Ol Pejeta mourns the loss of a Northern White Rhino in San Diego Zoo
view online | send to a friend | visit Ol Pejeta | book online Dear Friend of Ol Pejeta: Nola the northern white rhino’s death leaves just three in the world Nola, a female northern white rhino in San Diego Zoo, died aged 41 on Sunday 22nd November. This leaves just three remaining on the […]
Lillian Gaitho’s week opening contribution
Of things to do while in Nairobi does Lillian select a few of the many highlights one can find when having a day or two to spare before or after a conference, or before or after a big game safari … Eight Unique Events and Things to do in Nairobi Like every cosmopolitan capital, the […]
Two new Husky A-1C aircraft boost anti poaching surveillance capacity for TANAPA
TANAPA GETS ANTI POACHING BOOST FROM GERMANY (Posted 24th November 2015) Germany’s Foreign Minister Steinmeier, while on an official visit to Tanzania over the weekend, handed over two Husky A-1C aircraft to Tanzania National Parks to assist the organization in their fight against poaching. The two single engine aircraft, said to be ideally suited to […]
More honours for this five star airline
QATAR AIRWAYS REELS IN YET MORE AWARDS (Posted 23rd November 2015) Qatar Airways has once again been named Best Middle East Airline Serving China at the 2015 Business Traveller China Awards, picking up the award for the fourth consecutive year. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker, responded to the honour when he […]
In memoriam of Peter Muiruri – Co-Founder of the Africa Travel Association
RON MRACKY HONOURS AFRICA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION CO-FOUNDER PETER MUIRURI (Posted 24th November 2015) When an organization like the Africa Travel Association, founded in 1975, celebrates its fourtieth annual congress, as just recently done in Nairobi, where it all started, it is time to take a moment, take stock and look back and almost inevitably honour […]
No 559 Wildlife Trade News: 23rd November 2015
The bad news continue as this latest edition from Naturealert.org shows – it is a never ending story of poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes, around the world … Please note: This news is from the last few days. The newsletter is likely in future to be occasional. For subscription and circulation details see message at […]
Keen on MICE business? Read on about the March 2016 Congress in Istanbul
Lake Manyara by road – a journey worth taking
When Serena Hotels recently launched their #SerenaCaravan, under which banner they brought a group of Kenyan journalists to their Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, was a new initiative born to intensify the drive for regional travel to locations across the Serena properties in Eastern Africa. Lake Manyara Serena is situated outside the national park, strategically […]
Seychelles’ 2015 arrival numbers continue to be ahead of 2014 by a staggering 18 percent
TOURISM IN SEYCHELLES REACHES NEW HEIGHTS IN OCTOBER (Posted 23rd November 2015) Tourism in Seychelles has become a success as never seen before. According to statistics, the month of October 2015 has become another record month for Seychelles tourism with a total number of 27,477 tourists landing on our shores which shows an increase of […]
Brussels Airlines shifts one flight from Bujumbura to Entebbe
BRUSSELS AIRLINES REDUCES BUJUMBURA FREQUENCIES FROM TWO TO ONE (Posted 23rd November 2015) As repeatedly reported here over the past few months has the political situation in Burundi deteriorated to an extend now that airlines are looking at shifting capacity away from the country due to significantly reduced travel from and to the country. Tourism, […]
Keen on Conservation? Interested to head the East African Wild Life Society? Here is your chance!
THE EAST AFRICAN WILD LIFE SOCIETY SEEKS TO RECRUIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS), the region’s leading conservation Non-Governmental Organization whose mission is to promote the conservation and wise use of environment and wildlife in East Africa, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person to the position of the Executive […]
More than 20.000 crowded the streets of Kampala in this year’s MTN Marathon edition
KENYAN ATHLETES TAKE THE HONOURS AGAIN AT THE MTN KAMPALA MARATHON (Posted 23rd November 2015) Kampala’s highest profile sporting event, the MTN Marathon, which is also leading in terms of sponsorships from a broad section of Uganda’s corporates, was run yesterday. The city, especially along the 42+ kilometre route, was as usual painted in yellow […]
Update on standings after day 4 of the Kenya Airways East African Classic Safari Rally
Results at the end of Day 4
Looking for a special place just two hours outside Nairobi? Look no further but do read on!
