After the speculations it is now more likely and almost certain that Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA) is planning to announce the introduction to start the collection of the Concession Fee at the NCAA entrance gates starting from 1st December 2017, if all goes as per their plans. A similar procedure like the one that was introduced by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) starting on the 1st July 2017 the procedure will affect all lodges / tented camps that are located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA). Lodges and tented camps likely to be affected include the permanent lodges like Ngorongoro Sopa
A rare sighting of a Lioness nursing a weeks old leopard cub has left tourists and conservation enthusiasts and specialists both shocked and awe struck. Seasoned conservationists have said it is a rare occurring and a sighting that has never been spotted in the world. This occurred in the Ndutu Plains which administratively is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA) in Tanzania, East Africa. The first photos started appearing in the internet in the last two weeks and now the travel blogs and news websites are already awash with photos of both the suckling leopard cub suckling a lioness
In the past two weeks or so we notified you of the intention by Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), to introduce increased Concession fees for lodges and permanent Tented Camps and Tented Lodges located within the National Parks and that has come to pass. Beginning 1st July TANAPA; the government agency charged with manning and running the National Parks started the new charges officially. Who pays Concession fees in Tanzania Usually the Concession fees are charged by TANAPA to the lodges and tented camps located within the parks borders and this is more or less like the Camping fees usually
David Beckham on Safari pictures on his Instagram page has caused a buzz in the internet with many fans guessing that he is actually in the Serengeti National Park, in Tanzania. Although he has not revealed his location in Africa but his family safari photos that he has shared in his personal Instagram page has struck awe in many of his fans hearts. David Beckham the former Manchester United Captain and Star who is also a former England former Captain, and a former Real Madrid player; together with his beautiful family, they have a huge following on social media platforms
The news that Kenya Airways can now start direct flights to the USA was met with great jubilation by the stake holders in the Tourism Sector in Kenya and the Eastern African region at large. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was granted the Category one Status by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) after garnering 88 points above the required 80 points in security required to grant a hub that Category one status. One of the biggest beneficiary is of course Kenya Airways which has had its fair share of Aviation business instability in the recent past, due to first the world
Connecting Southern Tanzania and Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit is now a reality. Starting 1st June 2017, Coastal aviation is introducing flights connecting Serengeti and Ruaha National Park with further connections to Selous and ultimately to Zanzibar. Whilst Coastal aviation been very successful linking Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve, to Ruaha National Park and back to Dar es Salaam, but they haven’t been less successful in linking Ruaha National Park with the Northern Safari Circuit. Connecting Southern Tanzania and Northern Tanzania Starting June 2017 From that 1st June 2017, Coastal Aviation who are the aviation heavyweights as far as
The Tanzania Safari Calendar is changing fast as far as the Wildebeests Migration (also referred as the Great Migration), is concerned. Solomon one of our best safari guides and excellent wildlife spotters (not to mention one of our best bird watching guides) has just returned from a 6 Days Safari in the Northern Tanzania which included also the Serengeti National Park. You might be interested in our wildebeests migration safari specials here below; 8 days calving safari in Tanzania, Wildebeests migration 6 days wildebeests migration safari in Tanzania Special Offer It was a customized 6 days safari for a couple
The SGR construction in Kenya has now sparked an out row from Conservationists and Wildlife lovers in Nairobi and the world. The Standard Gauge Railway’s construction is already underway and it has crossed a large part of the Tsavo East and Tsavo West sections where it followed more or less the same route that the current old railway lies, without any major outcry from anyone but but now the plan to build the new SGR within the boundaries of the Nairobi National Park has rubbed conservationists and wildlife safari enthusiasts the wrong way. The Kenya Railways Authority after announcing the