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Tanzania Safari: December 2012


Dear Bhavin,
We had a great trip to Tanzania. All the arrangements went like clockwork and Edward was an excellent safari guide. We can't believe how much we saw!!
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Happy New Year!

We welcome our new clients and a cheerful hello to our past and present client family. We are grateful for our work with you in 2012, and we look forward to working together with you in the New Year.

As the 2013 travel year begins, travelers all over the world must be thinking about what their holiday plans will be. We'd like to share a few tips with you to make some of your travel plans a little easier on the mind.

Rickshaw Year End Bash!

Rickshaw Travels was proud to host an end-of-year celebration to thank our loyal corporate and private customers for their continuous support and for making 2012 a successful year in business.


The formal event was held at the prestigious Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dar es Salaam on the 14th of December, with more than 100 glamorous invitees attending including, the full Rickshaw team participating in the festivities.

The glamourous occasion was framed by Christmas ferry light and dotted by mouth-watering international cuisine stations with fine wines to wash them all down. There was much merriment accompanied by a generous Santa Claus who delighted the guests with gifts and holidays won by some lucky raffle ticket holders.

       
 
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
 

India's Golden Triangle is comprised of the three most visited cities in the country's north-west -- New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, which are all connected to each other by good road and rail links. If you've never been to India, then let this Golden Triangle be your introduction to the noise, dirt, traffic and culture shock. Experience the extra ordinary wealth of cultural and historical splendor each of these three cities have to offer.

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Travel News Bites

Rwanda removes visa formalities - Effective January 1, 2013, nationals from African countries travelling to or transiting through Rwanda will be issued with entry visas upon arrival at any Rwandan entry point. The move to remove formalities in visa acquisition is a timely measure. It is in tandem with the spirit of the East African integration, and easing both regional and intra-Africa trade.

Uganda was listed in the top 20 global tourism destinations in the year 2013, according to the National Geographic Society. The National Geographic Best of the World list produced annually highlights the importance of some destinations compared to the other. Some of Uganda's natural attractions are its savanna grasslands, enormous lakes, rain forests, the glacier-clad Rwenzori Mountains, one of Africa's tallest ranges, Murchison Falls National Park and the rare mountain gorillas at Bwindi National Park. To top it all, Uganda has also been declared a preferred bird watching destination.

Emirates and TAP Portugal have announced the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement enabling passengers from both airlines to benefit from seamless connections effective from today. The reciprocal codeshare will permit customers to enjoy the convenience of a single combined ticket for Emirates and TAP Portugal-operated flights, in addition to linking Emirates' frequent flyer program, Skywards, and TAP's Victoria frequent flyer program.

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, a member of the global luxury hotel company Jumeirah, has officially opened Abu Dhabi's latest luxury attraction: the Observation Deck at 300. The 360-degree panoramic view from Tower 2 of the Etihad Towers complex, located on Level 74 at 300 metres above the nation's capital, offers an uninterrupted bird's eye view of the city's skyline, the Corniche and Arabian Gulf.

 
       
 
Travel Plans

TWO WHEELS OR FOUR? - YOU DECIDE

PLANNING A TRIP

In today's high-tech world even luggage has gone high tech. 4-wheeled luggage is a common sight at airports now, but what are the real differences between 2- and 4-wheeled bags?

2-wheeler luggage
- easy to perch a second bag on top and pull
  both at the same time
- usually lighter than bags with four wheels
- won't roll away on sloped surfaces
- can topple over if overloaded

Planning a trip involves more than booking a flight and packing a suitcase. Use these helpful trip-planning tips to make sure that you've got all your bases covered when planning your next big adventure.

1. Organize Your Documents
Make sure your passport is up-to-date, with at least six months grace period from the end of your trip until your passport expires. Check the visa requirements of the countries you plan to visit - some require you to get a visa before you arrive, while other countries will issue a visitor's visa upon arrival. And don't forget to get travel insurance!

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TAKING BABY ON A PLANE!

The idea of flying with a baby may seem daunting at first, but taking your little one on a trip with you can be fun and exciting, and with a little planning, may not be as troublesome as you may think. Here are some tips to help make your trip smooth sailing - for you and your baby.

1. Plan Feedings - The takeoffs and landings during airplane rides can be hard on little ears, but the sucking action of feeding helps to alleviate the pressure in baby ears. It will also keep the baby occupied during a critical time in the flight, and if you're lucky, a good feeding on takeoff, plus the ambient noise and the gentle shaking of the plane will lull the baby right to sleep.

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Rickshaw Travel Deals

AMARA SELOUS & QUILELEA ISLAND - 11 Nights Specials

USD 5620 per person sharing*

Valid from 16 Jan - 16 Mar, 2013

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Southern Tanzania and Northern Mozambique. Enjoy an unbeatable combination of a luxury safari at Amara Selous followed by a private beach hideaway at Quilalea Island.

- Staying in tented suites at Amara Selous and luxury beach villas at Azura   Quilalea
- Intimate and personal, private a la carte dining
- All meals, drinks (excluding champagne and premium list drinks), laundry,   activities and game drives included
- Free bush dinner at Amara and private beach dinner at Azura Quilalea
- Internal flights from Dar -Selous, Selous -Quirimba Island,
  - Quirimba Island - Dar all included
- All park fee's and transfers included

DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL - 03 JAN - 03 FEB 2013

Dubai shopping festival is considered to be known as the most exciting shopping festivals of Dubai. This festival is organized at the starting of a year and just before arrival of summer.

Ewa hotel 3* : USD 340.00 per person
Palm beach 3* : USD 370.00 per person
Regent palace 4 * : USD 505 per person
Atlantis 5 * : Book in advance USD 600 per person (16 Jan -03 Feb. 13)

FROM USD 340 per person sharing*

Valid from 03 Jan - 03 Feb 2013

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Includes:
- Meet & greet by Rickshaw representative - 04 nights stay in your choice of hotel
- 04 buffet breakfasts - Dhow cruise with dinner - Half day city tour - Desert safari with dinner
- Normal UAE visa - Return airport transfers - Hotel taxes

Bangkok, Thailand - 2 Nights

From USD 110 per person sharing*

Valid till 31 Jan 2013

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Explore Bangkok for 2 Nights - cultural phenomenon, shopping heaven and tourist treasure in Thailand.

- 2 nights in Courtyard by Marriott  Bangkok for USD 110 per person
- 2 nights in JW Mariott Bangkok for USD 182 per person

Inclusions :
- 2 nights accommodation - Daily Breakfast
- Return airport transfers on SIC - Half day Temple & City tour on SIC

RAMADA JUMEIRAH, DUBAI - 4 Nights

Explore Dubai while staying at the Ramada Jumeirah Hotel. A 4 star hotel in Dubai Centre with an excellent location near Dubai Airport, Trade Center and Jumeirah Beach.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation for 04 nights
  • 04 Breakfasts
  • Return airport transfers from Dubai International Airport
  • Half day panoramic city tour of Dubai
  • Desert Safari with Belly dancing, BBQ dinner and Dune bashing
  • Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner
  • All taxes & service charges

  • USD 480 per person sharing*

    Valid till 31 March 2013

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