Newsletter March 2015

 

American Express Africa Travel Partner Network Conference
by Pooja Lalji

Rickshaw Senior Staff attend Travel Partner Network Conference - Sun City 2015.

"The main thing that I came out of the Partner Network Conference was that we are all one Brand with a Blue Box and passionate about what we do, and how we do it matters - ethics and the right way to conduct business while at the same time appreciating the customers we have within our own American Express Network. This is what makes us unite within the vast cultural backgrounds that we come from..."

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German President visits the Serengeti

German President Joachim Gauck's five day state visit to Tanzania ended with a safari. In Kiswahili, the word 'safari' simply means 'journey,' but in the Serengeti - which covers northern Tanzania and southwest Kenya - tourists can find Africa much as they picture it back home.

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Ethiopia selected among top 10 best for 2015

One of the leading publishers of travel guidebook, Rough Guides, recently held an online vote allowing its readers to select their top international destination choices for 2015.

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More flights to Tanzania's island as demand rises

Demand for travel to the Zanzibari islands of Unguja and Pemba, and also to the more distant Mafia Island, has in the recent past shown an upward curve. The "Spice Island," known as Zanzibar, has attracted charters from Europe and scheduled flights from as far as Johannesburg, helping to fill the beds of the resorts.

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Yellow Fever vaccination update

The South African government has eased its Yellow Fever Certificate requirement for travelers from Zambia, Tanzania, Etritrea, Somalia and Sao Tome and Principe. Travelers from these areas are no longer required to produce this certificate after the nations were included on the WHO low-risk Yellow Fever countries list..

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15 Travel Resolutions you MUST keep in 2015 (summarized)

Travel Resolutions - who knew? We found this really interesting article on 'Travel Resolutions you must keep in 2015' and thought you all might find it interesting.

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Airline News

Kenya Airways to fly to Hanoi Kenya Airways will become the first and only airline to link Vietnam directly to Africa with flights to Hanoi from March 30, 2015.

Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir, recently started operating direct flights between Entebbe in Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya, one of East Africa's busiest routes. As well, on March 27th, three times a week, they will begin direct flights between Kigali in Rwanda and Lusaka in Zambia.

Ethiopian Airlines adding more flights starting this month, Ethiopian Airlines will have double daily flights to Mumbai from Addis Ababa with their ultra-modern B878 Dreamliner aircraft. As well, starting in April, they will fly to Tokyo, Japan three times a week, making it the only airline to fly directly between Africa and Japan and will be operated through Hong Kong, also on the 787 Dreamliner.

FASTJET - now flying a new route between Mwanza and Kilimanjaro 4 times a week.

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Hotel News

Africa's only Park Hyatt set to open this month. Park Hyatt Zanzibar is opening March 8 in the historic part of Zanzibar City known as Stone Town, a UNESCO Heritage site.


FINCH HATTONS set to reopen in Kenya. Over two decades ago in 1992 Finch Hattons Camp first opened to guests and set the standard in luxury eco tented camps. It is now reopening to yet again reaffirm its position as the ultimate luxury safari camp.

Rickshaw Client's Review

Nizar & Salma Tanzania - January 2015

"Hi Naz, We are back from our long trip and still recovering from jet lag. We had a wonderful trip and a fantastic time at the safari. Facilities at the Serena lodges were spectacular and the staff was very professional. The driver was an expert and we rewarded him handsomely for the great care he took of us. We saw the migration and even the rhinos, which are now rare. Weather was very pleasant. This trip was worth the money we paid for it and you took good care of our complicated arrangements."

 

Travel Deals

Valid 1May 4 - 9 and
Nov 9 - 14, 2015
5 Nights Photo Safari with Paul Joynson-Hicks
Four Season Serengeti, Tanzania
Price:

From USD 4, 670 pps*

Includes: • Full Board Accommodation at Four Seasons Serengeti • All scheduled game drives, activities and photography tuition • Hot Air Balloon Safari • Return transfers to Seronera Airstrip •All government taxes and service charges •Complimentary wi-fi • Laundry credit

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Valid till 31st May 2015

2 Nights The Retreat Selous, Tanzania
Resident Special
EAGLE HILL : from USD 1134* per person sharing
RIVER SUITE: from USD 1339* per person sharing

Includes: • Accommodation in a Suite with private deck • Full Board - Meals without drinks (except tea & coffee at breakfast) at the Main House • One Game activity per day of 2-3 hours on shared basis • One Spa treatment per day Return airstrip transfers from Sumbazi Airstrip Park & Conservation Fees • Return airfare Dar/Selous/Dar (Coastal)

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Valid till 15 September, 2015
6 Nights Highlights of Spain & Portugal
Lisbon, Seville, Toledo, Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona
Price: from USD 1, 249* per person sharing

Includes: • 6 Nights Accommodation • Guided city tours in all cities • Daily breakfast plus 6 dinners • All transfers and entrance fees in a Coach • Services of a multilingual guide/manager

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Valid May 12 - 21, 2015
9 nights Botswana Wildlife Photography
With National Geographic Photographer Sergio Pitamitz
Price: from Euros 4,650* pp sharing

Includes: • Workshop & tours led by Sergio Pitamitz • 2 boat excursions on Chobe River • Full Board accommodation at Chobe Savanna Lodge • Full Board during Mobile Camping Safari • Chalet accommodation with breakfast in Maun • Private 4x4 open game drives

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Valid till 15 September 2015
8 Nights Scenic Scandinavia
Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen & Copenhagen
Price: from USD 2,535* pp sharing

Includes: • Accommodation 8 Nights • Guide city tours in all cities • 8 Buffet breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners •Continental dinner on cruise from Helsinki - Stockholm • All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees •Services of a multilingual tour guide/manager • Cruise on the luxurious Silja/Viking line Helsinki to Stockholm*

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