Paa Tanzania – issue 87

YOUR FREE PRECISION AIR MAGAZINE Issue 87, July - September 2017

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THE POWER OF THE TRIBAL PRINT / GRAFFITI IN KENYA / DAR CHORAL SOCIETY / A BRUSH WITH AFRICA / HONDA CIVIC TYPE R

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Features

Regulars

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GRAFFITI IN KENYA

3 FOREWORD

10 DAR CHORAL SOCIETY

5 PAA NEWS

Painting the world, one street at a time One big happy family

12 SOUL TREATS

Queens of the cake walk

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16 A DAY IN KAMPALA

Our favourite things to do

18 SHANGA

Arusha’s hidden gem

20 EXOTIC HOTELS

Trips of a lifetime

24 FASHION

Afro crazy

26 CYCLING

Get on your bike!

28 A BRUSH WITH AFRICA

Highlighting the jewel in Uganda’s crown

30 RHINO CHARGE

You need a thick skin to be a Charger

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Jambo!

News from Tanzania’s leading airline

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34 PAA STAY

Onsea House

36 PAA DINING

The Silk Route

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38 PAA MOTORING

Honda Civic Type R

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Tour D’EAC

Precision Air Information 43 44 45 46 47 48

Paa Meet Pregnancy 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

Jambo!

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Welcome aboard Precision Air and thank you for choosing us.

Corporate Affairs Manager: Hillary Mremi Email: hmremi@precisionairtz.com

As we celebrate the successful relaunch of our operations to Uganda, the company wishes to extend its gratitude to the Ugandan market for the warm reception we have received.

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. Š2017 Land & Marine Publications Ltd

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Tanzania and Uganda have been in need of direct flight services for quite some time. And now, with Precision Air, the two countries will be connected with direct flights from Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam to Kampala. With our four flights a week to Uganda, we are committed to providing affordable and reliable services to all our passengers. Convenience is what we offer the Ugandan market.

We are committed to providing affordable and reliable services to all our passengers

Looking ahead, we are expecting to launch direct flights to Serengeti National Park through the Seronera Airstrip. This will be the first time we will be operating scheduled flights to Serengeti using our ATR-42-500.

This new connection will allow tourists to easily visit the Serengeti without the hassle of driving all the way from Arusha or Kilimanjaro. The flight has already been loaded onto our systems and passengers can make their booking via our website www.precisionairtz.com or through their preferred travel agents.

As you sit back, relax and enjoy this flight, please be sure to share with us your flight experience by emailing customer-relations@precisionairtz.com.

Remember to register with our frequent flyers program PAA Royal and take advantage of discounts at the best hotels and restaurants in town, including The Spur, Seashells Hotel and East Point restaurant.

Once again, thank you for choosing to fly with Precision Air, and we hope you enjoy your flight.

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

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Paa News

News from Tanzania’s leading airline Fly to the Serengeti

Competition Fancy winning a signed limited edition canvas or print by Simon Stevenson? Simply answer the questions below by reading the article on page 28.

1. Where was Simon Stevenson born?

We’re very excited to announce the launch of Precision Air flights to Serengeti National Park. From 1 October 2017, passengers will be able to fly between Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Seronera Airport in Serengeti National Park up to four times a week. The new connection makes Precision Air the first and only IATA member airline to operate scheduled flights to and from Serengeti National Park.

“With flights to Seronera, we are going to transform the safari experience. Now tourists can fly direct to the Serengeti and spend more time in the park, unlike before when visitors had to drive for hours. We will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Passengers can make their bookings now via our website or local travel agents,” said Precision Air’s Commercial Director Mr.Robert Owusu.

Airline growth

Pregnant?

Did you know that when Precision Air was first established in 1993, it had just one private charter aircraft able to seat five people?

The airline focused on routes to Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the island of Zanzibar. Look how far we’ve come!

Please take a look on page 44 to see our advice for pregnant passengers.

Discounts Be sure to visit us online and take advantage of our 10 per cent discount on all online bookings.

