Get 25% off discount on amazing destinations: The Big Annual Kenya Airways Sale!

KQ has announced a 25% off discount to various destinations in their network, mostly Africa, Europe and China.

This means you can now visit over 30 breath-taking destinations at better prices, tickets being available for sale from 1st -7th February 2014 and are valid for travel from 1st February to 31st May, 2014.

For specified details, please contact us.

*Terms and conditions apply*

Customer Care Training

As has been in the past, we Uniglobe Let's Go Travel usually undergo frequent Customer care training that are established to aid us in building better relationships with our customers both internally and externally.

On 21st  and 22nd January, 2014 we under went another kind of customer care training facilitated by Smart Skill Trainers, who are one of the best leadership & communication trainers in East Africa.

It is our hope that we get to put to use what we learnt and that we will be able to serve you (the clients) even better than we have done in the past.

We look forward to serving you and look forward to more of your travels!

Dubai Shopping Festival 2014

If there is something that all human beings have in common; it has got to be shopping! The Dubai Shopping Festival was started in 1996.The 32days event is the leading shopping event in the World. The first festival only attracted 1.6 million shoppers but over the last couple of years it has grown tremendous attracting over 3.35 million people!

The event kicked of on 2nd January 2014 and will run up untill 2nd February 2014.This event is dubbed as a shopper's heaven where you can get anything from the likes of imported designer watches, perfumes, jewelry,electronics,materials,house furniture, carpets etc at brand discounts ranging from 5% to 75%. The tax free discounted rates are not the only attraction of Dubai Shopping Festival, as you can win fabulous free gifts, bargain offers and raffle tickets. 

Dubai has rapidly emerged as the tourist capital of the Middle East and in the effort shopping in Dubai has been made largely tax free and merchants have been allowed to import products from other countries with very low or no custom duties.

We at Uniglobe Lets Go Travel have budget friendly packages to Dubai valid through out the festival and after the festival.

For more information please contact us + 254 20 4441030/447151 or send us an email info@letsgosafari.com

Win a getaway for two people to Island Camp, Baringo

Are you a Kenyan resident and Fancy a FREE getaway? Well here is that chance!

Give us the best slogan for a Valentine's weekend getaway advert by posting it as a comment on our facebook page and get your friends to like your slogan. 

The slogan with the MOST number of likes stands a chance to win 2 nights full board accommodation  and boat transfers for 2 people at Island camp, Lake Baringo! 

About Island Camp, Baringo

Island Camp, recently renovated in early 2013, is situated on an enchanted, remote island - Ol Kokwa - in Lake Baringo. It is informal, relaxing, and surrounded by spectacular scenery, a perfect retreat for weekends, private parties and conventions.

Accommodation is in 17 ensuite lake view rooms; 6 standard, 7 deluxe and 4 superior with private splash pool, tucked away under the shade of spreading acacias and separated by green lawns and natural rockeries. The views of the surrounding Rift Valley are at their most spectacular from the refreshing, clear swimming pool situated at the pinnacle of the camp. Winding paths lead down from the pool to the informal dining and bar areas.

Optional boat trips around the lake, water-skiing, champagne breakfasts, guided walks to the hot springs. Visits to the local Njemps villages and close by Lake Bogoria Game Reserve popular with large numbers of flamingos, hot springs and the elusive and elegant Greater Kudu.

Promotion is valid till 10th February, 2014.

Let's get creative - GOOD LUCK!!!

New Requirement for travel to India: Mandatory Oral Polio Vaccine for all travellers

Please be informed that it is now a mandatory requirement to be vaccinated against polio before any travel to India.  

Following a press statement posted on their website, the Government of India has announced that all travellers from Kenya to India need to have completed a full course of vaccination against polio and are required to carry with them a written record of vaccination (patient-retained record) for polio, preferably using the IHR 2005 international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis, from a hospital or center administering OPV, authorized by the Government of the Republic of Kenya.  

It is important to note that, the Polio Vaccine should have been administered at least six weeks before travel into India at an authorized Medical facility and supported with due documentation.

This requirement will be effective from 14th February 2014.

 

Happy Holidays!

We take this opportunity to thank you for all the support you have given us throughout 2013.

We also take this chance to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Christmas and all the very best for the festive season.

Please be careful in your travels particularly on the roads as they will be busy and for flights, be at the airports in good time.

