Kenya breaking news – Ferry boat sinks off Lamu with over 80 New Year’s travellers on board
Update: Red Cross Kenya says 25 survivors found alive, some in need of treatment, 9 bodies found so far, total number of passengers thought to have been 82. BOAT TRAGEDY HITS LAMU 2011 was a year tourism stakeholders in Lamu will be swift to forget, considering the two abductions from nearby Kiwayu and Manda […]
Kenya tourism news – Lamu Cultural Festival ‘a total success’
LAMU FESTIVAL A SUCCESS AND FREE OF ANY SCARES OR INCIDENTS The annual Lamu Cultural Festival came to a close yesterday with every available bed booked up by locals, said to comprise over 75 percent of the hotel bookings but also by overseas tourists, who had defied the blanket anti travel advisories and flown, boated […]
Kenya news update – Lamu Cultural Festival ‘very much on course’
ANNUAL LAMU CULTURAL FESTIVAL VERY MUCH ON Tourism minister Najib Balala has rushed to reaffirm in public that the annual and much acclaimed Lamu Cultural Festival will be held as scheduled in November this year, casting aside doubts that recent events and the countrys cross border pursuit of Al Shabab militants would have stopped this […]
Kenya tourism news – Lamu occupancies nosedive, tourism takes a hit
CANCELLATIONS SEE LAMU TOURISM TAKE A BIG HIT Information received from sources in Kenya speak of a wave of cancellations for beach resorts in and around Lamu, arguably accelerated by a directive from the tourism ministry not to close establishments even when occupancies drop to near zero, which sent further jitters down the spine of […]
Kenya breaking news – Update to developments along the Kenya – Somalia border where a French citizen was abducted from Manda Island / Lamu
Update 2: Latest information from Kenya says that Kenyan coast guard and navy vessels have cornered the abductors of a French tourism from Manda Island last night and that presently there seems to be a standoff. It is understood that this is still in Kenyan waters and that the abductors have failed to reach the […]
Kenya breaking news – Another abduction reported from Lamu’s Manda island
SECOND KIDNAPPING OF TOURIST NEAR LAMU SHOCKS KENYAS TOURISM SECTOR News are emerging from a range of sources in Mombasa and Nairobi that a second tourist kidnapping has taken place from the Manda Bay Resort near Lamu, when apparently a French woman was abducted in similar style as the recent kidnapping of a British woman […]
Breaking News – British tourist killed, wife abducted from remote beach camp 30 miles North of Lamu
ATTACK ON REMOTE BEACH RESORT LEAVES ONE BRIT DEAD AND ONE ABDUCTED A small resort on the Indian Ocean beaches some 30 miles north of Lamu was attacked earlier today, according to reports emerging from reliable sources in Nairobi. Information is sketchy right now but it appears that the British High Commission has confirmed the […]
Kenya conservation news – Reprieve for Lamu’s heritage?