2. What art medium has Simon used since 2012?

3. How many gorillas are estimated to still be living in the wild?

Email the answers, with your full name and booking reference to: paa.competition@landmarine.org The winner will be picked at random and contacted by email shortly after the competition closes on 10 September. The lucky winner will receive a canvas or print of the image of their choice from the website www.abrushwithafrica.com up to the value of GBP £155.

Competition terms and conditions: - Closing date is 10 September - One entry per person - Entrants must be 18 years old or over - The organisers’ decision will be final. The competition is not open to employees and their relatives of A Brush With Africa, Precision Air or Land & Marine Publications Ltd.

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Graffiti in Kenya

Painting the world, one street at a time While wall art and drawings have been found in ancient caves dating back thousands of years, modern graffiti first appeared in the subways and streets of New York in the 1970s. Born out of the political movements and rock music of the Sixties, graffiti culture has become a worldwide phenomenon. Today, every top city around the world – London, Paris, Tokyo, New York, you name it – has its own collection of street art on display.

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By Kate Wingar

airobi has become a graffiti

a rebellious edge to how I would do

destination in its own

things and it was only about time

right thanks to WiseTwo,

that I found such an amazing craft to

an internationally acclaimed street

hone and make it my own.

artist based in the Kenyan capital.

Following an active street art career

Q. How long does it take to

spanning more than 10 years, his

develop your own street art style?

work can be found in major destinations across the globe. WiseTwo

A. It usually takes years to craft your

has transformed some of Nairobi’s

own style, but as the saying goes,

dullest areas into lively and vivid

there is nothing new under the sun.

neighbourhoods. Paa Tanzania’s

So it’s based on a lot of research and

Kate Wingar finds out more about

individual personality: your likes,

Kenya’s very own answer to Banksy.

dislikes, passion and creativity all add up to create your unique style, then

Q. Graffiti is a unique hobby. How

the rest just becomes second nature.

did you first get into it?

Q. How would you describe your A. A very unique hobby indeed.

style?

It’s like many other hobbies that have foundations in a rich passion

A. I don’t have a particular label for

or determination to do something,

my style, but it’s highly influenced

while killing time in the process.

by ancient cultures. I would say it’s

But there’s something special

timeless, as people from all over

about graffiti. It draws you in and it

the world can relate to my style.

gives you a certain peace between

I hardly explain what it is, I let

different worlds, which in this case

people’s minds fill in the gaps and

happens to be an internal world

everyone interprets it differently as

within your mind. I got into graffiti

we have unique perspectives and

writing at a very early age. It became

experiences that shape them.

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Street art

By WiseTwo

Q. Where do you take your inspiration from?

A. I take my inspiration from previous life experiences and the mystery of ancient civilisations.

From the languages spoken, the writing systems, the African masks Transforming

Nairobi’s streets

and shamanic dances, to the art on the walls, and the hieroglyphs inscribed on the walls that have stood the test of time.

Q. What is the most common reaction to your art?

A. People love my use of colour, which I usually don’t pay much attention to as I create with what I have available. I have painted on all continents, from major cities and small towns to jungle villages. People easily connect with my work as they can see a part of history in the murals, the colours, the hieroglyphic patterns and the symmetrical constructions.

I don’t have a particular label for my style, but it’s highly influenced by ancient cultures

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See it yourself Want to see some of WiseTwo’s art in Nairobi?

Head to Jericho and Maringo in Eastlands, the United States International University Library on Thika Road and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Terminal 1.

For more information, visit: www.artofwisetwo.com

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Graffiti in Kenya

with our mural art. There was also African music and dance involving migrant communities from Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Ghana. The work of East African artists was showcased at various galleries and arts centres. The entire project was a Q. What do you hope to achieve

A. Colombia was a tough but great

through graffiti?

experience, especially considering

Bright and bold In Colombia

great way to bring life to the streets and to celebrate the lives and work of Africans.

