Travel fee changes
Travel to Tanzania is now subject to an 18% tax on a range of tourism services, including park entry, accommodation, guiding fees and transport. This new charge was introduced on 1 July 2016. Guests and agents who are immediately affected have been contacted. Feel welcome to get in touch with us for more information about how your upcoming bookings might be impacted.
On a more positive financial note for safari guests, the visa fee for visiting Uganda has been reduced from $100 to $50 as of 22 July 2016.
The secrets of East Africa’s ‘low’ season
A glance at the climate graphs for East Africa is enough to persuade most people that this time of the year is a no-no for safaris. From now until early June, the rains are in full flow, making this the low season for tourism. But some of us living here in the region have a different view of this these early months…
Star quality
A day spent in East Africa is always a treat for the eyes. Vast sweeping landscapes, an abundance of animal life and vividly colourful cultures make this a land of visual delights. But when the sun sets after a day out on safari, it doesn’t mean the spectacle is over…
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