YOUR FREE PRECISION AIR MAGAZINE Issue 86, April – June 2017
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Issue 86 – April-June 2017
Features
2 FOREWORD
4 ROALD DAHL’S DAR
When BFG came to town
8 TEN THINGS TO DO IN ZANZIBAR
Our bucket list
12 NAIROBI BY NIGHT
Night-time is fun time in Nairobi
16 NINON INTERVIEW
Opportunity knocks for Ninon
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18 COOKING SCHOOL
Young chefs enjoy a taste of success
20 ALLY REHMTULLAH
Once upon a decade…
24 COMOROS ISLANDS
Perfume, turtles – and a very big volcano
26 MOBILE APPS
Apptastic! Africa’s top mobile apps
29 KILI MARATHON
Lace up your shoes
32 WCS TANZANIA
Regulars
Rising to new heights of tourism glory
Jambo!!
3 PAA NEWS
News from Tanzania’s leading airline
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34 PAA STAY
Perfect getaway
36 PAA DINING Salt
38 PAA MOTORING
Toyota C-HR
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40 NEXT ISSUE
Graffiti in Nairobi
Precision Air Information 43 PAA MEET 45 PAA ROYAL BENEFITS 46 ROUTE NETWORK 47 PAA CONTACTS 48 WELCOME ABOARD
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This flight is already available in our system for passengers to make their bookings. Passengers can book either from our website, sales offices or their preferred travel agents. We have also introduced a new flight between Dar es Salaam-ZanzibarArusha, this flight is aimed at facilitating the movement from both sides. This flight will start to operate from 1st July 2017. Our aim is to meet your travel expectation, you can help us by sharing with us your feedback on the quality of service that we are providing you. Feel free to write to us through customerrelations@precisionairtz.com Don’t forget to visit our revamped website where all great deals are possible. Join our frequent flyer program PAA Royal and enjoy exclusive rewards as you fly with Precision Air. Once again, I thank you for choosing Precision Air, and now relax, sit back and enjoy your flight.
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Paa News
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Check it out
Precision Air will recommence flights from Dar es Salaam to Entebbe, Uganda, on 1 July this year. We will operate four flights per week, with two direct flights from Dar and two via Kilimanjaro.
Have you checked out the brand-new Precision Air website? Our new web page is designed to offer a user-friendly experience with quick access to our business updates and information. Whether you’re using a mobile, a tablet or a laptop, the Precision Air website has never been easier to use. It’s another milestone in our efforts to improve the travel experience for our passengers.
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Roaring success
About us
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Precision Air is currently the only IATA airline in Tanzania operating daily flights to 10 domestic and regional destinations. From our main hub in Dar es Salaam we fly to Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Mtwara, Kigoma, Tabora, Musoma, Mwanza, Bukoba, Zanzibar and Nairobi.
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Roald Dahl’s Dar / By Olivia Greenway
Children’s author was inspired by his years in East Africa
M
chimneys that was to be the inspira-
that could reach ‘megacity’ status
many people seem to know that
tion, 30-odd years later, for ‘Charlie
with over 10 million inhabitants by
author Roald Dahl, creator of the
and the Chocolate Factory’.
the early 2030s.
uch has been made of
Every day, on his way to work, he
worked in Dar until the war broke out
his Welsh and Norwe-
passed a cement plant with spewing
in 1939. Now it’s a major city and port
gian roots, but not so
Big Friendly Giant and other
Today, Dar is, of course, a modern
classic characters, once lived in
city, typically used by tourists as a
Landmark
Dar es Salaam.
staging post on their way to some-
But it has not always been so. It was
where else. But hidden among the
in 1887, after years of stagnation,
by Shell Oil and lived in a grand
skyscrapers and dull concrete blocks
that Dar received an economic
house leased by the company. In
are older, historical buildings and
boost when the German East Africa
spite of his middle management
attractions that would have been well
company established a station
status, he would have had a cook, a
known to Dahl.
here. A landmark that would have
Dahl was posted there in the 1930s
©Wikicommons
housekeeper and a car with a driver.
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Dar es Salaam was a sleepy fish-
A young Dahl
been familiar to Dahl is the Azania
ing village of just 60,000
Front Lutheran Church, built on the
residents when Dahl was
waterfront by German missionar-
posted there in 1934. He
ies in 1898. Dahl wasn’t religious,
so he’s unlikely to have taken part in a service there; but the Gothic
The BFG
Not scary
interior is wonderful, and I like to think he would at least have had a peep inside. Now backed by tall buildings and modern skyscrapers, the church is still in use and its choir can be heard from the street outside. Another landmark, just west of here, is St Joseph’s Cathedral, built at the same time, with its distinctive spire and superb stained glass. Dahl lived further north, outside the centre, and would have been driven to work. The roads were uncrowded in those days and the journey would have been a pleasant
Dar es Salaam was a sleepy fishing village of just 60,000 residents when Dahl was posted there in 1934
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Roald Dahl’s Dar ©Wikicommons
Roald Dahl
Creative genius
one. He worked in a smart area
to serve the increasingly cosmopoli-
downtown, near where the ambas-
tan residents. The Cape Town Fish
sador’s residences are today. Nearby
Market restaurant is a case in point.
is the Gymkhana Golf Course built in
Even on a Tuesday night it’s likely to
1926 to accommodate the growing
be a busy scene.
expatriate population. The course
Stand-alone restaurants would
has sweeping views of the Indian
have been thin on the ground in
Ocean. Not far away are the Botani-
Roald Dahl’s time. There were a few
cal Gardens on Samora Avenue,
hotels with restaurants where he
established by the Germans in 1893.
would probably have dined. The
Initially developed as a seed bank
Kaiserhof, behind the Lutheran
and cash crop testing facility, the
church, was built in 1906. It changed
gardens grew into a soothing respite
its name when the British took
for the public to enjoy. Dahl may well
over the New Africa Hotel and was
have come here to sit in the shade
extended. Dahl would probably
and read.
have chosen from a simple menu, in
Sprawling Naturally enough, Dar is an equatorial city and even in Dahl’s time
Up, up and away… Among his many other accomplishments, Roald Dahl became a wartime fighter pilot with the Royal Air Force, which he joined in November 1939, doing his initial training in East Africa. After a 965 km drive from Dar to Nairobi, he was accepted for fighter training in a de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane. On training flights, he enjoyed watching the wildlife of Kenya. He continued to advanced training near Baghdad and was commissioned as a pilot officer in August 1940.
Dar skyline A changed city
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line with the conservative European tastes of the day, but making the most of the fish market nearby. The oldest building in Dar es
the hot, humid climate prompted
Salaam is the Old Boma, built in 1866
wealthier residents to move near the
by the Sultan of Zanzibar. In a styling
coast, with its cooling sea breezes,
unique to Zanzibar, it has coral-stone
or at least away from the built-up
walls and a carved door. Dahl would
areas. With no air conditioning, just
have known about this building,
rudimentary fans, it was important
which was renovated and extended
to have high ceilings and outdoor
by the Germans. In 1979, along with
space, usually a veranda, so there was
other historical buildings, it was
no option but to move out of the city
scheduled for demolition. But Walter
centre. Today as we know, this pattern
Byoya, who ran a nearby publishing
is still followed and most residents
house, took the authorities to court
live in the suburbs. Oyster Bay has
and won an injunction. In 2014 the
Dar is a sprawling city and even in Dahl’s time the hot, humid climate prompted wealthier residents to move near the coast always been popular. The yacht club,
Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural
built in 1933, is more evidence of the
Heritage (DARCH) was set up here
city’s growing number of wealthy
with funding from the European
residents. More recently, the area
Union. It is hoped that protection
west of the peninsula, at the meeting
of the buildings will continue under
point of the Masaki and Msasani
their stewardship and that historical
districts, has seen a rise in good
buildings – including those known
restaurants and bars, such as those
to Roald Dahl – will be preserved for
around the Slipway Shopping Centre,
generations to come.