I couldn’t speak any Spanish before A. Graffiti has opened up worlds to

arriving. For three weeks I worked

Q. Does your style evolve as you

me that I thought never existed. I

with La Familia Ayara Foundation

visit more places and encounter

just want to paint all over the world,

based in Bogota. I travelled around

more cultures?

meet people and learn from their

and painted murals in areas such as

experiences, live life in different ways

Costa Rica, Vista Hermosa, Granada

A. Over the years my style has

and soak up all these experiences this

and Villavicencio. I would paint one

definitely changed and some of that

beautiful world has to offer.

large mural every day, which was a

is certainly down to the places I have

hard task, but it pushed me to be a

visited. The funny thing is that every

better artist.

place I visit I must paint. It’s never

Q. What would you say to those who argue that graffiti is vandalism?

After my time with the

just a holiday. It’s great how you can

organisation, I painted murals in the towns of San Antonio and Villa Rica,

A. Society is made up of many

in a small village called Triana, located

people who see things differently.

in the lush green jungles of Cali, as

Usually, paid-for commercial

well as in Bogota. The reaction to my

space doesn’t involve that look of

work was priceless and the moments

vandalism. Nor does it promote

I shared with the local communities

propaganda and products that we

was a truly enriching experience

may never really need in our lives,

and one that I will never forget. I left

but since the space is paid for it’s

my mark in Colombia, but the warm

deemed as a commercial venture or

Colombian people also left their mark

advertising. Graffiti offers a whole

on me.

use art to create a strong platform SAVA mural

In Toronto, Canada

and move easily between towns and neighbourhoods.

new fresh approach to public space and how different artists take that

Q. You were in Adelaide, Australia,

space to paint and spread their

earlier this year. What was that

own message which, in turn, gets

like?

interpreted either as art or vandalism.

It most definitely boils down to

A. Five Kenyan artists, including

perspectives and how an individual

myself, visited South Australia in

that is part of a collective society sees

February. We took part in a cultural

such things.

project called ‘Sanaa Exhibition: a better world through creativity’,

Q. You recently visited Colombia.

which is part of the Adelaide Fringe

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Dar Choral Society / All images © Erasmus Kamugisha

Teaching the world to sing

By John Tavner

Why Dar Choral Society is just one big happy family music together is a great

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partners’ is well made, because the

way to build friendship

society depends on sponsorship for

and trust between people from

the cost of hiring major venues and

all different backgrounds and

employing the professional musicians

cultures. It’s the shared love of

who form part of the symphony

music that makes this happen –

orchestra on concert dates.

veryone knows that creating

along with a deep satisfaction in the process of achieving harmony.

A prime example can be found in Dar es Salaam, where the long-established Dar Choral Society is alive and well and more socially inclusive than at any time in its 70-year history.

The society was founded in the 1940s by the European community,

The point about ‘corporate

While most of the society

‘Our repertoire is quite diverse, from African folk songs to American, European and classical works’

who brought to Africa their passion

members are from Dar and Arusha,

for the likes of Bach, Beethoven and

the orchestra – which embraces local

Mozart. Today, under the leadership

people, expatriates and diplomats –

of gifted Tanzanian musician Hekima

covers a wider field, with musicians

Raymond, the society is a well-disci-

not only from Tanzania but also

plined choral group that is helping to

Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia and

inspire a widespread appreciation of

South Africa. Professional artists from

the classics.

Austria, Germany and the UK also

Members

perform with the society.

As well as leading the choristers

The choir now has over 60 registered

at their weekly practice meetings,

members, while the symphony

Hekima Raymond – with the support

orchestra has 55 musicians. In addi-

of the DCS board – organises the

tion to regular choir practice, the

concerts, raises funds, covers the

society puts on public concerts twice

marketing and supervises the itiner-

a year in front of large audiences that

ary of each visiting musician.

typically include prominent figures

Choosing a repertoire for each

from government, the diplomatic

concert is no easy task, he says. The

service and business.

keynote is classical, but he strives to

“Our repertoire is quite diverse, from

cater for ‘a variety of taste’ by includ-

African folk songs to American,

ing the likes of baroque, jazz and

European and classical works,” says

romantic melodies.

