Member News
29 March 2012
Shamwari Group Supports Pride of Cape Town
The world renowned Shamwari Group in conjunction with the international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation, is proud to announce it is also now a sponsor of the Pride of Cape Town, which will be officially launched at the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town, next summer in 2013. Pride of Cape Town is supported by Shamwari Group, Born Free and Wild in Art. It is a public arts event that aims to raise money and awareness for the Born Free Foundation by placing 50 decorated lion sculptures …
Read More28 March 2012
Safari Legacy launch UK and German office
Safari Legacy who have been creating legendary safari experiences since 1967 have recently launched a UK and German office. We are looking to work with new tour operators and partners in the UK and Germany to sell our exciting itineraries in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa. We own a large fleet of new 4x4 vehicles, have excellent drivers and guides, secure competitive rates with many camps and lodges and have been short listed as one of the World’s Best Safari Outfitters in the …
Read More26 March 2012
From Hell to Paradise - Dodo Trail - 21 July 2012 - Mauritius
Dodo Travel & Tours in Mauritius announce date for the 2012 Xtreme Dodo Trail :- This heart-thumping 52km trail is a perfect combination of exceptional countryside and extreme challenges, with mountains and peaks, indigenous forest, narrow tracks, fantastic views of the mountains and the sea, and a finishing run along one of the world's most beautiful beaches. Besides the sheer beauty of the course, what makes this event special is the warm, friendly and family-orientated organi…
Read More23 March 2012
Africa Expert Game For New Challenge
Zambezi Safari & Travel CoSafari specialist tour operator, The Zambezi Safari and Travel Company (www.zambezi.com) has a new member in the pack, accomplished Africa consultant, Jonny Humphreys. With 18 years experience specialising in tailor-making luxury safari holidays to Africa and Indian Ocean islands, Jonny is a welcome addition to the team, largely born and bred Africans with a wealth of expertise. He is based in Great Carlton, Lincolnshire, from where he will operate a satellite office. Born in Dar es Sala…
Read More23 March 2012
Horizon Horseback Launches New Bush Camp!
Camp Davidson has recently been built high in the bushveld above the Matlapeng valley. It offers the opportunity to explore from a base camp nestled in the heart of the wooded mountains of the Waterberg. The camp commands a wonderful panoramic view of the central highlands of the Waterberg massif, while overlooking the picturesque Sunset Lake at the eastern boundary of Triple B Ranch. Clients are welcome to stay a…
Read More21 March 2012
Cape Town Event - Charity Concert and Family Picnic
Escape+ExploreWednesday 21 March 2012, 2pm-5pm Charity Concert and Family Picnic - Little Stream, Constantia, Cape Town In Aid of Down Syndrome Inclusive Education Foundation - Realising the true potential of children with Down Syndrome Ingram Southern African Director of ATTA invites you to a secret 7 acre garden in the heart of the Constantia wine valley. Live music including SA’s Got Talent Madalene Abrahams, Winner of Top Stars Jo-Ann Daniels, Jazz Encounters Winner Wayne …
Read More20 March 2012
Royal Opening of New Tourism Complex in Swaziland’s Mlawula Reserve
His Majesty King Mswati III and Her Majesty Indlovukazi provided their Royal approval for the opening of the Magadzavane Tourism Complex in Mlawula yesterday along with members of the Swaziland National Trust Commission board. Newly-appointed Tourism Minister Mduduzi Dlamini helped the King to present a gift to Taiwanese Ambassador, Peter Tsai. Representatives of the different companies which were involved in the construction of the complex also got an opportunity to pose with Their Majesties.…
Read More20 March 2012
Kenya Airways To Start Direct Flights From NairobiI To New Delhi
Kenya AirwaysMarch15th 2012….Kenya Airways has announced its commencement of flights to the Indian Capital city, New Delhi starting May 15th 2012. The much anticipated service marks Kenya Airways’ 57th global destination and 2nd in India subcontinent. The launch of this new route highlights KQ’s efforts to provide seamless travel and accessibility to travelers from Africa to India subcontinent and vice versa. Kenya Airways will fly to New Delhi four times a week on a Boeing 767-300 as pe…
Read More15 March 2012
Malawi's Swift Air Completes Maiden Malawi-JNB Shuttle
Malawi's Swift Air celebrated the Maiden service of its new Lilongwe – Blantyre – Johannesburg route earlier last week. After overcoming some initial obstacles relating to competition on this popular route, the shuttle service began with the full support of the Malawian government and the department of transport in South Africa. Swift Air will carry on providing shuttles between Malawi and Johannesburg and with the support of the public, they intend to keep pri…
