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Contents
Zanzibar's new hotels – Page 30
Features
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Regulars
3 FOREWORD
28 PAA FOOD with Chef Monalisa
Welcome onboard
The perfect beef stew
8 TANZANIA GETS ITS FIRST COMEDY CLUB Punchline TZ opens basement venue in Dar
11 THE SERENGETI CALENDAR
30 PAA STAY
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New hotels in Zanzibar
When to make your date with Tanzania’s wildest adventure
34 PAA PUZZLES 42 PAA TECH
14 TIME TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH Jackline Chris advises a mental clear-out
16 EXPERIENCE ENTEBBE
New year gadgets
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44 NO-NONSENSE TALK WITH SONA
What to do in Uganda's second city
Don't let emotion hold you back
19 GET IN THE ZONES
The changing ecosystems of Mount Kilimanjaro
22 RHEETZ HANBOK
South Korean fashion designer Hae Myung
25 MEET EAST AFRICA'S INNOVATORS Engineers in line for major award
Precision Air Info 4
Paa News
36 11 FACTS ABOUT DODOMA
45 Paa Royal Benefits
38 PERSONALITY QUIZ
46 Route Network
Which of the Big Five are you?
40 TANZANIA AND CUBA 2
Paa Tanzania
47 Paa Contacts 48 Welcome Aboard
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Our boosted fleet flies you further It is my great pleasure to welcome you onboard your Precision Air flight today and to the latest edition of our inflight magazine, Paa Tanzania. I am proud to share that our Precision Air Approved Maintenance Organization (PWAMO) continues to grow and expand its reach. We have opened a maintenance base at Wilson Airport in Nairobi and at Zanzibar International Airport to support our operations and third-party maintenance services in Zanzibar, Kenya, and neighboring countries. Our Precision Air Training Center celebrated its ninth graduation recently. Looking back, a total of 130 students graduated from our center, and we are happy to let you know that 70 per cent of them have already been employed within Precision Air, big hotels, fast ferries and other airlines. On our network, we have returned our operations to Bukoba, Kahama, Hahaya and Anjoun after temporary suspension due to operational reasons. On the other hand, we took the necessary steps to ensure that we had a stable schedule during the holiday season by adding an additional aircraft (ATR72-500) to our fleet. As a result, we operated at 95 per cent on-time performance cumulatively from October to December last year. We are happy that we provided excellent and timely services during the festive season, and this manifests our motto.
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Precision Air hands scholarships to stand-out STEM students Precision Air has awarded scholarships to some exceptional Tanzanian students set for glowing careers in the aviation industry. The three winning students all attend prestigious Dar es Salaam higher learning establishment the National Institute of Transport. Raya Mzee Amour was recognised as the overall top performer in diploma programmes in aircraft maintenance engineering; Gilbert Moshi was awarded for the best project in a bachelor’s degree (BA) in aircraft engineering for his work entitled Design and Construction of Turbofan Engine’; and Aloysius Rwezaula was honoured as the outstanding BA student in aircraft maintenance engineering. In recognising the trio’s achievements, Precision Air is supporting a new generation to be at the forefront of innovation in the aviation industry for
years to come. Precision Air CEO Patrick Mwanri made the official presentation and spoke of the airline’s pride in recognising brilliance and fostering talent. Precision Air is delighted to
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Latest news
Gearing up for a trip to ‘Gold Town’ The Buzwagi Gold Mine, which gave Precision Air destination Kahama its nickname ‘Gold Town’, no longer operates, but the town in north-western Tanzania remains an economic powerhouse for its communities thanks to the Buzwagi Special Economics Zone now set up in its place. If work allows you some downtime, here – from bustling markets to a wildlife reserve – are Paa’s top picks. 1. Kahama Central Market You can shop ‘till you drop at this sprawling town centre market, which
is renowned for its stalls filled with local crafts. There are also opportunities to see artisans in carpentry, basketry and textiles at work. 2. Kigosi National Park Kahama is the nearest town to this wildlife paradise and one of Tanzania’s newest national parks. The park’s confluence of rivers forms a wetlands ecosystem that is a vital feeding and sheltering spot for migratory birds and large mammals.
Water birds such as the wattled crane and the shoebill stork call these swamps home and you’ll also find a rare population of the shy waterloving sitatunga antelope. 3. Relax in the hot springs In the middle of town you’ll find some natural hot springs that are supposed to bestow all who take a dip with a kind of spiritual power. The waters are also believed to be therapeutic for a range of health conditions. 4. Hang out with the Kahama cool kids Recently renovated pool-side bar The Magic 101 is the place to go to see some of Tanzania’s hottest musical acts play live and hang out with Kahama’s young party crowd. Recent headliners have included Harmonize. 5. Hike in the Kahama hills There are trails galore in the rolling countryside that surround Kahama, taking you past the farm fields of maize, sunflower, rice and vegetables crops that pepper this fertile region.
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The Punchline
Tanzania gets its first comedy club
Comedy collective Punchline TZ now has a permanent home with the opening of The Punchline club in Dar es Salaam. The intimate underground venue will showcase the best in live African comedy and will host workshops to hone the talent of a new generation of homegrown stand-up stars.
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image courtesy of Steve Dougie
in mid-December with a series of sold-out launch nights and will go on to host regular shows and one-off specials featuring the cream of African image courtesy of Steve Dougie
comedy talent. It will also provide a
W Comedy Club Puncline TZ co-founders Ahmed Dahal and Evans Bukuku and (inset) The Punchline club
training hub and testing ground for emerging homegrown stand-ups as the new home for Punchline TZ’s open mic nights, comedy workshops and writers’ groups. The launch of the club is proof that the African stand-up revolution is here and happening in Dar es Salaam.
ant to hear a funny story?
The arrival of Punchline TZ in the
Tanzania has its first
city five years ago has done much to
dedicated comedy club
plant the seeds of a comedy culture
with the arrival of African collective
here, hosting pop-up comedy nights
Punchline TZ’s new permanent venue,
at a number of local venues and
‘The Punchline’, in Dar es Salaam.
connecting with similar movements
Follow the laughter and you’ll
in Kenya and South Africa to show-
find the stylish, intimate club on
case the countries’ best comedians.
the basement floor of colourful
Co-founder Evans Bukuku – one of
commercial building The Cube, which
the country’s first stand-up comics
overlooks Msasani Bay alongside the
to break through – says having its
chic restaurants and hotels of the
own comedy club was part of the
city’s bustling, arty Slipway neigh-
Punchline TZ grand plan “from the
bourhood. The Punchline opened
get-go” and its arrival puts the collective in control of its future.
In control He says: “We knew we couldn’t keep just moving from location to location – nothing was curated for us, so we had to reconfigure the room each time, bringing in our own lighting and sound. This is a one-stop shop with everything right here as we want it. It is a game-changer. “Having our own club means we are always open, and we can cover our calendar the way we wish to. If an international comedian comes over to visit, we can cater for them right away.” For Bukuku – who spent much of his early upbringing in the UK and was inspired by the strong stand-up scene there and in the US – it was important to get the look of the www.precisionairtz.com
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The Punchline A new generation of comics should be primed to follow their lead with “Writer’s Room’ sessions on a Monday mornings giving emerging stand-ups a chance to work on jokes in front of their peers and Tuesday open mic nights giving new talents a chance to shine. So, whether you want to try out some new material you have been working on or think performing a two-minute comedy routine in front of strangers might be ideal ‘exposure therapy’ to get over your fear of public speaking, you’ll find The Punchline a supportive place to get it done. To Bukuku the club’s inclusive, welcoming atmosphere is key to its club just right. “The fact that it is a
wall along with framed photographs of
basement club is important,” he says.
comics who have worked with us over
“We modelled it on comedy clubs,
the years. Every detail has been looked
especially in the US, where you
at to create that intimate, welcoming
escape the world for a moment and
setting. When the stage lights come
come together with other comedy
on for the next act you really feel you
frequency and laugh together at the
fans and laugh and talk about things
are in a comedy club, and you could
good and bad times – relationships,
that go on.”
be anywhere in the world.”
jobs, current affairs – and see the
Intimate space Punchline, with its raised booths and stage, has been modelled on US underground clubs
appeal and something he is keen to continue. “Lots of people are talking about mental health right now,” he says. “Here is a space where you can sit comfortably and meet up on one
Attention to detail
The club’s international standards
humanity in one another. It is so
extend to the funny men and women
important to let go and let loose.”