Hekima Raymond. “However, we

Looking to the future, Hekima

enjoy the highly disciplined environ-

Raymond is keen to encourage

ment of classical music as it suits well

further corporate sponsorship in

with our serious corporate partners.”

order to keep the society going long-

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Creating music A shared love

Remarkable career The Dar Choral Society is very much a labour of love for Hekima Raymond. Born in Moshi in 1980 to parents with no musical background, he began playing music at the age of 11 after his father bought him an electric keyboard. Since then he has largely taught himself the music of the great composers. “I began with Bach and Handel in my teens, went on to Vivaldi and Beethoven in my twenties, and now in my thirties it’s Mahler,” he says.

He has been director for the past seven years.

Remarkably, it’s a voluntary, part-time activity – by profession he is an environmental scientist – but “since music is my passion for decades, I have dedicated this part of my heart to it unconditionally”.

term. Ultimately, he would like to establish “the biggest theatre in Dar, with the right acoustics, and a music

On the record

school to teach more Tanzanian kids to learn classical music instruments”.

Each concert performed by the Dar Choral Society is recorded in both audio and video form and made available on YouTube and in social media channels.

Power Above all, though, he appreciates the power of the Dar Choral Society to overcome national and religious barriers: “It cuts across from enforcers to preachers, doctors to lawyers, electrical engineers to human resources, environmentalists to plumbers – and this makes DCS a better family.”

Achieving harmony Dar’s musicians

“We turned to this method after noticing the majority of Tanzanians and other people worldwide are turning to technology,” says Hekima Raymond. “We hope one day we will get a recording contract from one of the classical music commercially recording labels.”

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Soul Treats

QUEENS OF THE CAKE WALK

By Kate Wingar

Baking skills bring sweet success for talented trio Soul Treats began as the dream of three young Tanzanian women who decided to turn their passion for baking into a business.

While balancing full-time jobs, they started an order-based baking company from home. For years the trio experimented with recipes, trialled techniques and learned the intricacies of decorating cakes.

Finally, in May last year, Hanna, Esther and Sharon opened their

to take the leap and go into

very own shop, selling freshly

baking and managing Soul Treats

baked cakes and sweet treats with

full-time.”

an unparalleled taste. Located in

Soul Treats is owned and run by Esther Kolimba, the head baker. Sharon Kuzilwa manages the financial and administrative issues, while Hanna Mtango runs the social media pages and decorates cakes parttime. The business is growing all the time and now employs seven people.

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Sharon was a public health

Namanga, the Soul Treats bakery

consultant working on a maternity

has shown Dar es Salaam a whole

insurance project for the National

new world of sugary delights.

Health Insurance Fund before

Culinary success Speaking to Paa about their lives

Who’s who?

governance until I finally decided

leaving to start Soul Treats and a wine bar called Vino.

Hanna is still employed as

before finding culinary success,

a communications manager

head baker Esther said: “All three

for a leadership development

of us worked in the development

institute.

industry. After university my first

While many of us tend to

job was at a development research

avoid the kitchen and rolling

institution, where I worked on a

pins altogether,

governance project. I then worked

the three

for the Embassy of Denmark on

rising stars

issues of gender equality and good

of Soul Treats

Meet the girls Sharon: “I love to travel the world and dance anywhere, any time. I also like spending time with my many nieces and nephews, friends and cheeky dog. I am fully self-employed and challenges keep me alive. Aside from Soul Treats, I co-own a wine bar in Oyster Bay called Vino.”

Esther: “I am a young Tanzanian woman, but I like to think of myself as a citizen of Africa. I was partly raised in West Africa and that is a big part of who I am. I love to bake and I love African fashion. Much of that comes from my childhood in West Africa and what I was exposed to in our home and beyond. My mother loves to cook and to bake so I caught the bug I guess. I am the last of four children. I am a wife and mother to three wonderful little girls.”

Hanna: “I am a wife and mother as well. My son is my greatest joy, but aside from that I like reading, writing, cooking, baking and just generally having a good time with good people.

I’ve always loved working with my hands and making things out of nothing, so it’s not surprising that I took to baking and cake decorating.”