Read More15 March 2012
Baobab Travel – Certified as Fair Trade Tourism (FTT)
UK tour operator Baobab Travel has today become the first UK-based travel company to have a portfolio of South African itineraries certified as Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) travel packages. South Africa developed a system to measure and certify Fair Trade practices in tourism in 2003. Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) was originally designed for individual accommodation owners as well as local activity providers, and has successfully certified over 60 tourism products in South Africa. The…
Read More07 March 2012
Machweo Wellness Retreat And Fine Dining Opening
Onsea House TanzaniaOnsea House are thrilled to announce the creation of their sister hotel Machweo Wellness Retreat & Fine Dining, offering the guests 9 extra spacious rooms, a second swimming pool with sauna and steam bath and a beautiful patio terrace to enjoy a tasty lunch or a candlelight dinner. Be sure to check the new website which is live now www.machweo.com and discover the spa & wellness treatments, the luxury cottages and honeymoon suites, the menu and outside catering poss…
Read More07 March 2012
Blacklisting of Mozambican CAA by the European Union
Federal Airlines has noted with increasing concern the number of queries we continue to receive with regard to the recent blacklisting of the Mozambican CAA (Institute for Civil Aviation in Mozambique) by the European Union. This blacklisting was in response to an ICAO audit of the Mozambican CAA in January 2010, where certain non- conformities to prescribed standards were identified. This blacklisting only affects aircraft that are registered in Mozambique (C9 aircraft registration code) and …
Read More06 March 2012
Super Pack of Wild dogs Seen Near Leopard Lodge
The staff of Leopard Lodge, a luxury lodge in the Kafue National Park, Zambia, recently spotted a super pack of Wild Dogs numbering 50 individuals near their lodge. Jacques Collins, Owner of Leopard-Lodge, says “We have seen packs of 30 plus last year a long way from Leopard Lodge. Now our staff, which was en-route to Lusaka, but only a kilometre from camp, were delayed when they saw the dogs. As the pack crossed the road they counted them and saw 50 dogs in total. A pack of this s…
Read More05 March 2012
More Wildlife and an Airstrip for Malawi's Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve!
Tourists wishing to visit Malawi's Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve will benefit from a new airstrip currently being constructed by Tongole Wilderness Lodge employing a local work force from the surrounding community. Animals will also benefit from the new airstrip which will be used in the continuing wildlife re-introduction programme that's making Nkhotakota an enviable reserve. More good news comes in the form of an announcement of more funding being made available for the wildlife…
Read More05 March 2012
Third Boeing Delivery!
As we start the month, a new Boeing 737-300 aircraft is underway. An essential addition to our rapidly growing fleet. The new aircraft is expected to facilitate the launch of some upcoming new destinantions. Currently our fleet is comprised of two Boeing 737-300s, five ATR-72s and four ATR-42s. A total of 11 aircrafts, the addition of this new Boeing will make it 12 aircrafts. We plan to strategically grow and expand our fleet and network regionally and internationally …
Read More05 March 2012
Upcoming New Destinations!
Starting 20th April 2012, Precision Air is set to commence flights to Lusaka Zambia and Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Operating three times weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday using a Boeing B737-300 aircraft. DAR-FBM -LUN-DAR Together we shall paint the skies are painted green and yellow. You Are Why We Fly!
Read More02 March 2012
Safari News issued
Kamili has just published Issue 15 of their popular magazine, Safari News. This issue contains the following reviews, news and updates : CONGO :A trip report after seeing lowland gorialls and Ba’aka pygmies in Congo & CAR. TANZANIA : News of Hatari Lodge’s film anniversary specials, plus Coastal Aviation now has scheduled flights to Shu’mata Camp at the foot of Kilimanjaro. KENYA : A new lodge that’s grabbing headlines RWANDA : Is it a destination or just …
Read More01 March 2012
Flightlink is expanding their service
Flightlink has added 1 Pre owned and 1 Factory Brand new and reliable G1000 equipped Cessna Grand Caravan 208B 2012 Model Aircraft under its fleet of 7 aircrafts to enhance its schedule network for 2012/13. In addition, Flightlink has added two more travel options to its domestic destination network as part of the airline’s continuous development to extend its coverage across the Tanzania. Arusha has now followed Dar es Salaam to become the airlines second hub. This reflects the a…
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