Paa Tanzania – issue 90

YOUR FREE PRECISION AIR MAGAZINE Issue 90, April - June 2018

Abu Dhabi

ARABIA’S CITY OF WONDERS / ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK / AKEMI / IDRIS SULTAN / BAGOMOYO

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Issue 90 – April -June 2018

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Features 7

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

Little big park…

11 ABU DHABI

Arabia’s city of wonders has it all

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3 FOREWORD Greetings!

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Rich history, good food, great beaches

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This hive is humming…

28 UGANDA WILDLIFE MARATHON

Setting the pace for big cat survival

30 EXPLORING JAMBIANI

38 PAA MOTORING

Mercedes A-Class

Can Africa do it this time?

26 HONEY

Serengeti Simba Lodge

44 PUZZLE PAGE

23 WORLD CUP PREVIEW

Akemi

Wouldn’t you love to be in his shoes?

20 DAY TRIP: BAGAMOYO

34 PAA STAY

36 PAA DINING

17 IDRIS SULTAN

Regulars

Zanzibar’s laid-back hideaway

32 NAFASI ART SPACE

Tanzanian talent gets a chance to shine

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Precision Air Information 5 42 43 45 46 47 48

Paa Technical Paa Meet Paa Information Paa Royal Benefits Route Network Paa Contacts Welcome Aboard

Foreword Precision Air Services Plc Diamond Plaza PO Box 70770, Dar es Salaam Tanzania Tel: +255 (0)22 219 1000 Fax: +255 (0)22 286 0725 www.precisionairtz.com Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager: Hillary Mremi Email: hmremi@precisionairtz.com Paa Tanzania Magazine is published for Precision Air by: Land & Marine Publications Ltd 1 Kings Court, Newcomen Way Severalls Business Park Colchester, Essex CO4 9RA United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1206 752902 Email: publishing@landmarine.com www.landmarine.com ADVERTISING: Catherine O’Callaghan, Sales Manager Tel: +44 (0)1206 752902 Cell: +44 (0)7769 110343 (WhatsApp) Email: paa@landmarine.org The contents and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the editor, or any other organisation associated with this publication. While every care is taken to ensure accuracy in preparing the magazine, the Publisher and Precision Air assume no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies or omissions. All submitted material is accepted on the understanding that the material can be edited, amended or abridged for publication. ©2018 Land & Marine Publications Ltd

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Greetings!

Welcome aboard Precision Air and thank you for choosing to fly with us.

On behalf of the Precision Air team, I would like to start off by saying thank you for being a part of our family. We are very grateful for your continued patronage because we wouldn’t be here without loyal customers like you.

Early this year we were named as ’best airline company in Tanzania 2017’ at the Jumia Travel Awards 2018. We truly appreciate this honour and recognition.

Receiving this award has given us the extra push to ensure our customers are always happy and satisfied with our products and services.

Going forward, Precision Air is planning to gradually increase frequency on some of its routes, specifically Dar to Entebbe from three to six flights per week by June 2018 and Dar to Kahama from three to six flights starting from April 2018. However, to better serve our customers, we will be suspending the Kigoma and Musoma routes until further notice.

In the past two to three years Precision Air has seen a 17 per cent increase in passenger numbers. We are very optimistic about the new financial year and aim to have an increase of at least 20 per cent.

After successfully acquiring the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), issued in January of 2016, we will soon be offering maintenance services to third parties.

These services will include line maintenance checks, pre-flight checks, transit checks, overnight checks, weekly checks, hangar maintenance checks, A-checks, C-checks and calendar inspections for ATR 42/72-500 fitted with PW127M engines and 568F-1 propellers and ATR 42-320 with PW121 engines and 14SF-5 propellers.

Precision Air is currently working on a project to acquire EASA part 145 approval which will certify us to perform maintenance and engineering services to aircraft with foreign country registration. This will be in line with the expansion of capability to include other aircraft types such as Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and Bombardier.

It is our goal that you are always happy with our services, so please let us know if your flight experience was anything short of excellent by emailing customer-relations@precisionairtz.com.

Don’t forget to register with our frequent flyers programme PAA Royal and take advantage of discounts at the best hotels and restaurants in town. Do also visit our website at www.precisionairtz.com for more updates and the best offers and also connect with us on social media pages: Facebook – Precision Air Tanzania, Twitter – PrecisionAirTz and Instagram – precisionairtz.

You Are Why We Fly. Sauda Rajab Managing Director and CEO Precision Air Services Plc www.precisionairtz.com

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Precision Air Maintenance & Engineering (M&E)

Team that keeps us airborne and safe Precision Air M&E is the department responsible for providing maintenance and engineering services both for Precision Air and for third-party aircraft.

Its primary purpose is to ensure that a proper system is in place in order to provide efficient aircraft maintenance and engineering services. This in turn allows our aircraft to operate safely and reliably with minimum down-time at a reasonable cost.

Precision Air M&E was the first Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) to successfully undergo the five-phase AMO recertification process by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) according to the current regulations. The recertification process was completed and approval issued on 20 January 2016.

Hangar Aircraft base maintenance and engineering activities are performed at Precision Air’s modern hangar at Terminal 1 of Julius Nyerere International Airport. The hangar was officially opened by the nation’s then president, the Hon. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, on 27 July 2012.

The maintenance hangar has 72 x 45 metres of space with a frontal ramp area of about

3,240 square metres for parking aircraft.

Offices and stores cover about 540 square metres. The hangar is equipped with docking systems (movable scaffolds), a stand-by power generator, a compressor room, automatic fire-fighting equipment, aircraft jacks and a tow tractor.

Line maintenance Precision Air M&E provides line maintenance support to the aircraft of Precision Air and Tropical Air. The line maintenance stations are:

Scheduled periodic maintenance • Line maintenance checks • Pre-flight checks • Transit checks • Overnight checks • Weekly checks • Hangar maintenance checks • A-check • C-check • Calendar inspections.

Unscheduled maintenance

• DAR line station in Dar es Salaam (JNIA)

• Includes line and hangar defect troubleshooting and rectification.

• JRO line station in Kilimanjaro (KIA)

Workshops

• ZNZ line station in Zanzibar (under development).

There are dedicated workshops for the following aircraft components:

Aircraft maintenance Precision Air M&E has the capability and TCAA approval to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and engineering services on the following types of aircraft:

• Wheels and brakes • Structure/sheet metal • Upholstery (cabin interior) • Batteries.

Keep in touch

• ATR 42/72-500 fitted with PW127M engines and 568F-1 propellers

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• ATR 42-320 fitted with PW121 engines and 14SF-5 propellers.

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Arusha National Park

Little big park…

Variety in a small space makes Arusha the perfect day-trip destination Arusha National Park is Tanzania’s most accessible national park. Located only a relatively short drive from Arusha and Moshi, it’s the perfect place for a day trip or as the first or last stop on a more extended itinerary. The closest national park to Arusha town – northern Tanzania’s safari capital – Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel that offers the opportunity to explore a wonderful range of habitats in the space of a few hours.

T

his is a small park – covering just

of Africa’s most iconic animals as well as a

552 sq km – yet its highly varied

dazzling range of tropical birds, including

terrain has led to a rich diversity

such colourful examples as flamingo, trogon

of wildlife, so there’s plenty for visitors to see.

The landscape ranges from open savan-

and turaco.

Above all, Arusha is home to the world’s largest population of giraffe, making it a ‘must

nah through acacia scrubland to rainforest

visit’ for admirers of these tall and graceful

and ultimately to alpine conditions on the

animals. In addition, visitors can expect to see

upper reaches of Mount Meru. Both walking

Cape buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, zebra, blue

safaris and canoe safaris are available within

monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey

the park, with opportunities to view many

and even the occasional leopard.

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Arusha National Park A key advantage of Arusha is that

Momella Lakes

its main attractions can be seen in a

Canoeing safaris can be arranged on

single day. These include:

Small Momella Lake, one of a series

Mount Meru

of seven shallow alkaline lakes within the national park. The others are Big

Visitors can expect to see a variety of birds, including flamingos, as well as animals such as dik-dik, giraffe, waterbuck and zebra

Mount Meru dominates the park’s

Momella, Kusare, Lekandiro, Tulusia,

horizon. While Kilimanjaro often

Rishateni and El Kekhotoito. Owing

stays hidden by cloud, Mount Meru,

to a proliferation of algae, each of

the fifth-highest mountain in Africa,

the lakes is a different shade of green

is generally visible throughout

or blue. Visitors can expect to see a

the year. Mount Meru is an active

variety of birds, including flamingos,

monkey, warthog and various species

volcano with a height of 4,566

as well as animals such as dik-dik,

of antelope, while the surrounding

metres (14,990 ft). A popular climb-

giraffe, waterbuck and zebra.

forest is inhabited by black-and-white

ing destination for visitors, it’s a good

colobus monkeys. In the nearby

introductory climb for those looking

Ngurdoto Crater

to tackle Kilimanjaro. In addition

This volcanic crater is surrounded by

to spectacular views of Kilimanjaro

forest, while the floor of the crater is

from the summit, the upward

a swamp. The Ngurdoto Crater is 3.6

journey offers a classic walking safari.

km in diameter at its widest point

Ngurdoto Museum

From the wooded savannah, with

and 100 metres deep. A popular stop

The museum looks over Ngurdoto

its buffalo and giraffe, the ascent

on a game drive, the crater is home

Forest and contains examples of

leads into forests ablaze with red-hot

to a wide variety of wildlife includ-

the birds and insects that inhabit

pokers and dripping with Spanish

ing Cape buffalo, elephant, baboon,

the park.

moss and then to open heath with giant lobelias. Klipspringers can be sighted in the alpine desert.

