African Safari Travel News

Tanzania Luxury Lodges

africapoint — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:29:49 +0000

I’ve seen people are searching for the top luxury lodges in Tanzania. Below are some of them

Mnemba Island Lodge

Mnemba is an idyllic island situated within a marine reserve comprising four distinct habitats which are home to a diverse array of Indian Ocean wildlife. Mnemba Island Lodge, owned by Conservation Corporation Africa comprises just 10 rustic palm-frond bandas with en suite bathrooms and private verandas nestling in a tropical beach forest fringed by a soft white coral-sand beach.

Mnemba, an Arabic word meaning octopus head, is a 20-minute cruise in a traditional 16 foot flat-bottomed boat from the Island of Zanzibar. Just one-mile in circumference, a pristine swathe of beach halos the island, fringed by a tropical forest.
A protection zone surrounds the island, conserving magnificent coral reefs where giant turtles, ghost crabs and spectacular tropical fish drift through the lagoons.A stay at this fine lodge wll cost you about US$ 1300. View updated rates here

Singita Saswaka Lodge

Sasakwa Lodge is situated on top of Sasakwa Hill, adjacent to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti in Tanzania. The property is built in the style of a turn-of-the-century east African ranch house, and every effort has been made to celebrate the spectacular views of the Serengeti plains below. Grumeti Reserves are part of the great annual wildebeest migration route and even when it’s not migration season, herds of gazelle, zebra and giraffe can be found across the plains. Expect to pay US$ 15,000 for the whole villa for one night and about US$ 1,500 for the Sasakwa Lodge.

Sasakwa Lodge is owned by Singita

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Life as a Travel Agent Consultant Employee- Pics

africapoint — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:25:52 +0000

I got this by a forward mail..interesting concept

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Seychelles Beach Resorts

africapoint — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:51:07 +0000

Seychelles is one of the top travel destination in Africa and boasts of exquisite beaches and fine resorts for those wishing to travel to this beautiful country. Seychelles also boasts as having one of the most expensive villas in the world. Look at these amazing figures…

1. Fregate Island Private

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Masai Mara Safari in Kenya

africapoint — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:59:40 +0000

With Kenya now back on the road to recovery with the peace agreement now in place between the two warring parties, tourism confidence is now being experienced with hotel bookings on the rise. I have been told that some lodges (Keekorok and Mara Serena) have no rooms available as a result of being fully booked.

In the previous posts i even mentioned that the supermodel Naomi Campbell was in Kenya in the month of March for her holiday! (more…)

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Kenyan Cabinet Named at Last

africapoint — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:51:44 +0000

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister designate honorable Raila Odinga have finally named a Cabinet comprising of 42 members with removal of two ministers in the process. The cabinet is shared equally between PNU and ODM. The president has also named 52 assistant ministers. Its interesting to note that 7 women were named in the Cabinet, the highest since independence.

The Vice President, Kalonzo Musyoka, retained his ministerial docket while Mr Raila Odinga does not have a ministry. To read more info on this issue, visit the Daily Nation website or East African Standard.

Kenya is moving on to greater heights and its the nation’s belief that its image will start shining brightly like never before

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Kenya Bouces Back after Elections

africapoint — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:53:59 +0000

Kenya went through the darkest period as a nation during the post election in Dec 2007 when violence broke out in various parts of the country after disputes arose as to who won the elections between the two main contenders for the presidency. After experiencing levels of violence never seen in the country, Kenya has suprisingly bounced back after 2 months. Normalcy has returned to the country and the two opposing leaders have agreed to share power 50/50 with the creation of a post of the Prime Minister. A new cabinet was named yesterday (3rd April 2008).

Though their are still problems that need to be sorted out, in particular the issue of displaced persons that were affected in areas that encountered violence, I believe Kenya is headed on the right direction.

Towards the end of March 2008, Naomi Campbell spent her holiday in Malindi, Kenya and gave glowing reviews about the country. During her visit in August, Ms Campbell had said she would meet representatives of modelling companies in Nairobi to try and map out strategies on the way forward to establish a modelling college for Kenyan girls.

I also saw a couple from Europe on tv getting married in Mombasa some weeks back..so it seems tourist confidence is slowly rising again

I still have issues with Western media who were quick to show photos and videos of violence in the country but are nowhere to be seen when peace is restored in the country.

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African Travel Safari Video

africapoint — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:58:17 +0000

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

Hope you like it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz0tJZ7Z1WU

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African Travel - Traveling in Style [Funny Pic]

africapoint — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:46:49 +0000

Check out this funny photo of how we travel in Africa. Simple, effective and cheap. No need for travel insurance!!! He He!!!!

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Funny Animal Photo - Giraffe & Zebra

africapoint — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:43:03 +0000

Came across this interesting photo from Facebook.com

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KENYA TRAVEL UPDATE

africapoint — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:37:29 +0000

Following Kofin Annan’s arrival in Kenya, he succeeded in quickly bringing the two opposing sides together in talks aimed at solving the current political crisis. The government and opposition sides have each chosen a 3-person team to negotiate a political settlement, with Mr Annan as mediator backed by a team of “Eminent Africans” including Graca Machel and the former President of Tanzania…Read more here

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