Big News Soon
 

Expect a big announcement by one of the better known African tourism industry companies by mid-September. May be of special interest to atravelynn. I could say more but they would have to kill me.

If you email me directly, with a hint, would they still have to kill you?

Now you did it! How am I going to sleep at night? ((*))

this isn't much of an announcement, now is it? you can't say what it is, who it affects, so why post?

I would not wish to second guess Tuckegs motives, but perhaps fun might be one of them.

That's it! We Fodorites are very serious about having fun. ;;) ((*))

Tuckeg? Tuckeg?

Looks like they killed him.

Beginning of the announcements (and end of CCAfrica):

http://news.ccafrica.com/?id=61

O-M-G!!! So important!!! I'm sure the world will be a better place for this from CC Africa ;-)

regards - tom
ps - actually heard about this a month ago from the CC Africa camp I was just at, Ngala. I gave a big ho-hum and yawn.

regards - tom

Do the local children and neighbours call you Victor Meldrew?

Well Tom, since you know all about it, I'll let you tell the board what else is coming.

Tanky- "Victor Meldrew", had to google that one. Yep, that's me:-) Suppose that's better name than "the old f@rt next door" !!!!

tuckeg - what I heard at Ngala was what the above referenced announcement says. To quote the last bit of it - "Our new name will be unveiled on 30 October, so please keep an eye on your inbox for our exciting news." Yeah, so they are changing their name. Excuse me, but I fail to feel the excitement in a name change. Guess I'm back to to what Tanky above says :-)

I urge everyone here to read the referenced CC Africa announcement and tell us how excited they feel about it.

regards - tom
ps - Like I alway say - "call me anything, but don't call me late for lunch!!!"

I was excited by the move into Latin America.

Will agree they need a name change when branching into India and Latin America. Hmmm, maybe they will take over the Club Med "camps" in Latin America? You heard it here first :-)

regards - tom

napamatt_2,

I too thought that was an interesting development and am keen to see where the lodges are located.

Cheers,

Pol

<b><i>I urge everyone here to read the referenced CC Africa announcement and tell us how excited they feel about it.</i></b>

I-) I-) I-) I-) I-)

&quot;I could say more but they would have to kill me.&quot;

I'm just glad there has been no bloodshed. Of course it's not Oct 30, yet.

Wow! Locations in Latin America would be so cool! Fewer frequent flyer miles burned.

<i><b>I urge everyone here to read the referenced CC Africa announcement and tell us how excited they feel about it.</b></i>

Didn't even get it stirring....

Hopefully CCA will have more operations in South India in addition to the Tiger Circuit in Madhya Pradesh.

I will be curious to see what the Great Plains folks come up with for India .......

www.greatplainsconservation.com

I'm not sure I'd class it as a big announcement but, come on folks, there's nothing wrong with a little hyperbole now and then!

Personally, I find it vaguely interesting because it did idly cross my mind that the name didn't really work when they moved into India.

But, at the end of the day, it's just a rebranding exercise, the kind that so many organisations go through these days.

The move into Latin America is the most interesting part of the information so far.

I think I know where that lodge (or lodgeS) in South America might be.

Since Tuckeg mentionel Lynn... clould it be the Pantanal? I certainly hope so, because I visited that area too and the wildlife is phenomenal. Especially the bird life is beyond any comparison.

But few ranches treat it the way it should be (or even engage in tourist activities), so there's a lot of work to be done there in order to create a habitat where jaguars thrive (to name but one example).

Here's one person that has got his fingers crossed.

And to any CCA person reading this; if I'm right, do I win a free trip?

(can't blame a guy for trying...)

Ciao,

J.

I detect some sleuthing. Whatever it is and wherever it is, I just hope I can afford it.

Sleuthing, lol... I'm not a secret admirer, Lynn. *

I just recalled that you had been there too. We both put up a trip report.

Ciao,

J.