Zanzibar
Ten top items on your
ZANZIBAR BUCKE T LIST
We all know that the Zanzibar Archipelago boasts warm blue waters and white sands. Its beaches are some of the best known in Africa – so popular, in fact, that visitors from across the world flock to the Spice Islands every week for some relaxation and quality time. Surprisingly though, not many of us venture outside the beach resorts to experience everything Zanzibar has to offer. So jump off your sunbeds, get out of the pool and follow us as on our tour of the 10 best things to do in and around Zanzibar.
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Turquoise seas Take the boat
SWIM WITH SEA LIFE AT MNEMBA ISLAND Mnemba, often referred to as Mnemba Atoll, is a small island about 3 km off Unguja, the largest island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. The surrounding reefs, a Marine Conservation Area, offer a haven for beautiful sea life. Swim with green sea turtles, snorkel among the coral or go scuba diving with dolphins and whale sharks.
PARTY ON THE BEACH Full moon parties have been popular since the 1980s. Not many people know that Zanzibar has its very own, held at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel and usually (though not always) on the Saturday closest to the full moon each month. Enjoy a night of wonderful acrobats and fire-eaters, delicious grill food and dance music.
TEEING OFF Try out Zanzibar’s new golf course at Sea Cliff Resort & Spa. This pretty nine-hole course features many small ponds and overlooks the ocean. The greens are spectacular and the fairways pristine. Tee off in the morning, break for lunch and return for a spa break in the afternoon.
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Zanzibar
FEED TORTOISES AT PRISON ISLAND Prison Island, just off the coast of Old Stone Town, earned its name as a former prison for slaves. Today, it is the home of Zanzibar’s giant Aldabra tortoise colony, imported from the Seychelles in the late 19th century. Visitors can escape to the island by boat for some peace and quiet, to feed the tortoises – some of which are over 100 years old – or take a stroll in the forest to see a wide variety of birds, colourful peacocks, bats and beautiful butterflies. Keep your eyes peeled, too, for the shy and elusive duiker.
FORODHANI GARDENS The Forodhani Gardens come alive at night with a vibrant food market in the main square that brings together local people and tourists. Located on the main seafront in Stone Town, in front of some of the island’s most famous historical buildings, the gardens are especially crowded after sunset. Visitors can sample traditional Swahili and Zanzibari cuisine such as barbecued meats, samosas, cassava, urojo (soup with potato balls), chipsi mayai (omelette with French fries), pilau rice and sweet potatoes.
For the more adventurous there’s deepsea diving, waterskiing, parasailing, jet-skiing and kite boarding
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DINE AT THE ROCK RESTAURANT The Rock Restaurant is an experience not to be missed when visiting Zanzibar. Situated in the south-east of the island, on the Michamvi Pingwe peninsula, the restaurant is about an hour from Stone Town. This aptly named eatery is located on a rock in the ocean and serves mainly seafood caught from the surrounding waters. The restaurant also has an outside area where visitors can enjoy the magical views. Diners are taken to and from the restaurant by boat at high tide.
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VISIT THE MONKEYS IN JOZANI FOREST Take a tour of Jozani Forest, one of the last remaining reserves in the world inhabited by the red colobus monkey. This was once an endangered species, but numbers have grown to more than 2,000 thanks to conservation work by the nature reserve and local people. Declared a nature reserve in the 1960s, Jozani offers wonderful photo opportunities and up-close sightings of these rare creatures.
WONDERFUL WATER SPORTS Are you a sports fanatic? Or do you fancy trying your hand at something new? Well, Zanzibar is the ideal place to do it. For those who want to escape from the pool but still relax, there are opportunities to snorkel, go kayaking, take a dhow cruise or practise windsurfing. For the more adventurous there’s deepsea diving, water-skiing, parasailing, jet-skiing, kite boarding and other marine activities.
A TASTE OF DARAJANI MARKET Darajani Market is Stone Town’s biggest and most popular market. Located on Darajani Road near the Anglican Cathedral, it offers the perfect opportunity to grab a bargain in a beautiful setting. The bazaar sells everything from paintings and jewellery to clothing and electronics. Here, tourists can taste some of Zanzibar’s famous street food and local delicacies, including fresh seafood, delicious fruit, fine grains and strong spices.
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS Zanzibar offers more than just sun, sea and sand. Stone Town is steeped in culture and history, with ancient sites that make for a fascinating day out. The Anglican church was built in 1873 and is a ‘must see’ for anyone interested in the British abolitionist movement in Zanzibar. Known as the House of Wonders, Beit el Ajaib was built in the 1880s as the ceremonial palace of the ruling sultan. It is still one of the most prominent structures on the island today. The Old Fort, located next to the House of Wonders Museum, is worth a visit. In addition there are other museums, baths, forts and ruins, ancient houses and cathedrals dotted around the city, just waiting to be explored. www.precisionairtz.com
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Nairobi by night
Night-time is
fun time IN NAIROBI Nairobi is famous for its daytime thrills, most notably a safari in Nairobi National Park, but when the sun goes down, the Kenyan capital swaps wildlife for nightlife, with bars, clubs and entertainment venues across the city ready to give you a night to remember, no matter your preference or budget. Electric Avenue
Dinner and drinks
The district popularly known as
One of the favourite evening spots
Electric Avenue is synonymous with
on Electric Avenue is Havana,
nights out in Nairobi owing to its
where you can either grab dinner
concentration of bars and clubs.
and drinks before heading off to
Located in Westlands and embrac-
party elsewhere or simply put
ing Mpaka Road and surrounding
in the whole evening here for a
area, Electric Avenue is home to
complete taste of Nairobi nightlife.
some of the city’s most popular
Havana serves up a selection of
nightspots. Here, you can enjoy a
mostly Mexican-inspired food,
The VIP lounge
full evening of eating, drinking and
including tortilla chips with
Just around the corner from Mpaka
dancing without having to take a
guacamole, fajitas and quesadil-
Road is the SkyLux Lounge & Bar,
taxi between venues.
las, in addition to an impressive
one of the trendiest bars in the
cocktail menu. Head to Havana
city, with a clientele of mainly
for a bite to eat and you may end
twentysomethings who like to
up leaving several hours – and
look good and party hard. SkyLux
several mojito cocktails – later. Live
is a classy venue and a favourite
music is a staple of the Saturday
hangout for Nairobi celebrities. It is
night entertainment here. You can
open Thursdays to Saturdays, with
dance until the early hours before
regular theme nights and events.
heading home, perhaps stopping
Entertainment is provided by local
off along the way for fried chicken
and international DJs as well as live
and chips.
singers.
HAVANA
Feels like Cuba?
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Weekend moves Party time
On the dance floor If dancing is more your vibe, then Black Diamond will not disappoint. One of the Nairobi’s best-known clubs, Black Diamond (also known as Black D) is popular with local people and expatriates alike, offering one of the city’s most authentic Kenyan clubbing experiences. Here, the DJs tend to play local or continental music, rather than Western tunes, which creates a lively atmosphere among the crowd. Live music is a staple of Black Diamond, too, with bands playing on Wednesdays and Sundays in addition to regular karaoke nights. There is also a balcony with wonderful views over Westlands, for that extra bit of magic.
Elsewhere in Nairobi Electric Avenue may be the pulsing centre of Nairobi at night, but there are plenty of other options across the city for those wanting a Cocktail o’clock
Take a sip
fun night out, whether you’re into clubs, cocktails or karaoke.
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Nairobi by night
Karaoke heaven Although it opened only five years ago, Tribeka is regarded as a firm favourite – the ‘go to’ choice of those who want to enjoy Nairobi’s nightlife in the central business district. Tribeka is especially popular with karaoke lovers, but the busy programme of events, including reggae nights and live DJs, keeps people coming back week after week. The drinks are good and
Exclusive clubbing
Cocktails and chill
One of the newest and most exclu-
A stone’s throw from Electric
deals available throughout the week.
sive clubs in the city, B-Club at
Avenue, yet with an atmosphere
The central location is a bonus.