Tongue teasers

Made by Soul Treats

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clearly have a talent for sugar and spice and all things nice. “All of us pretty much got the bug from our mothers,” said Hanna. “I remember sitting at the kitchen table licking the beaters after watching my mother bake and by the age of about 12 I just started cracking those recipe books open and doing it myself.”

“Me too,” said Sharon. “Growing up, I was always fascinated as I watched my mother and oldest sister bake. I loved spending time in the kitchen with them. After that, baking just came naturally to me.”

Esther told me: “My mother also

Baking talent

From the girls

loves to cook and to bake. She and her friends would have ‘pot luck’ tea parties where they would each bring

Hanna said: “From the very begin-

sugary delights in Dar? “Tanzanians

a baked item and I just remember

ning, our main focus has been on

definitely like sweet things,” said

being so fascinated by that. I grew

providing for our customers. Our

Sharon. “I’m no cultural or historical

up in a francophone country full

recipes are rigorously tested, we don’t

expert, but perhaps it comes from

of French patisseries and was also

compromise on the quality of our

the Arabic influence in our country.

exposed to things like brownies

ingredients and the feedback we get

We are also people who love to

and cookies at school. So I guess

from customers has played a great

celebrate and food is a natural part of

a combination of all that plus an

role in improving the quality of our

that. Finally, I believe in the past few

O-level in home economics slowly

products. Cupcakes, brownies, cake

years there has been an increased

stirred the pot which fuelled my

slices and cookies of different flavours

passion.”

can be found at our shop from Tues-

Delights

Chocolate cupcakes

desire from Tanzanians for new types of treats that taste amazing. We have

day to Sunday and cakes for different

always concentrated on making sure

events are available to order. We also

that our product tastes great and

According to Esther, Soul Treats has

offer a selection of pies and mini-pies

that’s probably why we’re continuing

a cake for every occasion. “Most of

by special order.”

to see a growing demand for our

Occasion

our cakes cater for birthday parties

Since it opened last year, everyone

and other celebrations like baby

has been trying out Soul Treats. So

showers, bridal showers, send-offs

why is there such a big market for

desserts.”

Variety

and weddings. We’re also develop-

Hanna said: “There’s a lot more variety

ing a line of desserts for special and

in Dar es Salaam now and people are

corporate events and will hopefully launch this by the end of the year.

Our most popular cake is definitely our chocolate fudge cake. Some like it with vanilla or chocolate icing,

Opening hours: Mondays: Closed Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm Sundays: 10 am to 3 pm

some with chocolate ganache and some with salted caramel. Our runner-up would have to be our carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting.”

taking advantage of it. People desire different foods outside of the norm.

In terms of baked goods, we get the sense that most people are just daunted by the thought of baking a cake and even more of decorating

Follow the culinary journey: Instagram: @soultreatstz Facebook: Soul Treats

one, so they buy rather than make.”

Whether you love baking or loathe it, Soul Treats is a ‘must’ for anyone with a sweet tooth. www.precisionairtz.com

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A day in Kampala

A day in Kampala Kampala is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa. A combination of unbeatable scenery, sophisticated shopping malls, excellent eateries, a booming nightlife scene and friendly people makes Kampala a breath of fresh air for East Africans and tourists looking to escape for the weekend.

And now that Precision Air is flying from Dar es Salaam to Uganda four times a week, it’s easier than ever to check out one of Africa’s most charming cities. Here are a few of our Kampala favourites.

Brunch at Prunes Many would argue there’s nothing better than a morning lie-in. Well, actually there is: a lie-in followed by a brunch at Prunes is practically unbeatable. Every weekend, Prunes serves a delicious brunch menu for late risers.

Found on Wampewo Avenue in Kololo, Prunes offers a delicious menu and a tranquil garden area, perfect for those of us who aren’t morning people.

Shop ’til you drop See the city by boda boda

Uganda has really upped its fashion game in recent years, producing

Walter’s Tours was the first operation of its kind in

some big names in retail and on

Kampala. Constantly rated one of the best things to do

the catwalk. A visit to Bold Africa in

in Uganda by Tripadvisor, a tour by boda boda should

Acacia Mall guarantees you won’t

be high on your ‘to do’ list. Want to experience the best

leave empty-handed. The store

Kampala has to offer? Saddle up on one of Walter’s motor-

contains over 30 up-and-coming

cycles and enjoy the ride!

designers from Uganda and countries across Africa.