Shadows of Africa can arrange climbing permits for Mount Meru as well as armed ranger escorts, camping equipment and even stays at the Miriakamba Hut or Saddle Hut if required.

Flamingos

Some of the park’s most colourful inhabitants

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Wildlife

Colobus monkeys

grasslands of Serengeti Ndogu, visitors can expect to see herds of zebra throughout the year.

Arusha National Park

At a glance Location: A drive of between 60 and 90 minutes from Arusha and about 90 minutes from Moshi.

Activities: Game drives, walking safaris, canoe safaris, picnicking, climbing Mount Meru.

Best time to visit: Game viewing is best in the dry season from June to October. For birdwatching, the park is good all year round, but especially from November to April when migratory birds from Europe and North Africa are also present and local birds display their breeding plumage.

Getting there: Precision Air operates daily flights between Dar es Salaam and Arusha.

Where to stay: There is a wide choice of accommodation to suit all budgets in the Arusha area. One of the most prestigious is Hatari Lodge, a luxury bush hotel set in acacia woodland at the edge of Arusha National Park.

Formerly the private home of German film actor Hardy KrĂźger, the lodge has been developed and expanded to provide nine comfortably furnished rooms, decorated in a modern retro style, each with an open fireplace and a spacious bathroom.

Mount Meru

As seen from Little Meru

It’s a good introductory climb for those looking to tackle Kilimanjaro

The African Tulip, a three-star hotel in Arusha, has been rated No 1 by TripAdvisor out of 45 hotels in the area.

Other hotels recommended by TripAdvisor include the Rivertrees Country Inn near Usa River Village, the Arusha Planet Lodge in Moshono Village, the Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge in Nshupu Village and the Mount Meru Hotel in the Sekei area, while in Arusha itself the recommended hotels include the Mount Meru Game Lodge and Sanctuary, the Kibo Palace Hotel and the Four Points by Sheraton Arusha Hotel as well as the moderately priced Mvuli Hotels Arusha and Venus Premier Hotel.

Lake Longil

and Mount Kilimanjaro. This heavily

As the only freshwater lake in

forested region of the park is home

the national park, Lake Longil is a

to elephant, buffalo, colobus monkey,

popular watering hole for buffalo and

red duiker, suni, leopard and even the

waterbuck.

tree-dwelling python.

Tululusia Hill

Fig Tree Arch

In the past, Tululusia Hill was a look-

This natural feature has become a

out point in tribal wars. Today, it is a

recognised landmark. The arch is big

popular area for hiking and camping,

enough to allow the passage of a car

with fine views of the lower reaches

or even an elephant.

of the national park, Mount Meru

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Abu Dhabi

By Amy Clark

Abu Dhabi

Arabia’s city of wonders has it all

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Your guide to Abu Dhabi – now with direct flights from Dar

Dar es Salaam

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Abu Dhabi – around a five and a half hour flight from Dar – truly captures Middle Eastern culture, offering exquisite palaces, heritage attractions and vibrant cuisine. Located on an island off the Arabian Peninsula, the city offers year-round sunshine together with beautiful crystal-clear seas and white sandy beaches. Little wonder the capital of the United Arab Emirates is such a magnet for tourists, with over 4 million visitors a year from around the world. Paa magazine offers this easy-to-follow guide to the city’s hot spots and delectable eateries, while also sharpening your knowledge of Abu Dhabi and explaining Precision Air’s codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways.

Sky high

Abu Dhabi’s modern skyline

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Abu Dhabi

he federation of seven United Arab Emirates – or

simply just Emirates – is relatively new, having been formed in 1971.

Abu Dhabi is the largest of the emirates and is the capital of the UAE as well as being its second most populous city (after Dubai).

Like Dubai, Abu Dhabi has grown

A ‘must see’ on any travel itinerary is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. This impressively grand temple is currently the world’s third-largest mosque

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emirates known as the

swiftly in recent years from a small fishing settlement into a modern city-state featuring a cluster of futuristic-looking high-rise buildings.

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monuments and key projects still continuing to spring up across the city’s skyline. At the end of last year, Abu Dhabi opened its much-anticipated Louvre museum, just one of several museums due to open soon.

Dining Traditionally, across the emirate, dining has always been regarded as

Impressive

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

that are full of flavour and accompa-

From mosques fit for royalty to

nied by fresh vegetables. Among the

thrilling water parks, there is some-

an important event to be shared and

‘must try’ dishes are stuffed camel,

thing for all the family in Abu Dhabi.

celebrated. In previous times, Arabs

hummus, Al Harees (a meat and

A ‘must see’ on any travel itinerary

would have their evening meal in

wheat based dish) and shawarma (a

is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. This

Bedouin tents under the night sky – a

lamb or chicken wrap packed with

impressively grand temple is currently

practice that can still be seen today

tomatoes, pickles and fries). Top

the world’s third-largest mosque and

in restaurants across the city. Local

restaurants where you can find these

a national place of worship for Friday

food in Abu Dhabi consists of lamb or

items on the menu include Mezlai,

gatherings and Eid prayers. Opened

chicken, spices and rice-based dishes

Mijana and Byblos Sur Mer.

in 2007 and named after the founder and first president of the UAE, the mosque can hold up to 41,000 worshippers and took nearly 12 years to build. It’s a place of intriguing

Precision Air entered a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways in December 2016 to extend its reach across the Middle East. Precision Air can now offer direct flights daily from Dar es Salaam to Abu Dhabi through Etihad, one of the largest airlines in the UAE. The five hour and 35-minute flight departs at 13.50 and lands at 20.25 local time in Abu Dhabi. Etihad will place its EY code on various flights in Precision Air’s network, allowing passengers easy transits from Abu Dhabi to East Africa.

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Codeshare with Etihad

architecture, from carpet to ceiling.

Public visiting times are 9 am to 10 pm daily except Friday mornings. Try to arrive early, though, as the mosque gets busier through the day.

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Abu Dhabi

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Connections from Abu Dhabi Continue your adventure with Etihad’s connections from Abu Dhabi to over 80 destinations across the globe.

Once you’ve finished exploring the city, why not extend your trip by flying direct to four different destinations in Saudi Arabia? Other locations neighbouring UAE to which you can fly non-stop with Etihad include Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Alternatively, if you’re looking to travel further, the airline flies directly from Abu Dhabi to destinations as far away as China and the United States.

viewing point, 300 metres above

Imaginative and intriguing designs

the ground. From here you can see

are a feature of these malls. For exam-

the surrounding islands. There is an

ple, the Yas Mall has unique glass ceil-

admission fee of AED 95 but you can

ings that use the natural light to give

recover half of this in the form of food

a spacious feel. The Yas Mall contains

and drink tokens at the restaurant;

an impressive 370 stores and over 60

and if you decide to stay at the

indoor and outdoor restaurants as

magnificent five-star Jumeirah at

well as a 20-screen cinema.

Etihad Towers hotel, admission is free.

If thrill-seeking is more your idea

Aim to arrive at about 5 pm in order

of fun, then Yas Waterworld on

to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea

Yas Island, with its 40-plus Emirati-

while watching the sunset.

themed rides and attractions, is a

Shopping

must. Each ride is graded from one to four in terms of thrill levels, so you can

Those who love to shop will find

choose the rides best suited to you

malls a-plenty, with over 15 shopping

and your children. The water park has

centres dotted around Abu Dhabi

a range of other activities and events

and its islands. These spacious malls

as well as restaurants and souvenir

are open until late and, of course,

shops. Another key attraction of Yas

they are air conditioned, so you

Island is Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the

can escape the year-long heat as

world’s first Ferrari-themed park, with

you indulge in some retail therapy.

an appropriately fast roller coaster.

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Yas Mall

A shopper’s paradise

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Images courtesy of Idris Sultan

Idris Sultan

Wouldn’t you love to be in his shoes?

Idris Sultan is one of the busiest men in showbiz.

Winner of Big Brother Africa, radio presenter, designer, comedian, soon-to-be Hollywood star, style icon – the list goes on. Now he’s embarking on his first comedy tour, ironically titled ‘Not Funny’, to prove to Tanzania and the world that he actually is very funny. Idris talks to Kirsten Alexander about his multidimensional career – and his love for Tanzania.