Galana Plaza promises a VIP experi-
a million miles from some of the
ence with some of the best service
strip’s popular hangouts, the
Bands and beer
in town. B-Club has an affluent
Mercury Lounge at ABC Plaza is
K1 Klub House in Parklands offers
clientele that includes local and
‘cocktail heaven’, with first-rate
pretty much everything: brunch,
international celebrities – and the
service and a sophisticated crowd
flea markets, accommodation and,
price list underlines this fact. It’s
for a fun yet relaxed night out. The
most importantly, great evening
not the kind of place where you
food is good, and the cocktails are
entertainment. There are regular
can grab a Tusker lager for KES 250.
even better, so you can start the
theme nights at K1, including band,
Before you even step inside, the
evening off on the right note and
reggae and jazz events, in addition
line-up of ultra-expensive cars will
enjoy whatever it brings. From
to a daily happy hour in which you
give you a fair idea how exclu-
party nights on a Saturday to jazz
are entitled to a free drink for every
sive this club is. If you can afford
and blues evenings every Monday,
two you purchase. K1 has three
the price-tag, however, B-Club
there will surely be something to
bars: Heaven, Paradise and Pitcher &
promises one of the best clubbing
suit your mood at the Mercury
Butch, and the energetic crowd is a
experiences in Nairobi.
Lounge.
likely indicator of a fun night out.
Belt out a tune
Karaoke style
reasonably priced, with a variety of
The food is good, and the cocktails are even better, so you can start the evening off on the right note
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Ninon interview
Opportunity knocks for Ninon ‘If women truly believe they will succeed, then actions will follow’ International Women’s Day (8 March) is a time to reflect on how far women have come in their fight for equality – and how far they have to go. Things are changing, though, particularly in the business world. Ninon Marapachi is a Tanzanian woman who is defying the odds with her strong performance in America’s banking sector. She spoke to Kate Wingar.
N
As well as being a managing director and a mother, Ninon serves on the board of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), which provides educational and career programmes for young people from underserved communities to give them the maximum opportunity to achieve college and career success. The SEO
inon Marapachi grew up in
accomplishing the identified goals;
Career Programme gave Ninon her
Dar es Salaam and moved
and I aimed to minimise distrac-
first break and encouraged her thirst
to the United States at the
tions to the best of my ability. Most
for business.
age of 19. She arrived with just
importantly, though, when I saw an
$20 and her first job was picking
opportunity, I made sure to raise my
Talent programmes
strawberries.
hand. The rest is truly details.”
Ninon told me: “The SEO Career
I asked Ninon how women can
Programme is America’s premier
America’s most successful investment
stand out in the business and bank-
summer internship and training
management departments at Bank
ing industries. “The world is changing,
programme targeting talented,
of America Merrill Lynch. For several
it’s easier for us now,” she said. “But
underrepresented college students
years now she has held a strong posi-
there is still a lot more work to be
tion in the mostly white, mostly male
done. Belief that we are as competent
world of asset management. To what
as men is the starting point. It all
does she owe her success?
starts in our head. If women truly
the SEO Career Programme that I
believe that they will succeed, then
got to intern with Merrill Lynch and
the path towards where I am today
actions will follow and they will
eventually got a full-time offer from
and that I knew exactly where I was
achieve whatever they want.”
the company.
Today, Ninon is head of one of
“I can’t pretend to have lined up
going to land,” Ninon told me. “I did
Female powerhouse
Ninon Marapachi
of colour, with over 80 per cent of interns receiving full-time job offers at partner companies. It is through
“I learned to always aim to do
the only things that were within
Motherhood
better, to work faster and to ask for
my control: I gave my very best to
Many women find juggling a career
more. I got taught to be 15 minutes
any situation that I was in, including
and motherhood very difficult.
academics while I was in school
How does Ninon cope? “By being
and career once I started to work. I
extremely organised and staying
focused on building lasting relation-
focused. By being clear on what I
ships, which involved finding ways to
need to accomplish each day across
help others and asking others to help
all fronts to ensure my life is balanced
me. I established goals along the way
and my goals are accomplished both
and made sure that I was focusing on
at home and work.”
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‘I can’t pretend to have lined up the path towards where I am today and that I knew exactly where I was going to land’
A female idol
In the business world
early to every meeting and to be prepared going into a meeting – it gives you a certain edge. I gained a lot from SEO and so it’s critically important to me that I give both time and money back to the organisation.” I was interested to learn that Ninon’s role model is Hillary Clinton. “I
back to Tanzania to visit family. Finally, I asked Ninon for her
have high regards for her determina-
advice to East Africans looking
tion and attempts to break the glass
to emulate her success.
ceiling,” she told me. “The fact that
Her answer: “Talk
she is a mother and a strong woman
less, act
with impactful goals that could
more.”
change how young girls and women operate going forward is key for me.” It’s clear that, with her will-power and fortitude, Ninon could not have been anything but successful. She hasn’t forgotten her roots, however, and regularly comes
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Cooking school
A
new school of cooking in Tanzania – the second such school to be opened
by Singita – promises to give students the best education in the art of food (and wine). The decision to set up the Serengeti School of Cooking follows the success of the Singita School of Cooking in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, which marks its 10th anniversary this year. As the hospitality and tourism sectors in East Africa continue to grow, so too does the demand for qualified chefs. The aim of the Singita cooking schools is not only to bridge this widening gap and raise the skill levels in lodge kitchens, but also to provide new opportunities for local communities while promoting the role of chef as a highly skilled job that offers great prospects for employees.
Tanzanian school Singita Grumeti’s Tanzanian school, which opened in July last year, offers a professional cookery course to members of the local community. Graduates from the Serengeti School of Cooking will gain a nationally recognised professional cookery qualification, after which they can
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Young chefs enjoy a taste of success
start work as a commis chef in the
cookery, food production and
kitchen of a Singita Grumeti property
catering as well as communication
or at another hotel or lodge in
skills, customer care and computer
Tanzania.
literacy in class for 12 months. They
This exciting project is led by
then have an opportunity to put
Frank Louw, the Singita Serengeti
their knowledge to the test as they
executive chef. Having been with
join other cooks in the staff canteen
the company for 10 years, Frank has
and in lodge kitchens for a six-month
a lot of expertise and advice to pass
practical placement.
on. “I’m eager to not only share my
‘I hope that what we’ve started here will make a real difference in the lives of the students and their families’ growth. The graduates now boast a hard-earned professional cookery
passion for food with the students
Skill
but to do my bit to positively impact
Frank says the level of skill among
the necessary skills and experience
the lives of the communities within
these students is high. “Although
to apply for a commis chef posi-
the Serengeti and surrounding Bunda
students can apply wherever they
tion in Tanzania. Six students from
districts,” says Frank. “I hope that what
like after the 18-month course, we
we’ve started here will make a real
are hoping that some will apply for
qualification and are equipped with
Frank Louw
Executive Chef
the graduating class are currently employed at Singita Grumeti.
difference in the lives of the students
positions at Singita as we would really
and their families.”
like for them to grow with our family,”
forward to welcoming its next set of
he says. “They have been such a joy
students in July 2017.
Singita Grumeti has a long-term community development goal to help the families who live in and
to have in our kitchens.” The first class of the Singita
around the reserves to thrive, both
Serengeti School of Cooking sat their
economically and socially. It does
final exams in January this year, with all
this not only by creating opportuni-
eight class members successfully pass-
ties such as the cooking course but
ing. The students were awarded their
also by providing students with life
graduation certificates at a special
skills training on topics as diverse as
graduation ceremony in front of their
computer skills and family planning.
tutors and families in February.
