Paa Tanzania – issue 88

YOUR FREE PRECISION AIR MAGAZINE Issue 88, October - December 2017

Experience the Serengeti FOUR WAYS TO EXPLORE

Whale sharks

SAY HELLO – THEY WON’T BITE

/ TOUR D’EAC / MBUDYA ISLAND / WILD SURVIVORS / A WEEKEND IN NAIROBI

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Issue 88 – Oct-Dec 2017

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Features 6

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3 FOREWORD

TOUR D’EAC

Jambo!

Epic bike ride brings communities together

5 PAA NEWS

9 SWIMMING

Unlocking dreams of Olympic gold

12 MBUDYA ISLAND

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Seats, stirrups, boots and baskets…

21 WILD SURVIVORS

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30 WHALE SHARKS

Say hello – they won’t bite

32 A WEEKEND IN NAIROBI

Animals, adventures and a great night’s sleep

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Malaika Beach Resort

The Waterfront at Hotel Slipway

38 PAA MOTORING Hyundai Kona

42 PUZZLE PAGE

And breathe…

It’s a degree more fun than you might think

34 PAA STAY

Sweet taste of survival

28 UNIVERSITY TIPS

News from Tanzania’s leading airline

36 PAA DINING

25 SPAS

A tranquil alternative to city bustle

17 SERENGETI FOUR WAYS

Regulars

Test your brain power

Precision Air Information 41 43 44 45 46 48

Paa Meet Paa Royal Benefits Route Network Paa Contacts Dos and Don’ts in Aviation 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. ©2017 Land & Marine Publications Ltd

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Jambo!

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

The last three months have been extremely exciting for us at Precision Air Services Plc. We successfully launched two new destinations: Entebbe in Uganda and Kahama in the northern part of Tanzania. We are the first airline to operate commercial flights to Kahama and that makes us very proud of our contribution to Tanzania’s aviation and the economy at large.

This October we have also launched another game-changing route to Seronera in the Serengeti National Park. We are excited to unlock Tanzania and its potential. Our flight to Serengeti National Park via Seronera Airstrip will change the entire safari experience in Tanzania, as now tourists can easily explore the beauty of our country, hassle-free.

This October we have also launched another game-changer route to Seronera in the Serengeti National Park

Our product is evolving day by day and our reliability and on-time performance is at an all-time high of 85 per cent at zero minutes, allowing us to offer more exciting destinations. We will continue to study the market to identify new potential destinations in Tanzania and within East Africa.

In a bid to improve our services, we are currently reviewing our internal processes and structures in order to improve efficiency and productivity. We will continue to constantly review our processes to maximise our productivity.

Precision Air remains committed to your flight needs, as stated in our slogan: ‘You Are Why We Fly.’ With our 11 domestic destinations, the biggest scheduled network in the country, we offer connectivity within Tanzania and beyond.

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

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Paa News

News from Tanzania’s leading airline Precision Air successfully launches Kahama flights Precision Air, Tanzania’s leading airline, has successfully launched direct flights to Kahama.

Kahama becomes the second new destination for Precision Air this year, after successfully relaunching Entebbe flights back in July.

Precision Air is also launching another exciting destination this October to the Serengeti.

Commenting on the Kahama flights, Precision Air’s Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager, Hillary Mremi, said Precision Air felt proud and appreciated the opportunity to open up the country and allow easy access to different parts of the country.

“For 24 years we have been at the front line in opening up the country and discovering exciting new destinations in Tanzania. This shows our commitment to serving our country by establishing reliable air transportation.”

Competition How do you fancy winning a voucher for dinner at the fabulous Veranda Tapas Bar in Dar es Salaam? Veranda Tapas Bar is Tanzania’s first and only tapas restaurant, serving a delicious array of fusion dishes inspired by all corners of the globe.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the question below and send your answer, along with your full name and booking reference, to: paa.competition@landmarine.org.

From which country does tapas originate?

Precision Air will be operating to Kahama three times a week – every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday – flying direct to Kahama from Dar es Salaam and via Tabora on its way back to Dar es Salaam.

A. Spain

The new route is expected to simplify movement for passengers from the neighbouring towns of Kiobondo, Kakola, Osaka, Ngara and Biharamulo by setting them free from the hassles of driving all the way to Mwanza to catch their flight to Dar es Salaam. The flight will also provide connectivity to Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Nairobi and beyond.

The winner will be picked at random and contacted by email after the competition closes on 10 December. The winner will receive a voucher to the value of TZS 100,000 to spend at Veranda Tapas Bar.

Kahama District Commissioner Fadhil Nkurlu (left), Shinyanga Region Commissioner Zainab Taleck and Precision Air’s Hillary Mremi cut the ribbon to mark the official launch of flights to Kahama.

Competition terms and conditions:

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• Closing date is 10 December • One entry per person • Entrants must be 18 years old or over • Voucher is nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for cash • Please call Veranda Tapas Bar 48 hours in advance to book and present voucher on arrival.

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Tour D’EAC / All images by Campfire Logs Guild

EPIC BIKE RIDE BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER Tour D’EAC returns for its second year

F

ollowing on from the success

many draws for tourists to East Africa,

ing meals were provided locally, with

of the inaugural event last

including diverse cultures, extraordi-

meals consisting of locally sourced

year, the 2017 edition the

nary nature and the resilience of the

food, often prepared by community

local people.

organisations. At each stop, the

East African Bicycle Tour, also known as Tour D’EAC, started in

The 2017 edition started on

riders spent time with people in the

August with cyclists from across

Tuesday, 1 August in Kampala, with

communities, from having breakfast

the region taking to their bikes for

40 cyclists and service team members

with schoolchildren in Kibaha to visit-

an unforgettable journey across

starting the epic journey through

ing the Ugandan embassy in Bujum-

East Africa.

Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and

bura, while spreading the message of

Rwanda, taking them an incredible

this year’s theme and the benefits of

Guild, an initiative started in 2011 by

6,400 km around East Africa over the

the East African community.

young East Africans committed to

course of 45 days. Participants came

transforming society through adven-

from the countries through which

was called ‘Dare the Gorillas’ – one

ture, the first Tour D’EAC proved to be

the team cycled, with a small number

of nine sections of the tour. This

such a success that it was welcomed

of participants from South Sudan

section started in Kigali, Rwanda and

back for a second year. The theme for

making up the final team.

followed a path through Ruhengyere,

Organised by the Campfire Logs

the 2017 edition was ‘Fostering the

The most challenging route

Kisoro, Kihihi, Kasese and up to

integration by unlocking the poten-

Culture

tial of the East African community’, a

Each day, the riders cycled up to 130

several problems for the group,

decision made by the Campfire Logs

km, enjoying the history, culture and

including punctures, tough terrain

Guild team after the success of the

people of the areas covered. In the

and low temperatures. Undeterred

first event, which highlighted the

evenings, accommodation and even-

Cyclists

Exploring East Africa

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Mubende. This section presented

Tour D’EAC

And they’re off!

About Campfire Logs Guild The Campfire Logs Guild is managed by a team based across East Africa who are united by a passion for adventure with an aim of transforming society through various learning and training programmes. Since its inception in 2011, Campfire Logs Guild has gone on to work with over 300 young people, students and corporate clients across the region, providing adventurebased outdoor programmes for individuals, families, schools, companies and more, with programmes lasting between one and 30 days.

by these problems, the team pulled

displayed by all who took part. Of the

through and persevered up to

40 cyclists who started the adven-

Mubende. From here, the team

ture, 24 successfully completed the

began the final stretch to Kampala.

challenging route – a highly

Celebrate

In addition to Tour D’EAC, Campfire Logs Guild has also organised a hiking expedition in Uganda to commemorate 100 years of Scouting in the country and a cycling expedition from Uganda to Rinkaby, Sweden.

admirable feat.

