GSA FOR RWANDAIR

We at Rickshaw are proud to announce that Twende Safiri Ltd., its GSA subsidiary, has been awarded the Rwandair GSA for Tanzania as of March 1, 2013. Rwandair - the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda has its main operating base in Kigali and is one of the upcoming carriers in East Africa, with 7 brand new next generation aircrafts and 12 online destinations and many alliances with partner airlines, making it the pride of Rwanda.

The “Land of a Thousand Hills” as Rwanda is often referred to, offers its tourists a wide variety of activities and sites to indulge in, including a trek to the Volcanoes National Park, where one can spend time with the treasure of Rwanda, the rare mountain gorillas which are slowly making a comeback. To learn about what Rwanda can offer you, please browse this website for more information - http://www.rdb.rw

ITB BERLIN - MARCH 6 - 10, 2013

CSR features prominently at the ITB Berlin this year with the world’s leading travel trade show presenting a think tank, 7 March, to highlight strategies, best practices and the market potential of sustainable tourism. ITB’s CSR day will probe topics such as tourist encounters with local residents, conflicts over water, a vital human resource, and protecting children from sexual exploitation.

TANZANIA: SERENGETI WINS GLOBAL TOURISM AWARD

The international businessmen group Global Trade Leaders Club has selected the Serengeti National Park as the global winner of the 2013 International Award in Tourism, Hotel and Catering Industry

NAIROBI: UNEXPECTED VISITORS TO THE CITY CENTER

February 3, 2013. Unexpected visitors to the City of Nairobi during the morning commute. Two lions brought rush-hour traffic to a standstill in Nairobi, Kenya when they decided to have a lie down in the middle the street. It was during the morning commute on the edge of the Nairobi National Park that two young males appeared on the side of the road and strolled out in front of cars and trucks for a roll-around.

TRAVEL NEWS

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased its Khartoum services from five flights per week to a daily schedule.

Cathay Pacific welcomes first class passengers to Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific Airways has reopened the First Class Lounge in The Wing, the airline’s flagship lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, following extensive renovation.

RESIDENTS USD 736* PPS / CITIZENS USD 533 * PPS
Ngorongoro Crater - Witness an amazing array of wildlife - inside a self-contained world teeming with animals.
Lake Manyara - A compact game viewing circuit with hundreds of species of birds.

Includes:
Accommodation at Lake Manyara Wildlife Camp
Park and Crater Fees
4W drive safari car with guide/drive
Pickup and drop off Kilimanjaro Airport

Your choice of 3 hotels in South Africa.

Includes:
Bed & Breakfast / Meet & Greet
Return scheduled transfers to and from hotel

Colonial Oceanview Room
USD 2499 for 2 adults and 1 child sharing under 12 yrs.
USD 1075 pps sharing in double

Includes:
Meet & assist at the airport
Return Airport transfers
Accommodation on Breakfast & Dinner basis
Full Day tour to Port Louis / Caudan waterfront / Apravasi Ghat / Jumbo hyper market
Full day tour to Ile aux Cerfs with speedboat transfers
Full day tour to Curepipe / Grand Bassin / Blackriver Gorges / Chamarel seven coloured earths

Visit KL with towering skyscrapers and shop all you want. Genting, cool highland with fun theme-park & sandy beaches Penang with rich culture and heritage.

Includes:
2 Nights accommodation in Kuala Lumpur - Hotel Grand Seasons
1 Night accommodation in Genting - First World Hotel
2 Nights accommodation in Penang - Hotel Hydro
Dailly Buffet Breakfast
Full Day Genting Outdoor Theme Park Rides
Half Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour & Penang City Tour
Transfers