Arriving at Wilson Airport – be prepared for a full baggage and person check before leaving the arrival building
LODWAR ATTRACTS ANOTHER AIRLINE (Posted 07th July 2015) According to information received from Wilson airport based aviation sources has another entrant announced flights from Nairobi to the northern Kenyan town of Lodwar after being licensed for the route by the Kenya Civil Aviation. Skyward Express joins such reputable companies like Safarilink which has been on […]
Meet Diani’s premier conservation NGO
COLOBUS CONSERVATION – AND MUCH MORE (Posted 07th July 2015) Initially formed in 1997 as a trust and later converted into a not for profit limited liability company, has Colobus Conservation become Diani’s foremost conservation NGO, dedicated to much more than just focusing on the Colobus species these days. The organization today treats injured Colobus […]
WTM 2015 … time for early bird registrations
2 – 5 November 2015 • London Registration is now open for the leading global event for the travel industry. World Travel Market 2015, where more than 51,000 travel professionals will meet, network and conduct business, takes place on 2-5 November at ExCeL, London. To be part of this in 2015, register for free below:
MEDITERRANEO DINING!
RefinedPalates is becoming a keen dine out fan it seems, going by the regular reviews now coming in … Enjoy!
Abu Dhabi to Mahe route gets double daily flights
IT IS DOUBLE DAILY FOR THE AIR SEYCHELLES / ETIHAD ALLIANCE (Posted 06th July 2015) On the same day when Air Seychelles launched their nonstop flights from Mahe to Paris last week, cutting out the stopover in Abu Dhabi, did partner Etihad up their flights from Abu Dhabi to Mahe, now operating a daily Airbus […]
Network with the media to bring them on your side Minister tells new press unit
UGANDA’S MINISTRY OF TOURISM LAUNCHES NEW MEDIA UNIT (Posted 06th July 2015) Hon. Maria Mutagamba, Uganda’s Minister for Tourism, last week launched a new media unit to finally tackle wrong perceptions about the country and put positive messages about tourism, culture and related topics into the public domain. The so called Tourism Communications Working Group […]
Three of 115 island on this archipelago have now switched to solar energy source
COUSIN ISLAND NOW ON 100 PERCENT SOLAR ENERGY (Posted 06th July 2015) After the Aldabra Atoll and Aride Island has Cousin become the third island of the Seychelles archipelago to switch off the diesel generators and convert entirely to solar power. Seen as an island sanctuary dedicated to birds is Cousin managed by the Nature […]
Wasini’s magic …
Amina once again shares some insight what makes island life special and why Wasini is, well WASINI …And those who wish to experience it, Wasini Guides has just launched a new package with pick up and drop off from the Diani resorts for a day’s outing to the island, costing a mere KShs 4.600 per […]
AFRAA’s latest new bulletin, a must read for aviation buffs
Uganda’ Tourism industry mourns the loss of Miss Tourism Uganda contestants
MISS TOURISM UGANDA COMPETITION STRUCK BY TRAGEDY (Posted 05th July 2015) Uganda’s Miss Tourism 2015 selection took a tragic turn yesterday afternoon, when one of several vehicles travelling to Mbarara for the Miss Tourism Ankole regional contest suffered a fatal accident. At least three occupants of the car, reportedly including Miss Tourism Northern Uganda, Miss […]
The mixed bag of hotel developments in Africa
HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS IN AFRICA – WHO LEADS AND WHO TRAILS THE JUGGERNAUT (Posted 05th July 2015) Trevor Ward’s Lagos based W Hospitality Group once again took a hard look at the continent’s hotel developments and some intriguing findings came to light, worth sharing with readers. His ‘Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey’ shows that Hilton is […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts … and how to avoid ‘travel mistakes’…
Here is Lillian’s latest blog contribution, touching on some important aspects how best to prepare for travel and avoid costly mistakes. 10 COMMON TRAVEL MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM Travelling to a new destination can be so exciting that in the rush of adrenaline, a few of us forget just the most important basics, […]
Chimp news from Uganda …
Chimpanzee Trust June 2015 bulletin DONATE Make a donation today to the welfare of chimpanzees in our care at Ngamba Island. #everypennycounts Chimpanzee Trust Plot 1, Bank Close P.O.Box 884 Entebbe, Uganda info Give baby chimpanzee a name In the African tradition, child naming, especially of a child whose birth was not expected (parents old […]
Ever heard of ‘Draculators’ ? Read on to find out who they are and what they do !