The 18-month course combines
The cooking school is looking
Graduation day was understand-
theory components with intensive
ably a time for celebration and a
practical training at the school of
proud moment for students and
cooking and in lodge kitchens.
staff alike as they reflected on 18
Students learn about professional
months of hard work and personal
Community projects The Singita Serengeti School of Cooking is just one of several community projects overseen by Singita in Tanzania in partnership with the Singita Grumeti Fund. Initiatives include providing access to fresh water and giving support to small agricultural businesses along with various education and farming projects. To find out more, please visit: www.singita.com
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Ally Rehmtullah
Fashionistas
Striking colours
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Once upon a decade‌ Ally Rehmtullah is undoubtedly one of Tanzania’s greatest home-grown talents. His success story proves that hard work really does pay off. The fashion mogul talked to Kate Wingar about celebrating his 10 years in the fashion industry www.precisionairtz.com
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Ally Rehmtullah Q. Congratulations on your 10th
Q. Have you always wanted to be
A. The first chance I had to showcase
anniversary. What have you
involved with fashion?
my work on a runway in Tanzania was
learned in the past decade?
in 2007 during Asya Idarous’s ‘Lady in A. I always knew I wanted to be in a
Red’ fashion show. This was the first
A. The brand Ally Rehmtullah has
creative industry, but I never thought
time Tanzanians were able to see my
developed tremendously over the
fashion would be it. I went to the
work, so I was pretty excited. After
past decade. It started off as a one-
United States to study graphics and
that, my next big opportunity was in
man show and has grown to a team of
fine arts and somewhere along my
2009 when I was invited to showcase
15 people. The most important thing
four years of being at the Lehigh
at the London Fashion Week. Both
we have learned is that, in order to be
College and Baum School of Art in
were fantastic occasions in my career.
successful in the fashion industry, it’s
Pennsylvania I added fashion to my
not just about making good clothes –
list of college credits. After a fun,
there is far more to it than that. Small
colourful few semesters I ended up
things matter in the creative industry:
graduating with fashion and graphics.
the way you portray yourself, your attitude towards others, your personal-
Q. What was your first major
ity and your social scene.
break?
‘I always knew I wanted to be in a creative industry, but I never thought fashion would be it’ From concept to catwalk Ally explains how his designs develop from rough ideas to the clothes on your back: “For a new collection, we start off by creating a mood board. Using ideas from this, we then sketch different designs and work on a fabric swatch, also known as a pattern swatch. After the fabric swatch has been completed, we begin making samples of each design and pin them together to create the running order for a collection. At this point we can edit and work on the individual designs to better accord them to our vision. The final touches are the fittings and alterations to make the items runway ready.”
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Fashion fact file Born: 18 January 1986 Age: 31 Lives in: Dar es Salaam Music: Bollywood and bongo flava Favourite artist: Georgia O’Keeffe Favourite colour: Black Holiday destination: New York Car: Mercedes-Benz GLC Sport: Swimming
Q. Is it true that fashion is one of
A. My most recent collection,
the hardest industries in which to
‘Escapism’, was mainly dedicated
make it big?
to the men out there. Nowadays
wine Belaire. So exciting times lie
men are portrayed as strong, secure,
ahead. Longer term, the plan is to
A. Definitely. Fashion is a tough career.
sometimes detached and often
develop our in-house production so
There are so many of us who have
unemotional, but inside we have feel-
we can cope with an increase in mass
given 100 per cent of their effort to the
ings just like any other person. In the
production.
business and unfortunately failed. You
new collection I wanted to portray
have to dedicate your whole life, soul
an array of men’s emotions using
Q. Who would you most like to
and energy to the job and simply wait
colours, patterns and extravagant
work with?
for the right opportunity to get out
accessories. You’ll find bold prints,
there and make yourself known. Ally
statement colours and fine details
A. My biggest inspiration and muse
Rehmtullah is a brand that is always
throughout.
would be working with Marc Jacobs
Escapism
Ally’s latest collection
has also been appointed as a brand ambassador for the French sparkling
and Valentino. They have been two
willing to meet aspiring designers and give them pointers on how to make
Q. What has been the highlight of
people I have looked up to for years
it in the industry. I started off without
your career so far?
and always been inspired by.
tough journey. I don’t want to see
A. When I was invited to speak at the
Q. What are your biggest dreams?
someone with talent giving up just
Harvard Business School in Boston
because they weren’t given guidance.
in 2014. I represented the East and
A. I would love to become the next
Central African region at the African
Mr Price or the next Splash/Max in
Business Conference. The exposure
Tanzania. My dream would be to
was massive and I was truly honoured.
make Ally Rehmtullah products avail-
anyone advising me and it was a
Q. What influences your designs? A. My designs have always been
able to everyone. It would be great
simple and elegant. I like playing
Q. What are your plans for the year
to have a place where anyone can
with cuts and seams while working
ahead?
go and buy great designs and quality
with solid colours. I am a fourth-
Bold prints
garments, all produced in-house in
generation Tanzanian of Indian origin,
A. Twenty seventeen is going to be
so I have been lucky enough to travel
a big year for us. As you know, we
to various different countries while
are celebrating 10 years of being a
growing up. Travelling has definitely
successful brand in Africa, so we have
For more information, please visit:
influenced my designs – you can see
quite a few things lined up for our
Website: www.allyrehmtullah.co.tz
a real blend of cultures and tech-
friends and fans. We are launching a
Instagram: allyrehmtullah
niques in my work.
new collection on 5 August which is
Facebook: allyrehmtullah
in aid of our anniversary. This will be
Or head to:
Q. Can you tell us about your latest
an invite-only event in collaboration
The Ally Rehmtullah Boutique
collection?
with Mercedes-Benz. Ally Rehmtullah
Chole Road, Masaki
And bright colours
Tanzania, at an affordable price.
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Comoros islands
Perfume, turtles – and a very big volcano For those in search of a destination with a difference, the Union of the Comoros has got to be on your bucket list. Perfumes and spices, fruit bats and turtles, waterfalls and an active volcano – the Comoros have got it all.
T
he Comoros islands lie
flying to the federal capital, Moroni,
between Mozambique and
on the island of Grande Comore,
Madagascar, with the largest
which has the atmosphere of an old
Island getaway Comoros
glimpsed in the ornate doorways. Also on Grande Comore, visitors can trek to the summit of Mount
island, Grande Comore, just 300
colonial outpost. In the Arab Quarter,
Karthala, which dominates the island,
km off the East African mainland.
men still drink tea among the white-
rising to 2,361 metres above sea level.
washed buildings, while women in
This still-active volcano provides a
colourful East African dress can be
lofty vantage point with exquisite
This delightful archipelago of four main islands and a string of islets
views. Mount Karthala also has one
is not perhaps the most obvious tourism destination. It’s almost like a low-key version of Zanzibar, but without the tourists. Yet for those who relish the idea of exploring one of the world’s least visited countries, the Comoros will reward their spirit of adventure. The islands combine a heritage of Swahili culture with dramatic scenery, atmospheric towns and the charm of a small country. Most visitors enter the Comoros by
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Island tours
of the world’s largest caldera craters,
Organised tours of the islands are readily available. A typical itinerary will start in Grande Comore and then include visits by plane or boat to the other main islands of the republic, with opportunities to explore the gorgeous countryside of Anjouan and to view fruit bats and turtles in Mohéli.
Perfume Islands
nearly 4 km across.
