Monthly Archives: May 2012

Turkish Airlines announces new service to Tallinn | budget Africa tours

Turkey’s national airline announced today, during a meeting with Routes Europe 2012 host, Tallinn Airport that they will be commencing a three times weekly service to the Estonian capital. The first meeting of the day for Routes Europe2012 host, Tallinn … Continue reading

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GORILLA FAMILIES IN VOLCANOE PARK RWANDA

Eight gorilla families available for Trekking in PNV with 8 tourists allowed per group Gorilla permits cost 750$ per permit Susa: The largest group with 41 gorillas. This family is the hardest to trek as it tends to range high … Continue reading

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Gorilla tracking rules

To minimize possible transmission of human diseases, visitors are asked to maintain a distance of 7m (about 22 feet) from the gorillas. If you are sick with a cold, flu or other contagious illness, please do not visit the gorillas. … Continue reading

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Rwanda formally launches automated immigration processing for nationals

The test phase successfully concluded saw the automated passenger arrival system for Rwandese nationals now formally launched at Kigalis Kanombe International Airport. Four years of developments and a significant investment in technology, and a trial phase reported her a few … Continue reading

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VISITOR NUMBERS UP AS SEYCHELLES HEAD TO FRANCE

The month of April ended in a new visitor arrival record for the Seychelles, when 20.049 visitors arrived through the international airport, a figure never reached before. This constitutes a 5 percent increase over April 2011, which too at the … Continue reading

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Air Tanzania resumes operations to Dar-es-Salaam | Kilimanjaro | Mwanza

Air Tanzania has resumed flights on the route between Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, via Kilimanjaro, now operating twice a day on a morning and evening service between the commercial capital, the countrys safari capital Arusha and the lake side … Continue reading

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New tourism blog online now | uganda safari

Uganda Tourism Board opens up a new blog , Tourism Uganda “In Detail for tourism” blog where the public will share impressions, experiences and memories of the country, it’s people, wildlife, scenery and culture. All Contributors will upload real time … Continue reading

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MASAI MARA SAFARIS INTERRUPTED WITH RAINS | budget gorilla trips

Torrential rains led to the closure of the Mai Mahiu Narok road in masai mara park kenya, a crucial throughfare enroute to the world renowned game reserve, forcing safari buses and 4x4s to turn back with clients unable to reach … Continue reading

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NASAIR MAKES MAIDEN FLIGHT TO ENTEBBE AIRPORT UGANDA

Eritreas official airline Nasair Eritrea, has now commenced flights to Entebbe Uganda from Asmara, offering the first direct flight between the two countries instead of having to travel via Nairobi. Whilst the fact of the inaugural flight could be established through … Continue reading

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British Airways to offer Vegas flights from Gatwick | scheduled flights to Africa

British Airways is launching another new high rolling route from Gatwick with the start of services to Las Vegas from October 29th this year. The three-times-a-week service will be operated by a three-cabin Boeing 777 offering a premium Club World … Continue reading

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