Plans and preparations

The Tour D’EAC came to its conclu-

are under way for the third

sion on Friday, 15 September, as

edition of the Tour D’EAC. For

supporters welcomed the team

more information, head to:

back to Uganda’s capital to celebrate

www.campfirelogsguild.net.

the determination and hard work

Each day, the riders cycled up to 130 km, enjoying the history, culture and people of the areas covered

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By John Tavner

Swimming

Unlocking dreams of Olympic gold Tanzanian hopefuls receive top-level coaching in England When it comes to swimming as an international sport, opportunities for top-level training are limited in Tanzania.

But now, some of the nation’s most promising swimmers are receiving world-class training at one of England’s foremost swimming clubs, Saint Felix. A key figure in this project is the club’s director of swimming, Sue Purchase, who spoke to Paa.

A

s director of swimming at

able to advise teachers and parents

Saint Felix Swimming Club

of swimmers at the Dar Swim Club on

– a school-based enter-

the best training programmes as well

prise located on England’s east

as telling them about the opportuni-

coast – Sue Purchase has become

ties that Saint Felix could offer in

closely involved in a sporting link

terms of swimming scholarships.

with Tanzania that could produce

The connection between Saint

some future Olympic swimmers.

Felix and Tanzania has clearly become

A swimming coach for 26 years,

very significant. “I think the reason the

Sue joined Saint Felix in 2004 as its

link is so strong is because it has been

first director of swimming and has

forged by personal contact, not only

built up a programme at all levels.

my visits back and forth, but also the

Sue has been on two visits to

personal recommendations from one

Tanzania. The first, in 2015, was to

swimmer to another,” says Sue. “Of

Morogoro International School,

course, the great results that we have

where she worked alongside staff

achieved are also hugely important,

to create and formalise a scheme

but it’s about more than just that

of work to help their swimmers

– it’s the full experience that Saint

to progress. As they didn’t have a

Felix gives each child that comes to

Opportunities in Tanzania In action

Collins Saliboko

dedicated swimming coach, she gave guidance to a number of teachers on how to approach swim training.

In April this year she returned to Tanzania to accompany four of her pupils, Collins Saliboko, Sonia Tumiotto, Smriti Gokarn and Anjani Taylor, to the National Championships in Dar es Salaam. While there, she was

‘Of course, the great results that we have achieved are also hugely important, but it’s about more than just that’

Tanzania has some way to go in terms of world-class swimming. “The will and the enthusiasm to increase interest and participation in top-level swimming is certainly there, but the infrastructure is still somewhat lacking,” says Sue. “Tanzania is essentially still a developing country and doesn’t have the same public facilities as elsewhere in the world, so it’s not something available to all at the moment.”

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Swimming

Star students There are currently six Tanzanian students studying and training at Saint Felix: Collins Saliboko (15), Sonia Tumiotto (16), Smriti Gokarn, (15), Anjani Taylor, (17), Natalie Sandford (13) and Marin De Villard (12). Between them, at the National Swimming Championships in Dar es Salaam in April, they broke 20 national records and won 27 gold medals, three silver and three bronze. Competitors came from seven clubs across Tanzania and Zanzibar, with about 150 youngsters taking part.

‘The teaching and coaching programmes that we offer include a combination of technical and speed training, tailored to each child and the level at which they are competing’

Star students

Breaking records and winning medals

at the school,” says Sue. “The first pupil to arrive here from Tanzania was Ali Karimjee, who is now 18 and left us this summer. He had found Saint Felix by looking online and wrote to us asking us if there was any opportunity for him to come and study and train with us.

us as well as the support that we can

of technical and speed training,

Tanzania

provide in return. For example, I’ve

tailored to each child and the level

“Collins joined us after teaching

been acting as informal adviser to a

at which they are competing. I

himself to swim whilst still in Tanza-

number of parents and teachers in

work closely alongside an assistant

nia from videos of the 2012 Olym-

preparation for Tanzania to host the

coach to devise a year-long training

pics. His teacher knew that Ali was

CANA Games in Dar in October. It’s

programme for all students.” For

already at Saint Felix and contacted

the first time that Tanzania has hosted

top-level swimmers, this involves a

us to see whether Collins might also

an international swimming competi-

minimum of 16 hours of pool training

be a suitable candidate, which of

tion, so much of the organisation and

and three hours of land training each

course he has proved himself to be.

logistics are new to them, and where

week. “The excellent facilities we have

I can help with advice and recom-

on site mean that, for those swim-

mendations based on my experience,

mers that also attend the school, they

I’m more than happy to do so.”

can train during school hours as well

High standard

as before and after school.”

Saint Felix promotes itself to

So how is Saint Felix able to produce

parents around the world looking

such talented swimmers? “A huge

for an English boarding school for

amount of time, effort and resources

their child. “Tanzania has been quite

are dedicated to maintaining an

unique, though, as it is the pupils,

incredibly high standard of swim

or their families, who approach us

training at Saint Felix,” says Sue. “The

directly, having heard by word of

teaching and coaching programmes

mouth of the success that other

that we offer include a combination

Tanzanian children have enjoyed

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About Saint Felix Saint Felix Swimming Club is first and foremost a swimming club that also happens to be based at a school. It’s located at Southwold in the county of Suffolk in eastern England. The club offers a full range of professional teaching and coaching, from learn-to-swim lessons for five-year-olds to training programmes at national and international level for sixth-formers.

About Sue

Collins

A talented swimmer

Sue Purchase was 10 when her family moved to Norfolk – a part of England characterised by rivers and small lakes as well as the sea – and her mother was keen to ensure that all of her children could swim.

With lessons, Sue became a county swimmer, competing at national level alongside Olympic swimmers, while her brother went on to be a junior international. Sue was also a volunteer beach lifeguard.

Both she and her sister became qualified swimming teachers as teenagers.

After several years managing different levels of Team GB – including top medallists Rebecca Adlington and Liam Tancock – she joined Saint Felix in 2004 as its first director of swimming. She works closely with fellow coach Nick Thompson.

Sue. “Sonia competed at the World Championships in Budapest earlier Several of Collins’s former swimming

motivation and commitment. All of

this year and Collins secured a couple

club members in Tanzania have

the Tanzanians that have come to

of personal bests at the Common-

joined us, including two new pupils

us so far have certainly exceeded

wealth Youth Games in the Bahamas

at the start of this term.”

expectations in this respect – they

Sue is personally involved in deciding which Tanzanian swimmers could benefit from coaching at Saint

are all incredibly self-motivated and hard-working.”

in June. Both qualified for the English Gold!

Is Olympic success in sight?

Nationals last year and have recently won regional competitions, so they are certainly up there with the best

Felix. “Part of the reason for my trip

Potential

earlier this year was to see potential

So could any of these students

as a sport is rather complicated in

pupils for myself, swimming at the

represent Tanzania in the future at

terms of pre-qualification for major

National Championships. As well

the Olympics? “On the basis of ability

competitions, though, so there is a

as swimming talent, we need to

alone, certainly both Collins and

due process that has to be followed

know that they have the requisite

Sonia are potential Olympians,” says

in order to get to the Olympics.”

swimmers in this country. Swimming

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Mbudya Island

DAY TRIP: MBUDYA ISLAND

A tranquil alternative to city bustle Just a couple of miles by boat, but a million miles away in terms of vibe, Mbudya Island is the perfect antidote to the bustle and humidity of Dar, offering a welcome retreat for day trippers and city dwellers who want a bit of peace and quiet.

