Leave running up Kilimanjaro to the professionals …
NEW KILIMANJARO CLIMBING SPEED RECORD SET (Posted 18th August 2014) What takes ordinary mortals between 5 and 7 days, to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and come back down the mountain again, was reduced last week to just 6 hours, 56 minutes and 24 seconds by Swiss Ecuadorian Karl Egloff who ran the distance, going up the […]
Tourism becomes Tanzania’s number one foreign exchange source
BANK OF TANZANIA ANNOUNCES RECORD TOURISM EARNINGS (Posted 18th August 2014) Information from the Bank of Tanzania confirms that the country earned nearly two billion US Dollars from tourism receipts in the year between July 2013 and June 2014. The figure of 1.973 billion is contained in the monthly BoT publication ‘Monthly Economic Review’ which […]
George Adamson – 03rd February 1906 to 20th August 1989
‘BORN FREE’ HERO REMEMBERED (Posted 18th August 2014) George Adamson’s life and work will once again take centre stage when on the 20th of August, the 25th anniversary of his death at the hand of shifta bandits near his camp in Kora, he will be remembered in Kenya and across the world. His nick name […]
Flying to Mombasa at 1.950/- Shillings? Not even walking is cheaper …
THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE CHEAPEST FARES (Posted 18th August 2014) Flying for a song comes to mind when Jambojet yesterday evening announced the sale of 5.000 seats in September at a cost of just 1.950/- Kenya Shillings, one way, all taxes included, for their destinations of Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret and Kisumu. While bookings must […]
Better safe than sorry – Seychelles now requires advance Visa from West African visitors
SEYCHELLES INTRODUCES VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITORS FROM WEST AFRICA (Posted 17th August 2014) The Seychelles have with immediate effect introduced Visa requirements for visitors from West Africa and have listed a number of countries, not only those affected by the current Ebola outbreak but also countries bordering them. Visitors, citizens and persons living there alike, […]
Another brand new C208B makes it a full 10 in the Auric fleet
AURIC AIR TAKES DELIVERY OF ANOTHER BRAND NEW CESSNA B208B-EX (Posted 17th August 2014) Auric Air, a privately owned airline operating from three ‘hubs’ in Tanzania, Mwanza, their original base, Dar es Salaam and Arusha, has announced their first international route, when on 01st of September flights from Mwanza, via Bukoba will be launched to […]
Flights to Liberia and Sierra Leone will be halted says Kenya Airways
KENYA AIRWAYS TEMPORARILY HALTS FLIGHTS TO LIBERIA AND SIERRA LEONE (Posted 17th August 2014) Kenya Airways late yesterday yielded to growing pressure from the Kenyan public which has expressed concern over flights into the West African Ebola zone, as well as acted upon advice from the Kenyan Ministry of Health and suspended operations to Liberia […]
CargoHub Digital Edition
For those with a keen interest on aviation, passenger and cargo,here is a little gem I am happy to share … the latest edition of the CargoHub Magazine Having trouble reading this newsletter? Click here to see it in your browser. CargoHub Magazine a Dutch oriented magazine for global freight industry Dear Prof. Dr. Wolfgang […]
Ugandan Birds of a feather
A shared post courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, a fellowKampalean, with her take on one of Uganda’s main nature based events, the BIG BIRDING DAY … read on and enjoy, and better even, mark it in your calendar and be part of the next birdwatching event. Did you know that there are over 1.000 species of […]
Fly Brussels Airlines to the ATA World Congress in Uganda
BRUSSELS AIRLINES OFFERS SPECIAL FARES FOR ATA CONGRESS PARTICIPANTS (Posted 16th August 2014) Africa Travel Association members from North America will get preferential fares when flying with Brussels Airlines from either New York or Washington DC via Brussels to Entebbe, Uganda’s main international airport. Fares start from under 1.000 US Dollars return when traveling from […]
Rwanda and Seychelles – united in celebrating Assumption Day