The Comoros are also known as the Perfume Islands because of the prevalence of vanilla, cloves and other spices. The islands produce more ylang-ylang essence for the perfume industry than anywhere else. In particular, the mountainous island
Historical role The Union of the Comoros once played a major role in the world economy and that of the Indian Ocean. For centuries, the islands were a major stopover on mercantile routes between the East, Africa and the West. The Comoros became a French colony as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1886-7 and remained under French political control until 1975 when three of the islands – Grande Comore (known in the local language as Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali) and Anjouan (Nzwani) – declared independence from France. They now form the Union of Comoros, with each of the three islands given considerable autonomy. of Anjouan is known for its fragrant
is the giant Livingstone’s fruit bat,
agricultural products, which include
which can be seen in Mohéli and also
ylang-ylang, jasmine, basil, cloves,
in Anjouan.
vanilla and coffee. Nature lovers should head
Fomboni
for Mohéli, the smallest of the
It’s worth spending time, too, in
Comorian islands, which is home
Fomboni, the capital of Mohéli,
to Mohéli Marine Park, one of the
because of its history, with oppor-
most beautiful and biologically
tunities to visit the royal palaces of
diverse marine sites in the Indian
Ramanateka (later known as Sultan
Ocean. The park was established
Abdérmane) and Djoumbé Fatima as
in 2001 and consists of a chain of
well as the 19th century colonial resi-
nine islands, each surrounded by
dence of Joseph-François Lambert.
wide beaches frequented by turtles
The fourth of the main islands,
during the spawning and hatching
Mayotte, has a distinctly Gallic flavour
season. Accommodation in the park
in both culture and appearance. This
includes camping and eco-friendly
is because, owing to a quirk of colo-
bungalows.
nial history, the island is still governed
Another species of interest to many
The fourth major island, Mayotte (Maore), continued to be administered by France, although Maore is recognised by the United Nations as being part of the independent nation of the Comoros.
from France. Steeped in history
Great scenery
Where to stay There is a good choice of accommodation in the federal capital, Moroni, with TripAdvisor listing nine hotels ranging in size from six rooms to 55 rooms. Budget accommodation is available in bungalows at Maloudja Beach. Anjouan has two hotels, of nine rooms and 44 rooms, while Mohéli has a 10-room hotel in the island capital, Fomboni, and a lodge in Mohéli Marine Park.
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Mobile Apps
APPTASTIC!
Africa’s top mobile apps
At one time, the most popular functions of a mobile phone were calling and sending texts. Nowadays, they do much more than that. They have become a huge part of our everyday lives – so much so that many of us wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without one. Mobile applications, or apps, have been around for a while, having been pushed into the techno limelight by the Apple App Store in 2008. Since then, a variety of apps have become available on android and other systems. The United States, Europe and Asia have dominated the app market, which is now a multi-billion-dollar industry. But Africa has caught onto the app trend with a flurry of new mobile apps focused on African life. Paa Tanzania brings you the top African apps.
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About: Read your favourite Tanzanian papers and magazines any time, anywhere. M-Paper acts as your personal digital newsstand, with online copies of titles such as Mtanzania, Majira, HabariLeo, Arusha Times, Daily News, The Citizen, Bang Magazine and Dar Property. All newspapers and magazines are sold for about half the retail price.
Uber Ideal for: Taxis System: Android, iOS About: Uber is a taxi service app for fast, reliable rides in minutes, day or night. There’s no need to struggle with parking or wait for a taxi or bus. With Uber, you just tap to request a ride. The app uses your location so your driver knows where to pick you up. You’ll see your driver’s picture and vehicle details and can track their arrival on the map. What’s more, you can rate your driver and provide feedback to help improve the Uber experience. Uber is available in over 500 cities worldwide including Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Mombasa, Kampala, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Accra.
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Kilimanjaro Marathon All pics © Rachel Ambrose www.rachelambrose.com
LACE UP YOUR SHOES E very year, between the end
racing event into a roaring success.
of February and the begin-
The most recent races have seen
ning of March, the Kiliman-
the roads brimful with athletes –
Kicking off
Marathon men
jaro Marathon is held in the town
shoulder to shoulder at the start – as
of Moshi, Tanzania. The idea of
they compete for top honours. The
the race was formed over a cold
variety of races has grown from the
Kilimanjaro Lager in 2002. Wild
marathon (42 km) and half marathon
stadium and heads along the main
Frontiers believed that a marathon
(21 km) to now include the 5 km fun
road to Dar es Salaam for about 9 km.
in such an iconic setting would
run and the hugely popular wheel-
showcase the best of Tanzania and
chair and hand cycle race. So, too, has
increase tourism into the country.
the number of competitors.
In its first year, and on a small marketing budget, the Kili Mara-
Talented
thon attracted a field of 300 to
Spectators can now expect to see
400 runners, comprising just a few
close to 9,000 runners partaking in
international athletes. Back in 2003
the range of races. The race serves
most villagers went about their morn-
to test Tanzania’s upcoming top
ing activities like any other Sunday;
athletes, with world-class times
the majority of marathon runners
being posted by these talented
had never heard of the Kili event; and
runners. As well as being an ideal
timekeeping was still done manually
breeding ground for local talent, the
with stopwatches.
Kili Marathon draws quality runners
Forward 15 years and the Kilimanjaro Marathon has evolved from a tiny
from neighbouring countries and
nationalities attending. The marathon route leaves Moshi
2017 provisional results Thousands began the year in fine style on 26 February as they took part in the 15th annual Kilimanjaro Marathon. Marathon 1 Moses Hengitti 2 William Koskei 3 Yangus Katum
02:16:42 02:17:37 02:18:04
Half marathon 1 Emanuel Giniki 2 George Mjoroge 3 Alexander Munyao
01:03:49 01:04:32 01:04:41
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Kilimanjaro Marathon
The Kili effect Thanks to the Kili Marathon and other sporting events, there has been a wave of lifestyle changes across the country, with many more Tanzanians taking up running as a means of exercise, to keep healthy and socialise. As well as encouraging people to become active, the Kili Marathon has provided a great deal of economic benefits to the country and the Kilimanjaro region. Many of the competing tourists tend to stay in Tanzania, to climb the mountain, go on safari or relax on the beaches after the race.
Take part
This section of the route is relatively
point marks approximately 32 km
flat, passing through many smallhold-
and the last section is a fast downhill
ings, villages, banana and coffee
run back towards the stadium, where
plantations and patches of forest, and
the atmosphere is electric with
there are plenty of spectators and
entertainment, local bands, crowds of
well-wishers along the road. Runners
enthusiasts and lots of refreshments.
Line crossing
Fun run
turn around and head into the town of Moshi before making their way toward the mountain. They then start the steady ascent towards Mweka. The uphill climb is gradual, but with Kilimanjaro towering above and all the local villagers out to support, the time passes quickly. The turnround
With Kilimanjaro towering above and all the local villagers out to support, the run passes quickly
The start of a new year nearly always arrives with evidence of great food and drink enjoyed over the festive and party seasons. What better way to enter 2018 than running in the 16th Kilimanjaro Marathon? Whether it’s the full marathon, half marathon or 5 km fun run, the iconic setting and vibrant atmosphere of the Kili Marathon make this a race you won’t want to miss. So, lace up your running shoes and we’ll see you at the start! www.precisionairtz.com
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WCS Tanzania / All pics © Tim Davenport / WCS
Rising to new heights of tourism glory The beautiful Southern Highlands of Tanzania are a sheer delight for those looking to explore the rolling hills and admire the abundant flora and fauna. Now the Wildlife Conservation Society is working hard to encourage tourism in the unique nature reserve that includes Mount Rungwe.
O
ver the past 15 years, the Tanzania Program of the Wildlife Conservation
Society (WCS) has helped define and shape the Southern Highlands as a priority area of conservation. The society is particularly keen to raise awareness of Mount Rungwe Nature Reserve, in the Mbeya Region, and to help develop tourism in this spectacular area. Mount Rungwe is the second-
is Kitulo National Park – gazetted as
highest peak in southern Tanzania.
protected areas thanks in no small
A dormant volcano with a height of
measure to the efforts of WCS. The
2,981 metres (9,780 ft), it dominates
society gives strong support to the
the mountainous country to the
Tanzania National Parks Authority
north-west of Lake Nyasa. Its slopes
(TANAPA) and the Tanzania Forestry
are covered with tropical forest while
Service (TFS) in the management of
above the treeline there is a belt of
both protected areas.
heathland. WCS was instrumental in having
Knowledge
Mount Rungwe officially recog-
Recently, WCS has been applying its
nised as a nature reserve after they
in-depth knowledge of the Southern
discovered a number of species new
Highlands to a number of tourism
to science in the area, including the
development projects including on
kipunji monkey. This new genus was
Mount Rungwe. It has been looking
named Rungwecebus by the society,
to offer more and better options for
taking its name from the mountain.