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Dine out Kampala has many foodie highlights, but our favourite eatery has to be The Lawns Fine Dining and Tapas Bar. Located in a quieter area of Kampala, overlooking the golf course, this restaurant offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city. The Lawns blends continental dishes with local ingredients, creating fusion food that

Recover over a cuppa

will delight your taste buds.

Leaping astride a motorcycle and splashing the cash on designer clothing can be tiresome work. So La Patisserie, just a few steps from Bold Africa in Acacia Mall, is next on our list of beloved places in Kampala.

The coffee lounge is the ideal spot to recover and replenish before seeing what the rest of the city holds. Its tasty pastries, warm bread and fresh coffee leave many drooling.

Quench your thirst A nice cold drink is the perfect

Sleep tight

end to a busy day in one of

You can’t put a price on a good night’s sleep. Undoubtedly

Africa’s much-loved cities. Chill

one of the most comfortable places to stay in Kampala is

out with a pint or a cocktail

Enkombe Place. The fully furnished apartments are tucked

at Cayenne Restaurant and

away in the quiet hills of Mbuya, with glorious views of

Lounge, one of Kampala’s most

Lake Victoria and the city. This luxury accommodation is

celebrate night life venues.

sure to provide some well-deserved shut-eye.

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Shanga, Arusha / All images © Niels van Gijn

Discovering gems of creative talent

Meet the makers

Shanga Gift & Workshop in Arusha Shanga largely employs people with a range of disabilities. Since its inception in 2007, this team of disabled people has grown to more than 50. They create artefacts by weaving, glass-blowing, beading, paper-making and metalwork using recycled materials wherever possible.

The Shanga project provides its staff with a beautiful and safe place to

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work, while profits are reinvested

sees thousands of safari-goers,

How it came about

explorers and mountain climbers

Shanga was founded in 2007 when

visit its streets every year. Yet only

local resident Saskia Rechsteiner

a few ever hear of Arusha’s hidden

made a handful of fabric necklaces

gem, Shanga.

for a Christmas fair. Combining local

rusha is often described

in developing new products and

as the safari capital of

employing more disabled people.

Tanzania. This small town

Based at the Elewana Arusha

fabric with beads and her sons’

Coffee Lodge, Shanga sells quality

marbles, she created a necklace that

handmade jewellery, glassware and

sold out within hours. The days after

home ware. So how does that differ

the fair were busy as orders for neck-

from every other store in town? Well,

laces came in from safari companies,

Shanga is special. All its products

gift shops and people who wanted to

are made using recycled materials

export them.

by craftsmen and women who are disabled in some way.

Next to the shop is the Shanga

Saskia saw an opportunity to generate extra income for a local deaf lady she knew and together they

workshop, where visitors can see

began producing the necklaces to

glass-blowing, weaving, sewing,

sell from Saskia’s backyard. Demand

tinga tinga painting, bead-making

for the jewellery grew and soon the

and metalwork in progress. The

first Shanga workshop was estab-

workshop offers a fascinating insight

lished. The Shanga range of products

into how these products are made

expanded, using recycled and sustain-

and is a great day out for the whole

able materials where possible, and

family. Shanga is open every day and

the project was opened for people to

lays on free tours and activities for

come and meet the inspiring disabled

visitors.

staff and buy products on site.

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Daniel is from a family of nine children and one of three siblings who were born deaf. After finishing at a special school for the deaf, he returned home to work as a builder. He joined the Shanga team in 2009 and quickly became one of its star glass and metal workers.

At the age of three, Aminipa lost both her hands when she fell into a fire pit. She faced discrimination in her childhood, but as an adult she has overcome the challenges of physical disabilities and now runs a busy household of four children. Aminipa has a talent for tailoring and beading.

Moshi has loved art from a young age. His schoolbooks were filled with sketches of friends, animals and his home town of Kigoma. A the age of 15 his life changed forever when he fell from a tree and damaged his spine, leaving him unable to sit upright or use his artistic right hand. After years of teaching himself to use his left hand, Moshi is now Shanga’s tinga tinga artist.

