Luxury African safari outfitter Great Safaris has just sweetened the best deal in travel to Africa: travelers booking their Luxe level Great Southern Safari will receive TWO-for-one pricing on their land arrangements, while travelers upgrading to the Premiere or Platinum level Great Southern Safari packages will receive free international airfare with an optional upgrade to business class for Platinum level travelers.

Great Safari’s signature itinerary, the Great Southern Safari, spends 12 days showcasing the best experiences that Southern Africa has to offer. Guests will explore cosmopolitan Cape Town before visiting the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Winelands. Then travelers will fly to Kruger National Park for a world class safari experience on one of the park’s private game reserves. Finally, travelers will jet to Zambia to take in the awe and splendor of Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River during a sunset river cruise. An elephant back safari through the African bush caps off this adventure.

The Luxe Level Package, $6,265 for TWO, plus $495 park fees and service charges per person. Travelers choosing the Luxe Level package will receive a Two for One promotional rate of $6,265 on their land arrangements. Accommodations include the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, the Savanna Private Game Reserve in Kruger, the Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg, and the Victoria Falls Hotel. This promotional rate is valid only for departures on 1/15, 2/19, 3/18/2012.

The Premiere Level Package is $8,395 per person, double occupancy. Travelers choosing to upgrade to the Premiere Level package will receive free international airfare for two from New York City’s JFK or Washington DC’s IAD to Cape Town, South Africa. The premiere level package includes upgrades to the Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town and the Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in Kruger National Park. Valid weekly departures January to May 2012

Platinum Level Package, $10,495 per person, double occupancy. An upgrade to the exclusive Premiere Level package includes free international airfare for two from New York City’s JFK or Washington DC’s IAD to Cape Town, South Africa. An optional upgrade to business class airfare is available to Platinum level travelers for $2,995. Premiere level travelers receive upgrades to southern Africa’s most exclusive hotels and lodges, including The Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, the Royal Livingston Hotel in Victoria Falls, and the Singita Ebony and Boulders lodges in Kruger, all ranked among Travel + Leisure 2011 World’s Best Hotels and Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List. Promotion valid for select weekly departures December 2011 to May 2012.

All tours and rates subject to availability; travel and tour dates vary based on level of accommodations. Taxes, park fees, intra-Africa airfare and service charges are not included in promotional rates.

Great Safaris, 800-409-7755, www.greatsafaris.com