M

budya is one of four

pay a small conservation fee to help Mbudya Island

uninhabited islands in the Dar es Salaam

the marine park.

Marine Reserve System along with san y i Ba

Yasini – all located just a stone’s

Bongoyo Island Msa

Bongoyo, Pangavini and Fungu throw from the mainland.

Mbudya is our favourite to visit, with

DAR ES SALAAM

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which they can leave belongings while swimming or escape the heat when the sun gets too strong. Aside

and unspoilt atmosphere away from To get to Mbudya, or any of the

On arrival at Mbudya, visitors are punctuated with bandas, under

fewer crowds and a more peaceful city life.

Bandas greeted by a bright white beach

Bongoyo is arguably the most visited of the four islands, but

protect this and the other islands in

from the bandas, the island remains according to the operator and the

mostly untouched, save for a couple

crossing to Mbudya takes about 20

of small huts serving beer and the

other islands, you can take a boat

to 30 minutes. You can watch Dar

freshest fish you could imagine –

from one of a couple of spots

dwindle to the horizon as you make

simplicity at its best. If you need

in Kunduchi, such as the Wet ’N’

your way towards the secluded

anything more than fish and chips

Wild Waterpark and White Sands

island. In addition to the boat fees,

and a drink, however, you’ll need

Hotel and Resort. The fee varies

visitors to Mbudya are required to

take it with you from the mainland.

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The island is rarely busy, so you won’t need to fight for a space or jostle with other day trippers

Visitors should be aware that no

However, flippers are discouraged

litter must left behind on Mbudya,

to avoid disturbing the delicate

so anything they bring with them

ecosystem below.

must also go back with them.

Of course, the main attraction of Mbudya

A peaceful day trip

Back on land, if you’ve had enough of sunbathing and swimming, you can

Mbudya is the opportunity to relax

walk some of the overgrown trails to

on the beach and swim in the sea

find a more secluded area for privacy,

while enjoying the picture-perfect

or simply go wandering and take in

surroundings. The island is rarely

the lush greenery of the island, with a

busy, so you won’t need to fight for

chance to spot some of its few perma-

a space or jostle with other day trip-

nent inhabitants, including crabs.

pers for swimming space, although weekends tend to be busier.

Reefs

Camping is permitted on the island for an extra fee. You’re advised to bring your own tent and other equipment. The untouched and secluded

Below the surface of the turquoise

nature of Mbudya can offer an

waters you will find coral reefs to the

unforgettable camping experience,

west, north and east of the island.

whether you want to simply take in

If you’re planning to take a bit of

the surroundings or make the night

time to explore these, be sure to

a romantic getaway for two with just

bring a snorkel with you to Mbudya.

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Serengeti four ways

By Kirsten Alexander

Seats, stirrups, boots and baskets‌ Four different ways to experience the Serengeti With Precision Air introducing flights into the Serengeti, there has never been a better time to consider going on a safari in this world-famous national park with its abundance of fascinating wildlife. The big question is – what kind of safari? To help you choose, Paa gives you the lowdown on four distinctively varied ways to explore the Serengeti.

World famous

Explore the Serengeti

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Serengeti four ways Horseback

A rewarding adventure

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Walking safari Walking safaris are an ideal way to get close to nature and explore the Serengeti

over a couple of days or so. This type of safari is growing in popularity because it allows visitors to move at a gentle pace and get a better look at the ecosystem of the Serengeti.

To ensure minimal damage and

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disruption, only a handful of companies currently offer walking

Game drive

safaris. Visitors can take advantage of

The classic way to explore

some of the excellent accommoda-

the Serengeti is on a game

tion options in the park, which can

guide does all the hard work and

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will seek out the best places to view

adventure, often lasting several days.

likely to be covered on a walking

game as well as sharing his knowl-

Visitors can be sure of getting close

safari, visitors can observe their

edge of the local flora and fauna.

to wild game; but, owing to the

surroundings in the kind of detail

Typically available as either a half-day

nature of riding in the Serengeti, they

(morning or evening) or full-day drive,

will generally be expected to have a

this option is perfect for anyone who

reasonable level of riding experience

is on a tight schedule or is combining

before taking to the saddle. For the

a game drive with other activities.

capable rider, however, this will be a

Self-drive safaris are possible as long

truly memorable experience. More

as the safari-goers are familiar with

and more companies are offering

the rules and regulations of the

horse-riding safaris in the Serengeti,

park. Otherwise, there are plenty of

usually on the outskirts to minimise

companies offering game drives, so

the risk of disrupting large numbers

that visitors are sure to find some-

of game, but still providing riders

thing to suit their individual needs.

with the opportunity to explore the

drive – the easiest and most

accessible way to enjoy the safari experience. Game drives work well for most visitors because the driver-

be arranged directly with the tour

Riding safari

company. One of the benefits of a

Exploring the Serengeti on

walking safari is the chance to explore

horseback can be a chal-

areas that are off limits for game

lenging but very rewarding

drives. So, although less ground is

Take a walk...

...on the wild side!

terrain and spot the animals. As most riding safaris last for a few days, tour companies will usually arrange and provide accommodation. Some offer the option of combining a riding safari in Serengeti with other parks in Tanzania.

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that might otherwise be missed in a vehicle.

You will get to see the Serengeti, its landscapes and inhabitants from a unique point of view

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Hot air balloon A trip in a hot air balloon is perhaps the most thrilling way to experience the

Serengeti, offering an unparalleled view of the vast ecosystem below.

Various companies offer balloon safaris, which take off from a handful of selected sites to ensure visitors get the most from their trip. Usually departing early in the morning,

Balloons

Up, up and away

balloon rides over the Serengeti last for around an hour and are typically followed by a bush breakfast on landing. Although an hour is relatively short compared with other types of safari, you will get to see the Serengeti, its landscapes and inhabitants from a unique point of view.

Arguably the best time to experience the Serengeti from a balloon is during the annual migration, when visitors can witness the unforgettable sight of countless wildebeest heading north to the Masai Mara.

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Wild Survivors

By John Tavner / All images courtesy of Wild Survivors

Sweet taste of survival Volunteers use ‘bee fences’ to help farmers live in harmony with elephants

H

ow can a bee save an

Project is just part of a remarkable

elephant? It sounds like

effort by the Tanzania-run charity

a riddle, but the answer

Wild Survivors to reverse the alarm-

is more roundabout than an

ing decline in the African elephant

old-fashioned riddle. Basically, if

population. It aims to do this through

elephants are afraid of bees, and

a combination of low-cost, environ-

you get farmers to keep bees, then

mentally friendly initiatives, together

the elephants will stay clear of

with a programme of education and

their crops.

empowerment of local communities.

Ingenious idea The idea of beehive fences was devised by conservationist Dr Lucy King, who was brought up in Somalia, Lesotho and Kenya.

While working on her DPhil in Kenya in 2010 she discovered that elephants were reacting to bees, running from the location or avoiding it altogether. Dr King then came up with the ingenious idea of using beehives as a defence against crop-raiding elephants.

elephants? It means the farmers are

July 2015 by London-born writer and

no longer forced into an aggressive

film-maker Francesca Jayne Mahoney

Elephants have sensitive skin, particularly behind the ears, inside the trunk and around the eyes – the very places where bees will aim to sting.

As a result, they stay well clear of any hives they happen to stumble upon.

