Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax Increase
According to the Tanzania budget that was read in Parliament last week, the infrastructure tax will be charged as follows:- Hotels from 4 – 5 star travellers will pay $5 per person per night. Hotels from 2 – 3 star travellers will pay $4 per person per night. Hotels from 1 star and below travellers will pay $2 per person per night. The above changes will be effective from 1st July, 2023.
World Rally Championship
Kenya is this weekend hosting the World Rally Championship. The event which began on Thursday the 22nd will end on Sunday the 25th and is taking place in Naivasha, Nakuru County. This event attracts over 100,000 visitors and this being a tourist region, we might encounter some traffic disruptions due to the number of people in the region. However, our Driver guides are doing their best to travel early or use alternative routes to try to avoid snarl ups.
Kenya Airways Begins Daily Flights to New York
Kenya Airways (KQ) will be flying to the United States of America (USA) daily as it ramps up upcoming demand for air travel in the summer season. Since January, the national carrier has been flying five times a week to America due to low demand. The increase in frequency is in anticipation of an increase in demand for flights between the two countries during the summer season.
Kicheche Unzipped
All Kicheche Mara Camp tents have been completely replaced with a beautiful new open design; Mara North & Laikipia kitchens are rebuilt and they have three new vehicles with improved design features.
Naboisho Valley Family Suite is coming soon. The family suite will be a perfect new addition to Naboisho Valley Camp, with two separate bedrooms (double & twin/triple) each with ensuite bathrooms. The bedrooms are connected by a furnished lounge which can enable private dining. The suite will open for booking starting 3rd January 2024 onwards.
Exercise in the Wild
Sanctuary Olonana has recently undergone enhancements with the launch of a new bush gym. With a unique location under the acacia tree canopy, this outdoor fitness area is equipped with everything you need for a workout – ellipticals, free weights and yoga mats for a more grounding exercise.