The 2021 World Rally Championships Safari Rally got under way yesterday at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, bringing forth memories of the yesteryears’ wet Easter holiday. President Uhuru Kenyatta flagged off 58 cars, putting it back in the WRC after 19 years. When President Kenyatta came to power in 2013, he promised to bring the event back in the WRC fold. But it had to wait until 2015, when International Automobile Federation ((FIA) president Jean Todt came to Kenya and met the President and Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) officials. The Sports ministry set aside Sh100 million to lay the groundwork…
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Tofo, Mozambique is a magical little place. An 8-hour drive from the capital Maputo, Praia do Tofo (pronounced ‘tofu’) in the Inhambane Province is a colourful, laid-back sandy beach town and backpacker paradise. A place where it is very easy to get ‘stuck’. With a palm tree-lined beach that stretches for miles, great waves, a lively village centre with a few restaurants, bars, a small market and plenty of activities it’s easy to see why this is a popular spot for honeymooners, backpackers, and surfers alike. It’s also one of the best places in the world to go snorkelling, swimming,…
Dad’s favourite wine with a personal touch! Picture this: An elegant black gift box with your dad’s favourite wine inside, along with a personalised heartfelt note from you. Diemersdal’s “The Black Box” gift costs between R270 to R435.Read more Picnics and three-course meals Whisk your dad to Boschendal Wine Estate and enjoy a crisp Winelands picnic with some live music or treat your dad to a three course meal at The Werf Restaurant. If you’re looking to stay indoors, Boschendal’s Father’s Day Box is sure to do the trick.Read more Is your dad an avid golfer? Give your dad the…
Mont Rochelle gives you a newfound appreciation for the French flair and sweeping vineyards of the popular Franschhoek valley in the Cape Winelands. A sophisticated vineyard hotel, I recently had the opportunity to experience its charms first-hand by spending two nights in one of their Suites with my colleague, Cayleigh.Driving to Mont Rochelle, Arrival and Covid-19 ProtocolA scenic drive leads up to Mont Rochelle, Photo Credit: Seton Fisher Following a Friday lunchtime drive on Cape Town’s scenic N1 national road, we arrived in Franschhoek. After passing Mont Rochelle’s security checkpoint, we soaked in the gorgeous views of Franschhoek’s lush vineyards framed by dramatic mountain ranges…
Nigerian airlines are beginning to choose aircraft types that are appropriate to their routes in addition to acquiring new equipment. Industry experts say this would make their operations more profitable, writes Chinedu Eze Some years ago industry analysts used to excoriate Nigerian airlines at every aviation fora because of their poor choice of aircraft for the routes they operate. Many of the industry experts said for airlines that operate short haul flights of largely less than two hours, it is most inappropriate to operate long haul airplanes. New entrants into commercial aviation seemed to have taken a cue from the…
When you think about travelling in Tanzania, the first things that come to mind are the big bucket list destinations, like the Serengeti and Zanzibar Island. But there’s a lot of other places to see too, so don’t forget to make some space in your Tanzania itinerary for the cities too. Arusha is a bustling African city that often serves as the starting point for safaris to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks.Many people just stay a night or two here before moving on, but if you have time, I’d suggest staying at least a few…
Get rewarded for simply using Vodacom’s services. Use your My Vodacom app to earn VodaBucks, which has a host of benefits, including fantastic travel rewards – perfect for a trip to Cape Town. What are VodaBucks and how can I use them? The VodaBucks Store can be found inside the My Vodacom App. Here you can spend the rewards you’ve earned and accumulated. But how do you earn rewards? You earn VodaBucks every time you achieve your personalised behavioural goals, recharge, buy a bundle, or pay your bill. You don’t only have to spend to earn rewards. Use the My…
Staying in private luxury safari villas is arguably the best way to experience an African safari as a family or group of friends. Imagine being able to experience the exceptional service and all the bells and whistles that a luxury safari lodge offers, but with a fully customisable schedule. In other words, you decide when, where, and how you want to do things instead of following a set itinerary planned for all guests staying at the lodge. Furthermore, you have the ultimate luxury of your own private amenities, space, and staff like a chef, butler, guide and tracker at your…
African fashion is becoming an influence to be reckoned with and the world is beginning to take notice of the continent especially following the surge in global demand for Black-owned design. Therefore, it only seemed natural that Heuritech – a fashion technology company that uses market intelligence to empower fashion brands to forecast products and trends, would launch a report called African Designers and Trends: A Closer Look. To accompany the report, they recently hosted a webinar to share the key findings for Spring 2022, which this article will briefly discuss. Image source African Fashion is Diverse Fashion weeks held…
On the esteemed instructions of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Paul Biya, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, shall on Thursday, 24 June 2021 at 3:00 p.m., preside over the ceremony to lay the foundation stone for the construction project of a Hotel and leisure park called “Hotel du Lac” at the Mingoa Valley in Yaounde. Source link