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Single tourist visa for East Africa?
Wednesday, March 3rd 2010
The introduction of a single tourist visa for East Africa could be implemented by as soon as June 2010. The East African Community (EAC) ministerial council on Tourism and Wildlife Management considered a report of a task force study on the introduction of the single tourist visa in the East African community. A working plan piloting a single tourist visa has been developed and test runs are expected to involve nationals from South...Read full article...
Tanzanite Experience
Monday, February 1st 2010
The Tanzanite Experience is proud to announce the opening of the world's only Tanzanite Mine Visitor Centre in Merelani, situated only 70 km from Arusha, Tanzania. Learn about ethical and socially responsible tanzanite mining in a safe environment. You can also do down a proper mine shaft and have the opportunity to purchase well cut certified tanzanite from the onsite shop, where a tanzanite expert is on hand to answer any queries. On-site are...Read full article...
Kenya and Tanzania - one tourism destination
Wednesday, January 6th 2010
Kenya calls on Tanzania to jointly promote tourism The East African Community (EAC) is preparing a strategy to sell its five partner states (Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) as a single tourism destination, and Kenya is now calling for a Memorandum of Understanding with Tanzania on the development and promotion of the industry. Promoting Kenya and Tanzania as one tourism destination would help remove bureaucratic barriers and...Read full article...
Serengeti - Maasai Mara border crossing closed
Monday, October 26th 2009
The Tanzania Tourist Board has dismissed reports that the Sand River/Bologonja border crossing point connecting Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is open. Tanzania has no intention of reopening the Sand River / Bologonja border point. The entry point will remain closed for environmental reasons. They feel that the fragile ecosystem of the area, which has a World Heritage Site status, cannot be...Read full article...
Cape Town Signs Responsible Tourism Charter
Thursday, October 1st 2009
Cape Town has become the first city in South Africa to sign a Responsible Tourism Charter, establishing an active partnership between City Of Cape Town and tourism industry stakeholders. At a media briefing held on Monday 28th September 2009 at Greenways Hotel in Claremont, Cape Town the document was introduced by Theuns Vivian from the City Of Cape Town's tourism department. This was followed by two presentations. The first by hotel owner,...Read full article...
Added value for 2009 on all our trips
Friday, July 10th 2009
Wild dog tracking in Limpopo Whale watching from Cape Town White water rafting on the Zambezi And much much more....and ALL FOR FREE! 2009 will be remembered as a tough year for everyone, but we have been delighted to see so many people still interested in travelling to Africa with us. Thank you for all the interesting enquiries and bookings we have received despite the daily gloomy economic news. Many lodges and operators across...Read full article...
Swine Flu and travel to Africa
Thursday, April 30th 2009
We are closely monitoring the impact of the Swine Flu outbreak originating in Mexico earlier this week and its possible impact on travel to destinations offered by Baobab Travel. Following World Health Organisation (WHO) advice, governments worldwide are activating plans for a possible global pandemic. The private sector and the public should also take all possible precautionary measures. With regards to travel to and from Africa there are as...Read full article...
Flooding in the Caprivi (Namibia)
Wednesday, April 8th 2009
Rising water levels and subsequent flooding have been cause for major concern in the Caprivi region of Namibia. The water levels are reaching records that have not been seen since the 1960s. Many roads have been washed away, people been displaced and some lodges are experiencing operational difficulties as a result of the flooding. The high water levels also have a positive side, as the seasonal flood waters are regenerative for the delicate...Read full article...
Kenya Visa fees reduction
Thursday, April 2nd 2009
The reduction of 50% in the Kenyan visa fees, announced earlier this year, and due to start on 1st of April has been delayed until further notice. It is not operational yet and people should be prepared to pay the full visa...Read full article...
Ten reasons to go on Safari
Monday, March 30th 2009
Ten light-hearted reasons to go on an African safari during the recession. 1. The TV and constant recession news is killing me. There are very few TVs in the African bush. Instead there great tales around the camp fire. 2. I am constantly thinking about my lack of funds. Money plays a minor role in the African bush and there are no shops to spend it in! 3. My shares keep falling and I need to keep in touch. They will fall anyway...Read full article...
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