Plenty of attention to detail has
that appear on stage. The Punchline
gone in to getting that underground
has already hosted big-name come-
To find out about the line-ups for
comedy club vibe. The club has a
dians from Nigeria and South Africa
the latest comedy events, details
capacity of close to 100 people and
at its launch nights in December. The
on workshops and other Punchline
punters can take in the acts sat or
planned two introductory shows at
TZ news, head to tzpunchline on
standing at the wide, fully stocked
the venue – “to fine tune the setting,”
Instagram.
bar, at the copious stage-side table
Bukuku says – went down so well that
seating or lounging in one of three
an impromptu third night was put on
sumptuous booths at the back of
to satisfy demand.
the room which are set on elevated
Having our own club means we are always open, and we can cover our calendar the way we wish to
platforms to ensure a good view of
Comedy culture
the stage. While you are enjoying
The new venue has taken Punchline
the show you can also order from
TZ’s operations to another level. “We
a specially curated menu of made-
are a machine on the move,” Bukuko
to-share finger food prepared and
says. “We’ve seen so many of our
brought to your table by waiting staff
talented homegrown artists go on
Comedy and more
from Fishmongers Restaurant, which
to great things. Leonardo has a big
is next door in the building.
following now, performing in Kenya,
The Punchline is also a venue to hire and will be supporting other artistic ventures such as poetry, karaoke, live music, wine and whisky tasting and food pairing. The first of what could be a series of live jazz music nights is coming soon. Check the Instagram page for details.
“This is a club that has been
Hamis Mdee went on tour with us in
designed by performing artists for
Cape Town and Deo Gratius has done
performing artists,” Bukuku says. “You’ll
shows in South Sudan, South Africa
find paintings by local artists on the
and Kenya.”
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Serengeti calendar
The Serengeti calendar
When to make your date with Tanzania’s wildest adventure Serengeti is considered Africa’s best national park and where the Big Five thrive. Precision Air offers daily flights to the Seronera airstrip in the heart of the reserve, but when is the best time of year to go? Well, there’s good wildlife viewing all-year round, but if you’ve got your sights set on something special, here’s some dates for your diary.
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Serengeti calendar
January-March: Calving season on the Ndutu plains Between January and March, the mega herd of wildebeest, zebra and antelope – with the animals forming huge columns of up to 40 kilometres (25 miles) in length – collects at the vast expanse of grassland of the Ndutu plains in the south of the Serengeti for the onset of calving season. Nature can be cruel, and the vulnerable newborns attract the attention of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. The short grass in this area allows for unimpeded views of the millionsstrong herds and is well known place to spot cheetah. With so many predators and prey coming together, this time of year offers good chances of seeing a hunt. April-July: River crossings in the Western Corridor and game spotting in Seronera The advent of the dry season means the mega herd starts to break up with some heading north and others west in search of water sources. The open savanna, woodlands, floodplains and riverine forest of the Western Corridor of the Serengeti
At the tail-end of the dry season the
are home to a great diversity of
migration continues northwards
year-round wildlife, but this time of
to the higher ground and greener
year sees the first of the en-masse
pastures of the Tanzanian and Kenyan
crossings of the Grumeti River during
borders. Kogatende, in the north
the migration. Those that head north
Serengeti on the banks of the Mara
reach Seronera, an area in the middle
River, is a great place to see the most
of the Serengeti with reliable water
dramatic and spectacular part of
sources that also attract a healthy population of resident big cats –
Predators A family of cheetahs
this perennial odyssey. The herds plunge single file into the fast-flowing
lions, leopards, cheetah – as well
river, risking death by drowning or
as a diverse variety of gazelles and
ending up the next meal of one of
antelopes. Wildlife spotting galore!
the thousands of crocodiles who lie in wait for this wildebeest buffet.
August-September: River
Those that cross the river and make
crossings in Kogatende, North
it up the steep bank onto dry land
Serengeti.
are then often exhausted prey for
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the ever-present lions and leopards.
once again populates the plains.
At this stage in the migration cycle,
The grazing grounds of the Seronera
the herds are still split into different
area in central Serengeti with its
clusters, allowing multiple opportuni-
several perennial water sources are
ties to view the crossings.
a popular choice. As ever, a resident population of large predators keep
October-December: Seronera,
vigil. Towards the end of December,
Central Serengeti.
the heard moves south once again,
The return of the rains entice the
returning to the Ndutu plains as the
wildebeest to return southwards into
never-ending loop of life continues
the Serengeti where new green grass
in the Serengeti.
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Jackline Chris
Time to take out the trash Frustrations in life accumulate like trash in a bin and it is important to recognise when it is time for a clear-out. Here social entrepreneur, author and founder of the self-help online platform Power of Sentence Jackline Chris explores how allowing our minds to process overwhelming frustrations can enable us to move on with clarity in our lives. effective communication and the development of healthier coping mechanisms. The power of acknowledgment lies in its ability to empower
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us to take proactive steps towards
capacity. Just as an overflowing
Unpacking frustrations is a deliberate
trash can impair functionality,
and mindful process that allow us
unaddressed frustrations can weigh
to examine our frustrations with a
us down mentally, emotionally and
discerning eye, aiming to identify
f you leave frustrations unattended
resolution and emotional well-being.
they can pile up, hindering our
The art of unpacking
ability to operate at our full
even physically.
impacting our mental and emotional
their underlying causes. Engaging in
well-being. Over time, this accumula-
activities such as journaling, confiding
intriguing situation. I was attempting
tion can result in increased stress,
in a trusted individual, or seeking
to resolve an electrical problem in my
anxiety and even physical ailments.
professional guidance can be effec-
Some time ago, I encountered an
house. Despite successfully restoring
In this article, I would like to delve
tive ways to embark on this
power, a circuit I hadn’t accounted
into the significance of unpacking
for gave me an electric shock when
frustrations, exploring how this
the origins and triggers
I tried to switch off the lights. At
process enables us to free ourselves
of our frustrations, we
that precise moment, thoughts of
from the burdensome weight of
abandoning everything and leaving
negativity and reclaim our ability to
overwhelmed me, as it seemed as
thrive.
though everything was conspiring against me. However, I realised that
Acknowledgment is the key
the issue extended beyond a mere
When we recognise and accept our
faulty switch; rather it was a culmina-
frustrations, we validate our emotions
tion of unresolved matters clamour-
and create room for processing
ing for attention when an opportunity
them. This act of self-awareness
presented itself.
grants us the opportunity to delve
Unresolved frustrations act as an
deeper into the root causes of our
anchor, holding us back from reach-
frustrations, fostering a greater
ing our potential. Like a heavy burden,
understanding of ourselves and
they drain our energy, cloud our
our triggers. By acknowledging our
judgment and hinder our productiv-
frustrations, we can navigate them
ity. When we suppress frustrations,
with clarity and intention, paving
they simmer beneath the surface,
the way for personal growth,
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journey. By delving into
can gain valuable
beliefs, and behavioural tendencies.
Cultivating a positive mindset while you are at it!
This self-reflection allows us to
Unpacking frustrations fosters a
challenge and reframe unhelpful
positive mindset, allowing us to shift
patterns, fostering personal growth,
our focus from problems to solu-
improved self-awareness, and the
tions. By releasing negative energy
development of healthier coping
and embracing a growth-oriented
mechanisms. Through the intentional
mindset, we become more open
exploration of our frustrations, we
to learning, adapting, and finding
pave the way for greater emotional
opportunities within challenges. This
well-being and a more fulfilling life.
positive outlook empowers us to
insights into our thought patterns,
approach situations with resilience
The emotional healing process
and creativity, enhancing our problem-solving abilities.
Once we have identified the source
It is important to note that
of our frustrations, it becomes essen-
unpacking frustrations is an essential
tial to release the emotional weight
frustrations, we free up mental and
component of personal growth
that accompanies them. Engaging in
emotional energy to focus on positive
and well-being. By acknowledging,
cathartic activities such as exercise,
experiences and cultivate a greater
dissecting, and releasing frustrations,
meditation, or creative expression,
sense of well-being. Embracing these
we free ourselves from the weight of
offers a healthy and constructive
cathartic practices empowers us to
negativity, allowing us to operate at
outlet for channeling and releasing
move forward with renewed clarity
our full capacity. Taking the time to
pent-up emotions. This intentional
and resilience.
address our frustrations empowers
emotional release promotes healing by reducing stress levels and creating space for personal growth. By allowing ourselves
Moving forward with clarity Unpacking frustrations provides us
us to navigate life's obstacles with clarity, resilience, and a positive mindset. Embrace the process of
with a valuable opportunity
unpacking frustrations and witness
to process and let
to gain clarity and rede-
the transformative impact it can have
go of the nega-
fine our perspectives.
on your personal and professional life.
tive emotions
By directly addressing
Remember, when the trash is full, it's
associated with our
our frustrations, we
time to empty it to create space for a
can reassess our goals,
brighter, more fulfilling future.
values, and priorities in life. This introspective process allows us to develop effective strategies to overcome obstacles, make necessary changes, and cultivate resilience. Through this journey, we gain a newfound clarity that empowers us to operate from a place of authenticity and purpose. Armed with this fresh perspective, we unlock our full potential and embark on a path that aligns with our true selves, leading to greater fulfillment and success in all aspects of life. www.precisionairtz.com
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Experience Entebbe
Experience Entebbe Your Precision Air Ugandan adventure starts here, home to the country’s international airport. While the close-by capital Kampala, gorilla trekking and the Big Five-filled national parks may be the next move for most visitors, there is much to reward sticking around in this lush, low-key city on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. From bird-filled botanical gardens to island escapes, we select a few of our favourites. Searching for the shoebill The shoebill is one of the great bird
Bugala, the largest and most devel-
species of Africa and the swamps
oped of the islands – though this is all
surrounding Entebbe are among the
relative, you won’t find a car or paved
best places to see them in the wild.
road in sight – with its beachside
Using their massive beaks – which
lodges and bars. The island is a bird
give the stork-like creatures their
watcher’s paradise, and you’ll also
name and which resemble a pair of
find monkey-magnet forest as well as
Sip a sundowner at the beach bars
deadly Dutch clogs – the birds feed
hippos and the sitatunga antelope in
Entebbe’s Lake Victoria coastline is
on a wetlands bounty of eels, catfish,
its wetlands. For more wildlife, you can
peppered with hotel resorts with
lizards and even small crocodiles.
take a boat to Ngamba Island (direct
their own slice of the sandy beach.
