Visa rates to Kenya have been cut in half to make the country more appealing to visitors.

The Minister of Tourism for Kenya, Najib Balala, has announced entry visa rates are to be reduced by 50% and completely cut for children under 16 from April 1 until the end of 2010.

The visa cost for adults has been reduced from US$50 to US$25 while there is no cost for children under 16.  Balala said: “With beautiful beaches and thrilling safaris, Kenya has a lot to offer families.This scheme will help to keep costs down for all when planning a trip to our diverse country and particularly benefit those travelling with children.”

Balala, who has been in office since April 2008, was awarded the title ‘Africa Tourism Minister of the year’ at the Africa Tourism Investors Summit in Maputo, Mozambique for his efforts in leading the tourism recovery programme in Kenya.

The move has been welcome by the industry operators who say the reduction will go along way in promoting Kenya as an affordable travel destination.

In January Kenya made it into this year’s top ten cheapest destination to travel, according to calculations from First Rate Exchange Services (First Rate), the money exchange provider for the Post Office.

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I happened to read a complaint letter that was sent to Sir Richard Branson a while a go.

The letter which is currently being emailed globally is considered by many to be the world’s funniest passenger complaint letter as you can find out below:

Dear Mr Branson

REF: Mumbai to Heathrow 7th December 2008

I love the Virgin brand, I really do which is why I continue to use it despite a series of unfortunate incidents over the last few years.

This latest incident takes the biscuit. Ironically, by the end of the flight I would have gladly paid over a thousand rupees for a single biscuit following the culinary journey of hell I was subjected to at the hands of your corporation.

Read the rest of the letter here.

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One Cvillemac has posted a very nice video on Masai Mara adventures. He also gives a well-researched account of Masai Mara National Park:

“Located about 5 hours west of Nairobi, Masai Mara is the Kenya’s greatest park. The Mara is an extension of the Serengeti and covers over 1500sqkm. It contains a staggering amount of game especially during the annual wildebeest migration. There are no fences around the reserves in Kenya and Tanzania allowing the animals to roam freely in search of new grasses for grazing. The wildebeest migration is one of the few large movements of game in the world.

The wildebeest give birth to their calves in the South East Serengeti then move into the Western Serengeti before heading north to Masai Mara in July. They feed on the lush grasses of the Mara until October as the Serengeti plains are too dry. In December, the rains return to the Serengeti as does the migration. There are 1.3 million wildebeest; 200,000 zebra; and 350,000 gazelles estimated in the migration. Of course all the lions follow these animals making the Mara the most predator-packed reserve in the world.

Cheetahs are very difficult to see in most African parks, but they are very easily seen here. Wildebeest can’t pass up the opportunity to drink as they cannot go longer than 5 days without water. They will risk life and limb to do so. In the morning they might cross the croc- infested river only to re-cross the same river later in the afternoon. We camped for 16 days in the park at a community run Masai camp near Talek gate. We can’t wait to do it again!” says Cvillemac.

Useful Links
Masai Mara Africa Safari
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I recently watched this video on YouTube. It’s all about a South African antelope that recently engaged a rhino in a fierce battle over food. It’s just incredible!

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Ever imagined hugging an African Lion! The true story of Christian the Lion illustrates how man and animal can be true friends. In 1969, Rendall and Bourke-two Australians-adopted a Lion cub and took it to London. Later, the Lion, Christian, became too big and had to be reintroduced to the African wild. Here is a video showing the reunion between these old friends, one year after Christian was sent back into the Kenya wild.

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Below is a video i created using safari images that we have in the office. I included great background music.

Hope you like it

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In some countries in Africa hunting of lions is legal but controlled by the government. Take a look at this scary video of a lion hunting expedition that nearly went bad when the lion that is being hunted charges towards the hunters and nearly kills one of them. Don’t try this at home..

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If you happen to visit the western parts of Kenya, I would recomend you go and see this  famous sport of bull fighting. Your visit to Kenya will not be complete without you seeing the “real Kenya” Its an interesting and fun spectacle to watch Read the rest of this entry »

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The govenment of Kenya is fighting to abolish this practice but its deeply entrenched with the Masai community. But honestly the govt has made great progress but a lot needs to be done. Below is a video showing them dancing

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The wildebeest migration has been officially declared as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This event occurs between the months of July and October every year where over 1.5 million wildebeest, driven by natural instinct, begin to move from the Serengeti in Tanzania relentlessly tracked by Africa’s great predators and cross through the crocodile infested Mara River that borders the two countries to forage for food in Masai Mara covering a distance of over 1,800 miles…I wanted you to take a look at this spectacular hunting video.. Read the rest of this entry »

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Stress Free Lion Hunting In Africa

Below is funny lion hunting video i posted at youtube

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Source: Africa Point Staff. To view our safaris and tours to Africa visit us at Africapoint.com

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