‘As a small charity, we’re all actively working towards a clear vision’

Dr King and her team have installed over 300 beehives at the core project site in Sagalla Hills between Tsavo East and West national parks in Kenya. Inspired by her success, Francesca and Gervas visited Dr King and her project site and were able to judge its effectiveness in protecting both elephants and farmland.

And how does that save the

Wild Survivors was founded in

attack on the invaders that destroy their livelihoods.

And, in turn, this means they are less likely to collude with the poachers who make a fortune out of the ivory trade.

The Bees Saving Elephants

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Wild Survivors in collaboration with Tanzanian tour

in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

elephant behaviour and knowledge

guide and wildlife expert Gervas

“It was a transformative experience,”

of the land, we were able to formulate

Lubuva, working with volunteers and

says Francesca. “Many people say that

an action plan to begin protecting

supported by trustees in the United

Africa stays in your blood, and once

the elephants’ migration corridor.”

States and the UK.

I’d worked and travelled there, I was

Gervas works as a freelance tour

“As a small charity, we’re all actively working towards a clear vision,”

hooked.”

operator and devotes his time to the Wild Survivors project when Francesca

says Francesca. “It’s a world where

Gervas

elephants can roam freely in the wild

Charity co-founder Gervas grew up

without being slaughtered for their

in the Tanzanian village of Sangaiwe,

and monitor the project in Sangaiwe,

tusks or killed for causing damage

where the charity is now based.

while she works on fund-raising,

to a farm. We share a caring culture

Francesca met him on a research

marketing, accounting and project

where communities are at the heart

and development trip in Tanzania in

development as well as freelancing in

of progress. The result will be a better,

November 2015. His mother lives in

video production and photography.

stronger future in rural Tanzania.”

a boma in the centre of the village.

Francesca has been passionate

“Mama Gervas experiences regular

Land management

about nature and the great outdoors

crop raids by migrating elephants

With the expert assistance of the

since she was five years old. Before

because the village is located on the

Haller Foundation, PAMS Foundation

starting university, she took a year

border of Tarangire National Park and

and other organisations devoted to

out to become a volunteer in South

lies in the path of a historic migratory

conservation, Wild Survivors aims to

Africa and East Africa. At one point

route for the elephants,” explains

encourage better land management

she helped to build a village school

Francesca. “With Gervas’s expertise in

and more effective farming methods.

Emmanuel

Examining damage by elephants

travels to Tanzania. When she is back in the UK, he continues to promote

Francesca

Critical danger

Observing elephants

Francesca has long been devoted to the cause of saving African elephants from the menace of ivory poaching. She says a critical point was reached in 2008 when the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) allowed four southern African nations to sell 107 tonnes of ivory stockpile, worth $15 million, to China and Japan. The idea was to flood the market and reduce the price of ivory; but it had the opposite effect, leading to a new wave of demand for ivory across Asia.

Over the next three years more than 100,000 African elephants were slaughtered. Tanzania lost over 60 per cent of its elephant population and the Selous Game Reserve in the south of the country lost 90 per cent of its elephants.

Corruption and poor enforcement are among the key factors that have allowed this illicit trade to flourish, but a less publicised aspect – identified by Francesca and her colleagues – is the role played by local communities in aiding and abetting the poachers. This has arisen from so-called ‘human-elephant conflict’ – the situation whereby the elephants regularly eat and destroy the crops that sustain the local communities. Through a combination of bribes and intimidation, poachers have engaged local farmers to help them track and kill their prey.

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The latest buzz…

Wild Survivors trustee in California, Martyn Griffiths, has developed an audio deterrent, the Buzz Box, which emits the sound of angry bees when triggered by a PIR infra-red sensor.

These inexpensive, light-weight devices will be donated to the villages where the charity operates and will also be available for purchase by owners of large farms.

“Beekeeping is the key component to our project,” says Francesca. “It’s

Fund-raising

practical and low-tech as well as completely sustainable. Due to the elephants’ fear of bees, we are able to prevent retaliation attacks on elephants from villagers defending their farms. Aggressive defensive techniques from farmers in desperation can lead to fatalities on both sides. Bees repel elephants from entering farms. Crucially, the bee

Hive

Being inspected by Tloma farmers

Fund-raising is a major challenge for a small and relatively new organisation like Wild Survivors. “We receive the majority of our donations through our website*,” says Fran. “Donors sponsor a beehive, with their name soon to be painted on the hive and regular updates about the programme. There are also opportunities to sponsor a farmer’s bee-keeping training and equipment.”

The charity is also looking for funds to build its own Education and Bee Centre, where villagers will be able to train in beekeeping and honey harvesting and learn more about wildlife conservation.

There is also a new campaign by Wild Survivors and its partner Silent Heroes Foundation for joint funding of beekeeping and bee fences in the villages of Sangaiwe and Tloma (on the edge of Ngrongoro Crater). *www.wildsurvivors.org

fence also acts as a natural barrier

“Elephants time their raiding

to the farmland, preventing further

perfectly, waiting for crops to mature

encroachment into wild habitat.

in April,” she says. “From April to

“By training community members

June, and often into July, herds of

in beekeeping, farmers have the

elephants will visit farms nightly.

skills and tools they need to begin

Two acres can be destroyed or eaten

their own beekeeping enterprise,

in just 15 minutes. Bees, too, are

with a win-win result: protection of

seasonal creatures.”

farmland, pollination of crops and a

The requirement in Sangaiwe is for

new livelihood through the sale of

one long boundary fence, nearly 5 km

delicious raw honey.”

in length, with 250 beehives. With the

Beehives As local farmers start their training as beekeepers, there is a parallel

community working together, the aim is to complete the first phase of bee fence in time for next year’s harvest.

Thankfully, the elephant popula-

project to manufacture the beehives

tion in northern Tanzania has begun

in Arusha using a local product called

to recover as a result of improved

Greenwood made from recycled

ranger training and stricter measures

plastic. The result will be Tanzania’s

against corruption and poaching.

first ‘green’ hives.

Of course, this can lead to more

The completion date for fence

conflict with people living close to

construction and hive installation

the national parks – which is why

must be just right if bee swarms

Francesca says the human-elephant

are to be attracted to the hives at

coexistence programmes are so

the ideal moment, says Francesca.

desperately needed now. www.precisionairtz.com

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Spas

AND BREATHE …

Make space in your diary for a day at the spa Obviously, the best way to rest and rejuvenate is to take an extended holiday. But what if your time is limited? Paa magazine gives you the lowdown on spas that you can enjoy on a day off from work.

W

hether it’s an express manicure, a sports massage or a full day of pampering, it’s nice to take time off

and treat yourself to the tranquillity of a spa.

Within Precision Air’s well-connected network there’s a host of great spas and hotels offering a variety of treatments. So check out our handy guide to see what’s close to you.

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Spas

Dar es Salaam Dar may not seem like the world’s

is a great choice for anyone interested

most relaxed city, but step inside one

in the use of locally sourced ingredi-

of its many spas and hotel spas and

ents such as lemongrass, ginger and

you will be transported to a quiet,

cinnamon, which help to support the

calm and relaxing space that seems

local market. The proprietor, Ramona

a million miles from the city bustle.