WHO IS THE GUILTY PARTY MAKING AIR TRAVEL IN AFRICA SO VERY EXPENSIVE (Posted 04th July 2015) There are many examples to explain why air travel across Africa remains by and large very expensive, condemning many Africans to the hazards of road travel where deadly accidents are the order of the day. Regulators across the […]
New Mombasa North Coast air service to cut hours off journey time
SAFARILINK’S NEW VIPINGO SERVICE DRAWS CHEERS FROM LOCAL RESIDENTS (Posted 04th July 2015) When Safarilink’s Bombardier Dash 8 touched down on the Vipingo Ridge airstrip shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon this week, did cheers from the assembled political leadership of Kilifi County, local residents and both residents and staff of Vipingo Ridge affirm […]
14 slams for 16 boats – this surely is a great place to fish …
14 ‘SLAMS’ AT SEYCHELLES SPORTS FISHING CLUB ANNUAL SSFC-HEINEKEN EVENT (Posted 04th July 2015) Amazing results are coming in from the annual Seychelles Sports Fishing Club annual Heineken sponsored fishing event, with some 14 so called ‘slams’ setting a new record for the archipelago. Those who regularly go out for deep sea fishing the word […]
Awards Awards and more Awards – though the UNWTO ranks tops of the pops no doubt
The Award nomination and Award giving season is in full swing right now. None though match those of the UNWTO which promote Excellence and Innovation in tourism around the world. Being nominated is a big thing by any standards, being a finalist of course quite another and winning the non plus ultra, compared to some […]
Mountain Dispatches June / July 2015
News from the Mount Kenya Trust for all those who can never get enough information and details about Kenya … Share Tweet Pictorial news and highlights from the Mount Kenya Trust January – May 2015 Mountain Dispatches: News from the Mount Kenya Trust June / July 2015 The Trust is currently running more projects than […]
Save Save Save – this airline becomes innovative to capture more traffic
KENYA AIRWAYS LAUNCHES ‘HOT DEALS’ (Posted 04th July 2015) Everybody loves a bargain and everyone who is even slightly web savvy knows how to search for the best deals for tickets when planning a vacation or even a business trip – after all companies too have yet to find the tree on which money grows. […]
Who aspires to become an Eco Warrior this year? Read on to learn how to go about it!
ECOTOURISM KENYA OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR ECO WARRIOR AWARDS 2015 (Posted 04th July 2015) Nominations are now invited again for the ten categories which EcoTourism Kenya has set for their 2015 race to become the recipient of the Eco Warrior Award, one of Kenya’s most coveted trophies to take home. Like last year will the award […]
Homecoming after 50 years – read on to find out about this remarkable wildlife relocation
ROTHSCHILD GIRAFFE RELOCATION BOOSTS LAKE MBURO’S REPUTATION (Posted 04th July 2015) (Picture courtesy of UWA / UTB) Lake Mburo National Park, located near the municipality of Mbarara, South Western Uganda’s largest town and Uganda’s second largest town, has just received a major boost to its game watching reputation. 15 Rothschild giraffes were relocated from Murchisons […]
Wildlife good news from Zimbabwe
Courtesy of News 24 and Save the Elephants Harare – Dedicated wildlife vets working in remote northern Zimbabwe have removed a painful snare that had been embedded in an elephant’s leg for the past two years. In a story showing the terrible damage snares can cause, the Wildlife Conflict Management Chirundu Elephant Programme saw the […]
No 447 Wildlife Trade News: 3rd July 2015
Another depressing dose of bad news from around the world about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … And while at it, mainly for being asked that question many times over in the past, I am categorically against any form of opening wildlife trade but advocate a complete ban, so as to avoid unscrupulous officials finding […]
Tourists shocked by doubled Visa fees in Uganda
UGANDA DOUBLES VISA FEES WITHOUT NOTICE (Posted 03rd July 2015) Clearly not to be outdone by the Kenyan folly which now demands Visa in advance, to be applied and paid for via a website and the processing taking at least a week, hence ruling out any last minute bookings or even cross border visits from […]
This Diani based resort is bucking the trend! Read on which and why!
FORWARD LOOKING OR FOOLHARDY – REOPENING A RESORT IN DIANI DOES RAISE SUCH QUESTIONS (Posted 02nd July 2015) When I learned a few months ago that the Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort was set to reopen, just ahead of the Easter Weekend and with the dreaded anti-travel advisories still in place, I literally scratched my […]
Seychelles’ Minister for Tourism and Culture responds to questions in parliament
Let us appreciate the success of the Seychelles’ tourism industry, says Minister Alain St.Ange The Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St.Ange has called on the people of Seychelles to appreciate the successes of the country’s tourism industry. He echoed these words during Question Time during the National Assembly session on the 30th June when […]
Lillian Gaitho today looks at social media as a prime marketing tool
Six Steps to Capitalizing On Social Media as a Marketing Tool Since its inception have the social media evolved from a platform traditionally used to catch up with family and friends to phenomenal sites that are shaping ways in which news is disseminated and assimilated, to fertile grounds for brands to reach out to the […]
Zanzibar makes an appearance on the Qatar Airways map
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES ZANZIBAR (Posted 02nd July 2015) When Qatar Airways yesterday launched the long awaited flights from Doha via Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, closing another gap in their East African destination map, was the Spice Island’s tourism trade, needless to say, smiling from ear to ear that a major global airline had finally made its […]
Serengeti Watch’s latest news update
July 2015
Zambia’s President Lungu launches ‘Lusaka Park’
LUSAKA PARK – ZAMBIA’S 20TH NATIONAL PARK By Ilse Mwanza / Lusaka – first published in ‘Bulletin & Record’ and reproduced here with the kind permission of the author / photographer) Zambia’s 20th National Park It has taken six years for Lusaka Park, the newest Zambian national park, to become a reality. On June 4, […]