Bird watchers prize a sighting of this
trips are also possible from Entebbe),
prehistoric-looking bird – the species
which has become a Jane Goodall-
does go back a long way, appearing in
endorsed sanctuary for orphaned
the artwork of the ancient Egyptians –
chimpanzees in Uganda.
and Mabamba Swamp, an hour from Entebbe by car or a 40-minute boat trip, is a prime spot. Growing up to 1.5
Take a nature bath in the botanical gardens
metres tall, the shoebill is hard to miss
Visitors to Entebbe will be struck
and draws attention to itself with its
by its lush, green setting and the
call, clattering that big bill to machine-
best place to soak up this verdant
gun-like effect.
environment is its Botanical Gardens.
Seek out the Ssese islands
It is a lovely spot for a calming walk amid ancient woodland that is home
Entebbe’s harbour offers opportunities
to colourful birds such as orange
to explore the islands of Lake Victoria.
weavers, red-chested sunbirds and
For one of Uganda’s most picturesque
the African openbill stork. Legend
and tranquil escapes take the daily
has it that in the 1940s the rainforest
car ferry from Nakiwogo Dock, just
here was used as the backdrop to the
south of Entebbe, to the Ssese Islands.
popular Tarzan films in the US, but
This remote archipelago is a haven of
now it is a variety of monkeys with
white sand beaches, palm trees and
their distinct calls that swing from the
lush forest. The ferry will drop you at
vines here.
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Lush location Entebbe is found on the banks of Lake Victoria
Many have their own beach bars such as the 2 Friends Beach Hotel, which has a terrace overlooking the lake to
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Nesting in Entebbe
Opt for an overnight stay
The African openbill stork
Entebbe has a good range of hotels to suit most budgets. A cheap, family-friendly option is Gorilla African Guest House. Its thatched lodges are
enjoy the perfect sundowner. A swim
Shop for the perfect souvenir
in Lake Victoria is not recommended
Craft hub Pearl African Village is a show-
and guests get a delicious compli-
with the occasional crocodile and
case of Ugandan artisan talent, both
mentary breakfast. Business travellers
hippo and the far more plentiful
modern and traditional. Situated on
may want to opt for K Hotels which
bilharzia parasite among the risks.
the commercial thoroughfare of Portal
has a state-of-the-art conference
However, 2 Friends like many other
Road, the complex is a great place to
room as well as a pool, gym and
hotels here has an excellent pool for a
explore local art, fashion, home décor,
restaurant when it is time to clock
cooling dip.
musical instruments and coffee.
off. If you fancy splashing out, the
surrounded by manicured gardens
Boma Hotel is a refurbished remnant
Watch out for a rolex
of the city’s colonial past set in a
Entebbe is a great place to pick up a
leafy suburb minutes from Entebbe.
cheap rolex. No, not the handcrafted
Among the room options is the suite
luxury watches, but a delicious Ugandan street food. The name comes from how it is created, which
Botanical garden bird The red-chested songbird
former US President Bill Clinton chose to stay in on a stay in Entebbe around 20 years ago.
involves combining an omelette (usually with sliced vegetables) on top of a fried chapati, and then rolling it up. The result is ‘rolled eggs’, shortened to ‘rolex’. You’ll find plenty of vendors on Nsamizi Road who will cook this tasty snack right in front of you. They may also be serving kikomando, popular variation on the rolex in which the chapati is rolled with fried beans with additional toppings including gravy, meat or avocado. www.precisionairtz.com
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Kilimanjaro zones
Get in the zones: The ecosystems of Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro is not just about the physical challenge, it also provides an opportunity to ascend through dramatic changes in vegetation, wildlife and climate. Paa reveals the five distinct climate zones on your way to the top.
M
t Kilimanjaro – Africa’s
producing region with plantations
2. Rain forest zone
highest peak – rises about
terracing the landscape. Many of the
Altitude: 1,800 metres to 3,000 metres
4,900 metres from its
farmers belong to the Chagga tribe
What is it? Mt Kilimanjaro treks begin
plateau base so it is no surprise
that live on the southern and eastern
amid this ring of dense, damp jungle.
that a journey to the top involves
slopes. To the west and north are the
The humid environment is an ideal
passing through some dramatic
cattle farming Maasai.
warm-up for your tough climbing
changes in environment. In fact, the
Flora to look out for: Aside from
ahead and it is also an ideal habitat
Roof of Africa has five distinct climate
the plentiful coffee and banana
zones – concentric bands in which
farms, you’ll see a huge variety of
conditions change with elevation –
flowering plants such as moun-
featuring 2,500 plant species, some of
tain gladiolus, violets, begonias
which can be found nowhere else in
and especially the Kilimanjaro
the world. From lush fertile foothills
Impatiens, a orchid-like flower in a
to glacier-shrouded summit, here’s
pink-ish red colour with an unusual
what’s in store for climbers.
yellow tail that is only to be found
1. The cultivated zone
Plantation
The cultivated zone is full of coffee and banana farms
for diverse flora and fauna with almost 2,000 mm of rain falling here each year.
on Kilimanjaro. Wildlife spotting: The lower slopes
Altitude: 1,000 metres to 1,800 metres
are filled with wildlife well beyond
What is it? This lush, fertile zone
the herds of cattle the Maasai
in the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro is
marshal. Leopard, elephant, and Cape
known as Tanzania’s leading coffee
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Image: Tumaini Nyiki.
Kilimanjaro zones
Flora to look out for: Gigantic
3. Low alpine zone
Opportunistic, white-necked ravens
camphor trees that can reach 45
Altitude: 3,000 metres to 4,200 metres
are likely to still follow your group
metres in height shroud your path
What is it? At approximately 3,000
with interest to scavenge on any
and you’ll also see orchids, ferns, fig
metres the rainforest rapidly gives
left-over supplies. Small rodents make
and olive trees covering this area.
way to semi-arid grasslands and
their home in tiny caves carved out of
Wildlife spotting: Don’t take it
moorlands. The weather takes a
the volcanic rock, which will explain
personally, but wild animals don’t
plunge – temperatures can drop
the presence of soaring birds of prey.
really like humans so few are going
below freezing at night – and vegeta-
to hang around trails that are
tion now is sparse but still spectacular.
4. High alpine zone
frequented by groups of Kili climbers.
Flora to look out for: You can’t
Altitude: 4,200 metres to 5,000 metres
However, they are out there in
miss the gigantic Dendrosenecio
What is it? Take a look around. Your
number and the rain forest zone, with
kilimanjari in damper, more sheltered
environment will tell you are now
its shelter and water sources, contains
parts of the mountain. These huge
where many fear to tread. An inhos-
plenty of special, if shy, wildlife such
succulents can grow up to 10 metres
pitable desert-like environment with
as super-cute bush babies, the Mt
in height with thick stems crowned
intense sunlight during the day (cover
Kilimanjaro two-horned chameleon
by a pineapple-like shock of green
up and apply lots of sun cream) and
and long-legged wildcat the serval.
leaves. As the senecios grow taller,
inordinate cold at night. However, it
Among the most skittish is the forest
their leaves die and stay on the plant,
is here, on clear days that you can see
antelope the Abbott’s duiker. True
forming a fur-like insulation around
the summit in all its majesty to spur
to its name – duiker means ‘dive’
the trunk. Lobelias close their leaves
in Afrikaans – it will fling itself into
at night, covering their central core
Tree Hyrax
Flora to look out for: It may look
forest cover if it thinks it has been
for warmth. They have grown here for
A distant relative of the elephant
resolutely lifeless here, but three
spotted. Another potential sight is
millennia and have become an unof-
species of tussock grass are able to
the tree hyrax. You wouldn’t think to
ficial emblem for the mountain.
cope with the harsh conditions. For
find an animal distantly related to the
Wildlife spotting: Large animals
up to about 4,700 metres you’ll also
elephant jumping between branches
such as elephants and buffalo can be
find the Asteraceae, a bright yellow
in a forest, but this small nocturnal
found in the lower areas of this zone,
daisy-like flower bringing some
mammal with three back feet does
but the cold and scant water sources
welcome gaiety to blasted landscape.
just that.
combine to scare off most animals.
