The Blue Train is an all-inclusive luxury rail cruise, showcasing some
of South Africa's most spectacular scenery, whilst guests are pampered
on-board, what has been regularly voted, The World’s Leading Luxury
Train. By day elegant private suites provide generous lounges, changing,
as night falls, into subtly lit en-suite bedrooms with butler service.
The Blue Train boasts a club car, lounge and, at times, an amazing
observation car with picture windows. Dinner is an elegant affair in the
dining car, complimented by fine cuisine and award winning South
African wines. The most popular and frequent route is between Cape Town
and Pretoria in either direction, with other set-departure packages to
safari lodges in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve or golf estates such as
Zimbali in KwaZulu-Natal. The Blue Train is an icon of South Africa and a
journey of a lifetime for discerning travellers.
5 Field Place Estate
Byfleets Lane
Broadbridge Heath
RH12 3PB
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1403 243 619
Fax: +44 1403 217 558
Email: claire@ethosmarketing.co.uk
Website: http://www.bluetrain.co.za
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
The Arusha Hotel - Tanzania
A sparkling renaissance of its former self, The Arusha Hotel is a unique
boutique hospitality experience in Arusha, Northern Tanzania. Having
undergone an extensive and sympathetic restoration the hotel retained
its historic and mystical charm made famous in the 1920’s, and developed
into a property offering all the facilities required by today’s
discerning traveler. Meticulous attention to detail combined with a
level of style and service synonymous with a bygone era, and immaculate
décor, have all gone to create a sophisticated oasis within this
bustling tourist and business town.
Overlooked by the majestic Mount Meru the hotel is set in 5 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, providing a home to the many varieties of birdlife and exotic plants indigenous to the vibrant African flora and fauna. Boasting 86 elegantly furnished rooms including Executive Rooms and Suites the hotel provides a calming retreat from the city and safari life. A fully equipped gym, temperature controlled swimming pool, wireless internet throughout the hotel and dedicated staff ensures that the needs of all clients are meet.
The Arusha Hotel has an unrivalled reputation for its excellent dining facilities within a contemporary restaurant and terrace setting. Offering a vast selection of modern and innovative cuisine coupled with an extensive wine menu ensuring that the tastes of all international guests are met and satisfied. Alternatively guests can relax in Hatari Tavern, made famous by the legendary John Wayne who was a regular visitor during the filming of the classic safari hit, Hatari.
PO Box 88
Clocktower
Arusha
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 27 250 7777
Fax: +255 (0) 27 250 8889
Email: marketing@thearushahotel.com
Website: http://www.thearushahotel.com
Overlooked by the majestic Mount Meru the hotel is set in 5 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, providing a home to the many varieties of birdlife and exotic plants indigenous to the vibrant African flora and fauna. Boasting 86 elegantly furnished rooms including Executive Rooms and Suites the hotel provides a calming retreat from the city and safari life. A fully equipped gym, temperature controlled swimming pool, wireless internet throughout the hotel and dedicated staff ensures that the needs of all clients are meet.
The Arusha Hotel has an unrivalled reputation for its excellent dining facilities within a contemporary restaurant and terrace setting. Offering a vast selection of modern and innovative cuisine coupled with an extensive wine menu ensuring that the tastes of all international guests are met and satisfied. Alternatively guests can relax in Hatari Tavern, made famous by the legendary John Wayne who was a regular visitor during the filming of the classic safari hit, Hatari.
PO Box 88
Clocktower
Arusha
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 27 250 7777
Fax: +255 (0) 27 250 8889
Email: marketing@thearushahotel.com
Website: http://www.thearushahotel.com
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Anna Trzebinski Company Kenya - Kenya
In my Kenya-based workshop of tribal women, I use authentic indigenous
designs as inspiration and draw on the rich colors and raw materials of
my native Africa. The Maasai and Samburu people are at the heart of my
creativity but the original crafts and traditions of other African
tribes and the creations of indigenous people around the world also
influence me. I make a unique collection of individually handmade
garments and a range of accessories from exotic leather bags, to beaded
sandals, to feathered shawls. Each piece is a unique work of art.