Sequeira Kashmiri, trained in the UK

One of the most popular spa venues

and has been working in the industry

is Ocean Spa on Slipway Road, a small

for over a decade and aims to offer

but well-

clients high-quality services at an

designed

affordable price.

spa that has

Anantara Spa, in the Hyatt Regency

become

Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, is

a firm

arguably the best hotel spa in the

favourite

city, offering an ‘Out of Africa’ inspired

since it opened in 2016. Ocean Spa

experience reminiscent of the 1920s.

offers a variety of massages, facials,

The spa’s signature massage is crafted

nail treatments and waxing.

from a range of oils and is designed

Lemon Spa on Haile Selassie Road

to promote deep relaxation.

Zanzibar Zanzibar, with its pristine beaches and quality hotels, is a popular choice for a relaxing getaway. So if you find yourself there with time to spare, or you’re local to Zanzibar and looking to be pampered, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

In the heart of Stone Town is Mrembo Spa, a popular choice for local people and tourists alike.

Combining traditional knowledge

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Caption

Many of the coastal hotels and resorts have spas within their grounds which can be enjoyed even if you’re not staying on site with state-of-the-art training,

Elsewhere on the island, many

Mrembo specialises in all-natural

of the coastal hotels and resorts

beauty treatments using local

have spas within their grounds.

Tanzanian ingredients such as

Notable options include the spa at

cloves, coffee and seaweed. Treat-

Zanzi Resort, which has ocean views

ments at Mrembo include a variety

for ultimate calm and closeness

of aromatic massages, body scrubs,

to nature; and the Mvua African

manicures, pedicures and tradi-

Rain Spa at Diamonds La Gemma

tional treatments including Singo, a

dell’Est, which combines ancient

fragrant scrub traditionally used by

African, Asian and European tradi-

women before their wedding day.

tions to reinvigorate body and soul.

Nairobi Nairobi’s many top-quality hotels

spa-goers, with an

have paved the way for equally

emphasis on natural

indulgent spas. There are vari-

ingredients and internationally

of body polishes and conditioners to

ous independent spas in Nairobi,

trained staff. Located on the seventh

finish off your pamper package.

including Serenity Spa in Gigiri and

floor of the hotel, the spa features

Aromatics Spa in Lavington, but you

Angsana

Other notable recommendations

a range of elegantly designed

for a spa day are: Devarana Spa at the

treatment rooms. The spa menu is

opulent DusitD2 Nairobi; Kempinski

– many of them excellent – among

extensive, with a range of treatments

The Spa at luxurious Villa Rosa Kemp-

the hotels.

especially crafted for men, combi-

inski; and the spa at Hemingways

nation packages with a variety of

Nairobi, which offers quick treatments

treatments included, and a selection

as well as full packages.

will discover a far wider choice of spas

The award-winning Angsana Spa at Sankara Nairobi is a firm favourite for

Relaxation room

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University tips

It’s a degree more fun than you might think If you’re heading off to university soon, or thinking about applying for the next academic year, the whole experience can seem quite daunting, with a brandnew experience lurking just around the corner. With this in mind, Paa has put together a rough guide on how to survive your first year of university – with some tips for parents, too!

1

Make new friends

elsewhere with a new experience

Whether you’re in university accommodation or living elsewhere, you will come

into contact with many different people, most of whom you have never met before but may possibly see again. University is a good way

ahead of them.

2

Work hard, party hard The main reason for going to university is to learn and to get a good degree. But

to make new friends, so don’t be

it’s not the only reason. When people

afraid to talk to anyone and every-

say university was the best time of

one. Many people make friends for

their lives, we all know they’re not

life at university, so embrace the

talking about that excellent speech

chance to get to know new people

their human rights professor gave one

– most of whom will be in the

miserable morning (or perhaps they

same boat as you, arriving from

are, who are we to judge?). It’s likely

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Tips for parents

University

Work hard, play hard

Waving goodbye to your child as they head out on their own can be an emotional time.

Whether they’re staying local for university, moving away to Dar or Arusha or even going abroad to study, it will doubtless be a big change for the whole family – but one that will hopefully bring benefits, too. Even though you’ll be sad to see them go, know that they will only be a phone call away.

Having said that, remember they need time to settle in and make new friends, so resist the temptation to call three times a day, every day!

University can be a daunting experience for many students, so being there to support your newly independent son or daughter will help them through the tough times, whether it’s a shoulder to cry on or simply doing their laundry when they return for the holidays.

they’re talking about the extracurricular events, whether it’s a night at the movies or a weekend of partying.

you can’t afford to buy any more ugali

We’re not saying study isn’t important

because you had a few too many

– it is actually really important – but

beers the night before. Make a plan.

it’s good to strike a balance between

Stick to it. Thank us later.

working hard and playing hard to get

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the most out of the experience.

3

Manage your money If you’re moving away from the family home, it may

Learn to cook If you already know how to make the best pilau or mshikaki, then

Proud parents

A big change for the whole family

in a busy day of study, the temptation to swing by the local nyama choma joint is all too real. But now is the time

you can skip this one. Otherwise,

to perfect your own culinary exper-

pay close attention. If you’re living

tise and have a go at creating your

had to properly take charge of your

away from home and don’t have an

favourite dishes at home. If you’re

own finances. This, coupled with

unlimited budget, chances are you

living with new people, too, cooking

new friends and a new social life,

will have to cook for yourself. We all

together is a great way to learn new

can lead to lots of money spent on

love going out for a tasty meal every

things, or pick up some tips, or even

things outside of the necessary rent,

now and again, and when you’ve put

teach other people your skills.

be the first time you’ve

textbooks and bills. While having a money plan may sound like a boring idea, it can really help to work out how much you need to spend on important things, so you’re not left broke at the end of the month.

Nobody wants to have to ask their parents for a loan and explain that

If you’re moving away from the family home, it may be the first time you’ve had to properly take charge of your own finances

5

Enjoy it!

University is a unique experience that can reward you with amazing friends,

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Whale sharks

SAY HELLO – THEY WON’T BITE Swimming with whale sharks off Mafia Island

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Caption

Despite its name and intimidating appearance, the whale shark is a gentle giant of the sea. Inhabiting warm waters – such as those around Mafia Island – it poses no threat to humans, being more interested in eating plankton than eating us. Hence the growing popularity of safe and ethical whale shark encounters. Kirsten Alexander finds out more.

A

s the largest fish on the

mainly eat plankton – tiny creatures

planet, weighing about 20

that live in the water – which they

tonnes and reaching up

filter through their 3,000 very small

to 40 ft in length, the whale shark

teeth. In order to maximise plankton

may not be your ideal swimming

intake, their mouths are exception-

companion; but off the coast of

ally wide – up to 1.5 metres in width

Mafia Island you will find a group

– a feature that distinguishes them

of shark lovers trying to prove

from other shark species such as

you wrong.

great white, hammerhead and tiger.

Kitu Kiblu, owned and run by Jean

Whale sharks are further defined by

and Anne de Villiers, offers safe and

their distinctive markings, which are

responsible half-day whale shark

unique to each individual, much like

experiences around Mafia Island,

human fingerprints.

Whale sharks

Gentle giants of the sea

If all goes smoothly, guests will also have a chance to snorkel with these gentle creatures activities by observing and collecting

allowing visitors an opportunity to

Elsewhere in the world, such

get close to these fascinating crea-

encounters with wild or captive

between whale sharks and humans,

tures and learn more about them.

whale sharks do not always follow

to help understand the effects of

rules and regulations, leading to

these encounters. In this way, Kitu

Mafia Island

data, while monitoring interactions

harmful and dangerous practices.