Wildlife spotting: OK, unless you’ve
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you on for the last stretch.
Wildlife
smuggled your lap dog in the pocket
sunrise summit, you’ll have to
of your waterproof for the walk of
contend with oxygen levels around
a lifetime (don’t do this, pets are
half of what they are on the lower
banned from Tanzania national parks),
reaches of the mountain, freezing
wildlife up here is slim to none.
temperatures, blistering sun and
Arctic summit zone
whipping winds. It’s no surprise that this is where many trekkers are
Altitude range: 5,000 metres to 5,895
forced to turn back. Even those that
metres
make it over the fine glacial silt that
What is it? As you set off around
At 3,000 metres the rainforest gives way to arid grasslands
covers the slopes that reach up
Peculiar plants (top right) The dendrosenecio kilimanjari
to Kilimanjaro’s summit are advised to savour the moment at speed and start the return journey. Flora: The frozen ground means no
midnight for the
vegetation grows. Instead, you can
last 1,000-metre
feast your eyes on the large glaciers
push to the top
are visible from Kilimanjaro’s crater
for a bucket-list
rim. Wildlife: In his book ‘The Snows of Kilimanjaro’, legendary US author Ernest Hemingway says he found the remains of a leopard amid the ice near the summit. He even, apparently, cut off part of its ear as proof for when he returned. Can we believe him? No similar finds have been recorded since and this is he man who once wrote: “In Africa a thing is true at first light and a lie by noon” so…
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Rheetz Hanbok
A clothing brand with plenty of ‘Swahili Seoul’ South Korean designer Hae Myung’s fashion line Rheetz Hanbok merges the traditional clothing of her homeland with the kitenge fabric of Tanzania, where she now lives. Here she speaks to Ingrid Kim about how the business started and why she loves being known as ‘Mama Korea’. Q: How did you first come to be
businesses related to Korea and even-
sewn by local single mothers. The
in Tanzania?
tually our economic position became
job was enjoyable to me because I
I came to Tanzania because of my
more stable, and I was able to carry out
used to dream of being an artist and
husband’s job. I came here with the
some work to help other Koreans who
also, I grew up watching my mother
expectation that I can save some
had come to Tanzania. I even started a
working on making hanbok when I
money for a few years in Tanzania,
guesthouse for Koreans.
was young.
and then I will be able to return
While making kitenge hanbok, Fashion show
to Korea and live a stable life. But
Q: What is the origin story of your
within a few months, the company
clothing brand Rheetz Hanbok?
my husband worked for closed and
One day my husband had to go to
of the Swiss ambassador here. She
we had to settle with the money we
Korea for work, and my son, who
loved my clothes and helped me to
had received in that time. During the
was studying here, went to college.
present Rheetz Hanbok at a fashion
settlement, it was very difficult even
So, the whole family dispersed, and I
show at the Swiss Embassy in Dar es
to buy a car and I had to wait for a
started my business life.
Salaam in October this year.
long time for everything. I met many people and started
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Rheetz Hanbok on the catwalk
which are loved by both Tanzanians and Koreans, I got to know the wife
I started making hanbok, Korea’s
So, there was an opportunity to
unique clothing, using kitenge fabric
let more people know about ‘Reetz
Hanbok’ and as my profile grew. I
Showcase
was invited to present the brand at
The latest looks from the Rheetz Hanbok brand on the catwalk
Swahili Fashion Week (SFW), which is Tanzania's biggest fashion show, in December.
It is an honour to participate in such prestigious fashion shows as SFW and it has been a good challenge for me.
Q: I was there, and it was a really beautiful show. I think it worked
my time in Dar es Salaam was meant
many foreigners go there to get
as an excellent showcase of
to be. My name is Hae Myung and in
plastic surgery, ha ha! I will be visiting
Korean culture.
the Korean language ‘Hae’ represents
Korea soon so I believe that I will be
My goal is not to make money
the ‘sun’ and the ‘Myung’ represents
able to find out more about those
through Rheetz Hanbok. It is my
the ‘brightness’. To live in sunny Dar es
places for my foreign friends.
wish and goal to promote Korean
Salaam with this name is fate, isn’t it? Q: What is the life motto you like to
culture and to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula. It is an honour to
Q: How about the food here? Can
live by?
participate in such prestigious fashion
you compare Korean food with
The motto of my life is always to think
shows as SFW and it has been a
Swahili food?
from the other person’s point of view
good challenge for me. I am also very
As I have lived here for a long time,
and understand how to coexist with
happy to know good people related
I have become adept making even
others. I am trying to think from the
to Tanzanian fashion and to promote
more delicious Korean dishes using
perspective of our customers and
my brand to people from all over this
Tanzanian ingredients. I taught the
our staff as well as the drivers who
country.
Tanzanian staff at the guesthouse how
have worked with me for a long
to make these dishes and they are
time at the guesthouse. I hope that
very good at it now. You should try
all the Tanzanians who know me are
some Korean food – it’s delicious and
living a better life through me. I have
very healthy.
connected my 10-strong Tanzanian
Q: You have lived in Tanzania for a long time. What has been your favourite place to visit?
Across cultures Clothes combine kitenge fabrics with traditional South Korean styling
A lot of people ask me this, but
team with Korea and I think that’s
because I do business here in Dar
Q: If you were showing visitors
where my name, ‘Mama Korea’, comes
es Salaam, I haven’t had many
around Korea, what would
from. I am truly happy when many
opportunities to explore beyond the
you introduce?
people call me ‘Mama Korea’.
city. In the end, I will go back to my
I would take them around some of
hometown of Korea, but now I think
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African innovators
Transforming Africa with home-grown solutions East African innovators dominate the shortlist for this year’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
F
abrics made from fungi grown
The prize – now in its 10th
on human waste, chicken
year – is Africa’s largest engineering
farming tech, recycled plastic
innovation award. It is dedicated to
roof tiles and an app-based waste
developing innovators on the conti-
management service are just
nent and helping them to maximise
some of the innovations in the
their impact while demonstrating
running to win the Africa Prize for
the importance of engineering as an
Engineering Innovation.
enabler of improved quality of life
Also featured are innovations aimed at healthier methods of
and economic development.
cooking, including low-smoke
Shortlisted Tanzanian
briquettes made from biowaste,
Tanzania is represented in the compe-
a solar-induction oven and hob,
tition by Dr Evodius Rutta, who has
and a biodigester that uses organic
devised a low-cost solar-powered
waste to generate gas. Clean energy
dryer developed to help small-scale
solutions include a large-scale power
fish processors and farmers in off-grid
pack made from repurposed electric
locations by enhancing food safety
vehicle batteries, a solar dryer to
and hygiene for perishable food
enhance small fish farming and
products. Dr Rutta, who holds a PhD
converted electric motorbikes with
from Queen’s University in Ontario,
replaceable batteries.
Canada, developed the dryer at
Of the 16 shortlisted innovators, 11
Mavunolab, the innovation centre he
come from East African countries with
set up in Morogoro. Here he heads a
Kenya providing six of them. Now
team of young graduates working on
the shortlist has been announced,
low-cost and affordable technologies,
an eight-month period of tailored
products and services to mitigate
training and mentoring follows,
post-harvest food losses in Tanzania.
culminating in a showcase event
The four finalists will be chosen
in which a winner is selected to
from the shortlist to present their
receive US$ 31,500 along with three
innovations and business plans to
runners-up, who are each awarded
judges at the Africa Prize final in
US$ 12,600. One shortlisted innovator
Nairobi in June 2024. In attendance
with receive a ‘The One to Watch’
will be an audience including some
award of US$ 6,300 for the most
80 Africa Prize alumni from the last
impactful pitch.
ten years.
Mavunolab Solar Dryer, Dr Evodius Rutta, Tanzania – A low-cost solarpowered dryer developed to help small-scale fish processors and farmers in off-grid locations by enhancing food safety and hygiene for perishable food products.
Of the 16 shortlisted innovators, 11 come from East African countries with Kenya providing six of them. www.precisionairtz.com
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African innovators
Shortlisted innovators from East Africa
Beba-Beggie, Charles Oduk, Kenya – An IoT automated locker technology offering affordable, accessible, secure and convenient short-term storage.
Kiri EV, Christopher Maara, Kenya – An end-to-end affordable and clean energy mobility provider, from electric motorcycles, scooters and tuk tuks to battery charging infrastructure across Kenya.
