 1-202-328-5334
(Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastern time)
development@africare.org
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