LACK OF WATER IN LAMU MAY PREVENT MEGA PROJECTS The ancient town of Lamu is presently suffering a worsening water crisis, affecting sections of the population but also businesses like restaurants and hotels. Wells which in the past supplied fresh water, have been overexploited due to the rising population numbers and have gone ‘salty’, making […]
NEMA Kenya steps up protection of Lamu
LAMU CONSERVATION GETS BOOST FROM NEMA The recent public outcry over encroachment into protected areas in Lamu and attempts by the council to sell or lease off key adjacent public land has been re-enforced by an order from NEMA declaring that all waterside developments in Lamu as well as encroachment into wetland and riparian areas around the ancient […]
#Kenya Tourism News Updates
(Posted 05th January 2024) Travel Trends To Watch Out For In 2024 Between January to October 2023, Kenya saw 1.6 million visitors, representing a 34% increase compared to the same period in 2022, which recorded 1.2 million visitors, a significant step toward full recovery post covid. Below are some of the trends […]
#Safarilink offers great deals at the #SaritCentre domestic tourism expo
(Posted 24th March 2023) Safarilink, Kenya’s premier beach and bush airline operating from Wilson Airport, is exhibiting at the annual Sarit Centre Tourism Fair. Visit them at the Getaway Expo at the Sarit Centre from Wednesday 22nd to 26th March 2023 on stand NO.29. They will have special offers and hugely […]
Achola Rosario is bonding with the Masai
(Posted 20th April 2022) We are ever to be found, make our way across the border. We are people on the ground, people on the ground out on every corner. We are so visible we are invisible, people of the Nile affiliated with the Highlanders, The Masaai. The Maasai (/?m??sa?, m???sa?/) are a Nilotic ethnic […]
#WilsonAirport’s air space closures lead to flight changes over the coming days
(Posted 01st April 2022) Flight Disruption due to Closure of Wilson Airport Flight Disruption due to Closure of Wilson Airport Greetings, We have received a notification from KCAA of the closure of Airspace at Wilson Airport scheduled to take place on Monday 4th of April and Friday 08th of April 2022 between 1000hrs and 1400hrs. […]
Meet #Safarilink at #Kenya’s main domestic tourism fair and get very special deals
(Posted 29th March 2022) THE SARIT HOLIDAY TOURISM FAIR Greetings! You don’t want to miss out! Visit us at the upcoming Getaway Expo at the Sarit Center from Wednesday 30th of March to Sunday 03rd of April 2022 on stand NO.29. We will have special offers and hugely discounted fares from as low as Kes.11,999/- return to all your favorite beach, […]
#Conservation: Flipiflopi sets sail again
(Posted 24th March 2022) We’re delighted to share that in February, our MD Ali and founder Ben headed back to Lamu to lead the beautiful, multicoloured Flipflopi on its third expedition. The Flipflopi is the world’s first boat made 100% from recycled plastic waste, which was collected from the beaches of Kenya and then coated in […]
Serengeti Watch outlines environmental risks of new oil pipeline
Daily Monitor Greetings, In an era of climate change, biodiversity loss, and wilderness destruction, the last thing the world needs is another massive oil pipeline. Yet that’s what we’re getting in East Africa. The pipeline won’t cross the Serengeti, but it will have impacts that can spill over, and it sets another dangerous precedent. Learn […]
Wilson Airport based airlines resume flights
BEACH AND BUSH FLIGHTS RESUME AFTER MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED BY KENYAN GOVERNMENT (Posted 04th May 2021) Wilson Airport based Beach and Bush airlines, like Safarilink and Air Kenya, have resumed services across Kenya’s national parks and to coast destinations like Lamu, Malindi, Vipingo, Mombasa and Ukunda / Diani. This followed the lifting of the […]
#KenyaAirways halts London flights
AIR TRAFFIC BETWEEN UK AND KENYA SUSPENDED AS BRITAIN PUTS KENYA ON NOTORIOUS CORONA RED LIST (Posted 08th April 2021) Kenya Airways, in a statement issued, has announced the suspension of their flights from Nairobi to London Heathrow. This follows the decision of the UK government to put Kenya on the Corona Red List of […]
Travel ban into and out of Nairobi also valid for tourists
NO TOURIST FLIGHTS TO THE PARKS OUT OF NAIROBI – A MESSY AND COSTLY U-TURN (Posted 30th March 2021) ‘Now you can and now you can’t‘ comes to mind as the back and forth of tourist flights to the national parks or the Kenya coast ended up on the wrong side of the fence for […]
#Safarilink meets consumers at the Sarit Holiday Tourism Fair 2021