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Early Crop Pest and Disease Detection Device, Esther Kimani, Kenya – A solar-powered tool using AI- and machine learningenabled cameras to detect and identify agricultural pests and diseases early.
Eco Tiles, Kevin Maina, Kenya – An environmentally-friendly roofing material made from recycled plastic.
Knock Knock, Esther Mueni, Kenya
Kuza Freezer, Purity Gakuo, Kenya
– A domestic alert system for the deaf and hard of hearing, using a highly sensitive vibration sensor to detect physical knocks on a door and transmit this information to smartphones via Bluetooth.
Kuza Freezer, Purity Gakuo, Kenya – A durable low-cost solar-powered fridge freezer made from recycled plastic waste.
Microfuse Stick Computer, Ivan Karugaba, Uganda –
Yo-Waste, Martin Tumusiime, Uganda
A compact and affordable device that plugs in to any screen, projector or monitor to transform it into a Wi-Fi-connected computer, increasing computer access and digital inclusivity.
– A location-based mobile application that connects homes and businesses to independent agents for an efficient ondemand rubbish collection and disposal service.
Second-Life Batteries, Léandre Berwa, Rwanda
MakSol Cooker, Paul Soddo, Uganda
– A solution that repurposes retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries to be assembled as a back-up power supply for telecom towers and mini electricity grids.
– A low-cost, solar-powered induction oven and hob designed for safe, zeroemissions indoor cooking by people in off-grid communities.
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Paa Food / Make it with Monalisa
How to cook the perfect beef stew Who doesn’t love a rich beef stew? Paa cookery columnist and YouTube chef and lifestyle guru Monalisa shares her melt-in-your-mouth recipe for one of the ultimate comfort foods.
M
y beef stew recipe is mostly
the oven do the work. This hearty beef stew is
hands-off, but the flavour is mostly
rich, satisfying, and packed with tender beef, lots
definitely on point.
of vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Let’s cook!
Chunks of well-marbled beef are seared in
a hot pan, then gently braised with garlic and onions in a rich wine-based broth. Then after a few hours in the oven, the meat becomes meltingly tender and enveloped in a deeply flavourful sauce. It takes a few hours to make, but for the most part, you can sit back and let
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For more recipes by Monalisa, visit her YouTube channel, Diko by Monalisa, in which she shares short video recipes for international dishes as well as Tanzanian classics all in Swahili.
Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: Two hours 30 minutes Serving: 8 people
by Chef Monalisa Rwechungura
Ingredients
• 1 kg beef, cut into 1-inch cubes • Salt • Black pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon corn-starch • 30g all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon paprika • 2 tablespoons cooking oil • 120g chopped onion • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 3 tomatoes, grated • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 230 ml dry red wine • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary • 2 bay leaves • 700 ml beef broth • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 120 g chopped carrots • 120 g chopped green bell peppers • 2 beef stock cubes • 2 tablespoons browning • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Cooking Preheat oven to 180ºC. 1. Season the beef with salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and corn-starch. Make sure every piece is evenly coated. 2. Heat oil in a pan. 3. Sear the beef until it turns a deep brown colour (this takes around 10 minutes), leave the drippings in the pan. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan, it’s best to do it in batches. 4. Remove beef from pan and add more oil. 5. Add onions and sauté onions until they turn a coffee brown colour. 6. Add fresh garlic and sauté until fragrant.
7. Stir in the grated tomatoes and cook until a thick paste forms and oil floats on top. 8. Add tomato paste and sauté until it caramelises and begins to stick to the bottom of the pan. 9. Crumble the beef stock cubes into the pan. 10. Add soy sauce and browning. 11. Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Stir while scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to remove the bits that are stuck. 12. Bring the stew to a boil and cook until 70 per cent of the wine has evaporated. 13. Add thyme, rosemary and bay leaves.
14. Stir in two cups of beef broth and bring it to a boil. 15. Return the browned beef into the pan, stir, remove the pan from the heat and cover it with a lid. 16. Braise the stew in the preheated oven until beef is almost tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from the oven. 17. Add in the chopped carrots, bell peppers and the remaining beef broth. 18. Cover the pot and return to the oven to braise until beef and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. 19. Discard bay leaves, serve while hot and enjoy!
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Paa Stay / New Zanzibar hotels
New Zanzibar hotels The most exciting new hotels on Unguja to check in to next
Looking for a hot new hotel to host your Zanzibar break? From resorts with restaurants galore to bijou boutiques, we’ve selected some of the best new openings that bring even more glamour to the buzzing island.
Tui Blue Bahari Zanzibar Number of rooms: 207
The family-friendly hotel has three
Setting: Shrouded in lush gardens
swimming pools with a paddling pool
that lead to a vast expanse of white
for kids among them along with a
sand in the village of Kiwengwa on
playroom.
Zanzibar’s north-east coast, this fivestar property is style like an Arabian
Selling point: Stays are all-inclusive so
palace on the beach.
fill your boots with the buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacks at set times
Facilities: There’s a gym with fitness
as well as selected local-brand alcohol,
classes available with five restau-
soft drinks, tea and coffee.
rants – and three bars – to refuel at.
Find out more: tui-blue.com
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Lux Marijani Number of rooms: 58 Setting: Pwani Mchangani is a long stretch of pristine white sand fringing a lagoon of aquamarine waters with lines of swaying coconut trees standing sentinel. At low tide, a sandbank emerges for outdoor yoga classes then when the lagoon rises it is an inviting and safe place for a swim. This boutique hotel blends in with the sunbleached surrounds with whitewashed walls with their arches covered in fuchsia pink bougainvillea and locally
Toa Spa Hotel Pongwe
Lux Marijani
crafted terrazzo tiles underfoot. Facilities: Dining options include bras-
Number of rooms: 85
serie The Beach – perfect for long, lazy
Setting: Another all-inclusive beach-
ready to ease you into zen-like calm
lunches – and there is a new restaurant
side five-star. This one in the village
with their healing hands. There is also
specialising in the meze spreads of
of Pongwe, home to one of the best
an excellent restaurant that specialises
Levantine cuisine coming soon. The
beaches on the island’s east coast.
in super fresh local cuisine.
healthy, beachside living is complemented by a wellness spa and large
The hotel makes the most of its idyllic location with a palm-tree-lined path
Selling point: It has a rather wonder-
swimming pool while the endless
that winds its way to the beach.
ful outdoor swimming pool with a
beach is made for morning runs.
swim-up bar – the height of laid-back Facilities: As you’d expect there’s a
luxury.
luxurious spa with a team of specialists
Find out more: toazanzibar.com
Toa Spa Hotel Pongwe
Selling point: Mindful travellers will love this place. Local women are invited to farm their seaweed in the shallow waters in front of the hotel, village craftsmen hand-carved the building’s wooden doors and endemic trees were planted in the gardens. There is also no single use plastic here. Find out more: luxresorts.com
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Paa Stay / New Zanzibar hotels
Kwanza Resort Number of rooms: 151 Setting: Rooms and suites in this
Facilities: Excellent dining with three
ocean-front five-star offer modern,
restaurants offering African, interna-
luxurious living that blends in
tional and Japanese cuisine, a gym,
decorously amid the unspoilt fishing
kids’ club and a host of swimming
Selling point: The off-the-beaten-
village of Kizimkazi on Zanzibar’s
pools, some of which extend to the
path location is just five minutes from
southern coast.
terraces of the luxurious rooms.
the conservation area of Menai Island with its protected coral reefs, marine life and sea-turtle breeding areas. Find out more: sunrise-resorts. com/kwanza
Kwanza Resort
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SBH Kilindini Number of rooms: 47 Setting: Nestled in magnificent gardens and with the vast expanse of the Pwani Mchangani beach on its doorstep, this boutique five-star ranks among the best on the island. Facilities: There are two ocean-view restaurants, three bars, a lovely outdoor swimming pool and a boutique on-site. There is also an excursion centre where you can book group and individual trips across Zanzibar. Selling point: The tiled staircase that intersects the manicured gardens makes for an unforgettable walk
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
to the beach and an unbeatable Instagram image. Find out more: sbhkilindiniresort.com
SBH Kilindini
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar Number of rooms: 961 Setting: Flanking the popular white sand beach of Nungwi on Zanzibar’s northern coast, this sprawling resort affords its adults-only guests allencompassing luxury. Facilities: The all-inclusive resort goes all out to entertain its guests with live shows and music as well as plenty of water-sports options such as kayaking and paddle surfing to make the most of Nungwi’s tranquil, bath-warm waters. The spa offers a relaxation
Hotel Zanzibar Golden Tulip Number of rooms: 59
offers both buffet and á la carte dining.
Setting: About 7 km north of Stone
pool, hydromassage zone, steam bath Hotel Zanzibar Golden Tulip
and a host of hands-on treatments so that you can go home from your holiday totally renewed.