visitors by designing tourism circuits,
Mount Rungwe is one of two areas in the Southern Highlands – the other
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maintaining tourist trails, building forest camps and designing a unique
Natural beauty
Mbeya Region
WCS has been applying its indepth knowledge of the Southern Highlands to a number of tourism development projects
canopy walkway. The society has
special appeal of this part of the
also started habituating a group of
country. It has published guidebooks
kipunji monkeys for the benefit of
and many other papers and articles
wildlife enthusiasts.
about the flora and fauna of this
Communities
beautiful region. It has also produced banners, posters and media features
WCS has also been taking practi-
highlighting the biodiversity, culture
cal steps to get local communities
and history of the Mount Rungwe and
involved in delivering a high-quality
is set to install tourism information
environmental and cultural tourism
centres in Rungwe and Mbeya City.
experience in the Mount Rungwe reserve. The society has begun training local guides as well as offering ‘tourism awareness training’ to people in local government, camps and villages. Over the last few years it has hired and trained 30 forest guards to carry out law enforcement in Mount Rungwe and has provided a vehicle in connection with its community environmental education outreach programme. In terms of promoting tourism in this part of the Southern Highlands, the society has been actively involved in spreading the word about the
Various species
Conservation area
WCS and its work The Wildlife Conservation Society has been working in Tanzania since 1956 with a unified country programme since 2006. The society has carried out a vast range of activities encompassing training, research, monitoring, institutional and community support, education and the creation, extension and management of key protected areas. WCS employs more than 100 full-time Tanzanian and eight expatriate staff and has regional offices in Arusha, Iringa, Mbeya and Zanzibar. The society has unparalleled knowledge of its five key landscapes and priority species (www. wcstanzania.org). In addition to community support, WCS hires, trains and funds rangers, forest guards and protected area staff to support protected area management. WCS has the only database of Southern Highlands biodiversity and its data were responsible for the establishment of several Key Biodiversity Areas in the Southern Highlands. The society is currently involved in more biodiversity surveys, biogeographic studies and long-term monitoring of key species including carnivores and kipunji. www.precisionairtz.com
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This getaway is picture-perfect
T
here aren’t many hotels in
the hotel offers easy access to the
Tanzania from which you
Northern Circuit and its many ‘must
can visit a Unesco World
see’ destinations. Overlooking the
Heritage Site, a national park and
hills of the Ngorongoro crater, the
a beautiful lake – and travel to
lodge is within easy reach of Lake
the airport – all within a two-hour
Enyati, Tarangire National Park, Oldu-
drive. Enyati Lodge, however,
vai Gorge and the Serengeti. Arusha
offers just that.
Town and airport are just two hours’
Enyati Lodge, which opened in 2013, is the ideal choice for holidaymakers. With its convenient location,
drive away.
Inspired Enyati combines luxury, extravagance and nature. The unique touches and African-inspired themes of the property offer guests a true East African experience. The property not only provides the warm hospitality to visitors for which Tanzania is famous,
room, you are guaranteed fine views
but also creates job opportunities for
of the surrounding ecosystem of the
local people living nearby.
Ngorongoro escarpment. Rooms come with every amenity a traveller
Each of Enyati’s 26 rooms is
could wish for, including comfort-
furnished with a mixture of textures, handicrafts and local art. Whether you choose a single, double or triple
Well located
Twilight
able beds, cotton mosquito nets, a large dressing space and capacious wardrobes as well as a desk. Accommodation also comprises spacious en-suite bathrooms, a lavish indoor sitting area and an outdoor
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Discover Enyati Lodge’s location, between the fascinating Tarangire and Manyara National Parks – home to tree-climbing lions, hippos and elephants – means that visitors are never short of things to do. Situated just 8 km from Ngorongoro Lodoare Gate, with Olduvai Gorge on one side of the property and Serengeti National Park on the other, Enyati Lodge is the perfect base for safari enthusiasts. For cultural insights, we recommend you visit a local Maasai village, found just 70 km away from the lodge. The village is home to the last few remaining hunter-gathers in Tanzania, a minority tribe known as the Hadzabe bushmen. And when you return from your adventures, you can relax in Enyati’s bar lounge with a cocktail, or unwind in the lodge’s pool.
private balcony. Each room even
Enyati combines luxury, extravagance and nature. The unique touches and African-inspired themes of the property offer guests a true East African experience
Meat, fruit and dairy products
has its own fireplace for those cold
come from the surrounding
nights. But it is definitely the lodge’s
communities while many herbs and
exquisite decor, which incorporates
vegetables are from the lodge’s own
fine fabrics and beautiful Tanzanian
organic gardens.
artwork, that makes this property stand out from other tourist resorts.
Gardens
Spacious rooms
Colourful As well as beautiful rooms, Enyati Lode boasts an open-air restaurant with its own balcony, that serves a variety of Tanzanian, African and international cuisine. Complimentary breakfast is served daily. Visitors can choose from a colourful and flavoursome display of bread, croissants, fruit, freshly squeezed fruit or vegetable juice, baked beans, omelettes, scrambled eggs, pancakes and meats. Enyati sources its ingredients locally, meaning its food is always fresh and delicious.
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Live. Love. Eat. D
restaurant that serves
ing selection of wholesome and
healthy yet hearty food?
delicious snacks and meals. Speaking
Somewhere you can relax in
to Paa Tanzania about the menu, Salt
comfort while enjoying some of
owner Katy Lockhart-Mure says: “All of
Dar’s tastiest dishes? Then we’ve
our food is made in-house including
found the perfect place for you. Its
our breads, soups, jams, cakes, and
name? Salt.
sauces. Our menu is geared towards
o you struggle to find a
Situated on Toure Drive at Oyster
Diners can choose from a tantalis-
good, old-fashioned, tasty comfort
Bay, overlooking the ocean, Salt is
food – designed to be a hug from
a new restaurant offering splendid
your mum on a plate!”
views and a funky, modern menu that uses only fresh natural ingredients. Salt opened its doors almost three
Simple and tasty The food at Salt is deliberately simple
years ago. Since then, the restaurant
and unfussy. “Everything on the
has received overwhelming reviews
menu is the food I cook at home for
and has won many fans. It now has
my family and we never use artificial
regular customers who return time
colours or flavourings in anything,”
and again, eager to taste new addi-
says Katy. “All of our cakes and sauces
tions to the menu.
are made with butter and never
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Home-cooked food Healthy and delicious
When it’s open Salt serves breakfast daily from 7 am, lunch from 12 noon to 4 pm and dinner from 6 pm to 11 pm. Diners are advised to book a table, especially on busy weekend evenings: Tel: +255 (0)783 180 024 or +255 (0)0784 277 388 For more information, visit: www.salt.co.tz
margarine. Our bread is packed full of olive oil and love is the most important ingredient in any of our dishes.” The restaurant proudly supports Tanzanian farmers and producers and it caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For an early start, Paa Tanzania recommends the breakfast stack with smoked salmon, although the
Tantalising cuisine
Wholesome foods
breakfast stack with bacon is just as delicious.
Chowder
age people to kick off their shoes and put their feet up,” says Katy. “Salt was designed and decorated
Light lunch options include bean and
entirely by me and my lovely family
bacon chowder with home-made
and our sense of humour is evident
bread or pumpkin soup, while our
throughout the whole restaurant.
favourite dinner dish is beer battered
Many of the things in Salt have been
fish and chips. For those with a sweet
given to me by friends, family and
tooth, the famous salted chocolate
customers, so the space has become
tart or Sunday waffles are a guaran-
a very personal and happy space and
teed winner. Other top-selling dishes
I sincerely hope that translates to our
are the healthy Sophia Loren open
customers.”
sandwich, fresh-baked banana bread and croissants, and warm quesadillas. The restaurant is designed with
For delicious comfort food, in a cosy setting with friendly staff, Salt is the place to go. It’s one of the
comfort in mind. “With a lovely sofa
trendiest eateries in Dar, so be sure to
full of cushions, we positively encour-
book early.