TWO COUNTRIES 1.500 MILES APART – UNITED IN CELEBRATING ASSUMPTION DAY (Posted 15th August 2014) While in a few hours the Feast of Assumption will go underway on the island of La Digue / Seychelles, reported here in previous articles, will equally, some 1.500 miles distant, the Rwandan Catholics assemble in Kibeho, a small town […]
New Travel Guide for Ethiopia nearing completion
NEW ETHIOPIAN TOURISM GUIDE WILL LAUNCH AT WTM 2014 (Posted 14th August 2014) Safari Communications’ Denis Gathanju has confirmed that a new tourism guide is now being developed for Ethiopia, a country rich in tourism attractions but sadly little known about further abroad. Lack of information is often cited when explaining the underperformance of the […]
Kenya still got what it takes – a definite YES from a ‘Serena Sister’
KENYA REMAINS A DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR MANY INSPITE OF CURRENT CHALLENGES (Posted 15th August 2014) A story of a lifelong love for Kenya came to light yesterday when Serena Hotel’s corporate communications department shared news of the imminent return visit of one Hildegaard Isler, who has been visiting the East African country year after […]
Damned if you do and damned if you don’t – West Africa flights continue
KENYA AIRWAYS TO CONTINUE FLIGHTS INTO THE EBOLA ZONE – FOR NOW (Posted 15th August 2014) Reactions to Kenya Airways’ decision to continue flights to West Africa came in swift and sharpish the moment the airline posted the decision taken yesterday on their Facebook page. As reported a day earlier did several members of parliament […]
Can Uganda’s aviation industry recover from the damage done by the UCAA?
UGANDAN AVIATION AT CROSS ROADS (Posted 15th August 2014) June 17th is a day which is likely to be remembered in Ugandan aviation circles as a day of infamy, when the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority grounded all locally registered airlines from flights beyond the country’s borders, amended, in some cases backdated, existing AOC’s, aka Air […]
Say again, Maloya what ???
EVER HEARD OF MALOYA – LOOK NO FURTHER THAN REUNION (Posted 14th August 2014) One never stops learning and when coming across the word ‘Maloya’ no one can be blamed for resorting to Google or Bing to lift the veil of ignorance. Since October 2009 is Maloya listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of […]
Looking for deals to get to Mombasa? Look no further!
FLYING CHEAP IN KENYA (Posted 14th August 2014) Since the arrival earlier this year of Jambojet, Kenya Airways’ inhouse low cost carrier, has flying become affordable for many and certainly a lot cheaper for those booking well in advance. When the airline started off early booking fares, all taxes included, started at 2.850/- Kenya Shillings […]
Kenya Airways to announce decision on West Africa flights later today
KENYA AIRWAYS TAKES FRESH LOOK AT WEST AFRICA FLIGHTS AFTER WHO WARNING (Posted 14th August 2014) Following reports that several members of parliament in Nairobi had demanded that national airline Kenya Airways halt flights to West African countries affected by the current Ebola outbreak has the airline confirmed that a new risk assessment will be […]
Press Release: Mock Ivory Burn sends clear signal to South Africa
I know many readers always look forward to receiving thelatest updates from the Conservation Action Trust Here we go with their next ‘edition’ … MEDIA RELEASE 13 August 2014 View this email in your browser Press Release: Mock Ivory Burn sends clear signal to South Africa (Cape Town, South Africa – August 13, 2014) All […]
Qatar Airways continues expansion into Africa
QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES ASMARA AS NEXT AFRICAN DESTINATION (Posted 14th August 2014) Come December 04th this year will Qatar Airways commence flights to the Eritrean capital of Asmara. The twice a week service will be operated using an Airbus A320 in a two class configuration of 12 business class and 132 economy class seats. The […]
Kenya Airways sues Kenya Airport Authority as KAA refuses to accept liability for fire damages