Town, this four-star hotel enjoys views
Selling point: The rooftop restaurant
over Zanzibar’s west coast.
with floor-to-ceiling windows offering
Selling point: The all-inclusive features
panoramic ocean views makes for
extend to an introductory scuba
Facilities: Most guests congregate
true destination dining and spectacu-
diving lesson in the swimming pool
around the hotel’s winning terrace
lar sundowners.
to prepare you for the plethora of dive
with its excellent outdoor pool, shaded
Find out more: zanzibar-resort.
sites a shirt boat ride from the hotel.
bar and barbecue area. The restaurant
goldentulip.com
Find out more: riu.com www.precisionairtz.com
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Puzzle page
Paa Puzzles Test your brain power with our fun puzzles and games!
Fish word search ANEMONE COD CORAL REEF CRAB DOLPHIN FLYING FISH
HALIBUT MORAY EEL MUSSEL OCEAN OCTOPUS OYSTER
SALMON SCUBA DIVING SEABED SEAHORSE SEAWEED SHARK
SHELL SQUID TUNA TURTLE URCHIN WHALE
Maze challenge
Find your way out of the maze
Sudoku Shape Puzzle
Which two pieces were used to produce the pattern 5?
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Slipway hospitality
Slipway’s homegrown hospitality stars Dar es Salaam’s popular Slipway Hotel has begun a new chapter in its food and drink services with Mikey Wilkins, the entrepreneur and mixologist behind pop-up cocktail experience Liquid Gold, and top Tanzanian chef Vio Popi entrusted with reimagining its two restaurants. The pair are keen to showcase new homegrown hospitality talent in their endeavour and here put two of their rising stars in the spotlight. Chiza through diverse kitchen challenges. Now, as the second executive sous-chef at Slipway, Chiza orchestrates four kitchens alongside Popi. Together they curate unique menus that draw on traditional Tanzanian dishes then given a modern twist. Chiza has a five-year plan in place which he hopes will result in running his own café. Such ambition is testament to his passion for his work and his dedicated pursuit of culinary excellence.
Rashid Ahmed Chiamba Barman
Chiza Awadhi Sundi
Rashid loves his job as barman at Slipway Hotel and dreams that one day he will run his
Second executive sous-chef
own business. He has extensive experience in
Chiza has been on a something of a pastry
customer service and bar management and
odyssey during his 17-year culinary career. It
aspires to be a strong leader with excellent
all started at the luxury White Sands hotel in
communication skills. Rashid’s passion for the
Dar’s Mbezi Beach neighbourhood. Here he
job extends to training junior staff and sharing
immersed himself in the art of pastry. From
his knowledge of the hospitality sector. He
those sweet beginnings, his path evolved
embraces the journey ahead, driven by a
under the guidance of mentor Chef Popi in
desire for success and continuous learning in
Zanzibar. Beyond confectionery, Popi steered
his chosen career. www.precisionairtz.com
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Dodoma facts
11 facts you probably don’t know about Dodoma
It’s Tanzania’s capital, fourth largest city and positioned slap bang in the centre of the country, yet Dodoma is still something of a secret on the tourism trail. If this cosmopolitan, welcoming and vibrant city is not yet on your travel radar, here’s 11 reasons to fly to Tanzania’s heartland with Precision Air.
1
There’s a story behind the
of the city – and the hunter gatherers
in wine production. Visitors can visit
name
of the Sandawe – one of the oldest
vineyards for a guided tour and tast-
In Chigogo, the language of the
tribes in the world. Each contributes
ing sessions and in November the
Gogo people that live throughout
to the vibrant cultural fabric and
city hosts the Dodoma Wine Festival.
the Dodoma Region, ‘idodomya’
traditions of Dodoma.
means ‘it has sunk’ and this what
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around a nearby creek. The name,
3
much like the unfortunate elephant,
make ideal wine growing conditions.
stuck. However, in 1907, German
At first it was a secret only shared
troops that came to construct
among the early German missionar-
the Tanzania central railway here,
ies that planted vines here, but in
shortened the market town’s name
1969 the Tanzanian government
to Dodoma.
set up the Dodoma Wine company
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and now more than 150 hectares
villagers are supposed to have shouted on seeing an elephant become submerged in quicksand
East Africa The region’s dry earth, sandy
soil and low humidity combine to
It is home to diverse
are given over to viticulture. Grape
ethnic groups
varieties such as Chenin Blanc,
The Dodoma region is
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and a
populated by various ethnic groups.
variety named after the Dodoma
As well as the Gogo, indigenous
sub-region, Makutupora, are grown
groups include the Rangi – who farm
here and Tanzania is now second
the rugged and hilly landscape north
only to South Africa on the continent
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Its rock paintings are a unique
It is the wine capital of
part of African history
Bell Tower The Anglican cathedral in Dodoma
North of Dodoma, in natural
rock shelters formed by the Great
an immense collection of cave paint-
7
ings with the oldest dating back two
just below 18 – but also a learned
millennia. The paintings – made with
one with a raft of higher education
ground ochre and charcoal – are
institutions established here for local
believed to have been created by
and international students. Set up
ancient ancestors of the Sandawe
in 2007, the University of Dodoma
and depict scenes of the hunter-
is now the biggest of its kind in
gatherer lifestyle. Now declared a
the country and one of the fastest
Unesco World Heritage Site, these
growing universities in East Africa
paintings are considered one of the
with 40,000 students. Other popular
Iconic
services, Dodoma has seen plenty of
best collections of pre-historic rock
choices include St John’s University
Nyerere Square
striking buildings go up, including,
art in the world.
of Tanzania, Mipango University and
this year, the presidential palace.
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the College of Business Education.
Other impressive buildings include
attractions to offer insights into the
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the Jamhuri Stadium, the Dodoma
region’s history and cultural heritage.
Tanzanaia remotest and wildest
The National Museum of Tanzania is
safari adventures. Ruaha National
in the heart of the city and houses
Rift Valley, is housed one of Africa’s most unique and historic art collections. The Kondo-Rock Art Sites are
Dodoma is a city of museums
Dodoma is a hub for education. Dodima not only has a young
population – the average age is
and the new home of government
Wildlife adventures
Cathedral and the iconic Bunge
within reach
Parliament House.
Dodoma makes an amenable
Park – where you’ll find the largest
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a wide range of artifacts, including
concentration of elephants in East
Nyerere Square in the centre of
traditional weapons, jewellery and
Africa with a population of around
Dodoma stands out. That it has since
textiles. The museum has a section
10,000 – is a four-hour drive while
2019 been providing residents with
dedicated to the history of the
home to the Big Five Mikumi National
a beautiful, nature-filled meeting
region, with exhibits on the Maasai,
Park is even closer.
place is thanks to its ingenious
Chaga, and Zaramo people. Also
Geosciences with is vast collection
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method of sustaining water supply.
population density of Tanzania’s other
would normally be discarded. The
of local rock samples.
big cities such as Dar es Salaam and
hope is that as Tanzania’s newest and
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Mwanza and for most visitors that
fastest-growing city, Dodoma will
If the rock art has brought you
this way, Dodoma has plenty more
worth visiting are the National Arts Museum, the Dodoma Natural History Museum and the Museum of
and crowd-free base for some of
Engineers installed a grey water system that would irrigate the new
Dodoma has nothing like the
garden while repurposing water that
is part of its relaxed appeal. But, if it is crowds you’re after, then head for
park was built in Dodoma
Majengo Market, which is reliably
in 2011 by charity Skate Aid and
raucous. You’ll find everything you
has gone on to host a series of
need – eventually – at this sprawling
workshops and competitions to get
market from textiles through street
young Dodoma residents into the
food to phone chargers.
global urban sport. After years of
so users can get boarding again
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without obstacles.
As Tanzania’s official capital from 1996
a renovation project has begun
In a region prone to
droughts, the lush urban park of
marketplace.
Tanzania’s first concert skate
the park needs some repairs so
sustainable future
Dodoma has a bustling
It has its own skate park
intensive use and intensive weather,
Its urban park is a sign of
Education hub The University of Dodoma
pioneer more eco-friendly practices for sustainable development.
It has some of Tanzania’s most spectacular modern
architecture.
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Quiz
Which of the Big Five are you? Channel your inner animal and find out which of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife reflects your personality in our fun quiz.
Question 1: It’s time for dinner. What are you having?
Question 3: You have some free time. How do you spend it?
A. Meat, as long as it’s rare.
A. Grab a snooze.
B. Definitely plant-based with plenty of water (Who says you can’t get strong on a vegan diet?)
B. A relaxing mud bath.
C. Meat is a preference, but happy to have yesterday’s leftovers.
C. Chilling on my own.
D. Plenty of fruit. No need to peel it.
D. A swim with friends.
E. What’s dinner? I graze all day.
E. Just follow the herd.
Question 2: There is an argument among your friends. How do you resolve conflict?
Question 4: How do you see yourself?
