Dear Clients & Friends,
Welcome to our February newsletter, full of offers and travel ideas……..
Do remember when comparing prices with our competitors that we always quote inclusive of all taxes/fees (unless indicated otherwise). No hidden surprises!
JKIA – Delays
We have been informed by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority that effective 29th Jan till 09th Apr 2010, the Airport runway shall remain closed daily between 22:00hrs to 01:00hrs due to Rubber Removal. It will only be available for emergency landings.
Note: passengers travelling on late flights e.g Air Mauritius and Turkish Airlines will therefore experience some delay out of Nairobi.
Qatar now flies to Melbourne
4 month fare from $1829 inclusive (more than $300 cheaper than Emirates)
1 year fare also available.
South African airports – new hand luggage policy
ACSA (Airports Company South Africa) is implementing strict new restrictions on hand baggage carried through its airports.
Restrictions require that hand luggage for economy class passengers should not exceed one bag plus one laptop. Dimensions of the bag should not exceed 56cm x 36cm x 23cm. Weight should not exceed 7kg. Business class passengers are restricted to two bags plus one laptop. Dimensions and weight of the bags are as for Economy class.
Any additional baggage or hand baggage that exceeds the above will have to be checked in. If overall weight exceeds your permitted allowance, you may be charged an excess baggage rate by the various airlines.
Emirates – USA on Sale!
New York – Econ Class $1480 inclusive, Business Class - $4580 inclusive
Houston / Los Angeles / San Francisco - Econ Class $1680 inclusive, Business Class - $5580 inclusive
Valid until 31 Mar. Limited seats.
British Airways – special offer in World Traveller class
from Nairobi to any of Aberdeen/Edinburg/Glasgow/Jersey/Manchester/Newcastle (return).
USD from US$ 885 inclusive (depending on destination – taxes vary)
Travel Period – upto 20 Jun. No stops allowed in London.
Selling Period: upto 15 Feb so hurry!
Rwandair – Fly a Friend Free
Valid to any Rwandair destination (Kigali, Joburg, Dar, Entebbe, Bujumbura)
Buy 1 ticket, get the 2nd free (pay only taxes)
Tickets must be issued latest by 28 Feb. Note: all flights via Kigali.
Emirates – Business Class Companion Fare
Buy 1st ticket at normal fare, get 2nd ticket at 50% fare
Applicable to all destinations, however not valid on some flights. Normal taxes/fees will apply to both tickets.
May stay 3 months. Outbound flight must be together, inbound can be separate.
Valid until 31 Mar.
Valentine offer – Afrochic, Diani – an intimate boutique hotel
I have just experienced this wonderful homely but luxurious beach hotel. I highly recommend it if you want to be pampered, away from crowds, and enjoy great a la carte meals.
Special residents offer – only 13,350/- pp sharing per night
Includes: accommodation on full board, Ukunda airstrip transfers
Valid until 30 June.
Get Pampered in the Mara
Mara Safari Club on the banks of the Mara river offers possibly some of the best tents in the Mara
2 nights fly package: 46,000/- pp sharing
Valid until 31 Mar. www.fairmont.com/MaraSafariClub
An Escape to Remember! Mt Kenya Safari Club
From 9,900/- per person per night, depending on room type
Full board accommodation in a Fairmont room all taxes included
Stay 2 nights and pay 50% on the second night!
Valid until 30 June.
Extended Weekend Rates at Lion Hill Lodge, L Nakuru
Valid for Sun, Mon, Tue nights.
Double 12,100/- on full board per night
A great park with almost guaranteed sighting of rhino, giraffe, flamingoes and often leopard. And now an easy 2 hrs drive from Nairobi
Valid until 31 Mar.
North Coast (Bamburi) Fly Packages
>> Travellers Beach Hotel – 26,250/- pp sharing
>> Whitesands Beach Hotel – 29,400/- pp sharing
Includes: return flights & taxes, 2 nights accommodation on half board, Mombasa transfers
Valid until 31 Mar.
Smart new Lodge in Amboseli – Tawi Lodge
Located in a private conservancy near the Kimana gate (good road via Emali), only 12 cottages, each with stunning views of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Cost: 12,500/- pp sharing plus 700/- conservancy fees
Includes full board accommodation and drinks (beers, soft drinks, house wine)
Special introductory offer – 2nd night 20% off, 3rd night 50% off
www.tawilodge.com
Got a Group of 4 people? Great value 2 nights road package to Sarova Shaba Lodge
Only 16,000/- pp sharing
Min 4 people. Can depart on any day.
Valid until 5 Apr.
Go Somewhere Unique…..Kitich Camp in the Mathews Range, northern Kenya
A surprisingly affordable residents package
2 night flying package – 40,500/- pp sharing (min 4 people)
Valid until 15 June. www.kitichcamp.com
Tsavo West – Severin Camp
Rated as one of the nicest camps in Kenya, with wonderful food and service, and now with a Spa
Special offer until 31 March – 9000/- pp sharing (normally 10,200/- pp)
And if you want to splurge, book a Junior Suite complete with outdoor shower!
Very Attractive Mauritius packages
5 star – Le Paradise Cove Hotel & Spa – from $2095 pp sharing http://paradisecovehotel.com
4 star – The Sands Resort & Spa – from $1690 pp sharing www.thesandsresort.mu
3 star – Casuarina Hotel – from $1490 pp sharing www.hotel-casuarina.com/index.php
Includes: return flights, taxes, 6 nights on half board, airport transfers
Valid until 31 Mar.
S Africa – Want to experience stay in a really cool hotel…..? Try the Urban Hip Hotels in Cape Town & Johannesburg
> Ashanti, near Newtown, Joburg – 3 nights package – from ZAR 1499 pp sharing (Studio room) www.urbanhiphotels.co.za/ashanti.html
> Icon, Cape Town foreshore – 3 nights package – from ZAR 1570 pp sharing (Studio room) www.urbanhiphotels.co.za/icon-hotel-in-cape-town.htm
Ground Packages include: 3 nights accommodation on bed only, meet & greet, airport transfers
Special airfares available on KQ and SAA which can be combined with the above. Other room types also available.
Valid until 15 May.
Istanbul Formula 1 – 27-31 May
4 nights package including flights, taxes, airport transfers, 4 nights accommodation in 3 star+ hotel on b/b basis, 3 days Bronze category tickets, hotel-racetrack-hotel transfers
$1355 per person sharing.
Rates for Silver/Gold category tickets, higher quality hotels, single room, etc. available on request.
Note: subject to seat, hotel and ticket availability. Book early.
The Dubai Shopping Festival is On…….
We have excellent packages available.
3 star – from US$ 980 pp sharing – sample hotels: Sea Shell Inn, Imperial Suites, Rio Hotel, Rainbow, etc
4 star – from US$ 1040 pp sharing – sample hotels: Marco Polo, Novotel City Centre, Country Club, Arabian Courtyard, Regent Palace, etc
5 Star - from US$ 1140 pp sharing – sample hotels: Crown Plaza Festival City, Movenpick, the new Samay Hotel, etc
Packages include: KQ flights, taxes, airport transfers, accommodation for 3 nights on b/b, h/day city tour, desert safari, sunset dhow cruise with dinner, visa
Contact us to specially package a trip for you. Can also do on Emirates or Air Arabia.
Note: Festival ends 28 Feb.
2010 Calendar
If any of you have not received our calendar and would like one, please email us or pass by the office to collect one.
All information is believed to be correct at time of publication of this newsletter and has been given in good faith. All rates and offers subject to change by the suppliers. E&OE.
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