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Singita Open New Tented Camp - 3rd August 2012
Singita Mara River Camp will be the latest property opened by the luxury property company and will be located in the far north of the Serengeti, on the banks of the iconic Mara River. With only 6 tents it will be very exclusive, both in terms of location and size.
If you would like to include Singita Mara River Camp in an itinerary for your clients then please contact us.
Kitela Lodge, Karatu - opening June 2012
Situated in the Karatu area of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Kitela Lodge is an exclusive, 20 room property opening this June. The lodge has 4 interconnecting rooms and 3 triple rooms, very ideal for families.
Kitela Lodge offers guided walks in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area as well as afternoon walks around a nearby farm. And after a long day, clients can treat themselves to a half or a full body massage at the Kitela Spa. Email us to book Kitela Lodge.
Lamai Serengeti, Residence and Emerson Spice voted Best New Hotels in Tanzania
Lamai Serengeti, The Residence and Emerson Spice Hotel have been voted the best new hotels in Tanzania by Conde Nast Traveler. The three are among 121 properties that were selected by 41 Conde Nast reporters to make this year's Hot List.
Lamai Serengeti is tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape in Northern Serengeti. The lodge has 12 rooms - 8 in the main lodge and 4 in a smaller, private lodge.
Opened in April 2011, The Residence in Zanzibar is a luxurious villa resort located in the south-west coast of the island. The resort has 66 villas distinguished by private pools and personal butlers.
The yet-to-be-fully opened Emerson Spice Hotel is located at the heart of Stone Town in Zanzibar. Five rooms are currently open and the plan is to have 12 rooms once the hotel is complete. Already in operation, it is currently ranked the number one hotel in Stone Town on Trip Advisor.
To include these 'hot', new properties in your itinerary, please contact us.
Qatar to launch flights to Tanzania
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a passenger route to Tanzania in a six month expansion programme due to start this May. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker unveiled the expansion programme at the recently concluded ITB travel show in Berlin, Germany. The airline is anticipated to launch its flights to Kilimanjaro via Nairobi in July. This news follows previously announced start-ups to a number of other international destinations during 2012 which include Zanzibar. We will keep you updated on when the flights commence.
Olduvai Gorge - Increase of entry fees
Tanzania authorities have proposed an increase in the entry fee to Olduvai Gorge and the Gorge's museum from $3 to $18 per person. Also known as the 'Cradle of Mankind', Olduvai Gorge is one of the world's most important pre-historic sites. The Gorge which stretches about 50km and is up to 90km deep, was made famous by Louis and Mary Leakey when they discovered fossils of early man dating back to some 3.5 million years ago. It is located in the eastern Serengeti plains within the boundaries of the Ngorongoro Conservation area. The matter is in court and we will advise on the outcome of the case.
Wildebeest calving season in Serengeti
Wildebeest calving is well underway at the Serengeti and it is said there is no better time to witness the great migration. Every year between January and March, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest are born on the plains of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation area. At the peak of the calving season, an amazing 8000 calves can be born in a day! Apart from the wildebeest, the other star attraction at this time is the high concentration of predators that can be seen patrolling the vast short grass plains of the park. Huge lion prides and high concentrations of cheetah and leopard trail the wildebeest as they make easy prey of the new borns. To witness this amazing spectacle, please contact us
Kilimanjaro Airport facelift starts in January
Kilimanjaro International Airport is set to get a new look as part of its efforts to meet the demands of the increased tourist flows in Northern Tanzania. Changes due to take place at the 40 year old airport include a modest expansion, as well as overhauling and resurfacing of the runway, taxiways and aprons. A new taxiway will be built to increase the capacity of the airport and the terminal building will be upgraded and expanded to accommodate the growing flow of tourists into Northern Tanzania. The facelift, the first since the airport was inaugurated in 1971, is financed by the Dutch government at an estimated cost of U$36 million. The work is expected to be complete in 2014. For more information on this update, please contact us.
Tanzania voted among the top places to visit in 2012 by the New York Times
When the New York Times released their eargerly awaited top places to go in 2012, it was a delight to see Tanzania feature among the top ten destinations. According to the NY Times, the country was finally "coming into its own as an upscale safari destination". With attractions such as the Kilimanjaro, upscale camps and exclusive safari reserves, things are definately looking up for this amazing destination. Tanzania is home to some of Africa's most alluring attractions including the highest mountain in the continent, the largest wildebeest migration on earth, as well as some of the best white sandy beaches. The country's idyllic climate makes it the perfect year round destination. Email us to book your safari to Tanzania today.
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