PO Box 24424
Nairobi
00502
Kenya
Phone: +254 733 788 851
Email: sales@annatrzebinski.com
Website: http://annatrzebinski.com
PO Box 24424
Nairobi
00502
Kenya
Phone: +254 733 788 851
Email: sales@annatrzebinski.com
Website: http://annatrzebinski.com
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The Anasa Safari Collection - Tanzania
The Anasa Safari collection is comprised of a group of off-the-beaten
track properties offering a classic East African Safari in Northern
Tanzania. This collection combines properties in Arusha, Mkomazi
National Park, Lake Eyasi and Lake Victoria to begin with.
Each property is set in a unique environment from the others, has its own character and ambiance, yet all four properties offer bush luxury, fine safari cuisine, high end professional guiding and classic adventure to form a wider range of experiences in a variety of extremely different environments.
Shangazi House, a charming boutique property located on 13 acres of lush gardens at the foot of Mt. Meru, is perfect for clients to relax and unwind before or after their safari.
Babu’s Camp, a semi-permanent tented camp is situated in the undiscovered Mkomazi National Park. This private camp offers a peaceful, relaxing experience in a beautiful African landscape where today one can still enjoy the whole park as though it is ones own.
Kisima Ngeda, located on the shores of Lake Eyasi, offers stunning views over the seasonal soda lake. One can enjoy the spectacular landscape as well as experience the daily life of the last few remaining hunter/gatherers, the Hadzabe.
Lukuba Island Lodge, is built on a remote private island, located just an hour away by boat from Musoma town and offers an opportunity to get out of a vehicle whilst on safari and to be able to relax in privacy and comfort in a unique island setting. Shangazi house, Babu's Camp, Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp, Lukuba Island Lodge
PO Box 2590
92 Haile Selassie Road
Arusha
Tanzania
Phone: +255 254 8840/+255 759 666990
Email: info@anasa.co.tz
Website: http://www.anasasafari.com
Each property is set in a unique environment from the others, has its own character and ambiance, yet all four properties offer bush luxury, fine safari cuisine, high end professional guiding and classic adventure to form a wider range of experiences in a variety of extremely different environments.
Shangazi House, a charming boutique property located on 13 acres of lush gardens at the foot of Mt. Meru, is perfect for clients to relax and unwind before or after their safari.
Babu’s Camp, a semi-permanent tented camp is situated in the undiscovered Mkomazi National Park. This private camp offers a peaceful, relaxing experience in a beautiful African landscape where today one can still enjoy the whole park as though it is ones own.
Kisima Ngeda, located on the shores of Lake Eyasi, offers stunning views over the seasonal soda lake. One can enjoy the spectacular landscape as well as experience the daily life of the last few remaining hunter/gatherers, the Hadzabe.
Lukuba Island Lodge, is built on a remote private island, located just an hour away by boat from Musoma town and offers an opportunity to get out of a vehicle whilst on safari and to be able to relax in privacy and comfort in a unique island setting. Shangazi house, Babu's Camp, Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp, Lukuba Island Lodge
PO Box 2590
92 Haile Selassie Road
Arusha
Tanzania
Phone: +255 254 8840/+255 759 666990
Email: info@anasa.co.tz
Website: http://www.anasasafari.com
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The African Embassy Safaris - Tanzania
In front of me were two roads I chose the one less traveled And that
exactly made all the difference..." Robert Frost About the African
Embassy Safaris operating out of the Hatari Lodge: Nestled like a jewel
at the base of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro lies a place of adventure and
romance – Hatari. Silverscreen glamour, the farm of Hardy Kruger…
located at the outskirts of Arusha National Park, far out in the African
Savannah, for Jörg, Marlies and Donyo Gabriel it is a dream-come-true –
or: simply home! By combining their professional backgrounds and unique
talents, the Gabriels have diligently restored Hatari to its legendary
glory.
In 2004, they created a unique and sophisticated luxury lodge, in which every room has been personally designed and decorated to reflect the distinct style and history of Hatari. Here the idyllic setting goes with the rich history of the place and ecological awareness to create a unique atmosphere that is sure to enthrall every safari enthusiast.
