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Porini opens Acacia Lion Camp

The eco-friendly camp has no permanent construction and is situated along the Ntiakatiak River, a permanent river with pools frequented by hippos. With 6 luxury guest tents (increasing to 12 by Jan 2007) the camp is very exclusive and giving you a real in the bush experience. The tents are very spacious and have private verandahs along the length of the tent, providing a secluded and private ‘space’ for you… read the rest of “Porini opens Acacia Lion Camp”

Update on the migration from the Maasai Mara

The wildebeest have made a really dramatic come back. We are now experiencing a ‘second migration’. Herds in the plains south of Maasai Mara.

Maasai Mara have swelled enormously, the herds have been split into two groups, one heading north into the Mara Triangle, and the other southwards to the northern Serengeti before crossing the Sand River Gate, back into the
Maasai Mara.

There is a… read the rest of “Update on the migration from the Maasai Mara”

Swakopmund – the activity town of Namibia

Just two hours drive from the capital of Namibia along a straight tarmac road you begin to enter the desert and out of nowhere the town of Swakopmund suddenly appears.

This small, German town is the gateway to the sand dunes sits right on the Atlantic coast. Swakopmund is an experience, where you can easily forget that you are actually in Africa. The main reason for visiting this unusual… read the rest of “Swakopmund - the activity town of Namibia”

Qatar Airlines fly to Tanzania

Africa Sky is pleased to be expanding their choice of routes into Tanzania in cooperation with Qatar Airways. Flights will be via Doha.

Beginning 9 January 2007, Qatar Airways will spread its wings to the Tanzanian capital Dar Es Salaam four-times-a-week from Doha, the airline’s operational hub and capital of the State of Qatar.

The route will be operated with an Airbus A319 aircraft in a two-class configuration… read the rest of “Qatar Airlines fly to Tanzania”

Kenya Big Cat Migration Update

The news from the frontline is positive: the world’s greatest game show is now officially underway. Over the past two weeks, herds of zebra have been amassing in the northern Mara, particularly around Musiara Marsh and south to Ntiakitiak River, where almost 10,000 zebras and wildebeest are now grazing. Although observations suggest these are mostly local migrants from the Loita Plains, their presence in such numbers undoubtedly portends the imminent… read the rest of “Kenya Big Cat Migration Update”

Africa Launch

Tropical Sky launches a dedicated Africa web site featuring luxurious safaris and a variety of first class accommodation across the continent… read the rest of “Africa Launch”