Newsletter November 2015

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The US lifts travel ban to Kenya's coast

Tourism operators on Kenya's coast are welcoming a decision by the United States to lift travel restrictions for much of the area. The ban prevented U.S. government personnel from visiting the coast and discouraged many tourists from doing the same. Kenya's coast offers beautiful beaches, good food, nice resorts, and a relaxed atmosphere.

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Tushikamane Pamoja Foundation

As a proud supporter of the Foundation's cause, Rickshaw Travel Group would like to share the progress of construction of the old people's home in Kwembe, Dar-es-salaam. Construction began in earnest in June of this year and we estimate the project will be completed in February 2016.

Pope Francis to Visit Africa this month

Pope Francis will be visiting Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic and only visit their capital cities. November will be one of the most exciting months of the year for Ugandan Catholics and others who have enjoyed the servant - leadership style of Pope Francis. In Nairobi, he will visit Kangemi, a slum that is home to 650,000 people. He will also hold an inter-religious meeting and say a Mass at a university in the capital.

Kenya Airways Safari Classic (Nov. 19 - 27)

This year's race will start just outside Mombasa at the Sarova Whitsands Beach Resort, where it also started last year. Two-time Kenya Airways East African Safari Classic Rally champion Ian Duncan will start off first in this year's edition in a Ford Capri. First run more than seventy years ago, today's Safari Classic Rally demands the same speed and endurance, while making things slightly more comfortable for the competitors.

Relief as South Africa relaxes visa rules

Cabinet's approval of the recommendations to relax South Africa's new visa regulations have been widely applauded by industry role players. Cape Town Tourism CEO Enver Duminy said in a statement the tourism industry will benefit from the approved recommendations that travel agents be allowed to make visa applications on behalf of clients and that the birth certificate requirement for travelling minors would no longer include the word "abridged".


Ethiopian to Start Flights to Durban	Fastjet signs deal with Emirates	Turkish Airlines flying Miami	Qatar adds Sydney and Birmingham

Etihad Airways: A380 to fly Abu Dhabi - NY on Nov 23rd 2015	Precision Air adds Musoma as its 11th destination	Ethiopian Airlines flies to Cameroon	Tanzania's Songwe Airport set for international flight next year

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Hotel News

Radisson Blu in Nairobi. Carlson Rezidor is anticipated to open its first Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi. The hotel will have 271 bedrooms and feature a health club, spa and over 1,400 square metres of conference space. read more

Visiting Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa launched of the first 9- holes of the 18-hole championship golf course. The 124 Villa Resort will now offer travellers a whole new experience while on business and leisure. The Resort lies a mere 30km from Entebbe International Airport and 15km from Kampala on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kigo District. read more

Client Review

TPCC Tanzania

Dear Andrea

The experience has indeed been memorable. I understand that it is not easy with such short notice to manage such a big group and to accommodate to our precise needs.

Pick up at KIA was on time and smooth, all cars were in perfect conditions and within 5 minutes the group was on board of the vehicles and on the way to the Serena at Arusha. I must say that the choice of Property was perfect and that check in had already been prepared prior to our arrival, so within 1 hr from landing, the Group was already accommodated in their rooms...

Valid: 20 Dec - 28 Feb 2016

5 Nights Safari Tanzania
Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Arusha

FROM USD 1, 755* PPS

INCLUDES:
• 5 Nights Accommodation • Park Fees, Crater Fee • 4W Private Safari Car
• English speaking Driver/Guide • Airport Transfer

Valid: 20 Dec 15 - 02 Jan 16

2 Nights Safari Mara Kenya
Masai Mara National Park

FROM USD 345* PPS

INCLUDES:
• 2 nights accommodation in standard rooms • Transport and game-drives
• Meals on full board basis • English speaking Driver/Guide
• Relevant park entrance fees (Non-res only)

Valid till 31 December, 2015

4 Nights Safari Uganda
Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Parks

FROM USD 1,175* PPS

INCLUDES:
• Accommodation & meals as per itinerary • Airport transfers to/from Entebbe Airport • Private ground transfers •English speaking guide
• Park and ranger fees •Activities as per itinerary • AMREF Insurance

Valid till 31 December, 2015

3 Nights Gisenyi & Gorillas in Rwanda
Lake Kivu, Musanze, Volcanoes N.P

FROM USD 780* PPS

INCLUDES:
• 3 Nights Accommodation • Meals as noted • Gorilla Trekking*

Excludes: Mountain Gorilla Permit (USD 750 pp)

Valid till 19th December 2015

Azura Selous Tanzania Special
Overlooking Great Ruaha River

FROM USD 295 PP P/NIGHT

INCLUDES: • All game drives & activities
• Walking safari • Tented villas, all meals. Picnics• Coffee, tea and beer
• Wifi, laundry and park fees• Return transfers from Sumbazi Airstrip
• 2 children sharing free• Excludes Flight Dar-Selous-Dar (USD 405* pp)

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Valid till 31 May 2016

4 Nights Dubai Family Special
Child sharing from USD 175

FROM USD 320* PPS

INCLUDES: • Accommodation with buffet breakfast • Half day Dubai City Tour
• Dhow cruise with dinner • Desert Safari• Underwater Zoo Pass • Burj Khalifa Pass • Return airport transfer SIC basis