IDRIS SULTAN

Q: What made you apply for Big

Q: What was the worst aspect of

in my life. It wasn’t just a family thing

Brother Africa: Hotshots?

the house?

now, it was more of a society thing.

A: I wanted to be on the show since

A: Being disconnected with the

My life had belonged to me entirely,

I was 17 because I aspired for interna-

entire outside world and being stuck

but now half of it was for the society

tional status and loved challenging

in a house for three months with

myself. Initially I thought I could apply

complete strangers from different

at 18, but I found out you have to

backgrounds and countries. They say

be 21 so I had to wait another three

patience is a virtue and I really felt

Q: How is your comedy career

years. When the time came, I had a

that in the house.

going?

and I owed it to them to make better Idris

A man of many talents

choices with my life.

A: I was never given the chance to

whole new reason and that was to go in the house and get the exposure

Q: How did your life change after

grow as a comedian because I started

whether I win or not, then come out

you won?

comedy after fame, so people had

and benefit from that massively. In

A: Stepping out of that house, I saw

very high expectations of me. My first

the end, I won!

how invested people already were

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Idris Sultan stage and forgot everything. Once I got off that stage I might have sworn never to do stand-up ever again. I was funny with skits and short videos, but that’s because I didn’t have the pressure. Being on stage was a whole new thing and I bombed deeply. I dusted myself off and did it again until I nailed a full-crowd laugh on my fourth show and that’s when comedy picked up for me. At the moment I’m waiting for that chance to do a football pitch-sized crowd.

Q: How are you preparing for your comedy tour?

A: The name ‘Not Funny’ came

My mother used to buy me a pair of shoes way bigger than my size so that I could grow into them

from the reaction of people on my first show. I have never done a tour before and this is said to be Tanzania’s biggest comedy tour, which is why I named it that way. The crowd have been begging for this tour and from the initial reactions I think it will be massive – way more massive than I deserve, maybe.

Q: What inspired you to launch your shoe collection, Sultan by Foremen?

A: I remember being young, my mother used to buy me a pair of shoes way bigger than my size so that I could grow

Stylish

Modelling the Sultan

by Foremen collection

into them. The same pair was for school, football, outings at children's parties – everything. Growing up, I have gone through phases and places realising shoes tell more about you than clothes; they are that one detail that could make or break an outfit. With this, I said to myself I will never let people have lesser options but explore their characters with no boundaries.

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Q: Do you have a favourite pair

of a blessing than I expected. They

Q: Your plans for the rest of 2018?

from the collection?

are ‘Ballin…On the Other Side of the

A: [Last year] was mainly setting up

A: My favourite shoe is the black slip-

World’ and ‘The Blue Mauritius’. I have

pillars and foundations for a strong

on with patent leather.

been looking for a breakthrough in

career and I am hoping in 2018 that

Hollywood for God knows how long

I can reap what I have sown. I’m also

Q: How did it feel to win ‘Style Icon

now. We expect to start shooting by

looking forward to my new movies

of the Year’ at the 2017 Swahili

June, starting in Cape Town.

and TV series which are on DStv, in

Fashion Awards?

addition to launching a few more Q: Which aspect of your career do

to be named as the winner but to

you enjoy most?

know that people have noticed how

A: When I was planning my career

hard it has been to execute and hold

route I made very detailed decisions

on to being a style icon and inspira-

on the things I want to do because I

tion at the same time in the midst of

wanted everything to complement

highly competitive figures. For that I

each other. My radio work gives me

am honoured. In this category, I was

enough words and practice for my

up against many women, who are

stand-up comedy, which in turn

notoriously successful in this area,

complements my confidence for

so I had no expectations at all of

my movies and TV series. As Steve

winning, though losing wasn’t going

Jobs said, 'You can’t connect the

to determine my fate either.

dots looking forward, but you can looking backwards’, and I am trying

Q: What’s your style advice to the

to beat that by placing my dots

world?

looking forward.

A: Style is so much like comedy, music and movies: not everything you wear will be appealing to everyone. People need to start dressing for themselves and not for the eyes of the people, because that way they can be who they really are. The things we threw from the past and said are outdated are now being brought back and we find them appealing.

That should definitely say something

Star

From Hotshots to Hollywood

about how we rationalise fashion generally.

Q: Is it true you’re going to appear in some Hollywood films soon?

A: I have two Hollywood movies in the works and that is way too much

Style is so much like comedy, music and movies: not everything you wear will be appealing to everyone

fashion products.

Q: Your favourite places to visit in Tanzania?

A: That is very easy. All the national parks are spectacular. Zanzibar. I haven’t climbed Kilimanjaro yet, but I’m looking forward to doing that one day. The waterfalls of Mount Meru are super-beautiful and rarely spoken of

Swahili Fashion Week

A: It meant the world to me, not just

– I have no idea why. Lastly, I am also looking forward to go to the caves in Tanga. I have realised visiting such Award-winner

Style Icon of the Year 2017

places gives you clarity with your inner self and more depth with your personality; and, honestly, I need that.

Day Trip: Bagamoyo

Rich history, good food, great beaches

W

ith its long history,

still has the original stairs leading up

intriguing architecture

to a platform where the muezzin

and sandy beaches,

called the faithful to prayer in the

Bagamoyo, a two-hour drive up

days of Arab settlers. A small museum

the coast from Dar, is a great place

on site contains Chinese artefacts

for a day away from the city.

offering a further insight into how

Dating from the 18th century, Baga-

the area was settled through time.

moyo is the former capital of German

Signage is limited around the ruins, so

East Africa and was once a key trading

a guide is recommended to get the

port. The town is actually an extension

most out of your visit.

of Kaole, a much older settlement just a few kilometres to the south.

Kaole began life in the 8th century

The ruins are a reminder of the area’s rich history, giving visitors a chance to explore the remnants of an age-old settlement

Catholic Mission In addition to the Kaole Ruins, there

and became a centre of trade, deal-

are further opportunities to learn

ing especially in ebony, ivory and

about the history of Bagamoyo

sandalwood. Down the centuries,

through the Catholic Mission, founded

many nationalities passed through

in the 19th century. Within its grounds

Kaole, including Omanis, Chinese

is the Roman Catholic Mission

and Shirazis, each with their own

Museum, with artefacts and pictures

legacy. Probably the most impressive

showing the work of the missionaries

remnants from the area’s past are the

and the area’s role in the slave trade.

Kaole Ruins, a popular site for visitors.

History

Beaches

Soak up the sun

Dating from the 13th century, when Kaole was occupied by Arab settlers, the ruins are a reminder of the area’s rich history, giving visitors a chance to settlement. The ruins consist of two mosques, one from the 13th century and one from the 15th, along with several graves. The earlier mosque was one of the first in East Africa and

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explore the remnants of an age-old

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Food and drink

Kaole Ruins

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A must-see for visitors to Bagamoyo

While Bagamoyo’s dining scene is modest compared with Dar, you won’t struggle to find really good food in this seaside town. Poa Poa is popular with local people and tourists alike with a great combination light bites such as chapati wraps and sandwiches and favourites such as ugali beef, pilau fish and boiled chicken.

For seafood lovers, Funky Squids Beach Bar & Grill is the place to go.

Located on the beach with splendid ocean views – even better at sunset – this cool and casual eatery serves fresh seafood as well as burgers, pasta dishes, vegetarian dishes and much more.

Other tasty options including Pizza Fresh and Nashe’s Café.

Where to stay If a day trip isn’t enough to appreciate all that this historical town has to offer, there is a choice of lodgings in Bagamoyo offering decent accommodation at fair prices.

Firefly is an eco-friendly hotel with double rooms, dorm rooms and camping facilities for those on a budget. Rooms are basic but pleasant and clean with a pool where you can relax and cool off in hot weather.

Bagamoyo Country Club, located directly on the beach, is a familyrun establishment with ocean-facing rooms, delicious local cuisine and access to a lovely stretch of the local beach.

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World Cup Preview

As the World Cup comes round again...

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Can Africa do it this time?

D

oesn’t time fly! It seems

it beyond the last 16. But are Africa’s

like only yesterday that we

prospects actually any better this

tion of the five who made it to Brazil in

were hailing Germany as

time around?

2014 when there were four from sub-

This compares with the composi-

World Cup winners and remember-

Saharan Africa – Cameroun, Ghana,

ing the astonishing 7-1 semi-final

CAF

Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria – plus Algeria.

drubbing they dished out to hosts

As in 2014, the Confédération

Clearly, there has been a shift to the

and tournament favourites Brazil.

Africaine de Football (CAF) has been

Now the 2018 FIFA World Cup is

allocated five of the 32 places at the

north over the past four years and only World Cup

It’s almost time

Nigeria has qualified for both finals.

almost upon us and we turn our

finals. This time, sad to say, only two

attention to Russia. We can’t forget, of

qualifiers, Nigeria and Senegal, are

finals are organised, countries are

For those unfamiliar with how the

course, the disappointment four years

sub-Saharan. The other three are

placed in eight groups of four for the

ago when no African nation made

Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.