Kiblu aims to uphold its standards of

While whale sharks are resident in the

Kitu Kiblu, however, abides by strict

responsibility and compliancy.

waters around Mafia Island all year

codes of conduct and responsible

round, between October and March

tourism principles by offering a safe

they come up to the surface to feed,

environment for both whale sharks

providing the perfect opportunity

and humans. When the big fish are

for visitors to see them up close in

respected and treated sensitively, the

the wild. Kitu Kiblu offer half-day trips

encounter will be more enjoyable

throughout these months, including

and safer for all.

About whale sharks

briefing before setting off on a dhow

Sustainable

Common name: Whale shark

ride to search for the whale sharks.

Kitu Kiblu not only strives to offer

If all goes smoothly, guests will also

wonderful experiences but is

Scientific name: Rhincodon typus

have a chance to snorkel with these

also keen to maintain sustainable

gentle creatures and even photograph

practices. It actively researches into

or video them. While their size and

the behaviour of whale sharks to

appearance may seem daunting at

ensure they suffer no harm during

first, whale sharks are gentle and

such encounters. As part of this

sometimes playful creatures, so there’s

initiative, Kitu Kiblu runs an internship

Diet: Plankton and small fish

no need to be afraid.

programme whereby volunteers can

Conservation status: Vulnerable

hotel pick-ups and an educational

Despite their size, whale sharks

Whale shark encounters by Kitu Kiblu run from October to March. For more information, or to get involved, go to: www.kitukiblu.co.tz

Average lifespan: 70 years Average size: 5 to 10 metres long; 18,000 kg in weight Habitat: Tropical/warm seas

immerse themselves in Kitu Kiblu’s www.precisionairtz.com

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A weekend in Nairobi

Animals, adventures and a great night’s sleep A weekend in Nairobi Precision Air’s ever-growing network of flights means you can experience the best the region has to offer without paying a premium to get there. With regular flights between Dar and Nairobi, why not spend a weekend exploring Kenya’s colourful capital? Paa takes a look at some of the best ways to enjoy a weekend in Nairobi.

T

hanks to Precision Air’s

impressed by the variety of shopping

codeshare agreement with

malls across the city offering local

Kenya Airways, there are

and international merchandise and

several flights each day to Nairobi

eateries. Kenya’s largest mall, Two

from either Julius Nyerere or

Rivers, opened in February this year,

Zanzibar airports, so you can head

while long-term favourite The Village

out first thing if you’re an early

Market, in the north of the city, has

riser or take it easy with an early

just undergone a refurb. In addition,

afternoon flight.

Westgate Mall, The Junction, Yaya

The capital’s main airport, Jomo

Shopping Centre and Garden City

Kenyatta International (JKIA), located

Mall all offer a variety of good shops,

south-east of Nairobi, is just a stone’s

restaurants and entertainment. So,

throw from Nairobi National Park, so

of the park is the David Sheldrick

passengers have an aerial view of this

Elephant Orphanage, home to young

famous reserve during final approach.

elephants and rhinos that are looked

Daytime

Feeding time

Visit the giraffe centre

wherever you are in Nairobi, you’re unlikely to be far from a mall.

Arguably the city’s most famous

after by the orphanage staff until

landmark, the Kenyatta International

they are well enough to be released

Convention Centre (KICC) offers a

Nairobi isn’t short of things to do and

back into the wild. The nearby giraffe

novel way to see the city – from its

can cater for pretty much every taste

centre offers a chance to get close

and interest, thanks to the variety of

to these elegant creatures and learn

options available.

more about them.

For animal lovers, there’s the national park where you can enjoy a full or half-day game drive, with the chance to spot lion, rhino, giraffe and more. On the outskirts

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Shopaholics will no doubt be

There’s the national park where you can enjoy a full or half-day game drive, with the chance to spot lion, rhino, giraffe and more

helipad on the 28th floor at a height

is one of the most popular places

of 105 metres. A small entrance fee of

to stay, thanks to the abundance of

KES 400 (about TZS 8,700) per non-

restaurants, bars and clubs in the area.

resident adult is charged to access

Elsewhere in Nairobi there are good

the helipad, with cheaper rates for

options close to the airport, including

children.

Ole Sereni and Eka Hotel, plus a

Dinner time An exciting and varied restaurant scene is part of what makes Nairobi

variety in the central business district (CBD) and in suburbs like Upper Hill, Karen and beyond.

Prices for Nairobi hotels vary dramatically, often in line with

a multitude of options for enjoying

the standard of hotel, so there are

food and drink. From local coffee

bargains to be found if five-star luxury

houses to luxury restaurants, you’ll be

is not essential for your stay. For an

hard-pushed to find something you

extra-special weekend, however,

don’t enjoy here. In addition to the

properties such as Hemingways

many local and international eateries

Nairobi, House of Waine and Villa Rosa

throughout the city, various high-end

Kempinski will surely impress those

hotels offer excellent food menus

who enjoy the finer things in life.

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an ideal choice for a short break, with

Carnivore

Made for meat lovers

throughout the day, from breakfast to dinner.

For a truly Kenyan experience, it has to be The Carnivore, which delights diners by serving what seem to be unlimited portions of meat, Aleksandar Todorovic / Shutterstock.com

including ostrich, crocodile and lamb. For a lighter bite, try one of the various Java House outlets across the city, which serve good coffee and a wide range of food.

There are international options aplenty, with influences ranging from Ethiopia to faraway Brazil and Japan and plenty of options in between.

Bedtime

Nairobi

Plenty of choice for a good night’s sleep

Much like the dining scene, Nairobi’s hospitality sector is blossoming and varied, with plenty of choice for every budget and taste. Westlands

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By Kirsten Alexander

Lakeside resort sets a high standard

M

alaika Beach Resort in Mwanza, on the shores of Lake Victoria,

combines picturesque views with lush manicured gardens to create a charming oasis in a privileged location.

Consistently rated one of Mwanza’s top hotels on TripAdvisor, the resort has proved a hit with many visitors to Mwanza – from honeymoon couples to families to safari-goers – thanks to its excellent staff, great facilities and comfortable rooms.

Easily reached Romantic

Located just a short distance from

suites, in the same format but with the

the airport, the resort can be easily

addition of a spacious balcony and

reached by road, whether one is arriv-

a sofa; and executive suites, offering

to cater for both business and leisure

ing from the airport, from the central

wonderful horizon views of the lake.

guests, with a variety of facilities to

business district or from elsewhere in

Each room type is available in either

northern Tanzania.

double or single size.

The resort has 50 air conditioned rooms with fine views of the lake,

Comfortable

the landscaped gardens and serene

Rooms are equipped with various

surroundings. Guests can choose from

amenities for a comfortable stay,

three room types: premium rooms,

including a minibar, in-room safe,

furnished with king-sized or twin

hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities.

beds and offering lake views; deluxe

An iron and ironing board are avail-

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Paa Tanzania

Dinner for two on the beach

able on request.

Malaika Beach Resort is well able

Consistently rated one of Mwanza’s top hotels on TripAdvisor, the resort has proved a hit with many visitors to Mwanza

Views

Relax and unwind

ensure that every business stay goes smoothly, every family holiday is fun and every honeymoon is romantic.

Whether one is in town attending another event, or hosting a conference, meeting or function at the resort, Malaika Beach caters for every guest’s individual requirements. With in-room Wi-Fi and a 3,000 capacity convention centre, the hotel is well able to look after business guests.

Private beach If a relaxed getaway is more your thing, the resort offers a private beach, a swimming pool, a spa, three restaurants and three bars. The resort can also arrange off-site excursions including safaris, boat trips on the lake, balloon rides and more.

For children, there are dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas including a ball pit, slides and other fun things to keep them entertained throughout the day. The main restaurant, Tanzan’s Cafe, has a dedicated children’s menu.

