TRAVEL NEWS

Fastjet has announced the launch of their next domestic route from Dar to Mbeya on November 1, 2013. Flights will be 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, operated on Airbus A319. As well, their first international flight to South Africa took off on September 27, 2013.

Kenya Airways will commence three nonstop flights from Nairobi to Guangzhou in China from 19th of November. At the moment, Kenya Airways flies to Guangzhou via Bangkok, daily.

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Last year some 36,000 elephants were killed for their ivory - 1 life is lost every 15 minutes - and at it's current rate of poaching, African elephants could face extinction in the wild by 2025. We can't let this happen.

Join us, Rickshaw Travels, on this awareness walk which will take place in Arusha on Friday, October 4, 2013 together with 15 cities around the world.

THE TUSK CONSERVATION AWARDS

September 13, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) attended the inaugural Tusk Conservation Awards at The Royal Society in London where the Duke presented the awards including
the first Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa.

SINGLE TOURIST VISA FOR EAST AFRICA

Ministers from Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda have approved the use of national identity cards as travel documents and the issuance of a single tourist visa. They made the endorsement at the end of a two-day meeting that sought to iron out issues under the tripartite arrangement.

RIGHT TIME FOR A TRIP TO INDIA

If you have been putting off that long awaited trip to India, now is the time to take advantage of the falling rupee. Package costs to India have dropped 15 - 20%. But where in India should you go? This country of over 1.2 billion people can be rather overwhelming for a first timer, so here are some thoughts.

Two of the most sought after destinations covered in one package. Enjoy lazy and leisurely Pattaya and the hustle and bustle of Bangkok.

INCLUDES:
02 nights each in Pattaya & Bangkok
Daily Breakfast except on Day 01
Elephant trekking tour in Pattaya (SIC)
Coral Island Tour with Lunch (SIC)
Temple and City tour in Bangkok (SIC)
Transfers to and from Bangkok Airport

Indonesia is not just Bali, but Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta. It's food, beaches, culture and fun.

INCLUDES:
02 nights in Jakarta
01 night each in Bandung and Yogyakarta
03 nights in Bali
Daily Breakfast except on Day 1
Lots of sightseeing and tours
Airport transfers, including train ticket Bandung to Yogyakarta

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe is located about 10 minutes drive from Victoria Falls town and borders onto the Zambezi National Park. All rooms have a view of the Central Waterhole which gets wildlife coming in to drink.

INCLUDES:
Includes accommodation and breakfast.
1 x Guided Tour of the Victoria Falls Rainforest
1 x Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River.
Airport transfer to Victoria Falls Airport.

Visit Turkey's land of fairy chimneys, Cappadocia and it's capital city Istanbul, each modern enough to be comfortable yet traditional enough to be interesting.

INCLUDES:
02 nights in Cappadocia / 03 nights in Istanbul / Transfers
Cappadocia City Tour
Istanbul - Bosporus River Cruise Sightseeing, City Tour
Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia Valley

They call this “The country that travels with you” so come find out what this country has to offer you on this 5 star trip.

INCLUDES:
Transfers and sightseeing on private basis
A qualified national English speaking guide (whole tour)
Sightseeing with entrance - main monuments as mentioned in our program
The 4WD for a night in Merzouga
5 star deluxe Accommodation
and much, much more

Italy's three greatest cities with delightfully different flavors so why settle for less when you can enjoy all three.

INCLUDES:
02 Nights each in Rome & Venice / 01 Nights in Florence
Hop on Hop Off Tour - Rome
Excursion to Pisa on Seat in Coach Basis
Venice island tour - Murano Burano & Torcello on SIC Basis
Gondola Ride
Airport Transfers
Sector Tickets with Reservation from Rome - Florence - Venice in 2nd class