Press Releases
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Hot deals from Mozambique -- 03/05/2010
2009 – 2010 Mozambique Lodge Specials Updated: 03 March 2010 Mozambique Voyages regularly issues a collection of deals and special offers from properties around Mozambique. You can view the latest here. If you have any questions please contact Mozambique Voyages directly at: reservations@mozambiquevoyages.com -
Heritage Hotels Samburu Release 3.5.10 -- 03/05/2010
Due to the extent of the damage, Samburu Intrepids has been closed, and will remain so, for the next couple of months in the near future as we analyze the extent of the damage and commence reconstruction. Progress updates will be sent out regularly. -
Explore Gorongosa, Mozambique’s Hottest Safari Destination, Premiers On Big Screen -- 03/04/2010
In the Africa safari industry, many people remember Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park as the “Serengeti of the South” in the 1960s and 70s. However, this stunning park was the scene of conflict in Mozambique’s horrific civil war during the 1980s. Gorongosa National Park has recently received a new lease of life; one made possible by the amazing action and vision of American philanthropist and conservationist, Greg Carr and his Carr Foundation. Together with the Government of Mozambique, The Carr Foundation has committed a large amount of time and money to restoring Gorongosa beyond its former glories. So much so in fact, that the renowned National Geographic channel recently spent 18 months in Gorongosa filming its latest feature – titled Africa’s Lost Eden. This full-length documentary will premier as part of the Environmental Film Festival in Washington DC on March 24th, 2010 at the National Geographic World Headquarters. -
Mozambique Voyages Now Provides Travelers Exclusive Access to Africa’s Hottest Destination -- 02/01/2010
As the travel industry recovers from what some consider to be the most challenging year ever in 2009, now more than ever travel professionals are realizing the importance of destination specializing and creating value for travelers through providing the most accurate and up-to-date information and access to destinations around the globe. Today, new tour operator Mozambique Voyages launches to provide travelers an unprecedented level of access and specialization for travel to Mozambique. -
Zantasair Tanzania Charter Rates Now Available -- 02/01/2010
Established in 1995 with only one C206 (6 seater) airplane, our professional team have pushed hard in offering the best in private air charter services around East Africa. Today we proudly own two modern Grand Caravans (14 seater) and an updated C206, all in immaculate condition – the oldest manufactured in the year 2000. In the last decade, our services have been offered from the city of Dar es Salaam alone. As from 2006, we have expanded and now operate from Arusha town. Our clients can now enjoy the benefits of having our services in both cities; well – maintained aircraft and cheaper air charter services from Dar es Salaam and Arusha. Zantas Air is one of the only companies that operate the newest fleet of aircrafts with top-class equipment. Our maintenance is one of the finest – safety is the number one item on our operations list and dealt with extreme seriousness. Our aircrafts are maintained in Nairobi and comply with all ICAO, CESSNA and TCAA directives. Zantas Air also offers you prices that are the most competitive rates for air charter around the country. -
Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp Launches Conservation Plan -- 01/22/2010
– Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp (http://www.nanzhila.com/), offering luxury conservation safaris in Zambia, today announces they will be launching a conservation plan in conjunction with the organization The Kafue Trust to reduce poaching among other efforts in Kafue National Park. Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp is located in the southern sector of the park where there are very few camps, making Nanzhila a pristine area offering an “unspoiled splendor” that is little different for the African travel enthusiast. -
New Luxury Lodge, In Heart of Mozambique’s History and Culture, Set to Open February 1st -- 01/15/2010
Today, Coral Lodge 15.41, a unique luxury lodge at a prime beach location near the UNESCO World Heritage site, Ilha de Mozambique, announces they will officially open their doors on February 1, 2010. This new property, ideal for a post-safari beach getaway, is modern with a distinctly African flavor, and offers guests the latest in luxury and comfort while maintaining an authentic feel of Mozambican pureness. -
The Fazendin Portfolio's Printable Client List -- 12/30/2009
From Ethiopia all the way down through Mozambique, the personalities behind our portfolio of owner-operated African safari properties and operators are what make The Fazendin Portfolio unique. These characters are opening their homes and sharing their lives with travelers, and we have the privilege of telling their story here in North America. Download and print our complete client list here for easy reference and contact information. -
Malawi Named Africa’s Top Honeymoon Value Destination -- 12/11/2009
Malawi, a small country encompassed by Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique on the continent of Africa, today was named Africa’s top honeymoon value destination by Away.com. Malawi offers newlyweds the serene wilderness of the bush, the adventure of wildlife encounters and the ocean-like atmosphere of sparkling Lake Malawi all at a more reasonable price than other popular African destinations. It is the ideal spot for active couples who want to explore the local people, history and various activities or for those who want to sit back, enjoy a slow sunset cruise and enjoy their first few weeks together as husband and wife. Ulendo Safaris (http://www.Ulendo.net) was also highlighted as the destination’s experts in planning custom honeymoon safari vacations. -
2010 African Travel Outlook :: Insights for the African Travel Industry -- 12/11/2009
While 2009 is a year most travel companies are anxious to leave behind, it appears that as we approach the end of the year after many months of putting off travel, Americans are starting to make plans to travel in 2010. At The Fazendin Portfolio, we actively support, educate and assist travel agents and tour operators selling travel to Africa, acting as liaisons between the travel trade and our partners, a collection of African safari camps, private villas, and safari operators, on the ground in Africa. Understanding that the pulse of the travel industry was changing rapidly heading into December 2009, we took the opportunity to survey these American travel agents and tour operators to better understand emerging trends heading into 2010. Respondents of this survey, 2/3 of whom indicated that African destinations make up 50% or more of their business, painted an interesting picture for the year to come.
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The Fazendin Portfolio, a collection of classic African travel products, partners with Heritage Hotels (Kenya), Express Travel Group (East Africa), African Latitude (Kenya and Tanzania) and Dinknesh (Ethiopia) Tours. These portfolio partners incorporate some of the very best, most special travel experiences one can have in Africa today. And with our North American office based in Denver, CO, travelers, the travel trade and the media can now contact these fantastic African companies locally! With an eye for what North American travelers are looking for when it comes to travel to Africa, The Fazendin Portfolio provides timely and relevant news and information to you.
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Kenya's Road to Recovery from the April 2008 edition of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine.
This well-researched article provides a solid overview of the post-election violence that erupted in Kenya in early January 2008 and offers a look at the future of Kenya and the tourism industry there. The Fazendin Portfolio’s President, Sarah Fazendin, was interviewed for and quoted in this article, which offers insight from key players in the tourism industry both in the United States and in Kenya. If you or your clients have outstanding questions about traveling to Kenya, this article is definitely worth a read.
The Fazendin Portfolio featured in Fodor’s African Safari Planner.
For the first time ever, travel-guide giant Fodor’s has released an “African Safari Planner” guide book. This book, highlighting Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya, is thoroughly well-researched and a fantastic companion on any trip to Africa, including luxury safaris. This book includes detailed packing and preparation information, destination information, property reviews and much more. And, The Fazendin Portfolio is featured as one of Fodor’s 24 recommended African specialists.
Get your copy at Amazon.com here.
How to Travel Now, Sarah Fazendin in August 2008 Budget Travel Magazine.
Budget Travel magazine, in their August 2008 issued, helped their readers understand how to best plan for and react to situations of political strife while traveling abroad. Kenya’s disputed presidential election in January 2008 was used as an example, and Sarah Fazendin, President of The Fazendin Portfolio, spoke for the company’s clients as well as the greater Kenyan tourism industry by stating, “Any reputable tour company will go above and beyond to make sure that its travelers are taken care of.” Read the full article here.