From the front desk, guests can make use of the resort’s various services, which include dry cleaning and laundry services, flowers on request, currency exchange and a travel desk. Airport pick-up and dropoff can also be arranged.

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Waterfront

Great seafood

The happiest way of eating fish

By Kirsten Alexander

W

e all have a favourite eatery.

deciding what to eat more fun. There’s the

Whether it’s a Michelin-starred

‘Sole Searching For One’ platter; the ‘I’m

restaurant or a roadside joint

Not Sure What I Want But I Am Hungry’

that hits the right spot, if the food is

section, full of favourite dishes such as

good, it doesn’t always matter what the

steak and pasta; and the aptly named

surroundings are like. So when you get

dessert section, ‘I Have Space Left For

great food with equally great views, staff

This’, featuring chocolate sundaes and

and entertainment, it’s surely a recipe

pineapple boats.

for a fantastic night ahead and a new favourite to add to your list.

The Waterfront is one of the restaurants

Choice Puns and playful names aside, The

at the popular Hotel Slipway in Dar, with

Waterfront’s menu really packs a punch

an emphasis on fresh seafood, cleverly

with a variety of dishes that offer just

explained in the restaurant’s slogan:

enough choice without being overwhelm-

‘Sea Food Differently’. And it’s not just

ing. Making the most of its location, The

the slogan that catches the eye – The

Waterfront’s fish and seafood are very

Waterfront’s menu is an amalgamation of

much the stars of the show, with king

exciting dishes named in a way that makes

prawns, calamari, lobster, tuna and other

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Paa Tanzania

Fresh

Tasty dishes

Making the most of its location, The Waterfront’s fish and seafood are very much the stars of the show

items available in a variety of dishes and platters. Carnivores can rejoice at the steak, spare ribs and burgers, while vegetarians can choose between pasta, pizzas and salads.

Sharing The emphasis at The Waterfront is very much on sharing – a winning combination, given the beautiful sea views that are too good not to enjoy with friends or family.

table right next to the sea.

From the Curry For Four to various sharing

Whether you stay on for drinks after

platters, The Waterfront has group dining

dinner or decide to head here later in the

down to a fine art, while the open-plan

evening for sundowners, there’s a good

terrace creates the perfect ambience for

selection of beers, wines, cocktails and

socialising with loved ones. The restaurant

spirits to toast the end of the day in style.

can cater for up to 200 diners. There are

If you’re visiting The Waterfront at the

several tables directly in front of the water

weekend, you can enjoy live music as the

for the best sunset views, although the

perfect accompaniment to your dinner or

restaurant as a whole enjoys a privileged

drinks, as there are regular performances

location, so do not fret if you can’t get a

for the entertainment of guests. www.precisionairtz.com

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Kona

New Hyundai model

Not such a Hy flyer…

By Sam Gimson

I

Paa Tanzania

perhaps even Ssangyong cars. As it

still have a way to go in East

is, however, and for the time being,

Africa to match Japanese rivals

Korean cars are aimed solely at our

such as Toyota and Nissan – in

new vehicle sector – still quite a small

terms of desirability as well as

market.

market share. But the gap is narrowing fast and Hyundai, in

Dealerships

particular, has been leading the

The new car sector accounts for just

way in pushing new car sales in

10 per cent of sales in Tanzania and

our part of the world.

about 20 per cent in Kenya. Hyundai

If Koreans drove on the left (like the Japanese) then I’m sure we would have long since been accustomed to a ‘grey’ market for Hyundai, Kia and

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t’s fair to say that Korean cars

sells just 150 units a year in Tanzania, while in Kenya it’s 240 units.

Hyundai East Africa has two only dealerships across the region, one

A more powerful version of the Kona has a 175 bhp 1.6 litre engine coupled to a seven-speed auto and is fitted with four-wheel drive

in Dar es Salaam and the other in

is nice enough; but, as with the

this will be available in East Africa. An EV

Nairobi. These dealerships have been

C3, there’s a bit too much protec-

version, too, is in the pipeline.

selling SUVs such as the Santa Fe and

tive grey plastic around the wheel

Tucson as well as the Sonata and

arches and on the lower portions of

standard Hyundai fare – that is,

Accent models.

the body for my taste.

simple and straightforward without

Now there’s a new Hyundai model

Inside, the Kona is pretty much

The Kona will launch with just

too much in the way of flair and fancy

on the way to freshen its East African

petrol engines. One version of the

design. However, regular Hyundai

line-up. Sadly, we shall have to wait

Kona has a turbocharged 118 bhp 1.0

drivers will welcome the dashboard,

until July next year before we get our

litre engine with three cylinders. It’s

which is not dissimilar to the i30

first glimpse of the Kona – Hyundai’s

only available with manual transmis-

dashboard, while the cabin feels well

first attempt at a B-segment SUV.

sion and is limited to front-wheel drive.

Less chunky

A more powerful version of the new car has a 175 bhp 1.6 litre engine coupled

Simple

Straightforward interiors

screwed together and there’s little in the way of dodgy-looking plastics.

All in all, this is a reasonable stab

In terms of looks, the Kona could be

to a seven-speed auto and is fitted with

at things from Hyundai. But, in my

mistaken for a less chunky and funky

four-wheel drive. It is believed that a

opinion, the Kona fails to hit the high

Citroën C3 Aircross or even for a

diesel will follow at some later date, but

notes of the excellent Tucson – and

dreary Suzuki SX4 S-Cross. The Kona

there’s no confirmation as to whether

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Paa Meet

Precision Air staff profile What is your name?

Isabella Anyosisye Mwalwiba.

Where are you from?

I am from the southern part of Tanzania, from a place called Mbeya (The Green City). I am from a village called Mwakaleli, which has lots of tourist attractions, and is located in Rungwe District.

Where do you live?

I live in Mwanza (The Rock City).

What is your job title?

Lakezone Station Manager.

Give us a description of your job role As a Station Manager, I assist, manage and develop my team members to ensure a differentiated and quality customer service experience for passengers. I also monitor day-to-day performance of the station in order to ensure compliance and timely execution of all operating standards and procedures, while maintaining the highest level of quality.

in 2014, I got promoted to the position of Customer Service Officer and continued executing my duties diligently in the same position until I was promoted to be Station Manager Mwanza.

What are your hobbies?

Listening to gospel music, travelling, swimming and meeting people.

What is your favourite part of the job?

Not one day is the same, and this makes my job very interesting and challenging. What is truly important for me though is to have consistency in our good service 365 days a year.

What is your favourite Precision Air destination and why?

Mwanza. The city is beautiful and surrounded by rocks.

It borders Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake in Africa. Delicious fresh tilapia fish come from the lake.

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

At what level did you begin at Precision Air? I started working for Precision Air as a Customer Service Agent in January 2010. At one point during this time, I acted as a Customer Services Officer at the Dar es Salaam station. Thereafter,

Isabella

Lakezone Station Manager

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Puzzle page

Paa Puzzles Test your brain power with our fun puzzles and games!

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Nine dots, four lines Draw four straight lines which go through the middle of all of the dots without lifting your pen off the paper

Find the two identical images above

Search the Serengeti Serengeti Wildebeest Gazelle Lion

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Leopard Hyena Buffalo Eland

Waterbuck Topi Warthog Zebra

Giraffe Cheetah Rhino Elephant Fischer’s lovebird

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 Upon enrolment members will be given their unique Paa Royal number, which they must always show whenever they buy tickets as well as during checking - in at the Airport. After flying three times and above members will be given a Jade membership card. With the card they will be recognized as members of the Paa Royal Program.