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE LAKE ELEMENTAITA AND THE SOYSAMBU CONSERVANCY – HIDDEN GEMS IN KENYA’S TOURISM ARSENAL (Posted 22nd November 2015) (Impressions at dawn at UNESCO World Heritage Site Lake Elementaita) There is no sign of breaking dawn as I stand on the porch of the Flamingo Suite of the Elementaita Serena Luxury Camp and […]
Working while running – recaps and announcements 2015/16
Guy Combes, who often visits the Soysambu Conservancy in Kenya’s Rift Valley, gives an update about his work and exhibitions where he features his extraordinary wildlife works. Enjoy A recap of Fall 2015, current projects and workshop announcements. If required to by your email browser, please select ‘Display Images’ to view this newsletter. View this […]
Elephants falling from the sky? Read on to learn more about this …
‘AN ELEPHANT FELL FROM THE SKY’ (Posted 22nd November 2015) Mention the word elephant and you have my undivided attention, very likely the same with most of my readers if not all of them. When recently in Kenya and staying at the Sarova Panafric Hotel, where the Africa Travel Association and the Kenyan Ministry of […]
TAZARA gets more engines and passenger wagons as President Magufuli names railways as a priority sector
TANZANIA ZAMBIA RAILWAY GETS EQUIPMENT BOOST AS FOUR NEW ENGINES ARRIVE (Posted 22ND November 2015) The joint Tanzania Zambia Railway earlier this month received an operational boost when four new diesel propelled engines and 18 passenger coaches arrived by ship from China at the port in Dar es Salaam. With only twelve mainline engines remaining […]
President Magufuli appoints new Prime Minister and opens new parliament in Dodoma
PRESIDENT MAGUFULI NAMES AIR TANZANIA AS ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S BIG PROBLEMS (Posted 22nd November 2015) When Tanzania’s fifth president Dr. John Magufuli on Friday inaugurated the new parliament in Dodoma, the political capital of East Africa’s largest country, were all eyes and ears glued to either TV or radio to hear him outline his […]
And Uganda’s first #GHSilverchef is …
BANIS AHIMBISIBWE NAMED UGANDA’S FIRST ‘#GHSILVERCHEF’ (Posted 21st November 2015) Hot on the heels of yesterday’s Uganda Tourism Excellence Awards came today’s announcement of the winner of the much awaited Gorilla Highlands Silverchef Competition, which was cooked out and tasted out at the Travellers Rest Hotel in Kisoro. A panel of five judges, comprising among […]
Nairobi, now also the City of Food
Nairobi City: EveryFoodie’sDream Nairobi has in the past few years experienced an upsurge of eateries, restaurants and fast food joints serving up a metropolitan-style menu to an ever-growing palate of discerning consumers. What sets Nairobians apart is their love for experimenting and their bold attitudes when it comes to food and cuisine. Eating out is […]
Uganda’s Tourism Excellence Awards – here are the key winners
UGANDA’S TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARDS ANNOUNCED (Posted 21St November 2015) The inaugural edition of the Uganda Tourism Excellence Awards was held last evening at the Kampala Serena Hotel during a gala dinner, also marking the end of the country’s second edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo. A host of nominations has been received in […]
The race to succeed Dr. Taleb Rifai as UNWTO Secretary General is clearly on now
eTN, the publication I write for, covering Africa from the Sudans to Zimbabwe and every country in between, plus the Indian Ocean islands, recently raised the question when publishing a number of names mentioned on the sidelines of the UNWTO General Assembly in Medellin / Colombia, who could be in the race to succeed Dr. […]
Tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth Fly Africa is challenged
FLY AFRICA – IF YOU CAN’T TAKE THE HEAT GET OUT OF AVIATION! (Posted 21st November 2015) Considering the ‘Wagenburg’ mentality the airline’s top management and their mouthpieces have shown in recent days was it no surprise, that when posting searching questions on their Facebook page and challenging them to tell the truth and nothing […]
Feisal bail magistrate gets suspended and indicted
DUBIOUS DECISION EARNS SENIOR PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATE AN INDICTMENT (Posted 21st November 2015) When Mombasa’s Senior Principal Magistrate Davis Karani granted blood ivory kingpin Feisal Mohammed a 10 million Kenya Shillings bail a few months ago – Feisal was only captured after a red flagged Interpol hunt while hiding in Tanzania – were reactions fast and […]
GECAS’ 500th Boeing is leased to Kenya Airways
DOUBLE CELEBRATION AS GECAS’ 500TH BOEING AIRCRAFT GOES TO KENYA AIRWAYS (Posted 21st November 2015) Boeing yesterday confirmed the delivery of the 401st Boeing B737 type to aviation leasing giant GECAS, making it 500 Boeing aircraft delivered to the General Electric Capital Aviation Services company overall. The event was suitably celebrated as a milestone in […]
Results of Day 1 of the Kenya Airways East African Classic Safari Rally 2015
Kenya’s Cavenagh leads muddy and slippery Day 1 as Porsche 911s sweep top 6 positions RALLYING Two-time Kenya Champion Alastair Cavenagh driving a Porsche 911 took the overnight lead by 2.12 minutes over former world champion Stig Blomqvist as Day 1 of the Kenya Airways EA Classic Rally 2015 came to a dramatic end at […]
Keen on Fishing? Mark your calendar for the Diani Samaki Classic in late December
Diani Samaki Classic Fishing Competition – December 27th 2015(Posted 20th November 2015) The Diani Samaki Classic Fishing Competition will be held on the 27th December 2015 at the Forty Thieves Beach Bar on Diani Beach from 06:30am. There will be a Boat Auction, Sweepstake and Captains briefing on the 26th December 2015 at Forty Thieves […]
Appeal for support from the Mara North Conservancy Chairman Stefano Cheli
Make Space for the Great Migration (c) Michael Poliza Dear Friends, I know that you often get asked for donations for one worthy cause or another, but in this case I make no apology for doing so again. We need your help. For over 30 years, the magical Maasai Mara has been a home from […]
Watamu’s Turtle Bay Beach Club earns global recognition for conservation work
Turtle Bay Beach Club wins World Responsible Tourism Award (Posted 20th November 2015) This correspondent has just concluded a second visit to Watamu in the space of six weeks and was able to interact with key tourism stakeholders on both occasions. This time was it the Watamu Marine Association which came into the spotlight, as […]
Chumbe Island wins sustainable tourism award
Chumbe Island wins Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award in the category Marine and Special Recognition Award by Diversey Care 2015(Posted 20th November 2015) The fourteenth annual Skål Sustainable Tourism Awards took place last month during the Opening Ceremony of the 76th Skål World Congress held in Torremolinos, Spain. The awards were launched to highlight best […]
