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Are Travel Agents Back?

Spotlight on Kenya

Tushikamane Pamoja

Prepared for Olympics?

Air Travel Getting Easier

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JUNE 2012

The endless plains of East Africa are the setting for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle.

The annual wildebeest migration, largely driven by the rains, has the 1.5 million wildebeest,

200,000 zebra and gazelle on the move. Because there is no set schedule nor is there a set route

they will follow, these animals will follow different routes, all trying to get to the same destination.

While on safari, you will witness thousands of them spread across the vast plains of Serengeti in

Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya.

For those of you reading this article in the beginning of June, we can tell you that the massive

migratory herds are slowly heading northwest. The first large herds of zebra, which normally

precede the wildebeest, have been spotted on the Musabi plains. This is a sign that the herds are

moving towards the Western Corridor. Because the Seronera region is still lush and green, the

herds don’t seem to be in any hurry to leave. It is anticipated that they will be in central

Serengeti in the next couple of weeks.

The migration is a sight to behold and is something every traveler to East Africa must include in

their itinerary.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Recently, our office in Kigali, Rwanda was recommended to Emily, by one of our dearest

client, Patrick. Emily is a member of a group on Yahoo called Kigali Life and she was asking

her Kigali Lifers if any one of them could recommend a travel agent. Patrick just jumped in

and here is an excerpt of what he told her:

"Hello Emily, I strongly recommend Rickshaw Travels. They are the best professional and

most reliable people you can find in Africa. They are flexible and what I love the most about

them is their listening to the customer's need and their availability, no matter what, to their

customers. I guarantee that if you deal with them you won't regret it. Enjoy your holiday".

Thank you Patrick for those kind words and introducing us to Kigali Lifers.

RICKSHAW ON YOUTUBE

We plan the best safaris and beach escapes

combining East Africa's unique wildlife, exotic

culture and pristine white sand beaches.

It seems that Travel Agents have been news fodder in the United States. An article in the New York

Times has started a debate about this topic "Are Travel Agents Back?" "They never left!" one

responded. There is a link to this article if you'd like to join the discussion. Today's consumers are

overwhelmed by the amount of information online and are returning to the traditional travel agents to

help them organize their travel. Travel agents can offer personal service together with the knowledge of

the destinations they are selling. A unique experience that an online guide cannot provide.

Travel Agents today offer speedy service, personal attention and custom-tailored itineraries. They are

constantly connected with their clients through e-mail, text messaging, blogs and on-line photos, to

name a few. Today's travellers are tech-savvy and realize that a travel consultant is another research

tool, only human and focused on their needs.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/travel/are-travel-agents-back.html?pagewanted=all

Do you think Travel Agents are

Back? Survey results on our next

newsletter.

SPOTLIGHT ON KENYA TUSHIKAMANE PAMOJA FOUNDATION

Kenya today is world renowned for itssafari destinations like M aasai M araand the Amboseli National Park toname a couple. But don’t befooled, because Kenya has a lot morethan safaris to offer its tourist.

Another reason to visit Kenya is its natural beauty, which can be seen

in the snow-capped Mount Kenya, the Rift Valley, the magnificent

sandy beaches or the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Kenya is

also becoming a golf holiday destination, with an abundance of

beautiful courses around the major urban areas. Other activities to be

enjoyed are snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, mountain

biking, bird watching, hiking, river rafting – the list is endless.

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Rickshaw is honored to support theTushikamane Pamoja Foundation, aregistered non-profit, non-government organization inTanzania M ainland.

Its main objective is to help our vulnerable senior citizens by

providing them food and clothing. On May 20, 2012, the foundation

organized a fundraising event at Diamond Jubilee Hall to celebrate

their 2nd anniversary. This event helped create greater awareness

of the Foundation’s current and future projects. One such future

project is the construction of a home for the elderly to allow them to

live the rest of their lives in dignity. A noble cause indeed.

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PREPARED FOR THE OLYMPICS? AIR TRAVEL GETTING EASIER

With the busy travel season upon us,the Olympic Games next month inLondon, England, and peoplegenerally ready to enjoy the summerholidays, most experts believepreparation is the key to avoid stressassociated with travel.

For the busy business person, minimize business travel disruptions

during the Olympics by reviewing your travel needs during that period.

Here are some tips to avoid these during that period:

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It seems that airports all over theworld are trying to make travel alittle easier on their customers,especially those travelers who have tospend time at airports duringlayovers.

These layovers can be anywhere from an hour to more than 6 hours

depending on the connection, delays, which can also occur during

bad weather and untimely cancellations. A growing number of new

businesses are opening up a various airports to make air travel less

stressful.

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Migration Safari - Tanzania – 4 Nights / 5 Days

From USD 2075* per person sharing

Valid till 31st October, 2012

Witness the world famous animal migration on this safari on the vast plains ofSerengeti. Included are games drives to Lake Manyara and the NgorongoroCrater.Â

Includes:- 1 night at Ngorongoro Serena- 2 nights at Serengeti Serena lodge- 1 night at Lake Manyara Serena- Park fees / Crater fees- 4w drive Safari car- Experienced Driver / Guide- Pick up and drop Kilimanjaro airport

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Masai Mara - Kenya – 2 Nights / 3 DaysKenya’s finest wildlife reserve boasts abundant wildlife and gentle rollinggrasslands. Renowned for its lions and Great Wildebeest Migration.

Includes:- Full Board accommodation at Serena Mara (Masai Mara)- Return flights from Nairobi- Local departure taxes, airstrip transfers- 2 game drives per day (night game drive an option- Hippo Pool Breakfast at Mara/Bush

book online

USD 650* per person sharing

Valid to 30 June, 2012

AfroChic Diani, Mombasa - Kenya - 3 Nights / 4 Days

Euro 710* per personsharing in double room

USD 456* (East African Special) per person sharing in double room

Valid till 15th July 2012

Located on the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean, indulge in all theluxuries this villa-style hotel has to offer. Play golf nearby, enjoy water sports, scubadrive, explore the reef or just lay on beach.

Includes:- Accommodation on full board basis - Including airport transfers Ukunda- 1 Bottle of Sparkling Wine on arrival

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Beyt Al Chai - Zanzibar Stone Town, Tanzania - 2 Night Fly-in PackageAn exclusive boutique hotel in Stone Town, built within a traditional Zanzibarhouse which was once a tea house and is located close to its two sister beachresorts.

Includes:- Return flights from Dar es Salaam or Arusha on Zan Air (taxes included)- 2 nights on soft all inclusive basis- Return shared airport transfers in Zanzibar

book online USD 499* per person sharing - from Arusha

USD 399* per person sharing - from Dar

Valid till 30th June, 2012

East African Special - Swahili Beach Hotel, Mombasa - Kenya - 2 Night Fly-inSpecial

KES 37,250* per person sharing

Valid until 30th June, 2012

Five star resort  located on the famous Diani Beach of Kenya’s south coast.This unique hotel offers a harmonious blend of the architectural influences fromthe East African coast, Arabia, India, and Zanzibar that have fused over millennia tocreate the vibrant Swahili culture.

Includes:- 2 nights on half-board, return flights on Safarilink- Complimentary return transfers- Ukunda Airstrip- Complimentary room upgrade to the next available category, subject to availability

book online

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