#Elewana News Updates October 2019

ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2019

Elewana Supports The SAFARI Company Ltd in Saving Al
We are proud to have donated two nights for 2 at Elewana Kifaru House and Elewana Elsa’s Kopje as part of an online raffle organised by The SAFARI Company to raise money for stem-cell transplant surgery for Al.
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Andrew Kuria appointed as General Manager at Elewana Elsa’s Kopje Meru
Elewana Collection would like to announce that Andrew Kuria, who has been successfully leading the team at Elewana Kifaru House, will now take on the role of General Manager for Elewana Elsa’s Kopje in Meru.
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Elewana Collection shares some top tips for Travellers’ going solo
Solo travel is on the up and women are leading the way. But embarking on a solo adventure, whether a man or woman can be daunting and, at times, challenging but when staying at an Elewana property, we go out of our way to make solos feel at home.
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The Elewana Collection can be found in the Most Instagrammable places
Instagram has changed travel forever – with instant access to images from around the world showing numerous experiences, many people now choose their next destination based on its instagrammability.
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FROM OUR PARTNERS:
Loisaba’s Big Five
When people think of African wildlife, the first term that comes to a lot of peoples’ minds is the “Big Five”: elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo. What many people don’t know is that the phrase comes from an old hunting term which lists the five most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt on foot.
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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy hosted delegates from 17 African countries in partnership with Tusk!
Incredible work by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Tusk who hosted 60 conservation delegates from 17 African countries to discuss the protection of key species in their respective countries.
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Building Strong Leaders of the Randilen Wildlife Management
For the leaders of the Randilen Wildlife Management to take an active role in directing and driving their sustainable management approach, they need to understand the three pillars of sustainability.
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ELEWANA IN THE COMMUNITY:
Blazing the trail!
4th of October will be a day that the little ones attending Morijo Primary School will never forget when they received a number of visitors who came to spend the afternoon with them – playing football and skipping rope with them and brought lots of goodies.
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Diamond in the Rough
Evans is a storyteller and driving force behind “My Africa”. He approached Shanga to consider being featured on his social media platform. He found out about Shanga while researching places of interest in Arusha that fit the brief for his short documentaries.
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TRAINING & GUIDING:
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp complete Responsible Tourism Training
The team at Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp celebrate as they conclude two days of interactive Responsible Tourism Training this month. The Elewana Collection is committed to sustainable tourism, ensuring future generations can enjoy the wonders of Africa and safari adventure.
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AWARDS:

Elewana Collection properties recognized with 6 CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2019 Reader’s Choice
Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with four Elewana Collection properties recognized with six prestigious awards.
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TRAVEL SHOWS:
Elewana Collection attends Magical Kenya Tourism Expo
Cabinet Secretary of Tourism for Kenya, Najib Balala, opened MKTE on 2 October 2019, sharing his passion for the sector and its growth as the Kenya Tourism Board opened the 9th edition at the KICC in Nairobi.
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SKYSAFARI BY ELEWANA:

SkySafari Family & Multi Generations Travel
Family and multi generation travel has become more and more popular over the years and the world is far smaller than just a generation ago. At SkySafari we are intimately aware of just how important family time is in this increasingly hectic and distracting world.
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TRAVEL UPDATES:
KQ introduces new Economy Class seat product for its long haul routes.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has introduced a seat product – Economy Comfort, which is set to enhance customer comfort and experience.
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Air Italy to fly into East Africa
Air Italy will introduce four weekly flights to Mombasa, Kenya, and also introduce flights to Zanzibar from the end of October.
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Air India to launch flights to Nairobi Air India will launch its Nairobi-Mumbai service on November 19. The flight will operate four times a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
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Qatar Airways announce additional flight to Mombasa from 20th December
Qatar Airways will be adding a fifth flight between Doha and Mombasa, effective 20th of December.
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10 Reasons to go on Safari in Northern Tanzania
Think of conservation areas in Northern Tanzania like Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the backdrop against which the Great Wildebeest Migration takes place.
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SPECIAL OFFERS:

Book Now: Stay for 7 Nights, Pay for 5 Nights in the Bush
Take Advantage of our Stay 7 Nights and Only Pay for 5 at any of our Bush properties. With so many places to explore and so much to experience, take a little longer and get the most out of your stay with us.
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ELEWANA DISCOVERY:
Dare to explore this season
No matter the time, place or season, DISCOVERY is committed to providing members with experiences to last a lifetime.
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PR HIGHLIGHTS:
The 17 best resorts in the world, according to travellers (Elewana Elsa’s Kopje ranked 11th in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards top resorts in the world)
By Taylor Borden
Business Insider
There’s More to Kenya Than Safaris
By Jennifer Flowers
Afar Magazine
Elewana Tarangire Treetops
By You & Your Wedding Honeymoon
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH
Taken by Taro Croze – Elewana Activities Manager at Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp