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ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2019

The Elewana Collection reflects on 2019
With the end of the year approaching fast, the Christmas trees are decorated and there is a festive spirit in the air, it’s time to reflect on an extraordinary year. This was made possible through your support and we would like to acknowledge our Partners and Friends around the world.
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The Honorable Najib Balala, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism congratulates the Elewana Collection for its two Signature Experiences
We are excited to announce that two of our offerings have been selected into the program; Elewana Loisaba Star Beds and
SkySafari by Elewana – The Ultimate African Adventure.
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ELEWANA IN THE COMMUNITY:
40 excited scholars attend Wildlife Warrior Annual Retreat in Mombasa
This year, Land & Life Foundation held the Wildlife Warrior (WW) annual retreat in the coastal shores of Kenya, Mombasa. Yes, it was as exciting as it sounds. We gathered together a group of 40 scholars and 10 patrons from our six supported schools.
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Shanga celebrates International Day for People with Disabilities
December 3rd is the International Day for People with Disabilities. This is a very important day every year in the Shanga calendar, so having the opportunity to celebrate with the larger Arusha community was a bonus.
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Shanga rejoices with loved ones on Family Day
Our very first Family Day was an unexpected surprise to celebrate the upcoming festive season at Shanga, full of children’s laughter and cheerful chatter from all. Having never had an event like this before, the staff approached the day with a little uncertainty. What was going to happen?
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AWARDS & VOTING:

Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp retains Gold eco-rating Award from EcoTourism Kenya
We are delighted to announce that Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp in the Mara North Conservancy has retained its Gold status for another 2 years.
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TRAVEL UPDATES:
First ever Freddie Mercury Museum opens on the spice island of Zanzibar
The first ever Museum dedicated to the world music legend Freddie Mercury, has been opened on the island of Zanzibar and is located in Shangani in the heart of Zanzibar Stone Town.
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Google places Kenya’s parks on the map
Google has launched Street View for 20 of Kenya’s national parks and one conservancy. Users can view the parks and conservancy using special 360-degree imagery.
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Kenya Airways -Codeshare updates KLM/Air France
Kenya Airways has expanded the codeshare partnership with AIRFRANCE, covering additional 17 routes to/from Paris CDG. Planned codeshare routes went into effect on 26 NOV 19.
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Safarilink announces a new service from Diani to the Masai Mara and additional/changes to existing flights
The new service that will operate in the high season will allow guests to combine either of the two Elewana Mara properties with our boutique hotel at the beach, Elewana AfroChic Diani.
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Scottish Maasai Power Walking to raise money for Esiteti Primary School in Amboseli
Join our General Managers for Elewana Tortilis Camp in making a difference. A team of Scots (Graeme & Candy) and a team of Maasai who, along with a growing number of others, will walk together from Elewana Tortilis Camp to Esiteti Primary School.
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PR HIGHLIGHTS:
Over-the-Top End-of-Year Trips
By Sandra Ramani (Skysafari by Elewana)
Travel Zoo
Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs
By Travel Weekly
Kevin and Sue McCarthy with invited guest Patti Morrow (November 30, 2019) Safari Camps and Safari Animals (Part 1 & 2)
By Travel Planners Radio Show
Have an Elewana Christmas
Happy Holidays From Elewana Collection!
From all of us at Elewana Collection, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!