Februar , 2012
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IT'S FEBRUARY - LOVE IS IN THE AIR! It's C upid's Month! This usually calls to mind flowers, chocolate and cards with hearts. But this year may bring something different.
Perhaps you and your Valentine will celebrate
your love together while on an exotic safari.
Dear Bhavin, We
But even if you don't, there are special ways to show love in your local community. Spend an hour or two at an orphanage, nursing home, hospital or school, and bring some of your tender loving care to those who may need it the most.
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RICKSHAW GREETS RICHARD BRANSON Sir Richard Branson, during his recent visit to Ken a, being greeted b Corporate Accounts Manager.
Manraj Kalsi, our
Rickshaw was assigned the task of providing and
managing the domestic transport logistics. For those of you who are not aware, Sir Richard Branson was in Nairobi in December 2011 for a business conference. During his stay, he visited the Masai Mara, where he hopes to open a 15-tent luxury camp in the near future. He already runs a game reserve in South Africa and here in Kenya, he says his project will help protect the migration route of the wildebeest by creating some reserves just round the Masai Mara. He called the annual migration one of the top “wonders� of the world. He already helps fund the aid group Free the C hildren, which works in the Masai Mara region. Read more on Branson s visit on his blog: Wonderful 24 hours in Ken a
TRAVEL NEWS Emirates Airline Expanding its Global Reach - The start of 2012 has been a busy time for Emirates. In addition to launching their A380 aircraft on one of their three daily non-stop flights between D bai and K ala L mp B eno
Ai e and Rio de Janei o in So
, they have also expanded their network to include
h Ame ica from 3rd January and D blin in I eland from 9th January. In October 2012, Emirates
will fly to Vie nam, to the C ity of Ho Chin Minh. Talk about globe trotting! Qatar Airwa s will open its new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow this week, reinforcing the importance of one of the airline s busiest routes. The Premium Lounge at Terminal 4 will be the airline s first dedicated facility for First and Business C lass passengers outside its Doha hub.
outside its Doha hub. Johannesb rg - The Kruger National Park has reopened its gates after severe flooding damaged roads, cutting off dozens of tourists, officials said on Friday. "Everything is back to normal now, all the gates have been opened. We are receiving visitors again," park spokes person William Mabasa said. Heavy rains this week pounded the northern part of the country for days, forcing park officials to evacuate 60 visitors who were stranded on safari drives. "The mop-up operation is still continuing, some roads were temporarily fixed yesterday," said Mabasa. The Kruger Park attracts 1.3 million visitors every year from all over the world. Mabasa said no animals were affected by the flooding.
OTHER NEWS DISCOVER TANZANIA VIP SAFARI
DAR TO BECOME DESTINATION FOR INDIAN TOURISTS
In a move to encourage more American tourists and investors,
The number of tourists from India to Tanzania is set to increase
Tanzania's Ambassador to the United States, MwanaidiMaajar, has
following a Mumbai company, Akqua Tourism Destinations Private
tailored a “Discover Tanzania VIP Safari� for a small group of
Limited, to embark on tourism promotional campaign among the
business executives from the United States to visit Tanzania mid
latter country s film producers, The Guardian on Sunday has
this year. The two-week leisure safari to Tanzania will be the
learnt.
second to be organized, guided, and led by the Ambassador, aimed
at
exposing
Tanzania's
tourism
and
investment
opportunities before American tourists and investors.
The company s director Jilesh Babla, who lives in Mumbai, said Akqua is currently negotiating with two major Indian film houses that will conduct video shooting in Tanzania s tourist attractions, especially game parks. The films will later be shown in India, he added.
RWANDA: THE LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS
AFRICA ON TWITTER
If you re a traveler looking for an adventure of a different kind,
Young people tweeting from BlackBerries and iPhones are driving
then Rwanda should be on your bucket list. Rwanda is a green
the growth of Twitter in
undulating landscape of hills, gardens and tea plantations. It is
most vociferous, according to new research published Thursday.
famous for being the home to one third of the world s remaining
Kenya-based
Mountain Gorillas whose plight Dian Fossy brought to the world s
published findings indicating Twitter in Africa is widely used for
attention.
social conversation and is fast becoming an important source of
But that s not all Rwanda has to offer.
The government has
Portland
Africa with South Africans by far the C ommunications
and
Tweet
minster
information. More than 80 percent of those polled said they mainly used it for communicating with friends, 68 percent said
mainly used it for communicating with friends, 68 percent said
shown a clear commitment to the development of the tourism
they use it to monitor news and 22 percent to search for jobs, the
sector and has established itself as a safe destination in the
companies said.
region.
Link: http://www.atta.travel/news/1410/africa-in-a-twitter
TRAVEL DEALS VALENTINE SPECIAL
2 DAY SAFARI (TANZANIA) - BOOK ONLINE
Take an unforgettable trip to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, which includes a stay and Ngorongoro Serena, a candlelight dinner, Wine, Roses and C hocolate. Valid Feb 14 & 15, 2012
USD 1,678 for couple *
NGERENDE ISLAND LODGE (KENYA) - BOOK ONLINE Ngerende Island lodge is an exclusive luxury resort in the Mara. The lodge is designed to make your safari a truly unforgettable experience. Strategically located at the edge of the Mara River, the location gives you the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife a short distance from the lodge. Valid until 31 March 2012
Stay 3 Nights, Pay for 2 USD 1,785 per person sharing
fly-in *
UTALII BEACH RESORT & SPA (ZANZIBAR) - BOOK ONLINE This newly built Resort is ideally located on private Michamvi beach, one of the best and most beautiful beaches on the island. Guests can enjoy spectacular sunsets and magnificent unspoilt white beaches without sharp coral reefs.
Valid until 31 March, 2012
Stay 5 Nights
Pay for 3
USD 966 for 2 persons sharing *
DUSIT THANI (MALDIVES) - BOOK ONLINE Surrounding the island perimeter, the living house reef is a snorkeler s paradise, ideal for discovering an underwater world, just metres from the beach.
Valid: 01 Jan 2012 – 30 April 2012 3 Nights / 4 Days- USD 2,064 per person sharing *
AKAGERA & NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK
RWANDA - BOOK ONLINE
Akagera National Park is a truly mystical introduction to the wonders of the African bush known for its big game and Nyungwe National Park is most alluring for its primates.
Valid – 2012
6-Day Safari USD 2398 per person (4 persons sharing 4WD)*
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