Other Benefits of the Jade membership include; • 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.

Silver Member Benefits After attaining silver membership level, member will be issued with a silver membership card which they must show at all Precision Air Point of Sales in order to receive the recognition that they deserve.

Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he/she will automatically receive points earned to his/her account.

Members will be entitled to special treatment and Priority Treatment whenever they are travelling.

Other Benefits of the silver Membership level include: • Free 5kg 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.

• An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their account.

• Priority telephone reservation, in those times when they want to make their 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 experience and of course receive more rewards. Should a member book online by logging into Paa Royal Pages, he/she would automatically receive points earned to his/her account.

Below are the benefits of Gold membership; • Free 10kg 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.

• An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their account.

• Priority telephone reservation, in those times when they want to make their 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 they want to travel and their 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.

Members will be entitled to the following benefits: • Free 15kg excess baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight • An opportunity to get a free ticket within the Precision Air’s network after accumulating enough points in their 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 they want travel and their selected flight is full.

• Priority telephone reservation, in those times when they want to make their 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

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

KENYA

Entebbe Musoma

Bukoba

Abu Dhabi

Nairobi

Seronera (Serengeti) Kilimanjaro Arusha

Mwanza Kahama Tabora Kigoma

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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Important Information

Dos and Don’ts in Aviation DOS

The rate of people using air transport has largely increased over the past few years. For some people, flying is so common that they think they know regulations and procedures by heart. For others, this is the first time flying with us. Even if you are a frequent flyer, it’s good to be vigilant, pay attention and adhere to safety instructions from your crew, especially during the critical phases of a flight – take off, landing, descent and climb. Sometimes it may seem like a chore, with the processes and procedures that passengers encounter, from airport and airline security to check in, boarding and inflight procedures.

Here are some DOS and DON’TS to help make your travel easy and problem-free for you and other passengers.

Wishing you a lovely Precision Air experience. You are why we fly.

Anna Moshy Cabin Safety Officer, Precision Air Tz

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• Ask for a Precision Air medical form, or download one from our website, if you, or a passenger you are travelling with, has a medical condition or is pregnant. Some medical conditions restrict passengers from travelling with us. This medical form has to be stamped and signed by a medical doctor and shown to check-in personnel. This will help facilitate travel for passengers with medical cases who need special attention. Declare all and any medical cases while booking your ticket and at the check-in counter.

• Be at the airport at least two and half hours before your flight for check in. The earlier your are at the airport the better, as it will help to avoid a last-minute rush that may lead to forgetting items such as passports, electronics and other travel documents. You could even end up missing your flight. Precision Air check-in counter closes 40 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights and one hour for international flights.

• Read the list of prohibited items while going through your first security check and listen for announcements at the airport. These will help you understand what items need to be put in checked luggage and which items are prohibited from all flights. Alternatively, call our customer service representatives before your flight and enquire about prohibited items. These items include: liquids, gels and aerosols from 100 ml; matches/lighters; and explosives. Sharp objects such as needles and scissors should not be in carry-on bags.

• At the check-in counter, confirm with the staff if your carry-on bag will fit in the stowage facilities in the aircraft. All oversized bags will still be tagged and checked in. For safety reasons, oversized bags are not allowed in the cabin.

• Passengers are only allowed two pieces of hand luggage: a bag or suitcase and one personal item i.e. a purse or laptop bag.

Kindly note that your hand luggage is your responsibility – be sure to carry a bag that you can manage.

• While onboard a flight, first ensure your hand luggage is stowed properly in the overhead locker or under the seat in front of you. If your bag does not fit in these two places, it will be taken and be checked in. While stowing away your bag, be sure to not block others from boarding and allow other passengers through if you are still sorting out what you need to sit with. This will facilitate boarding and save time.

• Familiarise yourself with the aircraft, notice the location of emergency exit and read the safety card that is found in the seat pocket.

Pay attention to safety announcements on board, even if you are a regular traveller. The location of emergency exits and emergency equipment such as life jackets may differ depending on the aircraft type.

• Keep your seat belt fastened during the flight, even if the seatbelt signs have been switched off. There are cases of air turbulence that have caused more damage than most because they are unexpected and can prove fatal. If you are travelling with kids, have them strapped in during the flight for their own safety.

NB: Seatbelts must be fastened during take off, landing, descent, climb, taxiing in and out and whenever the Captain has switched on the seatbelt signs.

• Ensure your seat is in an upright position for takeoff and landing. This will facilitate deplaning the aircraft in case of emergencies. A reclined seat is likely to block other passengers from deplaning quickly. Most emergencies in aviation occur during takeoff and landing and as such, during this time the crew will prepare for such scenarios during these phases.

• Ensure your window shades are open, which is important for two reasons: firstly, if an accident occurs during takeoff or landing, there is more visual access to the outside to know what’s going on at all times; secondly, in case of emergencies, open window shades will help passengers know which side to evacuate from.

DONT’S • Precision Air is a certified IATA member.

Under the IATA guideline, a passenger is deemed to have committed an offence onboard the aircraft if there is an assault, intimidation or threat, whether physical or verbal, against a crew member. This includes all types of threats, such as statements related to a bomb threat or carrying of a weapon onboard.

It is also an offence if the passenger’s action interferes with the performance of duties of the crew. A passenger who refuses to follow safety instructions given by the cabin crew member, is also committing an offence.

• Smoking in the lavatory or elsewhere in the aircraft also constitutes as unruly behaviour, as well as property destruction, intoxication due to alcoholic or narcotics and tampering with the plane’s safety-related devices, including emergency exits and life jackets.

• Passengers and airport visitors are warned that all threats and comments made about carrying of weapons or explosives – whether intended as a joke or not – will be taken seriously and may result in refusal to board the aircraft and prosecution.

USE OF ELECTRONIC GADGETS • Mobile phones and many electronic gadgets, when not in Flight Mode, will continue to transmit electromagnetic signals as the device attempts to maintain contact with a communications network. These signals are commanded to transmit at the devices’ maximum power to maintain the connection between the device and network. The cumulative effect of a large number of devices being used simultaneously when not in Flight Mode, particularly during the critical phases of flight, remains a serious concern.

for emergencies during take off and landing, as these are the phases where most aviation accidents occur. Passengers’ cooperation will save time and lives. Laptops must be stowed away for take off and landing, but may be used at cruise level.

• Safety in aviation is paramount and doesn’t rest with the airline or crew. Passengers also play a critical role.

• Passengers should always assume that they cannot make calls or send texts, or use any other wireless communication, on board the aircraft at any stage of their flight, unless informed otherwise.

• Use of headsets during take off and landing is not permitted because in case of emergencies you will not hear commands from the crew. It is crews’ duty to ensure the cabin is prepared

• Do not pack sharp object such as knives, scissors, corkscrews or knitting needles in your hand luggage.

• Refusal to submit to inspection will result in prohibition to board aircraft.

• Do not leave any baggage unattended in public areas. All such baggage will be treated as suspicious.

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Welcome Aboard

Safety and well-being onboard 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 someday 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 allocated 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 PREFLIGHT 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 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 anytime 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 its 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 the crew.

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It’s good practice to keep your seatbelts 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 enquire from Precision Air offices or agents for 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 cell phones, radios,remote-controlled games/toys, laser pointers, iPads or tablets that transmits frequencies, portable printers, walkie talkies, scanners, laptops and other items need to be stowed away for these phases of the flight to avoid injuries in case of an emergency.

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