Super 15 Rugby Competition

With the Super 15 Rugby competition entering its final month of regular season action and with Sevens action coming to Twickenham this weekend, we at Africa Sky thought it was a great time to update you on the progress of the African teams.
Starting with the Super 15, the South African conference has so far seen the Stormers and Chiefs fly the flag.  With 5 rounds to go the teams lead the third placed Bulls by 8 and 7 points respectively.  In the overall standings South Africa would be represented by 2 teams in the playoffs.  At the other end of the table the Lions are stuck at the bottom, level on points with the newest addition to the Super 15, the Australian Conference’s Melbourne Rebels.  However, these positions are by no means final, as anyone who has watched Super 15 rugby will attest, a lot can happen in 5 rounds.
The IRB Sevens World Series makes its annual trip to the home of rugby this weekend as Twickenham plays host to one of the increasingly popular formats of the sport.  This is the penultimate round of the tournament which has so far produced some fantastic games.  Africa are represented by 2 teams in the main standings with South Africa lying 4th and Kenya 9th.  The table is headed by the usual suspects in New Zealand and England.
South Africa has played consistently throughout this year’s competition with their best result coming in the USA where they beat Fiji in the final.  Meanwhile Kenya has picked up points at both the New Zealand and USA stages this year and continues to show improvement.  Whatever happens for Africa’s teams this weekend we are sure to be treated to an entertaining weekend of rugby.
Everyone at Africa Sky would like to wish all of the Africa rugby teams the best of luck for their respective tournaments.

Mombasa’s Restaurants

A question which is on my mind and maybe on yours when traveling abroad is how good is the food and is there anywhere to eat outside of the hotel. Well if traveling to the Mombasa Coast, I can confirm that you do have a choice of restaurants and bars which are of good quality and have a great range of cuisine to choose from.
In Mombasa’s North Coast there is the one of the most popular restaurants, it over looks the beautiful Old Harbour and has a great selection of freshly caught seafood.
On Mombasa’s South Coast in Diani, you will find Forty Thieves a beach bar which is a great place to meet other guests of hotels as well as locals. Every Sunday they offer a traditional Sunday Roast which is delicious and they also have a selection of starters, salads, meats and puddings.
One last restaurant which I am going to mention is the magnificent Ali Barbours Cave. This restaurant is actually built into a natural coral cave this restaurant serves international food under the stars of the sky. The atmosphere is magical with a lounge to relax in before you get seated and staff which cater to your every need.
Whether its fine dining or just a quick bite to eat that you’re looking for, one of these restaurants are bound to tickle your taste buds.

There’s more to Mombasa than its beaches….

The coastal city of Mombasa is known for its stunning beaches but do you know that this historical city has so much more to offer….From city tours to dhow cruises to the most obvious – gamedriving on safari, all these excursions are available to enjoy whilst staying at your Mombasa beach hotel.
Arabian Nights, an excursion which takes you back to the slave trade and the beautiful 400 yr old fort which use to guard the Old Port of Mombasa. After your visit continue through the streets of Mombasa old town and the old dhow harbour before boarding a traditional old Arab sailing dhow. Enjoy the traditional Swahili music as you past Mombasas historic waterfront enjoying the views of the old town and Tudor Creek. The excursion ends with a sumptuous dinner of Swahili dishes.
Gede Ruins and Kiipepeo (Perfect to book whilst staying at Turtle Bay Beach Club), The town of Gede was curiously abandoned hundreds of years ago. The reason for this sudden departure is shrouded in mystery…These extensive ruins and on-site museum provide a fascinating glimpse of life in an African-Arab town hundreds of years ago.
The nearby Kipepeo Butterfly Project gives an insight into the rare wildlife of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and the lives of local butterfly farmers. Experience this exciting community conservation project from the butterfly house exhibition.
Tsavo East National Park, is only a 4 hour drive from your beach stay to the gate, you can be at the park by lunchtime and enjoying an afternoon gamedrive in the park. If you are looking for the perfect stay, then Satao Camp in Tsavo East National Park offers great gaming in 4×4 vehicles with guides who have an encyclopaedia of knowledge on the wildlife and the area.

If you want to enjoy any of these or would like to hear more of the excursions on offer, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 08443329374 and ask our travel experts.