Gulf Air Announces Direct Flights To Nairobi, Kenya
Gulf Air has announced the relaunch of direct flights to Nairobi, Kenya, marking its return to the East African destination after more than a decade. Starting 2 June 2025, the Bahraini national carrier will operate five weekly flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport using its Airbus A320neo fleet.
Reminder: Our New Luxury Fleet
Sense of Africa is pleased to reveal a new range of luxury safari vehicles. These bespoke vehicles will redefine our safari offerings, catering to those who prioritize comfort, spaciousness, elegance, and exclusivity whether taking a short transfer in the city or enjoying a longer expedition to East Africa’s parks and reserves. This new custom 4×4 safari vehicle design enhances the experience of traversing the African savannahs, surpassing the conventional safari vehicles that typically emphasize practicality and accommodate larger groups. Our range of luxury transfer vehicles includes ; Mercedes-Benz Vito, Toyota Landcruiser V8 and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. More detailed information and visuals will be available shortly, however, you can now reserve this exceptional service for your guests arriving into East Africa.
Uganda Airlines gears up to launch services to the UK
Uganda Airlines is preparing to launch direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight is set for 18 May 2025 and will use the carrier’s latest Airbus A330-800neo aircraft. The new route will cut travel time to nine hours between Uganda and the UK.
The decision to open the new route follows extensive discussions between Uganda Airlines officials and UK aviation authorities. The National carrier will operate four weekly non stop flights, marking a significant milestone in the airlines five year history. This new route represents Uganda Airlines first foray into Europe and reestablishes a direct air link between Entebbe and the UK after nearly a decade after British Airways stopped its direct flights between Uganda and London
Kenya Welcomes Another Major Cruise Liner
Kenya’s position as a premier cruise tourism destination received a major boost on Monday, March 31 when the luxury cruise ship MV Crystal Symphony arrived at the Port of Mombasa. The vessel, carrying 600 passengers, marks another milestone in the country’s efforts to attract more cruise liners and boost economic growth through tourism after the port welcomed the Norwegian Dawn in February – the largest cruise ship to ever dock in Kenya.
Activities Designed For Young Explorers At Soroi Properties
The Soroi Kids Club offers immersive, educational, and fun activities at each property, ensuring children engagingly experience the wonders of Africa. Here are some highlights:
Lumo Conservancy (Tsavo West)
Young Explorer Sundowner: A magical sundowner tailored for kids with snacks and soft drinks as they learn about the Agama lizards. Paint in the Wild: Inspire creativity as children paint their impressions of the wilderness. Wilderness Exploration: Nature walks, identifying animal tracks, and learning about local flora and fauna.
Samburu National Reserve
Map Sticks: Learn how Samburu warriors navigate the bush by creating a “map stick” with objects found along the way. Bows & Arrows: Hands-on lessons in bush survival skills, including crafting bows and arrows. Cultural Immersion: Join Samburu warriors to learn traditional dances, fire-making, and the fascinating roles within the community.
Maasai Mara
The Maasai Warrior Challenge: Spend a day as a Maasai—dress in traditional attire, craft your bow and arrow, and track wildlife. The Great Bug Hunt: Explore the fascinating world of creepy crawlies using a “bug-finding kit.” Animal Spoor Cast: Make casts of animal tracks to take home as a safari keepsake.
Maintenance At Gold Zanzibar
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa will be undergoing some exciting improvements to enhance our guests future experience. The resort will be conducting refurbishment works on the restaurant roof, the pool area and general rooms upgrade. As a result, the resort will be closed to the public from May 8th to May 18th for these essential updates. The resort will be open again to the public on 18th May, however the pool refurbishment will continue until May 26th. All guests who have bookings during closing dates will be relocated to the amazing Bawe Island, with no extra charge and same meal plan booked. For guests staying at the resort between May 18th and May 26th, they will have the option to either stay at Gold Zanzibar or be moved to Bawe Island with no extra cost and with the same meal plan booked for the duration of the stay.
Zanzibar: The Cocoon Collection Offers – Bawe & Pongwe Island
Opening Offer: 50% discount on room rate. Booking Period: From March 27th 2025 until 30th June 2025.Travel period: From March 27th 2025 until 22nd December 2025. Offer Code: OPENING-BAWE
Honeymoon Offer: Free Room Upgrade: Book SUNRISE VILLA and get SUNSET SUITE. Book SUNSET SUITE and get LAGOON SUITE. Booking period: From March 27th 2025 until June 30th 2025. Travel period: From March 27th 2025 until Dec 22nd 2025. Offer Code: HMOFF-BAW.
Ultra Early Bird Offer: Book 180 days before check-in and get 30% Discount on room rate! Travel period: From January 7th 2026 until Dec 22nd 2026. Offer Code: UEBO-Bawe.
Terms & Conditions: Combinable with Honeymooners Offer (details above). Not combinable with Opening Offer (details above). Discount on room rate only, not applicable for extra adult and children. Discount not applicable on meal plan supplement. Discount is only applicable for nights that fall within 180 days prior to arrival. Offer is not valid for stays in Zanzibar Villa and Sultan palace. Cancellation of existing bookings and re-booking will not be entitled of the offer.
Spring Offer: 20% discount on room rate! Offer Code: SPRING-TIP. The Island Pongwe. Booking Period: From 31st March 2025 till 31st May 2025. Travel period: From 31st March 2025 until 31st May 2025.
Terms & Conditions Apply.
Zanzibar: Last Minute Special Offer: Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa & Sultan Sands Island Resort & Spa
Pay 5 nights, stay 7 nights – pay 10 nights, stay 14 nights. Booking window: 2/4/2015-30/4/2025. Travel window stays: 4/4/2025-30/6/2025.
Terms & Conditions: New bookings only, to mention “7=5 action” on the reservations. Not cumulative with any other offer and not valid for groups.
Double Discount On Elewana Circuit Itineraries
Elewana is offering double discount on Elewana Circuit Itineraries including Serengeti Explorer. This exclusive offering is available when curating itineraries featuring a minimum of two Elewana Collection properties. Booking confirmation window: April 1st through June 30th, 2025. 2025 Travel window: April, May, June & November 1st to December 20th 2025. 2026 Travel window: April, May, June & November 1st to December 20th 2026.
Terms & Conditions: Exclusively available for new bookings only and is subject to availability. Applicable when combining our Bush and/or Beach properties (excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge). Valid for our tailored Game Package and Full Board experiences. This offer stands independently and cannot be combined with other special offers.
Qatar Airways Resumes Kigali Route
Qatar Airways will restart its Doha-Kigali flights on 14 May 2025, ending a three-year suspension and reintroducing vital connectivity to Rwanda’s capital. The airline will operate four weekly flights using the 168-seat Airbus A320-200, replacing the larger Boeing 787-8 previously used on the route. The move breaks RwandAir’s monopoly on the sector, encouraging increased competition and offering new travel opportunities for the tourism trade across Africa.
The airline’s return strengthens links between Rwanda and key global markets via Doha, a major international hub. The revived codeshare agreement with RwandAir further enhances access to wider destinations and bolsters Rwanda’s position as a growing tourism and aviation player.