Anastasia’s Africa has been selected to receive the 2011 Tanzania Tourist Board Southern & Western Safari Circuit Award. “We are extremely proud of our achievement” said Karin Jones, CTC, MBA, Managing Director of Anastasia’s Africa “We work very closely with our partners at some of the best and small safari camps, in particular Tanzanian-born Tom Lithgow, owner of Palahala Camp in Katavi and Lupita Island at Lake Tanganyika, to provide a spectacular experience for those who want to venture beyond the northern region of Tanzania. The untouched Southern/ western safari circuit of Tanzania is truly authentic Africa. This area was once crisscrossed by the famous explorers including Livingstone, Stanley and the famous Big Game hunter Selous. Now we have wild life enthusiasts armed with cameras and binoculars!”

The prestigious award is handed out once a year and was recently presented in New York City. The Southern safari circuit consists of several world renowned game parks- Selous, Ruaha, Katavi, Mahale and Gombe, and what makes them even more special is the ability to go game viewing by boat in the Selous or even by foot with an armed ranger, as well as helicoptering to amazing waterfalls near Katavi and visiting chimpanzees at Mahale and Gombe.

Anastasia’s Africa is based in Los Angeles, CA with offices in Africa. Their forte is custom tailored safaris, far from mass tourism. Safaris are throughout Southern and Eastern Africa as well as the Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius and the Seychelles, and Egypt & Morocco. During the design phase you deal with the two top principals of the company – Anastasia and Karin, who combined have over 55 years selling Africa. In contrast to many other Africa tour operators, they spend a considerable amount of time working with clients understanding their tastes, styles and passions and building their experiences around these. With their intimate understanding of client needs, knowledge of Africa and unparalleled insider connections, their journeys consistently exceed expectations. The emphasis is on partnering with more personal, award-winning and environmentally harmonious safari camps chosen for their ability to deliver exceptional attention, and the use of light aircraft and custom built 4×4 safari vehicles, as well as experiences on foot and horseback. The company promises that “no two trips are ever the same”.

Anastasia’s Africa, 888-303-2085, www.AnastasiasAfrica.com