KENYA AIRWAYS SUES KENYA AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR COMPENSATION (Posted 13th August 2014) Claims from the August 07th fire last year by Kenya Airways, amounting to nearly 3.8 million US Dollars, sent to the Kenya Airport Authority, appear to have been ignored, prompting the airline to file suit in the High Court in Nairobi to get […]
ALERT – TANZANIA APPEALS SERENGETI HIGHWAY BAN
Shocking information comes from SERENGETI WATCH which breaks news that the Tanzanian government intends to appeal the decision recently taken by the East African Court of Justice which banned the building of a highway through the Serengeti. The court of public opinion is united in condemning the Tanzanian government which once again stands exposed that […]
Plans for increased water storage facilities announced for Seychelles’ main island
WATER FOR THE FUTURE – SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT TO EXPAND MAIN STORAGE DAM (Posted 13th August 2014) Good news has come from a regular source in Victoria, that the Seychelles’ government has now decided to expand the capacity of the main water storage dam by at least 60 percent. The work is due to start next […]
Reunion does it again … Marketing at its best …
SMART MARKETING PLOYS GET GERMAN TRAVELLERS’ ATTENTION (Posted 13th August 2014) Reunion’s tourism board has once again managed to create waves and generate headlines with a smart marketing ploy, when they launched a subtle campaign for the destination at Munich airport. A total of 6 ‘trays’ are circling on the baggage delivery bands, showing a […]
‘Sack Kimaiyo’ calls get louder after affront to Dr. Paula Kahumbu
THE DISGRACE CALLED INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE IN KENYA (Posted 13th August 2014) The Kenyan government has yesterday shown its true colours about its commitment to fight poaching and bring the kingpins of the trade to book, when the Inspector General of Police, one David Kimaiyo, kept conservation celebrity Dr. Paula Kahumbu waiting for 8 […]
Terminal 1A at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport moves from trials to operations phase
KENYA AIRWAYS COMMENCES MOVE TO THE NEW TERMINAL 1A (Posted 12th August 2014) Kenya Airways, after a period of trial runs undertaken in conjunction with the Kenya Airport Authority, will effective this morning begin to officially shift departure handling from their present location in Terminal 1C, formerly Unit 2, to the sparkling new Terminal 1A. […]
Arusha’s former Hotel 77 to be rebuilt into a Hyatt Regency
ASB (T) ACQUIRES FORMER HOTEL 77 IN ARUSHA TO BUILD 300 ROOM HYATT REGENCY (Posted 12th August 2014) Arusha’s former landmark Hotel 77 will soon make way for a new 300 room luxury Hyatt Regency Hotel, now that the land transaction and necessary paperwork were reportedly completed. New owners of the property is ASB (T) […]
Fastjet once again reports rising passenger numbers
FASTJET’S PASSENGER NUMBERS KEEP GOING UP (Posted 12th August 2014) Tanzania’s Fastjet has reported increased loadfactors of 73 percent last month, inspite of risen capacity, after the airline added extra flights from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza to now 25 departures per week. A total of 52.839 passenger boarded Fastjet flights in July and according […]
Dr. Naikuni heading to RVR as new board chairman after retiring from Kenya Airways
RIFT VALLEY RAILWAYS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DR. NAIKUNI AS NEW CHAIRMAN (Posted 11th August 2014) Dr. Titus Naikuni will according to information just received become chairman of Rift Valley Railways in November this year, when he retires from national airline Kenya Airways after serving for 13 ½ years as Chief Executive Officer and Group […]
Rowing for Elephants’ Rossiter Avalon lands in Seychelles after epic journey
ROSSITER AVALON ‘ROWING FOR ELEPHANTS’ REACHES SEYCHELLES AFTER 57 DAYS (Posted 11th August 2014) Largely unnoticed by the elephant lobby in Eastern Africa have 7 crew members crossed the Indian Ocean between Australia and the Seychelles, after rowing nonstop for 57 days. The crew comprising one woman and six men on the ‘Rossiter Avalon’ undertook […]