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World Cup Preview groups are made up of teams seeded on the basis of their FIFA ranking (as host, Russia is the exception here).

Teams are drawn from four Pots ranked on current form. As a result, those in Pot 1 are, in theory, the

Morocco (FIFA rank 48):

stronger teams and, as a conse-

In contrast to Egypt, Morocco’s task

quence, avoid other stronger teams in

in Group B looks trickier and the

the early rounds.

Atlas Lions will be exceeding expectations if they pip either of the stars

Group-stage

from Portugal or Spain to second

For the record, Egypt and Senegal

place. The Voronezh-based Moroc-

were drawn from Pot 3 whereas

cans would also need to overcome

the other three African teams came

dark horses Iran (a team ranked

from Pot 4. As such, those from Pot 3

several places above Morocco) so

should have a slightly easier route to

even this is by no means a formal-

the last 16 than those from Pot 4. But

ity. As a result, expect Morocco

all four face the prospect of tough

to struggle to get out of the

group-stage matches.

group and, in all honesty,

So, with this mind, let’s assess the

a third-place finish

respective chances of Africa’s five

would be a

teams:

reasonable

Russia

The Spartak Stadium (Otkritie Arena)

performance.

Egypt

(FIFA rank 30): Egypt find themselves in Group A along with hosts Russia, semi-finalists from 2010 Uruguay and fellow Arabs Saudi Arabia. Given home advantage and the fact that World Cup hosts usually do well, it’s difficult to foresee a scenario where Russia doesn’t make it out of the Group. This probably leaves the other three to fight it out for second spot. Uruguay, with Barcelona’s Diego Suárez and PSG’s Edinson Cavani up front, will be tricky to beat. But The Pharaohs, who have chosen Grozny as their base camp, have the free-scoring man of the moment, Mohamed Salah, who has been a revelation for Liverpool this season, and would certainly fancy

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their chances. I think we can discount

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Saudi Arabia (at 64, the lowest-ranked team in the competition) so it’s likely to be either Egypt or Uruguay battling it out for the runner-up berth in the group.

Nigeria (FIFA rank 41):

Nigeria, who will set up camp at Yessentuki, will play their three matches at Kaliningrad, Volgograd and St Petersburg. The Super and Croatia in Group D. Despite being blessed with the likes of Lionel Messi and Sergio Agüero, Argentina struggled to qualify for this year’s tournament, but these travails are likely to be

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Eagles face Argentina, Iceland

something of the past once we get to June. But Nigeria will fancy their chances against both Iceland (playing in their first-ever World Cup) and Croatia, and therefore could match their last-16 finish of 2014.

Tunisia

(FIFA rank 28):

As everyone knows, football is a funny old game and it’s the unexpected that makes the sport so compelling

In Group G, Pervomayskoye-based Tunisia are up against Belgium, surprise-package Panama and perennial under-achievers England – a team The Carthage Eagles have encountered in previous World

Knock-out

Cups. Quite frankly and despite

Sad to say, given the strength of the opposition,

being the highest-ranked of Africa’s

all five African teams will struggle to make the

five participants, Tunisia’s chances

knock-out phase of this World Cup. Even getting

(FIFA rank 32):

don’t look too hot. On the plus

one of the five – probably Senegal – into the last

side, Panama are ranked 21 places

16 will be deemed a success of sorts, but this will

The Senegalese team will be based

lower than Tunisia and, as a result,

be a step back from 2014 when two teams got

at Kaluga, some 150 km from

there’s a good chance that at

beyond the group stage. But, as everyone knows,

Moscow. The Lions of Taranga have

least three points can be secured.

football is a funny old game and it’s the unex-

been drawn against Poland, Colom-

In-form Belgium (a team boasting a

pected that makes the sport so compelling.

bia and Japan and look, on paper at

talented bunch of English Premier

least, to have the best chance of the

League stars, including Kevin De

Russia take on Saudi Arabia in Moscow. And

five in making the final 16. Liverpool’s

Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu

despite the less-than-enthusiastic prognosis,

Lukaku), look to have the group

here’s hoping that African teams can really make

in the bag with England

a continent proud.

Senegal

Sadio Mané is the player to watch here and Senegal are quoted upwards of 150-1 to win the World Cup.

perhaps grabbing second spot.

So, after a four-year wait, roll on 14 June, when

Vidole msalaba.

• FIFA rankings were correct as at 1 March but may change prior to the 2018 World Cup getting under way in June.

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Honey

This hive is humming…

Honey production is sweet news for nation’s economy and well-being One of the nicest things about living in – or visiting – Tanzania is the wide availability of top quality honey. The nation is rightly proud of this exceptionally pure and great-tasting product, the natural outcome of a land blessed with ideal conditions for beekeeping.

By John Tavner

T

anzania has been produc-

significant role in the life of the nation

ing some of the world’s

as a source of food, medicine and raw

best honey for many years

material for industry.

now. But today, with worldwide

Beekeeping

Multiple benefits for the economy

has a potential of about 9 million honey bee colonies representing something like 140,000 tonnes of honey and 9,200 tonnes of beeswax.

demand for organic honey and

Apiaries

beeswax at an all-time high, the

Beekeeping is carried out using

about 10,000 tonnes of honey and

nation is really waking up to the

traditional log-and-bark hives. The

600 tonnes of beeswax with a total

huge potential for future growth.

apiaries are located in forest areas, far

market value of about US$ 23 million.

from residential areas, and most of

So the potential for honey production

It is estimated that honey production in Tanzania provides jobs for

the beekeepers are men. Tanzania has

some 2 million people, directly or

nearly 40 million hectares of forest

indirectly. Honey production has a

and woodland, ideal for beekeeping,

triple benefit for Tanzania’s economy.

while farmland can also be used. In

In addition to providing a source

addition, the climate is very mild,

of income for beekeepers and

allowing two harvests per year in

communities, it also helps to create

many areas. And there is no lack of

biodiversity as well as giving a boost

beekeeping knowledge and experi-

to agricultural production by means

ence across the nation.

of pollination. The honey itself plays a

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It is estimated that Tanzania

Today’s annual production is only

A unique selling point of Tanzania honey is that it has been officially declared free of contamination by antibiotics or pesticides

Honey Council In recent years the private sector has taken positive steps to organise beekeeping and honey production at national level in order to make the industry as a whole more competitive. Previously, there had been a tendency for the country’s many producers to do their own thing in their own way.

In 2006 a private company, National Honey Show Ltd, began to organise the sector in terms of marketing and promotion. It organised two national honey shows in Dodoma in 2006 and 2007.

From there it was a short step to setting up the Tanzania Honey Council (THC), a nongovernment, not-for-profit apex body tasked with developing the ‘honey value chain’ and making the industry more competitive. The THC encompasses all stakeholders in the beekeeping sector and its members include individual beekeepers and individual traders as well as cooperative societies and other business entities.

is huge, but less than 10 per cent of

organic honey. Tanzania is one of

nia is making a big effort to improve

this potential is being utilised at the

the few African countries allowed to

its farm industry through the Kilimo

present time.

export its honey to Europe.

Kwanza (Agriculture First) programme

As a mainly rural country with an

The fact that bees are essential

and the expansion of beekeeping will

agricultural economy and no heavy

for the pollination of crops and trees

help push up productivity in areas

industry, Tanzania has ample scope

is another good reason to encour-

targeted by the project.

to expand its honey production.

age beekeeping in Tanzania. The

A unique selling point of Tanzania

bees make a direct contribution to

Local

honey is that it has been officially

the nation’s agrarian output, with

More than half of the honey

declared free of contamination by

crops such as maize, sunflowers,

antibiotics or pesticides. This means

green beans, coffee and fruit all very

it can be labelled and exported as

dependent on their presence. Tanza-

produced in Tanzania is consumed Products

From honey to beeswax

locally, either as food or medicine, although only a small fraction of the beeswax is purchased by Tanzanians.

In terms of exports, the main buyers of honey are the European Union, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Iran, while beeswax goes mostly to Japan, the USA and Germany. At the present time, Tanzania is unable to keep up with worldwide demand for its honey and beeswax. www.precisionairtz.com

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Uganda Wildlife Marathon

Setting the pace for big cat survival Uganda Wildlife Marathon returns

By Kirsten Alexander

M

arathons and half mara-

parks, including several critically

thons are pretty much

endangered species such as the east-

an integral part of sport-

ern gorilla, East African wild dog and

ing calendars across the region,

common chimpanzee. As in many

with various challenges taking

other places in Africa and across the

place throughout the year includ-

world, wildlife numbers are falling in

ing the Kilimanjaro Marathon,

Uganda. There is an urgent need for

the Rotary Dar Marathon and the

action to try to save some of the most

Safaricom Marathon in Nairobi.

endangered species.

