Contents General KATO Kenya Safari Operators Guide is published by:
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KATO CHAIRMAN’S FOREWORD
Tourism Board joins forces with KATO in promoting Kenya
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KATO CHAIRMAns FOREWORD
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Message from KATO ceo
STRONGER TEAMWORK IS PAYING DIVIDENDS
What are the benefits of using the services of a Tour Operator?
ISSN 1754-4807
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LOCATION kenya
©2013 KATO
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INTRODUCTION
KATO, the association of mainstream tour operators in Kenya.
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a symbol of quality and reassurance Safari Options
So many great ways to enjoy spectacular Kenya
11 MICE
Kenya builds on success of MICE sector
12 Nairobi by Day and by Night
Nairobi – the African word for joie de vivre
13 Mount Kenya
Peak of perfection for hardy trekkers
14 Green season
Green season offers great value
15 AgroTourism
Hands-on holidays give new boost to tourism
16 Sports Tourism
From athletics to game fishing – it’s a sporting mecca
10 Ecotourism
Green agenda is item one for tourism sector
17 Lamu
Kenya’s own Zanzibar moves at a tranquil pace
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African Horizons Somak Safaris Fidex Car Hire Twiga Tours SOUTHERN CROSS SAFARIS (nairobi) PRIVATE SAFARIS Southern Cross Safaris (mombasa) KOBO SAFARIS POllman’s tours & safaris Balloon Safaris
35 WildTrek Safaris 37 Hemingways Expeditions Liberty Africa SAFARIS 39 Mombasa Air Safari Amicabre Travel Services Safari Destinations 41 Uniglobe Silverbird Travel Gamewatchers Safaris 43 Kenya Wildlife Trails Elsamere
Member Listings
http://www.issuu.com/Landmarine/docs/kato_2014?e=1056874/5031791
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Corporate members members index Category A Members Category B Members
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Category C Members Category D Members Category E Members Associate / Affiliate members
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