KENYA’S DOMESTIC TOURISM SHOW KICKS OFF TODAY AT SARIT CENTRE (Posted 17th March 2021) The who is who of Kenya’s tourism industry will be present when the 2021 edition of the Holiday Expo opens its doors to the public this morning. Among the exhibitors will be such top brand names like Safarilink, which shared the […]
Political shenanigans by Somali government threaten routes between Nairobi and Mogadishu
SOMALIA CUTS DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH KENYA CASTING DOUBTS OVER NAIROBI – MOGADISHU FLIGHTS (Posted 21st December 2020) Cutting one’s nose to spite the face comes to mind as news are emerging that Somalia has cut diplomatic relations with neighbours Kenya. Kenyan diplomats were given 7 days to pack up and leave and have since arrived […]
Serena Hotels announces the reopening of the Serena Beach Resort and Spa
SERENA BEACH SET FOR REOPENING IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 02nd December 2020) Serena Hotels have confirmed to ATCNews that Serena Beach Resort & Spa is set to reopen on the 15th of December this year. The resort will be open with a new approach to its product, guest experience and service delivery. […]
Exclusive Ethiopia and Karibu Kenya – both open for business
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES DESTINATIONS ADDIS ABABA – NAIROBI – MOMBASA NOW WELL WITHIN REACH AGAIN Courtesy of Tamara Britten (Posted 07th October 2020) Dear ATCNews Readers, We’re delighted to let you know that Kenya has reopened for international tourism. Not only that, but the country is winning accolades for its safe tourism practises. First the World […]
#Kenya’s Northern Rangelands Trust – News Updates
STORIES FROM THE RANGELANDS NRT Quarterly SEPTEMBER 2020 ISSUE Dear ATCNews Readers, This quarter has been one of creating a new normal for NRT’s operations and support to member community conservancies. For the first time in our history, we held our August board and council of elders meetings completely online, and continue to conduct training […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show visits Neem House in #Malindi
ACHOLA ROSARIO’S VISIT TO MALINDI REVEALS SOME HIDDEN GEMS (Posted 15th August 2020) There are many times when I have fantasized about the 1001 Arabian nights and what it would be like to be part of that lifestyle, not specifically a harem, but more like the general Arab culture and other mixes resulting from oriental […]
#Safarilink adds second daily flight to #Ukunda #Diani
BOOMING DEMAND PROMPTS SAFARILINK TO ADD ANOTHER WILSON – DIANI FLIGHT (Posted 14th August 2020) Safarilink earlier today confirmed to ATCNews that they will add a second daily departure from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the Ukunda airfield in Diani. An upswing in demand, from the domestic market but also the newly returned tourism market, made […]
#Safarilink adds Malindi as demand for domestic travel in Kenya rises fast
MALINDI HERE WE COME – SAFARILINK ADDS 4TH BEACH DESTINATION AFTER UKUNDA, VIPINGO AND LAMU (Posted 01st August 2020) Effective immediately has Safarilink (www.flysafarilink.com) started to fly to Malindi. Safarilink, generally considered as Kenya’s best Beach and Bush airline, will operate daily services as of 07th of August, after launching the service with two flights […]
Safarilink host senior officials from KCAA and KAA as flights resume
Safarilink recently hosted senior dignitaries of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Tourism Board, and Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers last week when relaunching services to Diani and other destinations in Kenya. Captain Gilbert Kibe, Director General Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, commented: “I am pleased to report that Safarilink has adhered […]
Fly540 resumes operations across extended domestic network
KENYA’S AVIATION SECTOR GETTING BACK INTO THE SKIES WITH A VENGEANCE AS DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE OFF AGAIN (Posted 16th July 2020) As of yesterday, 15th of July, have Kenya’s leading domestic airlines resumed operations. Information received indicates that Safarilink’s flights to Ukunda and Vipingo are literally booked to capacity over the coming […]
#Kenya prepares for relaunch of domestic flights after county lockdown is lifted
DOMESTIC AIR SERVICES EXPECTED TO RELAUNCH AS KENYA’S GOVERNMENT LIFTS COUNTY LOCKDOWN FOR NAIROBI AND MOMBASA (Posted 06th July 2020) Following the announcement that the lockdown of both Nairobi and Mombasa county is to be lifted are domestic airlines making preparations for the relaunch of flights. A number of safari lodges and camps, but also […]