A. Start a fight.
A. King of the jungle
B. Charge!
B. A hard charger. You won’t like me when I’m angry.
C. I don’t have any friends. I keep to myself.
C. Intelligent, but misunderstood.
D. Bellow, growl and generally make a lot of noise.
D. A gentle giant.
E. Let bisons be bisons.
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E. A follower, not a leader.
Question 6: What would be your ideal holiday destination? A. I prefer to stick to my hunting grounds. B. Any spa with a decent mud bath. C. Anywhere that accommodates the single traveller.
Question 8: When it comes to work, what best describes you?
D. Somewhere hot with great swimming. I’m packing my trunk now.
A. An assured and confident leader.
E. I’m always on the move
B. Tempestuous, but persistent. C. A self-driven maverick. D. Cautious and thoughtful. E. Unpredictable and difficult to read.
Mostly As: You are a lion – majestic, ruthless and commanding of respect. Question 5: What kind of exercise do you like? A. High intensity sprints with plenty of rest in between. B. I like a run when the mood takes me.
Question 7: Which of these skills would you most like to have? A. To be extremely fast. B. To be powerful.
C. Tree climbing.
C. To be able to see in the dark.
D. Does eating count?
D. To have tree-smashing strength.
E. I’m always on the move.
E. To have excellent senses of smell and hearing.
Mostly Bs: You are a rhinoceros – stubborn, thick-skinned and driven. Mostly Cs: You are a leopard – a wily, contemplative loner. Mostly Ds: You are an African elephant – strong, yet gentle and always put family first. Mostly Es: You are a Cape Buffalo – happiest in crowds, but prone to erratic behaviour.
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Cuban ambassador in Tanzania
'Tanzania has had a major impact on Cuban commerce and culture' Tanzania and Cuba have enjoyed a strong relationship going back more than 60 years to when iconic leaders of the nations, Julius Nyerere and Fidel Castro, first advocated the friendship. Here the current Ambassador of Cuba to Tanzania Yordenis Despaigne Vera speaks to Ingrid Kim about the continuing co-operation between the two countries. Can you tell us about the historical
government renovating a fertiliser
connections between Cuba and
factory on the mainland. Tanzania
Tanzania?
has always supported us in our
Our late commander-in-chief Fidel
fight with the US over its financial
Castro actually visited what was
blockade of our country. We also
then Tanganyika in the 1960s. We
work together in the health sector
have built three schools in Tanzania,
through the development of
including one in Pemba’s capital
biolaboratories.
Chake-Chake, in his name.
Last September on behalf of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu
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What can you tell us about bilat-
Hassan, the President of Zanzibar
eral co-operation between the two
Hussein Mwinyi visited the Cuban
countries today?
capital Havana for the inauguration
Our countries cooperate in
of the Tanzania Embassy. He also
agriculture, such as fertilisers
participated in the G77 forum,
and pesticides with the Cuban
which Cuba chaired.
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I know that Tanzania has a lot of beautiful nature, lakes like Tanganyika, national parks and, of course, Mt Kilimanjaro
national parks and, of course, Mt Kilimanjaro. Tourism is important in a developing country as it creates jobs for many people and a variety of possibilities. Cuba is also a popular destination. What potential for collaborations do you see there? Each year around a million tourists visit Cuba. We are working on increasing that. We can share our experience, knowledge and attractions with Tanzania. How have the governments
intervening to defend internal law
of Tanzania and Cuba been
and internal affairs.
collaborating?
Interview Ingrid Kim meets Cuban Ambassador in Tanzania Yordenis Despaigne Vera
How do you find Swahili cuisine? I see a lot of similarities in our cuisines, such as the use of pili
The Cuban government was the first
How do you find Tanzania’s tourist
pili spice. We also like spicy food.
to recognize the independence of
attractions?
Even African dance is an influ-
the Zanzibar government in 1969
Unfortunately, because of my duties
ence on Cuba dance. The African
and to send medical doctors there
I have not been able to visit all of
legacy stems from the slaves that
following visits to other regions
Tanzania’s most popular sights, but I
were brought here and went on
of Tanzania. Our governments
know that Tanzania has a lot of beau-
to make a huge contribution to
share common values such as not
tiful nature, lakes like Tanganyika,
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Paa Tech
New year tech The new year is often the launch pad for life overhauls and there is a range of tech out there to help you pursue – and stick with – your January resolutions. From e-readers to fitness tracking apps, here’s our breakdown of the best self-improvement gadgets for a new you this year. Resolution: To read more…
THE KINDLE PAPERWHITE SIGNATURE EDITION If your daily reading habit doesn’t go much beyond perpetually scrolling posts on Instagram or X, it may be time to break out the books. Regular reading comes with many benefits, including maintaining a healthy brain, boosting memory, reducing stress and expanding your vocabulary. The reading experience is cheaper and more adaptable with an e-reader rather than stacking up a pile of printed books. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has 32GB of storage to pack with your favourite books, magazines and audiobooks and purchase includes three months’ membership of Kindle Unlimited with millions of titles to choose from. The glare-free display and auto-adjusting front light means you can read at any time of day. Where to buy: amazon.com Price: US$ 198
Resolution: To get a six-pack…
MYFITNESSPAL Any personal trainer worth their salt – or should that be electrolytes? – will tell you that getting deeply etched abdominal muscles is a combination of exercise and a calorie deficit diet of whole foods. MyFitnessPal is a free all-in-one food, exercise and calorie tracker that will monitor your progress. Download the app onto your smartphone and start scanning the barcodes of food in your local supermarket for a calorie and nutrient breakdown. MyFitnessPal will then track your intake and calculate the diet that works best for you to achieve your goals. It will also track the calories burned during workouts and your daily steps to ensure you remain in a healthy calorie deficit to hit your target weight. More than 35 apps and fitness devices connect to MyFitnessPal so you can track even more elements of overall health such as sleep and heart rate. Where to buy: myfitnesspal.com Price: Free
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New year tech
Resolution: To start meditating…
HEADSPACE APP
Resolution: To get better sleep…
BOSE SLEEPBUDS Getting quality sleep each night can have a transformational effect on your health and energy levels. If traffic noise, a snoring partner or any other distraction is interrupting your sleep, pop in a pair of Bose’s wireless noise-masking earbuds. They are made of soft silicone for a comfortable fit all night and will play ambient sounds such as rolling waves, rain on leaves or a crackling fire to mask any unwanted noise. You may not need them to drift off into deep, restorative slumber on your Precision Air flight as among the soothing tracks on the Bose Sleep app is an aircraft cabin. Where to buy: Bose Sleepbuds Price: US$289.95
Devoting some time to sitting quietly each day, might not seem a big ask until you try it. Our minds are used to racing from one thought to another and entering a state of relaxation requires dedication and a willingness to work through the discomfort. Apps can be useful here not just in leading the meditation, but in tracking our progress and helping us turn the practice into a habit. Headspace is a good choice with a large library of meditations to choose from, with guided sessions for beginners and less-structured programming for more-advanced practitioners. The app also offers a daily personalised to-do list plus group sessions that create a sense of community and accountability. Where to buy: headspace.com Price: At the time of going to print, Headspace is offering an annual subscription at a discounted price of US$ 37 or you can pay US$ 12 each month.
Resolution: To save more money…
EMMA APP Building a better budget is the best way to stay on top of your finances this year. Budgeting apps can help you do this as painlessly as possible and highlight where savings can be made. The Emma app links to your bank accounts and other financial products, analysing the information to make suggestions on wasteful subscriptions you could cut. The standard free version of Emma lets you connect up to two bank accounts so you can track your subscriptions, set up monthly budgets, track your payday and make payments within the app. Cost: Free for standard Emma; US$ 6.31 per month for Emma Plus; US$ 12.60 a month for Emma Pro; US$ 18.90 per month for Emma Ultimate.
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No-nonsense talk with Sona Sona Parmar Clinical Nutritionist Paa has a new columnist. Sona Parmar is a Nairobi-based clinical nutritionist certified by the Nutrition Therapy Council. In each issue the mum-of-three will take a wry look at the human condition inspired by events in her own life. To find out more about her work, visit nutritionbysona.com and instagram. com/inspirationbysona
The cup T
his morning, my youngest (aged
already been invested in it or how it had
perhaps. Maybe we see that the requirement
six), came into my room with all her
unicorns on it.
now is actually for a copper cup, say, with its
toys. I hugged them all first, before
greeting her with a big, squeezy hug. As I walked over to close the window in my room, she followed me like a tail. She noticed her broken bamboo cup on the window seat. It needed to be superglued. “Mummy, we’ve glued it so many times. Even if we glue it again, it will break.”
