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Newsletter - February 2015

 

Newsletter February 2015

 
 
 
 
 

Our very own - Binoy Zachariah on Business Daily Africa

Binoy Zachariah, Executive Director of Rickshaw Travels (Kenya) Ltd. was recently profiled in Business Daily Africa, a digital business paper, with respect to his company Bio Food Products Limited. All of us in the Rickshaw Family are extremely proud of his success and would like to wish Mr. Zachariah all the very best in all his endeavours.

From chicken shed to 5-star dairy products supplier

 
 
 
 
   
 

Tanzania and Mozambique must see destinations for 2015

U.S. travelers are becoming increasingly adventurous when it comes to travel into Africa. They are gradually starting to veer away from the tried-and-trusted African safari destinations and have started exploring the lesser-known countries on the continent.

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Rwanda: Nyungwe Forest Lodge among 2015 best 10 travel destinations

Nyungwe Forest Lodge in Nyungwe Forest National Park, south-western Rwanda, has been named among 10 tourist destinations that give the best travel experiences in CNN's 2015 Safari Awards.

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Tanzania: Newly refurbished Airport in Zanzibar

Zanzibar's President, Ali Mohamed Shein, did the honors of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to formally launch the expanded parking apron, and extended and resurfaced taxiway, which was part of the ongoing refurbishment and modernization of the airport.

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  Africa Travel Association World Congress
 

Virunga - Academy Awards Oscar nomination in the category of Best Documentary film.

The 87th annual Oscar nominations were announced late January and Netflix landed a Best Documentary Oscar nod for Virunga. Virunga is an incredible film which focuses on the many challenges faced by the park's rangers during the recent M23 conflict and on efforts to protect Virunga from illegal resource extraction.

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  Africa Travel Association World Congress
 
     
 
 
 

Airline News

Fastjet has completed the first phase of its Zambian air operator's certificate (AOC) application.

 

Effective January 29th, RwandAir commenced direct daily flights between Entebbe in Uganda and Nairobi in Kenya.

 

Ethiopian Airlines - code share with Air India. Direct flight to USA. Ethiopian Airlines and Air India have expanded their codeshare coverage, enabling customers travelling between India and Africa to enjoy connectivity options between domestic Indian points and African destinations.

 

Rickshaw Client's Review

 

Ilse and Bernhard
Rwanda - January 2015

"Dear Aparna, After returning safely back home, we wanted to thank you for well organizing our trip.

We enjoyed our time in Rwanda and would also like to express our thanks to Geom, our driver and tour guide, who was very attentive and knowledgeable.

If we will get any inquiries about Rwanda trips, we will certainly recommend Rickshaw Travels!

Kind regards from Zanzibar Ilse & Bernhard."

 
     
 
 
 

Travel Deals

Valid 13 - 15 Feb 2015
2 Nights Celebrate Valentines in Selous
Mbuya Safari Camp
Price:

From USD 349 pp sharing*

 

From USD 499 pp sharing* (non-resident)

Includes: • Accommodation in Deluxe Tent •3 meals daily •Selected Beverages 2 safari activities per day •Park Fees • Transport by road or flights is extra

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Valid till 31st Dec 2015

6 Nights Best of Botswana
Kalahari / Okavango Delta / Chobe
Price: from USD 3500* per person sharing

Includes: • Accommodation in Meru style tents All meals, tea/coffee & snacks • 2 activities per day, i.e., boat cruise, game drive in Chobe Selected beverages on activities • Park fees and Bed levy •Flight from Gaorone to Maun • Flight from Kasane to Gaborone

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Valid till 31 March, 2015
4 Nights Touch of Kenya
Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara
Price: from USD 836* per person sharing

Includes:• Accommodation in standard rooms • Transport & game-drives in 7-seater safari minivan • Game-drives, excursions and sight-seeing activities • Transfers & Meals Services of an English speaking driver guide  •Relevant park entrance fees

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Valid till 31 March, 2015
11 Nights Trails of Indochina
Vietnam & Cambodia
Price: from USD 1950* per person sharing

Includes: • 03 Nights in Hanoi • 01 Night in Halong Bay • 02 Nights in Hoi An • 01 Night in Hue • 03 Nights in Sagon • 01 Night in Phnom Penh • All Transfers and Sightseeing as per the itinerary • All Tours & Transfers on Seat in Coach basis

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Valid till 31 March, 2015
7 Nights Golden Triangle & Mumbai
Price: from USD 598* per person sharing

Includes: •Accommodation in 4* Hotels - Standard Rooms •Daily buffet breakfast which will be served at hotel coffee shop • Transfers and tours using AC mid-size car • Local English speaking guide at all sightseeing locations • Porterage/Parking/Assistance Government service tax

 

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