British Airways Tanzania - In a surprising statement released this week in Dar es Salaam, BA have announced that they will suspend all flights to Dar es Salaam after March 31, 2013.

The statement states that BA flights which were operating three times a week are being suspended because they don't make a profitable contribution to business. "Dar es Salaam was not performing well from a commercial perspective so we have taken the decision to suspend the route. Customers booked to fly with British Airways after March 31 will be offered a full refund or be rebooked onto flights to or from Nairobi, Entebbe or Lusaka".

BA is the only carrier with direct flights to Heathrow and the suspension of its service to Tanzania will therefore cause unnecessary inconvenience to travellers, especially tourists.

Good news for Dar Route
Following the announcement that BA will cease flights to Dar on March 31st, Emirates have in turn announced that they have added more than 1400 seats a week on their Dar es Salaam-Dubai route with the introduction of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft effective from 1 February.The larger aircraft replaced the Airbus 340-500, giving a 40% boost to seat capacity.

Zambia bans hunting of big cats. Zambia has announced a ban on hunting lions and leopards, saying the numbers of big cats are decreasing too quickly. Lions are found in all of Zambia's major parks, but their numbers are limited. Sylvia Masebo, the country's tourism minister said they did not have enough of the cats for hunting purposes."The cats are gone, and no amount of convincing from any sector or group will convince me otherwise," she said.

Virgin Limited Edition announces Mahali Mzuri will open summer 2013.

There’s even more reason to get your holiday for 2013 booked early as Virgin Limited Edition announces that reservations can now be made to stay at Mahali Mzuri in Kenya from this summer.

To celebrate its summer opening, Virgin Limited Edition will be offering guests the opportunity to enjoy a free night when they book to stay in August 2013. This special opening offer is valid for reservations made before 28th February when booking either a 5 or 4 night stay.

VALENTINES AT ZANZIBAR - SEA CLIFF RESORT & SPA

USD 139 pp sharing per night Valid 1 - 28 Feb, 2013 BOOK ONLINE

Rates from USD 139 per person sharing per night on full board in superior sea view room. Includes: - Seafood buffet with a live band on Saturday night - Bottle of sparkling wine and flowers in your room on arrival - Room upgrade based on availability, confirmed at time of reservation - Minimum 2 night stay

VALENTINES AT MOMBASA CONTINENTAL - 14 - 17 FEB, 2013

Valentine special at Mombasa Continental Hotel. Includes: - Accomodation at Kes 6,000 per person sharing on Half Board - Themed dinner buffer @ Kes 4800 per couple - Le Club Discotheque, all drinks at Happy Hour prices - Kes 2500 per couple supplement to include a bottle of wine, couples massage, breakfast in bed on 15th and a fruit platter in the room

Kes 6,000 per person sharing BOOK ONLINE

ZANZIBAR BEACH SPECIALS FOR EA RESIDENTS

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Soft golden sand, turquoise waters, picturesque dhows and beaches lined with palm trees - that's Zanzibar, so pack your bags and come on over and let the friendly folks of Zanzibar spoil you. BREEZES BEACH CLUB & SPA USD 100* pp per night on half board basis March 1 -15, 2013 USD 68* pp per night on half board basis March 15 -31, 2013 Excludes Easter period- March 28 -April 1, 2013 BARAZA RESORT & SPA USD 233* pp on all-inclusive basis March 1 -May 31, 2013 Excludes Easter period: March 28 -April 1, 2013

EASTER at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort - 2 Nights/3 Days

Stay at the 5 star All-inclusive Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort located on the North Shores of exotic Zanzibar. USD 450* per person sharing Valid March 28 -April 1, 2013 Includes: 3 meals at the hotel and select beverages

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RESIDENT SPECIALS AT ASHNIL (Self Drive)

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Enjoy luxury camps in stunning locations making your game viewing experience a unique one. Ashnil Mara Camp (Masai Mara) from Kshs 7500* pp sharing (full board) Ashnil Samburu Camp (Buffalo Springs) from Kshs 6500* pp sharing (full board) Ashnil Aruba Lodge (Tsavo) from Kshs 5500* pp sharing (full board)

SOUTH AFRICA: J'BURG / CAPE TOWN / DURBAN -3 or 4 Nights

Starting at USD 290 per person sharing in a Standard Room Includes: Breakfast Meet & Greet on arrival at airport Return scheduled transfers to and from hotel Your choice of the following hotels: - Holiday Inn Express Sandton-Woodmead - Garden Court Sandton City - Garden Court Nelson Mandela Blvd. - Garden Court South Beach	from USD 290* pp sharing Valid March 15 - April 15, 2013 BOOK ONLINE

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