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elephant killed in Maasai Mara game reserve | gorilla trekking

A young elephant bull estimated to be between 17-20 years old has died on the banks of Sand River in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The elephant succumbed to death after being pumped with four bullets and was spotted by … Continue reading

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Tanzania Safari Marathon to Attract More Tourists | Wildlife Safaris Tanzania

Arusha is in the process of organizing an international marathon, while Tanzanians are still licking their wounds from the recently held London 2012 Olympics in which the country players fared badly. The Third Installment of the ‘Safari International Marathon,’ which … Continue reading

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Tanzania sacks top wildlife officials over animal smuggling | overland safaris to east africa

Tanzania has sacked the most senior official responsible for managing its wildlife and two others over the illegal export of more than 100 live animals and birds from the east African nation’s game parks, local media reported on Tuesday. In … Continue reading

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Qatar Airways expands African network to Kilimajaro | budget gorilla tours

Qatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with today’s launch of daily scheduled flights to Kilimanjaro – its 18th gateway on the diverse Continent and second destination in Tanzania. Operating via the Tanzanian capital of Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro … Continue reading

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Qatar Airways launches Perth ahead of Kilimanjaro | Affordable kenya tours

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker Launching  Perth as Qatar Airways second Australian destination, after Melbourne, will see greatly improved connectivity to and from Australia, linking the Gulf, Europe but most notably Africa with Down Under. Initially operating three times a week, using … Continue reading

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East African Wildlife Society gets new Executive Director | cheap east africa safaris

Eastern Africas premier conservation NGO, the East African Wildlife Society, has announced that Nigel Hunter will be leaving the EAWLS by the end of the month though will continue to assist the society in fund raising in the future. It … Continue reading

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Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair opens on Friday 08TH June 6, 2012 | Tanzania budget safaris

East Africas most important international tourism trade show, the Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair, is going to open its doors at the Arusha Showground on Friday this week with a dedicated tourism trade day for professional visitors and the media … 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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KWS kills poacher confiscates weapons, ammunition and ivory

From  Kora National Park in Northern Kenya One poacher  was shot dead in what has been described as a fierce fire fight while others were arrested with AK 47 assault rifles and ammunition in their possession. Four suspected poachers arrested … Continue reading

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Cheli & Peacock make first runner’s up in WTTC’s Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

One of Kenyas finest safari camp companies, Cheli & Peacock, has just been anointed global runner up at the Tourism For Tomorrow Awards in the field of conservation, adding yet another trophy to their display cabinet. Organized annually by the … Continue reading

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