* Altough you can always send me a picture of yourself. LOL, OK I hope I don't get a restraining order now. :-D

Haven't been on the CC Africa site for awhile and noticed they are offering private homesteads. Is this part of the &quot;Big News&quot; or is this old news.
Anyway, anyone with a spare R4.5million to lend? If the rand keeps going up a 6,000sqft home in the African wilderness will be about the same price as a 1 bedroom NYC apartment.
Regards,
Eric

Didn't mean to imply I have secret admirers, :-[, I'm just impressed with the detective skills.

But if you'd like a photo, PixelPower, or anyone else out there, I've included two very attractive shots recently in some trip reports. In one I have on a a sexy mosquito net and even sexier waders, in another my fleece balaclava gives me the appearance of &quot;hooded&quot; seal. Not the best look on a shark boat.

If the winner of the CCAfrica contest takes me as a guest, I'll pack both outfits.

Yeah baby, I especially like the one of you in only the mosquito net and waders!!!

Pack both outfits and come on over and be MY guest !!!!!

with warm regards - tom

Eyelaser

These are a good deal more expensive than ZAR4.5 million.



http://www.africanhomesteads.com/

What sort of person could possibly want to buy this, Phinda has more than enough accomodation alleady a further 15 &quot;homesteads&quot; each for 8 people is way over the top. Has Tara run out of money for her st**h?

Sniktawk,
sh*t is within my vocabulary range but I can't figure out st**h. Is that a South African term that is not used in polite company?

Tom,
I can start shoving the waders and mosquito net into my duffel now. Or I could mail them to Carolyn since once size fits all.

Good thing I did not ship my balaclava off to Carolyn. I needed it today at work and I work inside. There was no heat and it's cold now where I live. I had it with me because I wore it under my bike helmet on my ride to work. I only kept it on when I was in an area removed from other people. It was freezing!

In a few more days we'll all know the big news and maybe a new name.

Well, still waiting for the &quot;exciting news&quot; from CC Africa. Please someone, anyone, don't let me miss it!!!!!

Lynn- gosh dang it, why'd you go and done that? Cheez whiz, now whens you and that thing gonna be &quot;available&quot;?

regards - tom

Did you read it? It says 31st October for the announcement.

Surely this isn't all about CCA changing their name?

Is this the big news?

Kind regards

Kaye

KayeN,
No, the big news is about <b>me</b> and my <b>waders</b>.

I just got an email that the name change is Oct 30. Name change and Halloween (for those of us who do that) might be too much for one day so maybe CCAfrica opted to precede Halloween.

Tom,
I'll debut in my outfits to help celebrate the name change.

Anybody want to guess what the new name will be?

CC Wildlife
CC Worldwide
See See Wildlife
CC Habitat
CC Ecotravel
CC Global
CC Global Green
CC Green Quest
CC R Us

Hi Lynn

Sorry, I clearly missed the big news of the waders! Having seen Dad in them many years ago, it really is not something I need to be seeing again!

Is the name change a &quot;big announcement&quot; or is it something else? Changing the name seems neither here nor there really, so I am guessing it is something else!

If just the name change Lynn, I think the waders are too special and should only be brought out for a more significent announcement.

Kind regards

Kaye

Lynn , your guess at new names - ROFLMAO &quot;CC R Us&quot; is my bet!!!!

I just don't know, I just don't know if I can wait until Oct 30th. Gonna be a couple of sleepless nights!!!!!!

Where you gonna debut those waders, you have a web camera ????? Can you post on YouTube???

regards - tom

&amp; Beyond ????

What a crappy name!

That's the best they could come up with?

How do you good search &amp; Beyond?

Weird.

www.andbeyond.com

Must be spin off of the household retailer...
Bed Bath &amp; Beyond
I must admit this is a very strange name change...would have understood
CC Africa &amp;Beyond
Regards,
Eric

Eee, that's lame. And I too thought of Bath, Bed &amp; Beyond and we don't even have that store here!
No doubt they spent a fortune on consultants to come up with that name too!
Fortunately for them, it's their product and reputation that counts!