For a sophisticated safari experience in Tanzania at an affordable price, The Selous Safari Company has introduced low season rates during high season dates. Valid for travel from 1 August 2010 to 20 March 2011 at the Selous Safari Camp in the Selous Game Reserve and Jongomero Camp in the Ruaha National Park, those seeking a safari adventure-of-a-lifetime can... Read more
Archive for July, 2010
Samuel Eto'o adopts animal In Kenya
July 22 | Posted by admin | Africa NatureCameroon and Inter Milan striker, Samuel Eto'o, is expected to adopt an unidentified animal in Zeitz Foundation’s Segera Ranch in Kenya as he pays a private visit to the country. Last year during a similar event, Jamaican world and Olympic sprints champion Usain Bolt and former world hurdles’ record holder, Britain’s Colin…Samuel Eto'o adopts animal In Kenya ... Read more
Following response from ATTA members operating in Mozambique, Rani Resorts and Mozambique Voyages, we can confirm the following.
July 16 | Posted by | Tanzania Safari BlogThe Mozambican Government has announced an increase in visa fees for tourists to Mozambique with immediate effect. This comes as a result of the introduction of the biometric system – currently enforced at Maputo (Malavane) Airport and the Komatipoort border. The cost of the visas has increased to US$ 82.00 per person, however, at only these 2 points of entry at... Read more
News from Asilia….
July 15 | Posted by | Tanzania Safari BlogWe are extremely excited to announce an addition to the Asilia portfolio in Zanzibar. Situated alongside our Matemwe Lodge and Matemwe Retreat, the new luxury villa Matemwe Beach Retreat will be opening on August 1st 2010. The Matemwe Beach Retreat consists of: • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • A beautiful mezzanine floor which can... Read more
Opening season news from The Selous Safari Company
July 13 | Posted by | Tanzania Safari BlogSelous Safari Camp Whilst it may seem strange to say, the Selous Safari Camp actually benefitted from the global financial crisis last season as it gave us the opportunity to carry out a complete refurbishment, including brand new en-suite open air ‘star’ showers, which look truly stunning. The management team is a mixture of new and familiar faces. Jenny has been promoted to Camp... Read more
Cameroon: British gorilla expert murdered
July 7 | Posted by admin | Africa NatureDr. Warren Ymke, a British gorilla expert who is said to have escaped Rwanda during the genocide was on 30 June 2010 murdered at her residence in Limbe, Cameroon. Warren, 40, had her throat slit after she was bound and gagged when she confronted an intruder at the home she shared with her partner Aaron Nicholas. She had been living in... Read more
Seclusion is the spice of life in Pemba
July 2 | Posted by | Tanzania Safari BlogReproduced from ‘The Metro’ 2/7/10 The place many of us call Zanzibar is actually Unguja, one of the two main islands that make up the Zanzibar archipelago. The other, 80km to the north-east, is Pemba. It’s an old but true formula: white sands + turquoise sea = paradise. And on Pemba, in particular Fundu Lagoon, the bijous all-inclusive resort where I’m... Read more