New Travel Restrictions For Tanzania

Tanzania’s Ministry of health has updated the country’s Covid 19 restrictions. The key change being that vaccination is now only on advisory terms depending on the traveller’s country, approved schedule of primary vaccination. Travellers will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination or Covid 19 test in Tanzania on arrival unless stated otherwise by the conveyance in use or country of their final destination.

Kenya eVISA FAQs – January 2023

Kenya Association of Tour Operators have compileda listing of the key issues that arise on a regular basis and how to best deal with them.These will be updated from time to time. Should you require further clarity on any issue raised in the FAQ’s, please feel free to revert via email.

Revamped Cruise Terminal Boosts Tourist Arrivals At the Coast

The Kenyan coast is benefiting from the newly revamped cruise terminal at the port of Mombasa receiving 3,000 visitors in the last two months. Speaking after receiving visitors and crew aboard the MV World Odyssey cruise ship at the Port of Mombasa on Thursday, Tourism PS John Ololtuaa said that the development of the terminal was significant with more cruise planners now targeting Kenya within their itineraries.

Chinese Airline Resumes Flights to Kenya

China Southern Airlines has resumed its direct flights between Guangzhou and Nairobi. The flights were suspended while China was on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Flights operate from Guangzhou on Mondays and Saturdays using an Airbus A350. Flight CZ633 departs Guangzhou at 01h05 and arrives in Nairobi at 07h15. Return flight CZ634 departs Nairobi at 15h50 and arrives in Guangzhou at 08h05 the following day.

Ishara Maasai Mara Closure for Maintenance

In light of heavy booking demand for the February 2023 period, Ishara have revised their closure dates to 8 – 31 March, 2023 instead of the previously shared dates. Ishara will therefore remain open for stays through February up to and including 7 March, 2023.

Sanctuary Retreats Offer

Stay 5 nights at Sanctuary Olonana, Sanctuary Tambarare or a combination and receive your last night for free.

Terms & Conditions: Valid for travel from 1 March 2023 to 31 May 2023. This offer can be combined with their existing long stay discount. Valid on bookings confirmed before 31st March 2023

Stay Longer, Pay Less 2023

Enjoy extra on your safari getaway with Sanctuary Retreats’ extended stay offer valid for 2023 and 2024, when you stay at one or more of their properties depending on your season of travel:

Stay 4-6 nights & save up to 25%. Stay 7+ nights & save up to 30%