Newsletter October 2015

 

Rickshaw Travels Denmark first anniversary

Rickshaw Denmark celebrated it’s first anniversary since the opening of it’s office in Aalborg, Denmark on September 5th. Denmark team celebrations included a cake which depicted an African theme, an evening of bowling followed by an Italian dinner. A good time was had by all. Rickshaw Travel Group wishes our team in Denmark another successful year.

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Bank of Africa Tanzania Walkathon for Clubfoot

On Saturday, August 29th, Bank of Africa Tanzania held a Walkathon for Clubfoot - and raised USD 100,000 for Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT), the largest indigenous provider of disability and rehabilitation services in Tanzania. The monies raised from companies, corporations and individuals alike will help provide treatment for 400 children with clubfoot.

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Kenya rescinds online visa order for visitors

Kenya has made a U-turn on a requirement that visitors coming into the country apply for online visas days before travel and will now continue to allow foreigners to have their passports stamped on arrival. President Uhuru Kenyatta, who announced the reversal, said the country has encountered challenges in implementing the new online visa system. He said the manual system would continue so as not to bar the last-minute visitors.

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Rwanda: Gorillas luring tourist

Volanoes National Park - Deep in Rwanda's steep-sloped forest, the mountain gorillas look both endearing and intimidating. A tourist might feel conflicting impulses to shy away and reach for a hug (the latter is not advised) when a gorilla brushes past on a path. The way a gorilla snoozes, scratches a leg or casts an inquiring glance - it all seems familiar, and yet wild.

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2016 Solar Eclipse to pass over Tanzania Parks

The September 2016 annular solar eclipse will be visible from central Africa, Madagascar and locations from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Katavi National Park in the western part of Tanzania, is virtually an untouched and unspoilt park where you can enjoy not only a safari, but experience annularity of approximately 3 minutes. Ruaha and Selous National Parks will also experience this annular eclipse.

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More News

Emirates launches flights to Mashhad, Iran

Air Canda to fly to Africa

Fastjet adds new frequencies from DAR

New Hotel: Tarangire Simba Lodge

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Hotel News

Diamond Mequfi Beach Resort - PlanHotel Hospitality Group has recently opened this new 5 star resort situated on Mozambique’s beautiful beaches . read more

Mauritius gets two Radisson Blu Hotels. Carlson Rezidor has opened not one but two Radisson Blu hotels on the African island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. read more

 

Rickshaw Client Reviews

Royal Norwegian Embassy, Tanzania

Dear Ajay & the Rickshaw Team,

We would like to send our warmest thanks and appreciation for your logistical support during Minister Monica Mceland's visit to Tanzania.

The Minister's visit was a success and this was largely due to the tireless commitment of the Rickshaw team. The Minister expressed great satisfaction with her trip to Tanzania.

Thank you very much for facilitating the Visit.

 

Travel Deals

Valid November 2015
4N Short Safari Tanzania
Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara & Ngorongoro
 
FROM USD 1,625* PPS

INCLUDES: Meet & Greet Accommodation in Arusha on B&B Accommodation during safari Full Board Private Safari vehicle with driver/guide All Park Fees / Crater Fee Game Drives Return transfers to Kilimanjaro Airport

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Valid till 20 December, 2015
Mombasa Coast - All Inclusive Resort
 
FROM USD 125* PPS

INCLUDES: Accommodation with AC Priate Terrace Internet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Drinks/cocktails/spirits* Evening programs and shows

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Valid till 31 October, 2015
7 Nights Japan - Culture & Shopping
Tokyo, Aizuwakamatsu, Nikko & Atomi - includes flight ex Dar
 
FROM USD 2,924* PPS

Includes: International flight EX DAR 7 nights accommodation in 4 star hotel All meals as per itinerary All ground transfers Guide service and tips

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6N Fusion - Bali & Singapore
 
FROM USD 1,000* PPS

Includes: 3 N Bali - 3 N Singapore on B&B 6 Dinner coupons Denpasar City Tour Tanah Lot Temple Tour Return airport transfers All tours and transfers SIC basis Services of Tour Manager

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Valid 01 Oct 2015 - March 2016
4N Splendours of Dhofar, Oman
 
FROM EURO 1, 245* PPS

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6N Best of Kerala, India
Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady & Kumarakom
 
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