Across the border, the Uganda Wildlife Marathon is one of the

World Wildlife Day

newest races on the circuit, having

The Uganda Wildlife Marathon takes

returned this year in its third edition

place annually just before World

with a theme of making the environ-

Wildlife Day (3 March), when people

ment safer for big cats.

of many nations celebrate the world’s

Wildlife

flora and fauna while raising awareness of what can be done to protect

The Uganda Wildlife Marathon was

them. This year’s marathon was set for

spearheaded by the Uganda Wildlife

25 February, the last Sunday before

Authority, in conjunction with the

World Wildlife Day.

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and

Each year, the marathon adopts a

Antiquities, to raise money and

different theme to highlight particular

awareness of issues surrounding the

problems being faced by Uganda’s

country’s wildlife. Uganda is home

wildlife. This year’s theme was

to a hugely diverse range of animals,

‘Creating a safe environment for the

birds and plants, many of which can

survival of big cats’ in recognition of

be found in the country’s 10 national

World Wildlife Day’s overall theme

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Big cats

Raising money through the marathon

marathon warm-up. The Minister of State for Tourism, the Hon. Kiwanda Godfrey Ssuubi, addressed the crowd before the events began.

There were three different races on the day – 5 km, 10 km and 21 km – so technically the longest distance was a half marathon rather than a full one.

The three races were open to both amateurs and experienced runners to encourage as many people as possible to join in. Individual runners received a running vest and bottle, along with their running number, to promote the marathon’s theme along the routes, which passed through various communities and public places.

Winners The day’s winners were Moses Kipsiro of ‘Big cats: predators under threat’.

and Annet Chesang in the 21 km

Uganda is home to several species of

race; and Timothy Toroitich and

big cat, including lion, leopard and

Diana Chemutai in the 10 km. Each

cheetah, although numbers have

of these winners will also be given an

been falling over the past 20 years

opportunity to visit some of Uganda’s

as a result of threats such as climate

big cats – the reason for the races

change and the ongoing conflict

taking place.

between humans and wildlife.

The day’s proceedings began at

In addition to the races, a variety of entertainment was put on for runners

the Uganda Museum in Kampala,

and guests, including musicians and

where runners took part in a pre-

acrobats.

About World Wildlife Day This year marks the fourth international World Wildlife Day, established by the United National General Assembly in 2013 to celebrate and draw attention to wildlife across the world. They chose 3 March because that was the day in 1973 on which the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was introduced. CITES is a treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. It reinforces the aims of World Wildlife Day in drawing attention to the plight of certain animals and plants across the world.

Previous themes selected for World Wildlife Day have been: 2015: ‘It’s time to get serious about wildlife crime’ 2016: ‘The future of wildlife is in our hands’ 2017: ‘Listen to the young voices’ www.precisionairtz.com

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Exploring Jambiani

JAMBIANI

Zanzibar’s laid-back hideaway

L

et’s face it: the coast of Zanzi-

history of fishing and has remained

bar’s main island, Unguja, is

largely unaffected by mass tourism,

lined with fantastic beaches

so that visitors have a chance to

along with a wide choice of accom-

experience local life and the ‘real’

modation and plenty of seafood

Zanzibar away from the highly

eateries; so deciding where to go

developed areas catering for large

for rest and relaxation could be a

numbers of tourists. Having said

challenge. But for those looking

this, the local people are incredibly

to switch off from city stresses

friendly towards those who do

and enjoy the simple things in

come to Jambiani and are ready to

life, Jambiani, in the south-east of

welcome visitors with a warm smile.

Unguja, is a great choice.

Heading south from Paje along

Seaweed farming

the east coast of Unguja, you’ll find

For the local people, much of their

ous products including medicine

Jambiani, a cluster of small villages

daily life revolves around seaweed

and cosmetics. The home-made

stretching for several kilometres

farming, which has been a major

seaweed farms consist of row upon

towards Makunduchi, with fabu-

activity here for decades. Visitors

row of ropes tied to sticks pushed

lously unspoilt beaches and clear

will often see local women at work

into the sand. Small pieces of

waters.

on harvesting the seaweed, which

seaweed, attached to these ropes,

is dried and exported for use in vari-

grow underwater over the course

This traditional area has a long

The local people are incredibly friendly towards those who do come to Jambiani and are ready to welcome visitors with a warm smile Local life

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Seaweed farming and fishing

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of several weeks and the resulting

like to learn more about Zanzibari

crop is then collected by the local

cuisine; and for active guests,

women.

some lodges offer kitesurfing at

Visitors will find a good choice of

certain times of the year.

accommodation in Jambiani, along with small shops offering basic goods and fresh produce stalls where you can buy fruit and vegetables. The nearest supermarket is in Paje, but if you’re flying into Stone Town before travelling to Jambiani, it might be worth stocking up on anything else you might need during your stay.

Relax

Where to stay Jambiani offers a choice of accommodation, with lodgings and prices to suit everyone from budget backpackers to those who enjoy luxury. Unlike other areas of Unguja, such as Nungwi and Bwejuu, Jambiani has resisted the development of sprawling resorts, instead offering quaint and comfortable lodgings in keeping with its laid-back atmosphere.

One of the best things about Jambiani – or worst things, depending on what type of person you are – is that there isn’t very much to do. Aside from spending hours lounging on the beach and taking a dip in the ocean, there’s no real mass tourism here, which is ideal if you’re just looking to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.

There are opportunities to join in a cookery lesson, however, if you’d

For those with a bit of money to spare and looking for a touch of luxury, Sharazad Boutique Hotel is a great choice, offering elegant accommodation with direct access to the beach. Midrange options include Mwezi Boutique Resort, Nur Beach Hotel and Red Monkey Beach Lodge, while for those on a budget, Garden Beach Bungalows and Kobe House offer clean and comfortable accommodation that won’t break the bank.

Accommodation

Plenty of places to stay

Nafasi Art Space

NAFASI ART SPACE IS A PERFECT PLATFORM FOR CREATIVE ARTISTS

Tanzanian talent gets a chance to shine Africa is famous for its visual arts scene – a key part of the culture of every African nation. Yet Tanzania, though it has no lack of talented artists, has suffered from an image problem due to lack of encouragement and efficient showcasing. Today, the Nafasi Art Space is out to change all that. Amy Clark reports.

N

afasi means ‘opportunity’ or ‘chance’ in Swahili and the Nafasi

Art Space is a leading centre of contemporary art and culture in Dar es Salaam at which visual and performing artists can create, exchange, exhibit and perform their work.

Showcase The Nafasi organisation was founded in 2008 by a small group of TanzaNafasi

nian artists who could see that the

Tanzanian society, where art and

country badly needed a showcase for

culture had played a very minor and

contemporary visual art. Registered

underdeveloped role for a number

as if society has little place for them.

as a non-profit organisation, Nafasi

of years. Today, many Tanzanians

These talented artists often end up

is home to over 60 members in the

recognise that art plays a vital role in

focusing on tourism in East Africa and

region. With 37 studios as well as

children’s development, helping them

make a living out of traditional wood

exhibition and performance spaces,

to experiment and understand differ-

sculptures, carvings and paintings

the Art Space has accomplished a

ent cultures as well as their own. Sadly,

that are branded as souvenirs. In

thriving artistic scene full of meeting

however, it is not an integral part of

some cases, this has led many people

and learning opportunities to inspire

educational life, so that young people

outside Tanzania to believe there

and support Tanzanian artists.

tend to shy away from art because

is no contemporary art in Tanzania,

they know little about the subject.

as products mimic the old styles of

Community organisations like Nafasi are extremely important to

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Upcoming Tanzanian artists have

A place for artists

also found that the market for their work is unorganised and unfunded,

Tinga Tinga and Makonde carvings.

Upcoming events at Nafasi • • • • • • • •

2 to 13 April: Documentary Film Workshop 13 April: Simbiz Workshop 14 April: Simbiz and Singeli in partnership with Goethe Institut 10 April, 8 May, 12 June: Kijiweni Cinema 28 April, 26 May, 30 June: Chap Chap (public art workshops) 30 April to 14 May: Haba na Haba Dance Festival 2 June: Nordik Week Launch 30 June: ‘Wikendi Live!’ Music Festival across the world to promote and

Today its members work tirelessly to provide the community with regular programmes, including artist residences, workshops, training sessions and art talks, as well as public events like exhibitions, film screenings, concerts, festivals and public art fairs

strengthen communities through a shared sense of cultural pride and identity. Some of its most recent events include the Marahaba Swahili Festival, the second annual Nafasi Arts Festival, the Chap Chap Jalada Festival and Kijiweni Cinema’s Short Films Screening Night.