A network of different projects, created by Marlies and Jörg together, intends to make the Momella region a sustainable environment for its people and natural resources. From here you venture with the professional service of “The African Embassy Safaris" on our various Safari “Hoppers” into Tanzania… and beyond! From lush green mountain rainforests surrounding craters, lakes and countless hills to the wide and open spaces of steppes and savannas, from acacia woodlands to lowland coastal forests, rivers and the turquoise colored Indian Ocean, USL “Hoppers” include safaris in all parts of Africa, by flight, jeep, boat and on foot.
We explore the unexplored – no well-trodden paths, no famous national parks; we do not follow the deep-rutted tracks of minibuses and Land Rovers and completely avoid big hotel chains with their impersonal atmosphere – our guests stay at unique, independent and privately owned camps and lodges. All our TAE Safari “Hoppers” include a stay at our fabulous Hatari Lodge and our exclusive Shu’mata Camp, where you will be able to have a closer look at some of the diverse projects of our MomellaFoundation.
About the Hatari Lodge: The Lodge is situated at the northern edge of Arusha National Park - the long forgotten secret - in the heart of Tanzania. Measuring roughly 300 square kilometres it combines within its boundaries the vast variety of many other parks in northern Tanzania: craters, lakes, savannah, plains and Africa’s 4th highest mountain! Now a ‘luxury bush hotel’ the lodge consists of three buildings beautifully situated in acacia woodland allowing breathtaking views onto the Momella meadow, rich with wildlife and across to the majestic Kilimanjaro.
Hatari offers nine comfortably furnished rooms, each with an open fireplace and a spacious bathroom. Every room has been lovingly furnished and decorated in a modern retro style. Giving tribute to the 60’s and 70’s – the era of ‘Hatari!’ The “Hatari Experience” can be enjoyed in many different ways.
Close encounters with wildlife on our game drives or the experience of the rich and diverse flora and fauna on a guided walk; An adventurous canoe trip or simply let the resident buffalo, giraffe and plenty other animals come to you as you relax on our game viewing platform. About Shu'mata Camp - part of the "Hatari"! experience: The Camp is located at the foot of Kilimanjaro, deep in Maasai land, in an area known as South Amboseli. Large East African tents, in true Hemingway style, line on a hill from which magnificent views lead in all directions. At the front of the camp bush savannah melts into the slopes of Kilimanjaro, towering above into the blue skies of Africa. So close that on a moonlit night details of the glaciers can be visible. Seasonally the surrounding savannah bush teems with wildlife - large herds of elephant, eland, zebra and wildebeest and Oryx as well as Grants and Thompson Gazelle. Six comfortable safari tents in the true Hemingway style. All with en-suite bathrooms, toilet, shower in colourful decorations of Maasai Art.
Each tent has its own veranda with up-lifting views. Outside, under the great African sky the open fireplace adds a true feeling of adventure and safari romance. A Hemingway whiskey blends in perfectly with the sounds of crickets, barking zebra and the distant roar of a lion. Shu'mata - dedicated to Amboseli's elephants: The elephants of Amboseli have a legendary story. This barren land, scattered with `islands´ of old acacia forest and seasonal swamps flank the pans of the `embosel´ ecosystem which stretches to the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
It is this region, away from the busy tourism areas of northern Tanzania, where the elder elephants retreat to live out their final years – in peace and harmony and away from the madding crowds. On foot with Maasai warriors or in open-top game-drive vehicles we get within meters of Africa’s largest mammals. Timeless moments. Sensing the great peace and beauty of these magnificent creatures and calmly sharing the habitat with the Maasai and their cattle. A true and original part of Africa.
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth. Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same. And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference.
PO Box 3171
Momella
Arusha National Park
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 27 255 3456
Fax: +255 (0) 27 255 3458
Email: marlies@theafricanembassy.com
Website: http://www.theafricanembassy.com
In 2004, they created a unique and sophisticated luxury lodge, in which every room has been personally designed and decorated to reflect the distinct style and history of Hatari. Here the idyllic setting goes with the rich history of the place and ecological awareness to create a unique atmosphere that is sure to enthrall every safari enthusiast.