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By Gary Gimson
More urban cowboy than ranchero line-up on this car’s hybrid power
Toyota has just launched
train. And there is no diesel variant.
the C-HR, a smart new
The C-HR’s sharp exterior styling
compact crossover that is
will certainly turn heads in Oyster
designed to compete head-on
Bay. But is this SUV really as good as
with the ever-popular Nissan
it looks?
Qashqai yet is more akin to the stylish Mazda CX-3 in terms of
Futuristic
looks and profile.
I have a few doubts. First of all, I
It must be a direct translation from
thought the intriguing exterior would
the Japanese, but the letters C-HR
be matched by a similarly futuristic
actually stand for Coupe High Rider (a
cabin layout. It isn’t. And, to be
new one for me, too). In fact, the C-HR
honest and in terms of pure aesthet-
is little more than a jacked-up Prius –
ics, the interior doesn’t quite live up
a vehicle much loved by tree huggers
to expectations. On the plus side, all
– hence the emphasis in the model
the materials are high quality. But the
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overall impression is still somewhat conservative – as is the Toyota way.
Toyota badge
Also compelling is the fact that the
Rear view
C-HR comes well equipped. Even the ©bondvit / Shutterstock.com
A
mid the usual fanfare,
entry-level model has alloy wheels (either 17 or 18 inch), LED lights, a reversing camera and satnav. Go up the range through the various Icon,
A smart new compact crossover that is designed to compete head-on with the ever-popular Nissan Qashqai
in this class, the C-HR is no loadlugger – it’s more a dainty urban cruiser. Indeed, the rear storage area is comparatively small, even with the seats folded down. Of course, it may be some time before used examples reach our part of the world, but new the C-HR is a tad pricey, especially compared with most of its rivals in this fast-growing sector. Nevertheless, Toyota is always a winner in East Africa, with plentiful spare parts and strong residuals when selling used models at a later date. This probably gives the C-HR the edge over the class-leading Nissan Qashqai, which leads the field in some non-African markets.
Hybrid I’m also unsure how East African drivers feel about hybrid engines, which are growing in popularity in Japan, North America and Europe but have yet to gain acceptance elsewhere. Clearly, these power plants are perceived to be eco-friendly and can save fuel, but they’re increasingly expensive to maintain as the power train ages. And don’t even think about the cost of a replacement engine. Excel and Dynamic trim levels and
level of obscure positioning – even
the buyer is showered with more and
outdoing idiosyncratic Alfa Romeo in
C-HR is a positive one. And full marks
more goodies and toys as standard.
this regard.
to Toyota’s design team for coming
For me, though, the seven-inch
Choices
snugly fitting wraparound dashboard
There are two engine choices: a 1.8
in much the same way as similar
petrol/electric hybrid, as seen in the
GPSs do in the Mercedes A-class and
aforementioned Prius, and a 1.2 petrol,
Audi A3. I know it takes up space,
which is also fitted in the Auris. All
but I much prefer the satnav to be
models come with 2WD as standard,
embedded in the dashboard rather
but the 1.2 petrol has a 4WD option.
than appear as an irritating and unap-
The petrol version is certainly more
pealing protuberance. And, while on
fun to drive than the hybrid as it’s not
the subject of irritants, the C-pillar
encumbered by the extra weight of
location of the rear door handles
batteries and electric motors.
appears to have reached a new
Interior
Smart cabin
up with yet another striking-looking car – at least on the outside.
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satnav seems to overpower the
Overall, though, the verdict on the
Like so many recent examples
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Precision Air staff profile WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Jennifer Itosi Marealle.
WHAT IS YOUR AGE? I am 45 years old.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Same, in the Kilimanjaro Region.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE? I currently live in Dar es Salaam.
WHAT IS YOUR JOB TITLE? Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP).
CAN YOU GIVE US A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR JOB ROLE? I handle employee relations, development, needs assessment and training. I also deal with employee safety, welfare, wellness, health services and counselling. Included in my job role are policy development and documentation, company committee facilitation, compensation and benefits administration as well as charitable giving.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR PRECISION AIR?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB? I like the recruitment side of things as I get to meet people. I also like the charitable giving aspect of the job; it allows me to give back.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PRECISION AIR DESTINATION, AND WHY? Definitely Zanzibar due to its beautiful beaches and hotels. It’s unbeatable.
DO YOU HAVE ANY HOBBIES? Yes, I love singing gospel music.
WHAT IS YOUR PARTY TRICK? I like giving surprise gifts as a party trick.
Ten years.
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Paa Royal Benefits
Benefits that will make you feel like royalty Precision Air is always looking to give its customers an exclusive and memorable service experience; and the PAA Royal benefits programme is part of that mission. The membership categories* are as follows:
Jade Member Benefits Upon enrollment members will be given their unique Paa Royal number, which they must always show whenever they buy tickets as well as during checking - in at the Airport. After flying three times and above members will be given a Jade membership card. With the card they will be recognized as members of the Paa Royal Program. Other Benefits of the Jade membership include; • Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at the passenger’s arrival destination • An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their account.
Silver Member Benefits After attaining silver membership level, member will be issued with a silver membership card which they must show at all Precision Air Point of Sales in order to receive the recognition that they deserve. Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he/she will automatically receive points earned to his/her account. Members will be entitled to special treatment and Priority Treatment whenever they are travelling. Other Benefits of the silver Membership level include: • Free 5kg baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight • Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s arrival destination. • An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their account. • Priority telephone reservation, in those times when they want to make their reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent, booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line.
*Please note that, in each membership category, if a member is unable to maintain the required number of flights in a year, he or she will be downgraded to their tier level achieved in that current year.
Gold Member Benefits After attaining the Gold membership, members will begin to experience royal and exclusive treatment whenever they fly. Members will be opened up to a new world of opportunities and experience and of course recieve more rewards. Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he/she would automatically receive points earned to his/her account. Below are the benefits of Gold membership; • Free 10kg baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight. • Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s arrival destination. • An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their account. • Priority telephone reservation, in those times when they want to make their reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent, booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line. • Priority waitlist/Airport standby each time they want to travel and their selected flight is full.
Tanzanite Member Benefits When members reach Tanzanite member they attain ultimate Royalty. We will always strive to give these royal members an exclusive and memorable flight experience. At this level members will already be used to Royal treatment, Royalty will be their way of life. Members will be entitled to the following benefits: • Free 15kg excess baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight • An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their account • Confirmation on any flight if a member is prepared to pay Y class fare, regardless of the flight booking status. • Priority waitlist/Airport standby whenever they want travel and their selected flight is full. • Priority telephone reservation, in those times when they want to make their reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent. Booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line. • Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s destination.