Educate Looking ahead, the art centre hopes to expand into an even bigger art space

Nafasi’s aim is to spread awareness

for the community in Dar es Salaam.

and show that the art scene in

It aims to educate more minds about

Tanzania is evolving by shining a

the power of art and culture with the

light on its many talented artists.

aim of encouraging young people

Today its members work tirelessly to

to take an interest in art and, in turn,

provide the community with regular

improving the livelihood of profes-

programmes, including artist resi-

sional artists. In the months ahead,

dences, workshops, training sessions

Nafasi Art Space has a programme

and art talks, as well as public events

packed full of exciting events, so be

like exhibitions, film screenings,

sure to make space in your diary for

concerts, festivals and public art

those that catch your eye.

fairs. In addition, Nafasi works with

To find out more, visit:

other art and culture organisations

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By Kirsten Alexander / Images courtesy of Serengeti Simba Lodge

Stay close to the action – in stylish comfort upon us. If you have yet to

T

has built a solid reputation for help-

sized bed and twin beds, with the

witness this magical event,

ing guests get the most out of a visit

option of a triple room on request. All

clear your diary and make plans

to the Serengeti. In addition to its

beds come with soft white linen and

to visit the Serengeti soon. And if

excellent location, the lodge offers

are fitted with mosquito nets. Tents

you’re looking for somewhere to

impeccable service along with tented

are all en-suite with bath and outdoor

stay, Serengeti Simba Lodge is a

accommodation that echoes the

great choice for those who want to

luxury of days gone by – but with a

get close to the action.

contemporary African twist.

he great migration is almost

Located in the Ikona Wildlife

guests can choose between a queen-

Since it opened in 2011 the lodge

Memorable

Bush breakfast

shower heated by solar power.

They also feature a deck, hardwood furniture and a safe. In addition to the tents, there are six rooms available

Management Area just outside

Tents

Serengeti National Park, this luxury

The lodge has a total of 15 tents.

twin rooms, two queen rooms and

lodge offers very comfortable accom-

Instead of the classic canvas style,

two family rooms.

modation in a prime location, allowing

these are technically permanent

guests to enjoy the wonderful scenery

structures with solid stone founda-

a range of continental cuisine with

of Ikona and the Serengeti itself.

tions and thatched roofs. Inside,

an emphasis on healthier choices

Serengeti

Superb vistas

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in the Stone House, comprising two

The lodge’s dining room serves

The lodge organises night game drives in the dry season, a truly special experience that allows guests to see the nocturnal inhabitants of Ikona and local produce. Breakfast and

Management Area or heading into

dinner are both served buffet-style,

the nearby Serengeti.

with plenty of choice to suit all

In addition to traditional game

tastes. Breakfast consists of home-

drives, the lodge organises night

made granola, fresh fruit, pancakes,

game drives in the dry season, a truly

muffins, oatmeal, eggs and more. A

special experience that allows guests

bush breakfast is also available. The

to see the nocturnal inhabitants of

four-course dinner buffet has plenty

Ikona. Night drives are not allowed in

of options for both meat lovers and

the Serengeti, so it’s well worth seizing

vegetarians, including soup, salad,

the opportunity to enjoy this experi-

meat dishes, a vegetarian protein dish

ence on the outskirts of the park.

and vegetables. The kitchen can also cater for special dietary needs.

For guests who choose to have

Swimming pool

Contact details

After a game drive, guests have a

Main office: PO Box 711, Moshi Reservations: +255 (0)785 754 175 or +255 (0)756 987 058 Email: info@serengetisimba.com Web: www.simbaportfolio.com

lunch at the lodge, there is a selection

chance to cool down and relax in the

of dishes including pizza and quiche.

lodge’s own swimming pool, with

Packed lunches can be provided for

superb vistas across the Serengeti,

those departing on a game drive

before toasting the day with a pre-

in the surrounding Ikona Wildlife

dinner drink by the campfire.

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By Kirsten Alexander / Images courtesy of Akemi

Come on up – the food’s lovely

Tasty

International cuisine

E

ven if you have never ventured to the 21st floor of the Golden Jubilee Tower in Dar es Salaam,

chances are you know what’s up there.

As Tanzania’s only revolving restaurant, Akemi has earned a reputation for good food in addition to superb views of the city.

It takes something special to stand out in a saturated dining scene like Dar’s, so a novel feature such as a revolving room is an ideal

Akemi is a Japanese word meaning ‘bright’ or ‘beautiful’, which seems fitting for a restaurant at a height of 21 storeys with huge windows offering great vistas across the city below meal as the floor rotates to offer you an everchanging view of the city.

Akemi is a Japanese word meaning

way to get people into your restaurant and

‘bright’ or ‘beautiful’, which seems fitting for

keep them coming back for more. Akemi has

a restaurant at a height of 21 storeys with

brought new status to Dar, which joins the

huge windows offering great vistas across

list of cities across the world, such as New

the city below. A huge central chandelier

York, Las Vegas, Hong Kong and Sydney,

sets the tone for this unforgettable dining

where revolving restaurants are part of the

experience; and while the decor is cool and

glittering scene.

classy, it manages to be unpretentious at the

Opened in 2012, Akemi offers diners the special experience of enjoying a delicious

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same time, creating just the right ambience for a memorable meal.

Treats

Enjoy dessert high above Dar es Salaam

While the name may come from Japanese,

menu is accompanied by an equally varied

Akemi can also be hired for functions like

the Ă la carte menu is a delightful mix of

wine list that will please those who appreci-

weddings, conferences, corporate events

cuisines. Among the many delicious dishes

ate fine wines. Lunchtime consists of a buffet

and more. Outdoor catering facilities are

are Thai, Goan and Indian curries, calzone

with a wide variety of options for daytime

available on request.

and risotto from Italy, Singapore prawns and

diners as well as a selection of items from

Mediterranean chicken – surely one of the

the lunch menu.

most exciting and diverse menus in Dar. The

Brunch

21st Floor, Golden Jubilee Tower Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 687 360 360

On Sundays, guests can enjoy a sumptuous buffet brunch that includes unlimited sparkling wine, Mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails and fruit juice. A live band provides the entertainment from 12 noon until 4 pm.

Happy hour takes place every weekday from 5 to 7 pm, with live entertainment on Friday evenings to get the weekend off to a great start. The bar has a wide range of cocktails, wines and spirits, with special promotions on selected drinks throughout happy hour.

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By Sam Gimson

Mini ‘space cruiser’ is set for takeoff

T

he new baby Mercedes

generation was nothing short of

A-Class, which is expected to

revolutionary, Mercedes has been

go on sale in East Africa later

more conservative this time around

this year, offers buyers a chance to

– at least on the outside. In fact, the

access the brand without hand-

long-overdue new A-Class is merely

ing over the kind of eye-watering

a stylish and tasteful update of its

amounts of money normally

popular predecessor – and none the

associated with owning a prestige

worse for that.

German model.

Across East Africa, Mercedes

Whereas changes to the A-Class’s

Class act

Appealing to younger buyers

increase the size of the front-wheeldrive A-Class. As a result, buyers get

exterior have been relatively

improved luggage space and more

owners – especially the WaBenzi

modest, the same cannot be said

leg room for rear-seat passengers.

– have tended to be the pluto-

for the cabin. And it’s here that

And, surprising as it may sound for a

cratic, the powerful and the well

Mercedes has gone all futuristic

premium brand, Mercedes has also

connected. But this new entry-level

– especially with the new double-

made an attempt to improve the

A-Class will no doubt appeal to a

width ‘in your face’ instrument

car’s build quality. Sad to say, the

younger and more meritocratic

binnacle, which is also fitted to the

old model was clearly lacking in this

buyer. In fact, Mercedes is counting

much more expensive E-Class and

area when stacked up against other

on it.

S-Class models. This elongated

premium

Conservative

side-by-side infotainment system comprises two seven-inch screens

The new A-Class is the fourth-

(buyers can also upgrade to a pair of

generation Merc to be badged as

10.3 inch screens).

such. And whereas the change

As seems to be the way with

from the MPV-like first- and

most car makers these days when

second-generation cars to the more

launching new models,

conventional hatchback-style third

Mercedes has opted to

Whereas changes to the A-Class’s exterior have been relatively modest, the same cannot be said for the cabin

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German cars in this class.

At launch, Mercedes will offer

remains to be seen whether the infotainment system will be avail-

a choice of three engines. It’s not

able in East Africa. Other gizmo add-

clear at this stage whether all

ons include head-up display, traffic

three will be offered to East African

sign recognition, 64 colour option

buyers. There’s a 1.5 litre diesel

ambient lighting and a top-notch

unit, producing only 114 bhp, plus

Burmester sound system.

a pair of petrol engines: a 160 bhp,

The car also features an advanced

1.4 litre unit and a pacy 221 bhp

speech recognition system. Drivers

engine which will be badged as an

can use it by saying: “Hey, Mercedes”

A250. The A-Class will come with a

followed by a command. The

seven-speed automatic gearbox as

system is claimed to understand

standard, but Mercedes says it will

conversational language rather than

add a new nine-speed box towards

specifically worded commands.

the end of the year. Similarly, there will be three trim levels: SE, Sport

Prices

and the range topping AMG Line.

