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Newsletter - April 2015

 
 

Newsletter April 2015

 
 
 
 

Zanzibar - Your next Conference Destination

Zanzibar is experiencing a growth in it's MICE business, now more than ever and is also able to service the business traveller and not just the tourist. Zanzibar has a ways to go before it can reach the likes of other islands that offer conference facilities, but it does have venues that can accommodate up to 200 people easily.

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Qatar to fly to Zanzibar

Qatar to fly to ZanzibarQatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar, the airline's third gateway in Tanzania after Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro on July 1, 2015. The new five-times-a-week flight to Zanzibar will operate via Kilimanjaro, the carrier said in a statement.

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Emirates Increases capacity on its Double Daily Nairobi Service

Emirates Increases capacity on its Double Daily Nairobi ServiceEmirates will connect more people with Kenya's capital, Nairobi, when it switches from the current Airbus A330-200 aircraft used on one of the two daily services to a larger Boeing 777-300 ER from 1 May 2015. The introduction of a Boeing 777-300ER will boost capacity on the route by 1638 seats a week, and make Nairobi an all-Boeing 777 operation for Emirates.

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FlyDubai now operates to 12 points in Africa

FlyDubai now operates to 12 points in AfricaDubai-based flydubai has announced that it is increasing the frequency of flights on some of its routes in Africa for the summer schedule. With the additional flights, flydubai will operate a total of 78 flights a week to 12 points in East and North Africa.

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FastJet: New routes - Mwanza - Kilimanjaro & Kilimanjaro - Entebbe

The Tanzania-based low-cost airline, Fastjet has announced a new domestic route between Mwanza and Kilimanjaro. As well, a new route from Kilimanjaro to Entebbe has just been introduced. The airline currently flies from four international airports in Tanzania, covering routes between Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro and Mbeya.

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More News

President Obama to visit Kenya July 2015
TANAPA: All but Ngorongoro park fees remain unchanged
JamboJet new routes: Lamu, Malindi & Ukundu

President Obama to visit Kenya July 2015

TANAPA: All but Ngorongoro park fees remain unchanged

Hilton Garden Inn to open in Nairobi

JamboJet new routes: Lamu, Malindi & Ukundu

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Hotel News

neptune hotelsBeginning May 1, 2015, the Neptune Ngorongoro (previously Exploreans) in Tanzania, will be managed and operated by Neptune Hotels. This completes the process of bringing all its beach resorts, tented camps, and safari lodges under one brand... read more

elewana collectionRAMADA DAR ES SALAAM TO OPEN APRIL 2015. US hotel chain, Ramada International, announced it will officially open its first Tanzania five-star property, the Ramada Resort Dar es Salaam this month. The hotel facility is unique in the sense that it utilizes mostly renewable energy systems...read more

 

 

Rickshaw Client Reviews

"Dear Roselyn: Mr Paul was a fantastic driver; He was not just our driver but our Kenyan Google! He also treated us like good friends, answered all our questions and met all our requests. Very happy and very impressed." ~ Thakore Group


"Dear Sajnee, Andrew had a good trip to and from Addis. I would also like to commend you for the work that you are doing even in instances that we need the service as a matter of emergency you are ready and willing to assist. Thank you." ~ Andrew

 
     
 
 
 

Travel Deals

Valid till 30 Nov 2015
11 Nights Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe
Maun, Okavango, Caprivi, Chobe, Vic Falls, Hwange
 
FROM USD 5,000* PPS
Includes: • 11 Nights Accommodation • 10 Breakfasts • 10 Dinners • 1 Lunch, Porterage • Transportation • Game watching activities • Sightseeing as specified in detailed itinerary
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Valid till 30 June 2015

3 Nights Zambia
David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa
 
FROM USD 794* PPS
Includes: • Schedule transfers between Hotel and Airport • Breakfast everyday • 1 Dinner per stay • 1 Sunset Cruise on Lady Livingstone per stay • 1 Tour of the Falls (Zambia side) including transfers to the Falls

 

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Valid till 30 Apr 2015
4 Nights Muscat Special
Ruwi Hotel & Arabian Orynx Camp
 
FROM USD 610* PPS
Includes: • 3 Nights at Ruwi Hotel (B&B) • 1 Night at Arabian Oryx Camp (Half Board) • Arrival and departure transfers by private car • Half day city tour of Muscat in private car • English speaking chauffeur • Round trip transfers from Muscat - Nizwa - Wahiba • Mineral water during tour • All entrance fees wherever applicable • All applicable taxes
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Valid till 30 Dec 2015
10 Nights Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
Trails of Indo China in five star
 
FROM USD 1, 470* PPS

Includes: • 10 Nights in five star hotels with breakfast • Meals as per itinerary • Private vehicle • English speaking guide • Sightseeing and boat cruise

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Valid till 31 May 2015
13 Nights Photographer's Safari in Kenya
Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara
 
FROM USD 3,138* PPS

Includes: • Accommodation as per itinerary • Transport and game drives • Game drives and activities as per itinerary • Meals as per itinerary • English speaking guide • Park Fees

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Valid till 31 Dec 2015
8 Nights Wellness Through Yoga & Ayurveda
At the Ayurvedagram Heritage Wellness Centre, Bangalore - India
 
FROM USD 1,320* PPS

Includes: • Doctor’s consultation • One consult with the Yoga Acharya on arrival • All prescribed medications • One major and one minor treatment per day • 3 group sessions of yoga • Pranayama and meditation • Accommodation with tea/coffee and all 3 meals • 6% service charge • Wi-Fi • All applicable taxes

Note: Minimum 6 pax

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