dmAFRICA prides itself on creating unique experiences throughout Southern Africa, East Africa & Indian Ocean Islands. Creative flair and inspirational thinking are our hallmarks, coupled with clear dedication for customer service, where we always strive to exceed client expectations, not just meet them, with a "can do attitude", that is unrivalled amongst our peers.

For the past 13 years, we have built a reputation amongst our clients and suppliers alike for forward thinking, exacting attention to detail, and often thinking out of the box to create the unexpected, and while others may do easy, we pride our attributes in often creating the possible out of the impossible. We do not like to say no, and when obstacles come our way, we will find the best solutions, but will always be with the client’s best interests at heart.

To be truly inspired let dmAFRICA be your guiding hand, exploring what our great region has to offer you and ultimately your clientele. From private safaris, with unique wildlife and cultural encounters, to private retreats, the African region has a myriad of life changing experiences to entice all. With so much on offer, each brief received is a blank canvas to develop, and no one program we offer is the same. Often suggesting properties and areas that are off the radar enables us to be different, and while predominately using high end properties, private lodges, retreats, or creating a private mobile camp, we are also in tune to simply create a night under the stars in a tree house or out in the desert! Look no further to be inspired!

With our head office in Johannesburg, operational office in Nairobi, Arusha and European sales office in the UK, supported by our representation offices in Italy, Russia, Brazil, China and Hong Kong.

BUSHMANS KLOOF VOTED FAVOURITE HOTEL SPA
Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa
Bushman's Kloof has won Spa magazine's Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Award, in the category of Favourite Resort/ Hotel Spa 2009 in Africa/ Middle East. Results of the more than 100 000 votes are featured in the US magazine’s Nov/ Dec issue. This award follows hot on the heels of 2 other major international accolades this year. This latest award recognizes Bushmans Kloof's introduction earlier this year to an inspiring new focus on the spa, wellness programmes and holistic healing offering. Contact sales@dmafrica.com for more details
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EXCLUSIVE USE RATE AT SWENI LODGE
N’wanetsi Concession, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Located in a private concession in the Kruger National Park, Singita's Sweni Lodge is now available for exclusive use. Guests can take full advantage of all that is on offer at Sweni, from the intimacy of the lodge and its 6 riverside suites, to tailor-making their itinerary with the range of activities on offer, including game drives, game walks, mountain biking, archery, the spa, and more. The exclusive-use rate for 2009 is From ZAR66 000 per night (ZAR72 600 for 2010). Included are all meals, drinks, game activities and surface transfers to/ from the Singita airstrip. Contact sales@dmafrica.com for more details
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ELLERMAN TURNS CONTEMPORARY
Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Having recently completed a refurbishment, complemented Ellerman House & Villa are planning further exciting developments. Housing the most extensive private collection of South African art, the new 'Ellerman Contemporary' gallery is due to open in December 2009. As the space is destined to become a dynamic venue for promoting South African contemporary art, only the latest technology will be used. This includes sensory faculties for the precise control of light, a high-resolution projector for presentations and state-of-the-art surround-sound system. Contact sales@dmafrica.com for more details
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KURLAND - A REASON TO CELEBRATE!
The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
An exquisite Relais & Chateaux country house on South Africa's scenic Garden Route, Kurland provides the perfect setting for a chic and intimate wedding. Ideal for international and local guests, the estate's 700 hectares feature 12 luxuriously appointed rooms, rolling green lawns, pristine polo fields and numerous venues in which to celebrate. High tea under the oaks overlooking the paddocks, followed by drinks and canapés on the wide terrace and an elegant seated dinner around the candlelit table make for the most personalised of celebrations. Contact sales@dmafrica.com for more details
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THE MIGRATION RETURNS TO SINGITA GRUMETI RESERVES
Serengeti, Northern Tanzania
Sabora Tented Camp located in the wilderness plains of Singita Grumeti Reserves in northern Tanzania, is yet again in the midst of an annual migration! Enormous wildebeest herds are returning from the northern Serengeti to join existing populations of zebra, Thompsons gazelles and topi. At this time of the year the herds are typically further north. East Africa has however been experiencing an extended dry spell and last month's early rains in the Grumeti Reserves created a spectacle more reminiscent of the migration seen during the months of June and July. On the left is the view from Sabora Tented Camp across the plains.
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INTEREST IN ZIMBABWE ON THE INCREASE
Malilangwe Game Reserve, Zimbabwe
Local ground handlers are reporting that overseas travel agents and tour operators are increasingly encouraging travel to Zimbabwe. This is attributed to numerous factors: the country’s conversion to US dollars, making trade easier; the lifting of travel advisories by the USA, UK and Germany; improved political stability after the implementation of a power-sharing government and the efforts of Zimbabwean tourist bodies. Singita Pamushana is in the protected Malilangwe Trust has reported an increased interest from agents, especially as a honeymoon destination. Contact sales@dmafrica.com for more details

Fundu Lagoon,Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Special - SUITE OFFER
From August 14th 2009 to December 14th 2010
Fundu Lagoon is offering a special package. For all bookings of 6 or more nights in Beachfront or Suite Rooms!
Stay 6 nights and only pay for 5
Stay 10 nights and only pay for 8
Offer valid in Beachfront and ALL Suite rooms including Superior Suites Rooms
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
No conversion of existing bookings permitted
Offer commissionable at normal rates
Any additional nights will be charged at normal rack rates
Valid for stays between August 14th 2009 and December 14th 2010
Not valid for stays between December 14th 2009 and 10th January 2010
Offer subject to availability

Mantis Madness
Mantis Collection will be offering their "Mantis Madness" special in 2010 as well. Book a minimum of 2 nights at either Shamwari Game Reserve (Addo region - Eastern Cape), Jock Safari Lodge (Kruger Park), Sanbona Wildlife Reserve (Western Cape) or Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve (Eastern Cape) and you receive 3 nights absolutely free at either one of the Last Word properties, Lake Pleasant Living (Garden Route) or Grande Roche (Paarl - Winelands).

Tswalu's Tarkuni reopens
Tarkuni, Tswalu Kalahari's exclusive-use lodge, recently underwent a refurbishment, and reopened on 15 March. All bathrooms were updated with a beautiful slate wall, new vanities, basins and plumbing. The children's room has been transformed into a 5th suite with en-suite bathroom.

Mozambique updates
Quilalea Lodge will be closed from from the beginning of May for a 3-month refurbishment. When it reopens in August it will be sold on an exclusive-use basis only.