As this is a Mercedes, it will no

To match the car’s high-tech

doubt cost a bit more than compa-

interior, top-of-the-range models

rable German models; but prices

will come with their own Wi-Fi hot

have yet to be announced for East

spot and an augmented-reality

African exports.

satnav, while live traffic updates will

Dash

Spaceship-like?

The A-Class is certainly good to

be provided via the MBUX touch-

drive and well screwed together;

sensitive infotainment system. It

although its spaceship-like dashboard may not appeal to traditional buyers or to Mercedes purists. But this is an attractive car with a threepointed star on its front grill and the image that goes with it. Mercedes wants the car to appeal to a new audience – and I think it will.

Futuristic

The new A-Class

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Paa Meet

Precision Air staff profile What is your name?

Witness Sarah.

Where are you from?

Moshi, Kilimanjaro.

Where do you live?

Kimara, Dar es Salaam.

What is your job title?

Revenue support analyst.

Can you describe your job role?

1. Process passengers’ booking requests, special requests and error queues to maintain customer service quality.

2. Proactively reconcile planned versus filled flight schedule and equipment and take appropriate measure on short-term operation decisionmaking.

3. Handle disruption effectively and advise OCC, sales and operational teams on rerouting or reallocation option. Send disruption report.

Witness

Revenue support analyst

4. Conduct optimal steering flight and cleaning up of inventory to avoid unnecessary costs and wastage regarding no-shows, overbooking, offloads, waitlists, denied boarding and dupes.

5. Assist to send signal of poor performance of flight, upgrade and

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downgraded/frequency review report for flight within three days to departure.

6. Suspending no-show tickets.

7. Cross check for outstations pre and post departure activities and assist to reconcile the same with RMS. 8. Raise alarm to necessary departments in case of fraud or attempts at fraud.

9. Assist users to understand ticketing standard procedure to IATA guidelines.

How long have you worked for Precision Air? Seven years.

What is your favourite part of the job?

Providing support to user related to links within Precision Air and other electronic documents to ensure smooth service delivery.

What is your favourite Precision Air destination and why?

Kilimanjaro because it is my homeland. Many visitors come here for climbing or to see the mountain; and Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is rich in both small and big game. You can also visit the Chala Crater Lake and go hiking.

Do you have any hobbies?

Travelling, making new friends and swimming.

Turbulence

How to minimise turbulence risk to passengers

By Anna Moshy, Cabin Safety Officer Turbulence happens on just about every flight, but most of the time the amount of turbulence is very small and the level of risk is very low. In those rare cases where the turbulence is severe, any passenger who is not buckled up can be seriously injured. The following insights and advice should help you prevent injuries and allow you to be safe.

Various factors may cause turbulence including – but not limited to – thunderstorms, heated air, jet stream and mountainous air waves. There is a type of turbulence that is referred to as ‘clear air turbulence’ which basically happens when bodies of air moving at widely different speeds meet, usually in the absence of any visual clues such as clouds.

Turbulence is most likely to be hazardous during ‘cruise’ when passengers and crew may be out of their seats and not wearing a seatbelt. At the other extreme are those rare events that are severe enough to throw passengers and other items around the cabin.

Turbulence comes in various phases and types: Light turbulence: In this type, a passenger experiencing turbulence will feel nothing more than a slight vibration. However, you’re advised to remain seated and avoid movement as it could start as light turbulence and escalate into moderate or severe turbulence.

Moderate turbulence: This is when unsecured items are dislodged and service is difficult. Walking becomes challenging and there may be a strain against the seatbelt. In such cases, remain seated with you seatbelt fastened. Do not open overhead lockers.

Severe turbulence: This is when unsecured items such as bags, laptops, etc are thrown

about the cabin, service is impossible and passengers and crew may be forced against their seats or seatbelts.

In most cases of turbulence, crew will suspend the service, sit down and fasten seatbelts and advise passengers to remain seated and fasten their seatbelts. No hot liquids will be served in cases of turbulence to avoid risk of skin burns.

Here’s how you can reduce your risks from turbulence: When the flight crew anticipate turbulence, they will advise the cabin crew to make sure that passengers are in their seats and belted in, and that serving carts and other loose items are properly secured. However, even when turbulence is not expected, you should always be cautious and take a few steps to ensure your safety. The captain will switch on the seatbelt signs when anticipating turbulence. That is a sign that you need to return to your seat and fasten your seatbelt.

Seatbelt signs serve as a warning and should be considered as routine.

Follow the instructions of the crew: If the crew suggest that passengers return to their seats, do so as soon as you can. Avoid use of lavatories at this time as moving around the cabin could endanger your safety and that of other passengers. Lavatories are not fitted with mechanisms to help you secure yourself in these cases.

Wear your seatbelt at all times: Turbulence can happen even during a smooth flight on a cloudless day. The best protection against unanticipated turbulence-related injuries is through the constant use of seatbelts. If you are travelling with children, have their seatbelts fastened at all times and monitor

them when they are moving about the cabin.

Infants must be secured.

Although technology that allows aircraft to detect unexpected turbulence has improved, clear air turbulence is still hard to distinguish, with injuries resulting for both cabin crew members and passengers.

Keep overhead lockers closed at all times: Reports show that passengers have been injured from luggage falling from overhead lockers during turbulence. If you have to remove something from your bag, be sure to close the lockers properly to avoid injuries that could result from falling debris or luggage. Injuries from falling luggage range from bruises to lacerations to head trauma. In case of turbulence, do not attempt to access the overhead lockers.

Secure your electronic gadgets: If you are using heavy electronics such as a laptop or tablet, switch it off and secure it for as long as the seatbelt signs are on. In cases of severe turbulence, these gadgets could be thrown off your hands and injure another passenger.

To avoid risk of such injuries, secure your laptops and such heavy gadgets. Avoid using headphones as they may prevent you from hearing safety commands that may be issued by your crew that could save your life.

If you fly regularly, you will routinely experience turbulence. However, turbulence is not something you get used to. Turbulence, especially when least expected, can be dangerous and cause severe injuries. No matter how much of a regular flyer you are, stay buckled up at all times while seated – it goes a long way towards preventing injuries to yourself or others around you. The best protection against unanticipated turbulence-related injuries is through the constant use of seatbelts. www.precisionairtz.com

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Paa Royal Benefits

Benefits that will make you feel like royalty Precision Air is always looking to give its customers an exclusive and memorable service experience; and the PAA Royal benefits programme is part of that mission. The membership categories* are as follows:

Jade Member benefits

Silver Member benefits

Upon enrolment, members will be given their unique Paa Royal number, which they must always show whenever they buy tickets as well as during check-in at the airport. After flying three times or more, members will be given a Jade membership card. With the card, they will be recognised as members of the Paa Royal Programme.

After attaining Silver membership level, the member will be issued with a Silver membership card which he (or she) must show at all Precision Air point of sales in order to receive the recognition that he deserves. Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he will automatically receive points earned to his account.

Other benefits of Jade membership:

Members will be entitled to special treatment and priority treatment whenever they travel.

• Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at the passenger’s arrival destination • An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their account. *Please note that, in each membership category, if a member is unable to maintain the required number of flights in a year, he or she will be downgraded to their tier level achieved in that current year.

Other benefits of Silver membership: • Free 5 kg baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight • Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s arrival destination • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your account • Priority telephone reservation in those times when you want to make your reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent. Booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line.

Gold Member benefits After attaining the Gold membership, members will begin to experience royal and exclusive treatment whenever they fly.

Members will be opened up to a new world of opportunities and experiences and, of course, receive more rewards. Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he (or she) would automatically receive points earned to his account.

Other benefits of Gold: • Free 10 kg baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight • Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s arrival destination • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your account • Priority telephone reservation at times when you want to make your reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent. Booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line • Priority waitlist/airport standby each time you want to travel and your selected flight is full.

Tanzanite Member benefits When members reach Tanzanite member they attain ultimate royalty. We will always strive to give these royal members an exclusive and memorable flight experience. At this level, members will already be used to royal treatment; royalty will be their way of life.

Other benefits of Tanzanite: • Free 15 kg excess baggage every time the member travels on a PW-operated flight • Opportunity to obtain a free ticket within the Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in your account • Confirmation on any flight if a member is prepared to pay Y class fare, regardless of the flight booking status • Priority waitlist/airport standby whenever you want to travel and your selected flight is full • Priority telephone reservation at times when you want to make your reservation and cannot visit our office or travel agent. Booking is a call away through our Paa Royal helpdesk line.

• Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s destination.