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Route Network
Precision Air Route map UGANDA
Musoma
Bukoba
Nairobi
Arusha
Mwanza
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KENYA
Entebbe
Kigoma
Abu Dhabi
Kilimanjaro
Tabora
Pemba Zanzibar Dar es Salaam
TANZANIA Mtwara
COMOROS
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
UGANDA
Moroni KENYA
TANZANIA
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Paa Contacts
Your nearest Precision Air office anywhere in the world TANZANIA DAR ES SALAAM HEAD OFFICE
Diamond Plaza,1st Floor, Plot no 162 / 38, Mirambo Street / Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 (0)22 2191000 Contact Center(Reservations): +255 (0)787 888 409 / 408 / 417 pwreservations@precisionairtz.com
DAR ES SALAAM SALES OFFICE
NIC HDQ Building, Samora Ave / Pamba Rd, P Box 70770, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 (0)22 213 0800 / 212 1718 Fax: +255 (0)22 211 3036 pwdar@precisionairtz.com
E-COMMERCE
(For users of VISA and MasterCard) Diamond Plaza, 1st Floor, Plot no 162 / 38, Mirambo Street / Samora Ave Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 (0)686 177458 / (0)689 669 446 Fax: +255 (0)22 2113036 pwreservations@precisionairtz.com
ARUSHA
Boma RD, opposite TTLC, Safari Hotel Building, PO Box 1636, Arusha Tel: +255 (0)27 254 5489
BUKOBA
Bukoba Office-GSA, Bukoba Machinery and General Supplier,Bukoba Center Kawawa Rd Tel: +255 (0) 28 222 0545 / 222 0204 Mob: +255 (0) 713 316806 / (0) 787 616806
MOSHI
KNCU Building, Ground Floor, Old Moshi Rd Tel: +255 (0)272 753495 / 753498 Mob: +255 (0)787 800820
MTWARA
Tanu Rd, Posta Builing, P O Box 1066, Mtwara Tel: +255 (0)23 233 4116 Mob: +255 (0)787 818442 / 767 818442
MUSOMA
Kivukoni Rd PO Box 211, Musoma Tel: +255 (0)28-262 0713 Mob: +255 (0)787 792336
MWANZA
Along Kenyatta Rd, Plot no 002, Mwanza Tel: +255 (0)28 250 0819 / 250 0204 Fax/Tel: +255 (0)28 250 1054 Mob: +255 (0)784 402042 Sales Office Mobile: +255 784 968427
SHINYANGA
NSSF Building, opposite CRDB Bank PO Box 858, Shinyanga Tel: +255 (0)282 763737 Mob: +255 (0)282 763737
ZANZIBAR
Mlandege, Muzammil Center P O Box 961, Zanzibar Tel: +255 (0)24 223 4521 Fax: +255 (0)24 223 4520 pwznz@precisionairtz.com
KENYA NAIROBI
Barclays Plaza, 7th Floor, Loita St PO Box 50990-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 327 4282 / 4290 / 4297 Mob: +254 (0)724 760736 / 020 2367684 / +254 (0)736 046595 Airport: +254 (0) 733 934795 / 731530000 Pw-nbo@kenya-airways.com
SOUTH AFRICA
OR Tambo International, International Departures Terminal A,AVIAREPS Counter Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 783 6415
THE COMOROS
Rogers Aviation Tel: +269 (0)773 8799 Mob: +269 (0)3339512 / 3400279
UGANDA KAMPLA
C/o Kenya Airways IPS Building, Jubilee House Ground Floor, Parliament Square Tel: +256 (0)312 360 000 Fax: +256 (0)414 256 472 Mob: +256 (0) 782 992911 / 725 99211 / 772 760268
AUSTRIA
SPAIN
AUSTRALIA
SWEDEN
BELGIUM
SWITZERLAND
Argentinierstr 2/4 A-1040 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 1 5 85 36 30 Fax: +43 1 5 5 85 36 30 88
3 Spring Street Sydney 2000, NSW, Australia Tel: +61 2 9327 1060 Mob: +61 419 271 060
Park Hill, J.E Mommaertslaan 16B 1831 D iegem, Belgium Tel: +32 (0)2 712 05 84 Fax: +32 (0)2 725 83 92 Mobile: +32 (0)477 70 9971
FRANCE
Precision Air, 11 rue Auber 75009 Paris, France Mob: +33 (0)6 21 82 49 08 Reservation: 01 53 43 53 97 Fax: +33 (0)1 53 43 79 19
GERMANY MUNICH OFFICE
Josephspitalstr 15 80331 Munchen Germany Tel: +49 89 55 25 33 73 Fax: +49 89 54 50 68 42
FRANKFURT OFFICE
Kaiserstrasse 77 60329 Frankfurt / Main Germany Tel: +49 69 770 673 010 Fax: +49 69 770 673 235
IRELAND
Precision Air GSA APG Ireland 27 Lower Ormond Quay Dublin, Ireland Reservations: 00 353 (0)1 804 5100 info@apg-ga.ie
Concha Espina 65 -2a Planta 28016 Madrid, Spain Tel: +34 91 458 55 60 Fax: +34 91 344 17 26
Riddargatan 17 114 57 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 8 55 56 91 00 Fax: +46 8 24 18 88
Badenerstrasse 15, 8004 Zurich Switzerland Tel: +41 44 286 99 01 Fax: +41 44 286 99 00
USA
The Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Suite 2620, New York, NY 10174, USA Tel: +1 201 484 8036 Fax: +1 201 526 7846
UNITED KINGDOM
242 Bath Road Heathrow, Middlesex, UB3 5AY United Kingdom Mobile: +44 (0)7774 839519 Hazel Smith Hazel.Smith@apg-ga.co.uk Reservations: +44 (0)844 482 2313
OVERALL GSA CONTACT LILIAN MUSYOKA
Tel: +254 786800640 +254 20 3274297 / 82 / 90 imusyoka@precisionairtz.com lilian.musyoka@kenya-airways.com
ISMAIL ISMAIL
Tel: +255 22 2860701-9 iismail@precisionairtz.com Precision Air Services Plc
NETHERLANDS
Beechavenue 104 1119 PP Schiphol, Netherlands Tel: +31 20 5 20 02 80 Fax: +31 02 6 23 0151
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Welcome Aboard
Safety and well-being onboard PASSENGER SAFETY Precision Air takes passenger safety very seriously. Aviation safety isn’t just the pilot’s or the cabin crew’s job – it takes all of us. It is easy for our natural sense of caution to be dulled in our modern environment, where things don't go wrong very often. Whether in the air or on the ground, your life, and the lives of your family members could someday be saved if you make it a point, in every situation, to create a mental plan of action in case of emergency. Here are some important tips to help you enjoy your travel experience with Precision Air – in flight and around the airport.
EXIT ROW SEAT A passenger allocated emergency exit seat; A. Must be both willing and physically able to open the exit doors in an emergency. B. Must completely understand the printed emergency evacuation techniques. C. Must be 16 years old and above.
PAY ATTENTION TO PREFLIGHT BRIEFING Although the information seems repetitious, the locations of the closest emergency exits may be different depending on the aircraft that you fly on and the seat you are in.
CARRY ON BAGGAGE There are strict rules about what you can bring on board an aircraft. Because:
Carry-on bags must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Please confirm with Precision Air rules before your travel, to avoid delays. *Remember: All carry-on baggage must be left behind in an evacuation.
SAFETY ONBOARD Boarding and leaving an aircraft requires your full attention. As you move to and from the aircraft, you may be in a busy area with many other passengers and cargo, moving vehicles, other aircraft, slippery walkways and/or stairs.
RESPECT YOUR CREW AND FELLOW PASSENGERS Everyone has the right to safe and secure travel. That is why Precision Air employees and aviation authority will not tolerate any behaviour that interferes with the flight or puts the safety of passengers and crew at risk.
SEATBELTS Seatbelts must be fastened during take off, landing, during turbulence, and anytime the crew deem it necessary. Keeping the belt on when you are seated provides that extra protection you might need in case of emergency. If you are responsible for an infant or a child, you must first ensure that your own seatbelt is properly fastened, then secure the child and if its an infant secure the child’s or the infant’s restraints.
A. Not all aircraft have space to store your carry-on baggage.
Important note: There are a number of events involving air turbulence that highlight the importance of keeping seatbelts fastened throughout the flight.
B. In an accident, baggage in the aisles makes it harder to get out of the aircraft quickly.
Though rare, in-flight turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to both passengers and the crew.
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It’s good practice to keep your seatbelts fastened even when the seatbelt signs are not on.
MEDICAL CASES AND PREGNANCIES If you have a medical case and may need assistance during your travel, kindly enquire from Precision Air offices or agents for procedures before your flight. If you are pregnant, you will need to fill a Precision Air medical form, to be signed by your doctor to confirm that you are OK for travel. For further details kindly ask while booking your ticket from our sales offices and/or customer services.
PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES Use of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, mp4 players, ipads, etc are not allowed during take off, landing, taxiing, descent and climb. Precision Air prohibits the use of some electronic devices during flight, because they emit signals that can interfere with the aircraft's instrumentation. Some of the items prohibited include cell phones, radios,remote-controlled games/toys, laser pointers, ipads or tablets that transmits frequencies, portable printers, walkie talkies, scanners, laptops and other items need to be stowed away for these phases of the flight to avoid injuries in case of an emergency.
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