Monthly Archives: November 2011

ENTEBBE RUNS OUT OF JET A1 FUEL, AGAIN

In another stunning development has Entebbe International Airport once again run out of jet fuel, causing airlines to implement emergency planning measures to find fuel enroute to or from Uganda. Tomorrows South African Airways flight has already been scheduled to … Continue reading

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CHELI AND PEACOCK BAG FOUR ECO TOURISM AWARDS

One of Kenyas foremost safari companies, Cheli and Peacock, has last weekend taken the Eco Tourism Kenya annual awards by storm, claiming four prizes for outstanding services. Besides being named Tour Operator of the Year 2011 the company Elsas Kopje … Continue reading

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Just over a week to go until Gulf Air returns to Uganda

(Soon in the skies over Uganda, a Gulf Air A320) Just over a week away from the launch of its return to Uganda has the Gulf Air team now gotten into gear and is working the market with launch fares. … Continue reading

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VIGILANT OFFICIALS SEIZE 87 ELEPHANT TUSKS

A Hong Kong bound container with 87 elephant tusks was seized over the weekend in Nairobi, when alert customs and security officials opened the container for a physical spot check, after various inconsistencies rang the alarm bells and raised suspicion … Continue reading

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Urugamba gorilla family get a male infant

The infant just born in Urugamba’s group has been observed to be a male. Mother Bishushwe is taking good care of him, holding him carefully and protecting him from the cold. This is Bishushwe’s sixth offspring, so she is very … Continue reading

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Parc Des Volcanoe’s Missing Gorillas Found, New Infant Born

The Fossey Fund field staffs are very happy that both of the dispersed females and their infants rejoined Kuryama’s group this morning. The group spent the night outside of the park once again, but were herded back in promptly after … Continue reading

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SIR SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAN INTERNATIONAL NAMED AS AFRICAS BEST

Mauritius had reason to celebrate a world number one position this week when it became known that the international airport survey carried out by the Airport Council International, ranked SSRI as Africa’s best, ahead of more likely rivals on the … Continue reading

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NATIONAL TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN STARTS IN RWANDA

Last weekend saw the start of the national tree planting campaign as this year targets in particular parts of the country with less trees than is average in the country. Rwanda presently has 22 percent of its territory under forest … Continue reading

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TANZANIA USES WILDLIFE MEETING TO LOBBY FOR IVORY SALE

In a misguided but not entirely unexpected turn of events did host country Tanzania use the presence of experts in Dar es Salaam, discussing issues under the Lusaka Agreement on protection of wildlife, to lobby for permission to be given … Continue reading

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New exhibitors for WTM 2011 reach 183

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, is proud to announce a total of 183 new exhibitors at the event for WTM 2011. National tourist boards, destination management companies, technology companies, ground handlers, lodge owners and … Continue reading

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