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Route Network

Precision Air route map UGANDA Entebbe

Abu Dhabi

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

KENYA Nairobi

Bukoba

Seronera (Serengeti) Kilimanjaro Arusha

Mwanza Kahama Tabora

Pemba Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam

TANZANIA Mtwara UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

UGANDA

KENYA

TANZANIA

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COMOROS

COMOROS

Paa Contacts

Your nearest Precision Air office anywhere in the world TANZANIA DAR ES SALAAM HEAD OFFICE

Diamond Plaza, 1st Floor, Plot no 162 / 38, Mirambo Street / Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 (0)22 219 1000 Contact Centre (Reservations): +255 (0)787 888 409 / 408 / 417 pwreservations@precisionairtz.com

DAR ES SALAAM SALES OFFICE

NIC HDQ Building, Samora Ave / Pamba Road, PO Box 70770, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 (0)22 213 0800 / 212 1718 Fax: +255 (0)22 211 3036 pwdar@precisionairtz.com

E-COMMERCE

(For users of VISA and MasterCard) Diamond Plaza, 1st Floor, Plot no 162 / 38, Mirambo Street / Samora Ave Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 (0)686 177 458 / (0)689 669 446 Fax: +255 (0)22 211 3036 pwreservations@precisionairtz.com

ARUSHA

Boma Road, opposite TTLC, Safari Hotel Building, PO Box 1636, Arusha Tel: +255 (0)27 254 5489

BUKOBA

Bukoba Office-GSA, Bukoba Machinery and General Supplier, Bukoba Centre Kawawa Road Tel: +255 (0) 28 222 0545 / 222 0204 Mob: +255 (0) 713 316 806 / (0) 787 616 806

MOSHI

KNCU Building, Ground Floor, Old Moshi Road Tel: +255 (0)272 753495 / 753498 Mob: +255 (0)787 800820

MTWARA

Tanu Road, Posta Building, PO Box 1066, Mtwara Tel: +255 (0)23 233 4116 Mob: +255 (0)787 818 442 / 767 818 442

MUSOMA

Kivukoni Road PO Box 211, Musoma Tel: +255 (0)28 262 0713 Mob: +255 (0)787 792 336

MWANZA

Along Kenyatta Road, Plot no 002, Mwanza Tel: +255 (0)28 250 0819 / 250 0204 Fax/Tel: +255 (0)28 250 1054 Mob: +255 (0)784 402042 Sales Office Mobile: +255 (0)784 968427

SHINYANGA

NSSF Building, opposite CRDB Bank PO Box 858, Shinyanga Tel: +255 (0)282 763 737 Mob: +255 (0)282 763 737

ZANZIBAR

Mlandege, Muzammil Centre PO Box 961, Zanzibar Tel: +255 (0)24 223 4521 Fax: +255 (0)24 223 4520 pwznz@precisionairtz.com

KENYA NAIROBI

Barclays Plaza, 7th Floor, Loita Street PO Box 50990-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 327 4282 / 4290 / 4297 Mob: +254 (0)724 76 0736 / (0)20 236 7684 / +254 (0)736 046 595 Airport: +254 (0) 733 934 795 / 731 530 000 pw-nbo@kenya-airways.com

SOUTH AFRICA

OR Tambo International, International Departures Terminal A, AVIAREPS Counter Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 783 6415

THE COMOROS

Rogers Aviation Tel: +269 (0)77 38799 Mob: +269 (0)333 9512 / 340 0279

UGANDA KAMPALA

C/o Kenya Airways IPS Building, Jubilee House Ground Floor, Parliament Square Tel: +256 (0)312 360 000 Fax: +256 (0)414 256 472 Mob: +256 (0) 782 992 911 / 725 99211 / 772 760 268

AUSTRIA

NETHERLANDS

AUSTRALIA

SPAIN

Argentinierstrasse 2/4 A-1040 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 1 585 3630 Fax: +43 1 558 536 3088

Suite 1302, 109 Pitt Street Sydney, Australia helpdesk@apg-ga.com.au

BELGIUM

Beechavenue 104 1119 PP Schiphol, Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)20 520 0280 Fax: +31 (0)2 6 23 0151

Bravo Murillo 101, Planta 6 Oficina 3, 28020 Madrid, Spain Tel: +34 (0)91 458 5560 Fax: +34 (0)91 344 1726

Park Hill, J.E Mommaertslaan 16B 1831 Diegem, Belgium Tel: +32 (0)2 712 0584 Fax: +32 (0)2 725 8392 Mobile: +32 (0)47 770 9971

SWEDEN

FRANCE

SWITZERLAND

Precision Air, 11 rue Auber 75009 Paris, France Mob: +33 (0)6 21 824 908 Reservation: +33 (0)1 534 35397 Fax: +33 (0)1 5343 7919

GERMANY MUNICH OFFICE

Josephspitalstrasse 15 80331 München Germany Tel: +49 (0)895 525 3373 Fax: +49 (0)895 450 6842

FRANKFURT OFFICE

Kaiserstrasse 77 60329 Frankfurt / Main Germany Tel: +49 (0)69 770 673 010 Fax: +49 (0)69 770 673 235

GREECE

7 Stadiou Street Athens 10562 Greece Tel: +30 (0)210 9341 500 / 501 Fax: +30 (0)210 934 1620 precisionairsales@tal-aviation.gr

IRELAND

Precision Air GSA APG Ireland 27 Lower Ormond Quay Dublin, Ireland Reservations: +353 (0)1 804 5100 info@apg-ga.ie

Riddargatan 17 114 57 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)8 55 5 69100 Fax: +46 (0)8 24 1888

Badenerstrasse 15, 8004 Zurich Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)44 286 99 01 Fax: +41 (0)44 286 99 00

USA

The Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Suite 2620, New York, NY 10174, USA Tel: +1 (0)201 484 8036 Fax: +1 (0)201 526 7846

UNITED KINGDOM

APG Global Highbridge House, 581 Bath Road Longford, West Drayton Middlesex, UB7 0EW Reservations: +44 (0)844 482 2313 Email: info@precisionair.co.uk

OVERALL GSA CONTACT LILIAN MUSYOKA

Tel: +254 (0)786800640 +254 (0)20 3274297 / 82 / 90 imusyoka@precisionairtz.com / lilian.musyoka@kenya-airways.com

ISMAIL ISMAIL

Tel: +255 (0)22 2860701-9 iismail@precisionairtz.com Precision Air Services PLC

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Welcome Aboard

Safety and well-being on board PASSENGER SAFETY Precision Air takes passenger safety very seriously. Aviation safety isn’t just the pilot’s or the cabin crew’s job – it takes all of us.

It is easy for our natural sense of caution to be dulled in our modern environment, where things don’t go wrong very often. Whether in the air or on the ground, your life and the lives of your family members could some day be saved if you make it a point, in every situation, to create a mental plan of action in case of emergency. Here are some important tips to help you enjoy your travel experience with Precision Air – in flight and around the airport.

EXIT ROW SEAT A passenger who is allocated an emergency exit seat: A. Must be both willing and physically able to open the exit doors in an emergency B. Must completely understand the printed emergency evacuation techniques C. Must be 16 years old and above.

PAY ATTENTION TO PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING Although the information seems repetitious, the locations of the closest emergency exits may be different depending on the aircraft that you fly on and the seat you are in.

CARRY ON BAGGAGE There are strict rules about what you can bring on board an aircraft. Because:

Carry-on bags must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Please confirm with Precision Air rules before your travel to avoid delays. *Remember: All carry-on baggage must be left behind in an evacuation.

SAFETY ONBOARD Boarding and leaving an aircraft requires your full attention. As you move to and from the aircraft, you may be in a busy area with many other passengers and cargo, moving vehicles, other aircraft, slippery walkways and/or stairs.

RESPECT YOUR CREW AND FELLOW PASSENGERS Everyone has the right to safe and secure travel. That is why Precision Air employees and the aviation authority will not tolerate any behaviour that interferes with the flight or puts the safety of passengers and crew at risk.

SEATBELTS Seatbelts must be fastened during take-off, landing, during turbulence and any time the crew deem it necessary. Keeping the belt on when you are seated provides that extra protection you might need in case of emergency. If you are responsible for an infant or a child, you must first ensure that your own seatbelt is properly fastened, then secure the child and, if it is an infant, secure the child’s or the infant’s restraints.

A. Not all aircraft have space to store your carry-on baggage.

Important note: There are a number of events involving air turbulence that highlight the importance of keeping seatbelts fastened throughout the flight.

B. In an accident, baggage in the aisles makes it harder to get out of the aircraft quickly.

Though rare, in-flight turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to both passengers and crew.

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It’s a good idea to keep your seatbelt fastened even when the seatbelt signs are not on.

MEDICAL CASES AND PREGNANCIES If you have a medical case and may need assistance during your travel, kindly ask the Precision Air offices or agents about procedures before your flight. If you are pregnant, you will need to fill a Precision Air medical form, to be signed by your doctor, to confirm that you are OK for travel. For further details, kindly ask while booking your ticket from our sales offices and/or customer services.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES Use of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, MP4 players, iPads, etc are not allowed during take-off, landing, taxiing, descent and climb.

Precision Air prohibits the use of some electronic devices during flight because they emit signals that can interfere with the aircraft's instrumentation. Some of the items prohibited include cellphones, radios, remote-controlled games/toys, laser pointers, iPads or tablets that transmits frequencies, portable printers, walkie-talkies, scanners and laptops. These items need to be stowed away for these phases of the flight to avoid injuries in case of an emergency.