Top News In Kenya – Summer 2013

‘Routes Africa Marketing Awards’
recognizes Kenyan Airports
Jomo
Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi was named as one of
the top winners in the ‘African heat’ category by the ‘World Routes
Airport Marketing Awards 2013’, while the Moi International Airport in
Mombasa was ranked as the most improved airport on the continent winning
the ‘Airport Service Quality Award’.

The recognition of Moi International Airport is the first time that a
Kenyan airport received an award by the Airports Council International,
which recognizes airports that achieve the highest passenger
satisfaction ratings in quality survey – the world’s benchmark of
airport excellence.
‘Routes Africa Marketing Awards’ are regarded as one of the most
prestigious awards by the airline industry, voted and judged by the
airline network planning community. The annual award brings together
more than 250 key players in the airline and airport industry from
across the African region and beyond for strategic networking on air
service development. Routes Africa is the key event for Airports,
Airlines, Tourism Authorities, Policy Leaders, Keynote speakers and
exhibitors to meet, do business and plan for the future.

For more information on Routes Africa Marketing Awards please click here

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Added
to UNESCO World Heritage List
The
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Ngare Ndare Forest Trust were recently
added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the existing
Mount Kenya World Heritage Site. The Conservancy joins the ranks of
iconic wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon, each
recognized as having outstanding universal value to the global
community. The World Heritage Committee considered Lewa and Ngare Ndare
for their outstanding natural beauty, as well as their varied and
impressive ecosystems and biodiversity. The site will continue to be
known as the Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest to allow for
future nominations further north of Lewa to be included.

For more information on the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the Ngare Ndare Forest Trust please click here

Two New Camps Open in
the Mara this Month
Speke’s Camp
A sister camp to Maasai Trails’ Jan’s Camp, Speke’s Camp is a delightful
new private camp in the Maasai Mara that is opening this month on July
15. Located just outside the Maasai Reserve on private land, Speke’s
Camp offers an exclusive and secluded experience for visitors. With a
rack rate of just $305 USD per person sharing per night, this quaint
camp is one of the mid-price range camps in the Mara for more budget
conscious travelers. With eight comfortable rooms, Speke’s Camp offers
everything from game drives to an epic walking safari through the Loita
Hills.

For more information on Speke’s Camp please click here

Sand River Maasai Mara Camp
Located on the banks of the Sand River, the new camp Sand
River Maasai Mara is located within the famed Maasai Mara National
Reserve and opened on the 1st of July. Situated on a secluded and
picturesque site, the camp replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent
tented camps of the late 1920’s. Featuring 16 exclusive tented suites,
each with a private sun deck area, the camp offers daily game drives,
bush meals, a billiard room, library, and swimming pool for guests.

For more information on Sand River Maasai Mara please click here

Kenya Golf Trophy: October 13 – 19, 2013
Held
in Nairobi, the Kenya Golf Trophy will take place once again at the
Muthaiga Golf Club. Last year’s inaugural event featured 170 players,
over 30 sponsors, and $50,000 worth of prizes, making it the largest
International Amateur Golf Tournament ever held in Kenya.

Kenya Airways to Fly Between
Nairobi & Livingstone
Beginning
this June, Kenya Airways recently announced that they will begin flying
between Nairobi and Livingstone, Zambia three times a week. The flights
will be on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday and make it even easier for
travelers to combine East and Southern Africa into one trip.

For more information on the new flights and to book with Kenya Airways please click here

New Safarilink Flights: Mara and Laikipia
Safarilink
recently announced two new flights: the long-awaited reverse service
from the Maasai Mara to Laikipia and an afternoon service from Laikipia
to Wilson. These two new services began on June 15, 2013 and will
operate from three airstrips in the Maasai Mara to Nanyuki, Samburu,
Loisaba and Lewa Downs.

Schedule at time of posting:
Masai Mara – Laikipia:
Depart 2:00 p.m. – Arrive 3:45 p.m.
Laikipia – Wilson:
Depart 3:45 p.m. – Arrive 5:15 p.m.

Free Night Offer: Richard Branson’s
Mahali Mzuri
The newest addition to Sir Richard Branson’s portfolio of
award-winning luxury retreats, Mahali Mzuri will officially open in
August 2013, and is now accepting bookings. Situated within the Motorogi
Conservancy in the Maasai Mara, Mahali Mzuri – meaning “beautiful
place” in Swahili – will feature 12 tented suites, exclusively catering
to a maximum of 24 guests at any one time.
In celebration of Mahali Mzuri’s opening, enjoy a FREE night offer for
arrivals August 1 – 31, 2013. Book a minimum of four nights and receive
your last night free!

Account Director
Barbara Finn
Kenya Tourist Board
Tel: 416-935-1896 Ext. 231
Toll free 1-888-297-9472
Email: [email protected]