A network of different projects, created by Marlies and Jörg together, intends to make the Momella region a sustainable environment for its people and natural resources. From here you venture with the professional service of “The African Embassy Safaris" on our various Safari “Hoppers” into Tanzania… and beyond! From lush green mountain rainforests surrounding craters, lakes and countless hills to the wide and open spaces of steppes and savannas, from acacia woodlands to lowland coastal forests, rivers and the turquoise colored Indian Ocean, USL “Hoppers” include safaris in all parts of Africa, by flight, jeep, boat and on foot.
We explore the unexplored – no well-trodden paths, no famous national parks; we do not follow the deep-rutted tracks of minibuses and Land Rovers and completely avoid big hotel chains with their impersonal atmosphere – our guests stay at unique, independent and privately owned camps and lodges. All our TAE Safari “Hoppers” include a stay at our fabulous Hatari Lodge and our exclusive Shu’mata Camp, where you will be able to have a closer look at some of the diverse projects of our MomellaFoundation.
About the Hatari Lodge: The Lodge is situated at the northern edge of Arusha National Park - the long forgotten secret - in the heart of Tanzania. Measuring roughly 300 square kilometres it combines within its boundaries the vast variety of many other parks in northern Tanzania: craters, lakes, savannah, plains and Africa’s 4th highest mountain! Now a ‘luxury bush hotel’ the lodge consists of three buildings beautifully situated in acacia woodland allowing breathtaking views onto the Momella meadow, rich with wildlife and across to the majestic Kilimanjaro.
Hatari offers nine comfortably furnished rooms, each with an open fireplace and a spacious bathroom. Every room has been lovingly furnished and decorated in a modern retro style. Giving tribute to the 60’s and 70’s – the era of ‘Hatari!’ The “Hatari Experience” can be enjoyed in many different ways.
Close encounters with wildlife on our game drives or the experience of the rich and diverse flora and fauna on a guided walk; An adventurous canoe trip or simply let the resident buffalo, giraffe and plenty other animals come to you as you relax on our game viewing platform. About Shu'mata Camp - part of the "Hatari"! experience: The Camp is located at the foot of Kilimanjaro, deep in Maasai land, in an area known as South Amboseli. Large East African tents, in true Hemingway style, line on a hill from which magnificent views lead in all directions. At the front of the camp bush savannah melts into the slopes of Kilimanjaro, towering above into the blue skies of Africa. So close that on a moonlit night details of the glaciers can be visible. Seasonally the surrounding savannah bush teems with wildlife - large herds of elephant, eland, zebra and wildebeest and Oryx as well as Grants and Thompson Gazelle. Six comfortable safari tents in the true Hemingway style. All with en-suite bathrooms, toilet, shower in colourful decorations of Maasai Art.
Each tent has its own veranda with up-lifting views. Outside, under the great African sky the open fireplace adds a true feeling of adventure and safari romance. A Hemingway whiskey blends in perfectly with the sounds of crickets, barking zebra and the distant roar of a lion. Shu'mata - dedicated to Amboseli's elephants: The elephants of Amboseli have a legendary story. This barren land, scattered with `islands´ of old acacia forest and seasonal swamps flank the pans of the `embosel´ ecosystem which stretches to the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
It is this region, away from the busy tourism areas of northern Tanzania, where the elder elephants retreat to live out their final years – in peace and harmony and away from the madding crowds. On foot with Maasai warriors or in open-top game-drive vehicles we get within meters of Africa’s largest mammals. Timeless moments. Sensing the great peace and beauty of these magnificent creatures and calmly sharing the habitat with the Maasai and their cattle. A true and original part of Africa.
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth. Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same. And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference.
PO Box 3171
Momella
Arusha National Park
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 27 255 3456
Fax: +255 (0) 27 255 3458
Email: marlies@theafricanembassy.com
Website: http://www.theafricanembassy.com
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