It was very clear to her: to do what was necessary, without emotion, because, the answer was obvious. Why would you even bring emotion into it? Why don’t we throw things away so easily? Why do we keep investing in things that don’t work? If we have the capacity to let go of our
various health benefits, or even a big mug, for a frothy hot chocolate. Or maybe all we need is another cup – one that works, one that does what it’s meant to, and one whose design brings tremendous joy every time you see it. But first you need to throw the old one away – not to make the decision to throw
“We could fix it again and use it outside
conditioning, and our memories about
it away, but actually throw it away, deep
to water my tomato plants but, even then it
something, about how we imagine things
into the rubbish bin that sits outside – not
would leak.”
should be, we start to develop a certain clar-
into an upstairs bin where, who knows, it
ity and discernment. We start to see things as
may be noticed and retrieved when the
they are, rather than seeing things as we are.
bins are emptied.
“Let’s just throw it away.” There was no emotional attachment to the cup, no concern about how much had
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We clear the shelf for a new cup to come in, one with a matching plate and bowl
So, throw the cup away – because how you do anything is how you do everything.
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
Silver Member benefits
Upon enrolment, members will be given their unique Paa Royal number, which they must always show whenever they buy tickets as well as during check-in at the airport. After flying three times or more, members will be given a Jade membership card. With the card, they will be recognised as members of the Paa Royal Programme.
After attaining Silver membership level, the member will be issued with a Silver membership card which he (or she) must show at all Precision Air point of sales in order to receive the recognition that he deserves. Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he will automatically receive points earned to his account.
Other benefits of Jade membership:
Members will be entitled to special treatment and priority treatment whenever they travel.
• 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.
*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.
Other benefits of Silver membership: • Free 5 kg 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 • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your account • Priority telephone reservation in those times when you want to make your reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent. Booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line.
Gold Member benefits
Tanzanite 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 experiences and, of course, receive more rewards. Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he (or she) would automatically receive points earned to his account. Other benefits of Gold: • Free 10 kg 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 • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your account • Priority telephone reservation at times when you want to make your 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 you want to travel and your selected flight is full.
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. Other benefits of Tanzanite: • Free 15 kg excess baggage every time the member travels on a PW-operated flight • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your 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 you want to travel and your selected flight is full • Priority telephone reservation at times when you want to make your 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.
• Silver,Gold and Tanzanite members also get discounts of up to 20 per cent when visiting GSM shopping malls Msasani and Pugu, Southern Sun Hotel, Akemi restaurant, East Point Restaurant and the Colosseum hotel and sports club - all in Dar es Salaam.
Contact Us For more details, email paaroyal@precisionairtz.com or call +255684202022
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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)22 219 1000 Contact Centre: +255 (0)787 888 409/408/417 Email: pwreservations@precisionairtz.com
DAR ES SALAAM SALES OFFICE
NIC HDQ Building, Samora Ave/Pamba Road PO Box 70770, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 (0)22 213 0800 / 212 1718 Fax: +255 (0)22 211 3036 Email: salesdar@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)686 177 458/ (0)689 669 446 Fax: +255 (0)22 211 3036 Email: pwreservations@precisionairtz.com
ARUSHA
Ngorongoro Tourism Center First Floor Goliondoi & Makongoro Road PO Box 1636, Arusha Tel: +255 27 254 5489 / 254 5503 Email: pw-arksales@precisionairtz.com
BUKOBA
Bukoba Office-GSA, Bukoba Machinery and General Supplier, Bukoba Centre Kawawa Road, Bukoba Tel: +255 (0) 28 222 0545/222 0204 Mob: +255 (0) 713 316 806/ (0) 787 616 806 Email: bukobamachinery55@yahoo.com
DODOMA
Mtendeni street, Dodoma Tel: +255 787 845 200 / 754 972 173
MOSHI
KNCU Building, Ground Floor Old Moshi Road, Moshi Tel: +255 784 686 418 +255 (0)272 753 495/753 498 Mob: +255 (0)787 800 820 Email: sales@acobtravel.com info@acobtravel.com
MTWARA
Tanu Road, Posta Building PO Box 1066, Mtwara Tel: +255 (0)23 233 4116 Mob: +255 (0)787 818 442/ 767 818 442 Email: pw-mwzgsa@precisionairtz.com
MWANZA
Along Kenyatta Road, 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 (0)784 968427
ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar Airport Tel: +255 (0)24 223 4521 Fax: +255 (0)24 223 4520 Email: pwznz@precisionairtz.com
KENYA NAIROBI
Barclays Plaza, 7th Floor, Loita Street PO Box 50990-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 327 4282 / 4290 / 4297 Mob: +254 (0)724 76 0736 / +254 (0)736 046 595 Airport: +254 (0) 733 934 795 / 731 530 000 Email: pw-nbo@kenya-airways.com
SOUTH AFRICA
OR Tambo International, International Departures Terminal A, AVIAREPS Counter Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 783 6415
UGANDA
Pan Africa House Plot no.3 Kimathi Avenue PO Box 5619, Kampala Tel: +256-790 381 431 (24hr Emergency) Mob: +256 784(704) 329 793 Email: precisionair.eva@utb.co.ug
AUSTRIA
Argentinierstrasse 2/4 A-1040 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 1 585 3630 Fax: +43 1 558 536 3088
AUSTRALIA
BELGIUM
Park Hill, J.E Mommaertslaan 16B 1831 Diegem, Belgium Tel: +32 (0)2 712 0584 Fax: +32 (0)2 725 8392 Mobile: +32 (0)47 770 9971
FINLAND
Precision Air C/o Aviareps PL 10 00750 Helsinki, Finland Tel: +46 8 5556 9162 Email: PWres.scan@aviareps.com
FRANCE
Precision Air, 11 rue Auber 75009 Paris, France Mob: +33 (0)6 21 824 908 Reservation: +33 (0)1 534 35397 Fax: +33 (0)1 5343 7919
GERMANY MUNICH OFFICE
Josephspitalstrasse 15 80331 Munich Germany Tel: +49 (0)895 525 3373 Fax: +49 (0)895 450 6842
FRANKFURT OFFICE
Kaiserstrasse 77 60329 Frankfurt / Main Germany Tel: +49 (0)69 770 673 010 Fax: +49 (0)69 770 673 018
GREECE
7 Stadiou Street, Athens 10562 Greece Tel: +30 (0)210 9341 500/501 Fax: +30 (0)210 934 1620 Email: precisionairsales@tal-aviation.gr
IRELAND
Precision Air GSA APG Ireland 27 Lower Ormond Quay Dublin, Ireland Reservations: +353 (0)1 804 5100 Email: info@apg-ga.ie
NETHERLANDS
Beechavenue 104 1119 PP Schiphol, Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)20 520 0280 Fax: +31 (0)2 6 23 0151
SPAIN
Bravo Murillo 101, Planta 6 Oficina 3, 28020 Madrid, Spain Tel: +34 (0)91 458 5560 Fax: +34 (0)91 344 1726 Email: Precisionair.spain@aviareps.com
SWEDEN
Aviareps, Riddargatan 17 11457 Stockholm Sweden Tel: +46 (0)8 5556 9162 Email: PWres.scan@aviareps.com
SWITZERLAND
Badenerstrasse 15, 8004 Zurich Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)44 286 99 60 Fax: +41 (0)44 286 99 00 Email: Precisionair-Switzerland@ aviareps.com
TURKEY
Discover The World -Turkey Nef22 E Blok 13. Kat No:194 Atakoy/ İstanbul 34156 TURKEY Tel: +90 212 806 11 87 Email: info@discover-tk.com
USA and CANADA
AirlinePros 420 Lexington Ave Suite 358-360 New York, NY 10170 Tel: +1 877 496 9887 Email: reservations@precisionairlines.us Precisionair_tanzania@airlinerpos.ca
UNITED KINGDOM
APG Global Highbridge House, 581 Bath Road Longford, West Drayton Middlesex, UB7 0EW Reservations: +44 (0)844 482 2313 Email: info@precisionair.co.uk
PRECISION AIR OFFLINE TEAM
Diamond Plaza, 1st Floor Plot no 162/38, Mirambo Street Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 784 772 823 / +255 786 447 411 Email: pw-offline@precisionairtz.com
Suite 1302, 109 Pitt Street Sydney, Australia Email: helpdesk@apg-ga.com.au www.precisionairtz.com
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Welcome Aboard
Fly with a face mask
Safety and well-being on board 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 some day 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 who is allocated an 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 PRE-FLIGHT 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 the 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 any time 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 it is 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 crew.
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For the your own safety and the safety of your fellow passengers and crew, we ask you to wear a face mask during the entirety of your flight today. Thank you!
You Are Why We Fly It’s a good idea to keep your seatbelt fastened even when the seatbelt signs are not on.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PREGNANCIES If you have a medical condition and may need assistance during your travel, kindly ask the Precision Air offices or agents about 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 cellphones, radios, remote-controlled games/toys, laser pointers, iPads or tablets that transmits frequencies, portable printers, walkie-talkies, scanners and laptops. These items need to be stowed away for these phases of the flight to avoid injuries in case of an emergency.