With best wishes at this time and may 2014 be a better year for all of us and hopefully throughout the world!

xoxo
The Uniglobe Let's Go Travel Team

And the migration is back!

On Friday we woke up to the news that the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara were back!

In a rare and dramatic shift, the wildebeest and zebra herds are reported to be back from northern Serengeti where they had moved to following some mid-season rains in October. The herds had presumed the time to relocate to the Serengeti had come, but local rains in the Mara ecosystem have changed that. The plains are now greened with fresh grass and luscious shots and it is our assumption that if the weather continues like this, there is a likelihood of wildebeest giving birth in the Mara like it was the case in 1998.

So...if you had planned to see the migration but somehow you got caught and never got to witness it, nature might just be giving you a second chance this year or perhaps the animals heard Kenya were celebrating their golden jubilee since independence and decided to stay over for the party?! Hahahaha.....

Reports coming from the Mara indicate that the wildebeest are moving north of Mara Intrepids Camp through the Olare Orok Conservancy and across Posse Plain down to Sand River. The wildebeest and zebras are said to be everywhere, with crocodiles and other predators already enjoying their early Christmas feast! 

For Masai Mara bookings, contact us. 

Update on Loisaba Ranch Fire

On 31^st October 2013, we woke up to the news that Loisaba Lodge and Loisaba Private House had been destroyed by a bush fire; luckily no one was injured and personal belongings and artefacts were saved.

The fire is said to have started mid-morning, probably by pastoralists making tea on the north eastern boundary of the conservancy, and due to the dry bush, thick grass and very high winds being experienced that day, the fire travelled fast, often leaping 30 feet, and burned nearly 25,000 acres of grassland, as well as the Lodge and Private House, before it was put under control.

Even though precaution measures are in place in these lodges, bush fires happen occasionally, especially in the dry months. The Loisaba fire was particularly large and aggressive, but thanks to their teams, no-one was injured, and Loisaba Cottage, Kiboko Starbeds, conservancy headquarters and staff village were saved.

Loisaba community have passed their gratitude to their neighbours, the local community, the County Government and friends who committed time, men and resources to helping them fight the fire.

Due to the integrated nature of the Loisaba tourism operation, with the loss of the Lodge and the Private House the Loisaba management has had to take the tough decision to close down its tourism operations until further notice. Cheli & Peacock which are the lodge booking and marketing unit, released a brief on 5^th November stating that it was in their firm belief that Loisaba would rise like the mythical Pheonix from the ashes of that tragedy to shine like the seven stars from which it takes its name.

We send our heartfelt apologies to the Loisaba Team and look forward to the reconstruction of the Lodge and private house.

NEW LOOK MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE & SWEETWATERS SERENA CAMP

Serena Hotels, Resorts, Safari Lodges and Camps earlier on in the week, unveiled the new-look refurbished Mara Serena Safari Lodge and Sweetwaters Serena Camp.

The group has over the past year embarked on an extensive refurbishment of these properties while ensuring minimal disruption of normal guest services and comfort.

In Mara Serena Safari Lodge, refurbishment took place in two separate phases; an arrival lobby, reception, gift shop, bar lounge, terrace and the Maisha Spa & Gym which commenced February last year. The dining room was reconfigured to create a new buffet and active cooking areas. All these were completed and have been fully operational since July this year.

In the second phase of the refurbishment, the dining area has now been expanded to incorporate the former bar lounge, and a new coffee station and lounge, new public area washrooms; an internal fireplace, terrace and a court yard were created. These areas are now operational as from 1st October, 2013.

Over the period, the works at the restaurant saw their guests enjoy meals under canvas temporary facilities which continually attracted positive feedback from them.

The final phase of the Mara Serena Safari Lodge refurbishment will involve creation of more terraces by the dining room, and is expected to be complete in December 2013.

Meanwhile at Sweetwaters Serena, the camp has enjoyed a 5-star upgrade whereby in July last year, the camp unveiled 11 new tents that now make up the superior Morani Wing. The new building includes the reception, restaurant, guest lounge, bar lounge, gift shop and kitchen of which, all are now fully operational as of this week.

We at Uniglobe Let’s go travel welcome the Serena upgrades as it gives us the “heart” knowing that our clients will be comfortable and enjoy their safaris with their stay at the Serena properties.