As the only deaf person in her village, Angelina found it hard to communicate with anyone except her mother. At a special school for the deaf, she learned Tanzanian sign language and befriended a Shanga employee. Seven years on, Angelina is a skilled tailor and one of the longest-serving members of staff.

Basley trained as a carpenter, but no one would hire him because of his deafness.

Basley approached Shanga after moving to Arusha to find work. He is now part of the glass-blowing team, using recycled bottles to make home ornaments and beads.

Basley is incredibly creative.

He designed a dolphin-shaped bead which Shanga now calls the Basley.

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Exotic hotels

TRIPS OF A LIFETIME

EAST AFRICA’S MOST EXOTIC HOTELS

When we spend our hard-earned cash on a holiday, we want an experience we’ll never forget – a trip we can remember for years to come and boast about to friends on Facebook. You want something different, not the same vacation as everyone in the neighbourhood. In reality, though, it’s much harder to find a head-turner of a holiday. That’s why Paa has chosen the top spots that combine exotic locations with luxury accommodation. Be warned – some of these picks don’t come cheap. But then you can’t put a price on memories made, can you? So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride as Paa takes you on an adventure through East Africa.

For the city stoppers Giraffe Manor, Nairobi

Each of the hotel’s 10 rooms has its own distinct design and classic characteristics.

You may not be the only visitors,

This exclusive boutique hotel is set

though, as a herd of resident

in 12 acres of private land in Kenya’s

Rothschild giraffe will often call

capital. As one of Nairobi’s most

in during the day. See the world’s

iconic buildings, Giraffe Manor has an

tallest animals close-up as they

extraordinary appeal that harks back

poke their long necks through the

to the 1930s when Europeans first

manor windows in the hope of a

flocked to East Africa on safari.

treat.

A classic manor

Images © The Safari Collection

In Nairobi

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For water babies The Manta Resort, Pemba Island The Underwater Room at The Manta Resort has been a magnet for holidaymakers since it first opened.

Now famous around the world for its one-of-a-kind experience, the floating structure has three levels and offers a 360 degree view of the marine life.

Your journey begins when you board a wooden dhow to take you out to your own private island just off Pemba.

The landing deck, at sea level, has a living room and bathroom facility.

The floating structure has three levels and offers a 360 degree view of the marine life

A ladder leads up to the roof and an open lounge area – perfect for sunworshipping by day and stargazing at night. Below, the bedroom has a soft double bed and offers panoramic views of coral fish and other colourful marine life.

For peace and quiet seekers &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania Perched on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater and surrounded by natural beauty and wildlife, this

a private balcony or even when in

award-winning lodge is fit for a king

the bath. Fancy waking up to one

and queen. The property offers scen-

of Africa’s most famous landscapes?

ery unlike anywhere else in Tanzania.

Then Beyond Ngorongoro Crater

It’s impossible to escape the

Stunning views Ngorongoro

Lodge is for you. Watch the Maasai

breathtaking views. Guests can

tending their cattle among the wild-

admire the splendour of the crater

life, spot flamingo on the soda lake or

while eating breakfast, relaxing on

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Exotic hotels

For safari-goers

an en-suite bathroom and an alarm

The Ark, Kenya

system to alert guests to special

If you’re after a proper safari experi-

Simply throw on your robe and

ence, then The Ark should be at the

slippers, grab your camera and view

top of your accommodation list.

Kenya’s nightlife at the waterhole. The

Boasting the wildest of settings in the

Ark offers a truly magical experience

heart of Aberdare National Park, The

as visitors come face to face with

Ark overlooks a waterhole popular

some of Africa’s best-loved mammals.

animal sightings at the waterhole.

with game such as elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard.

Named for its resemblance to Noah’s Ark, this unique property comprises decks with numerous balconies and lounges offering superb vantage points for game viewing. Each of its 60 cabins has

Simply throw on your robe and slippers, grab your camera and view Kenya’s nightlife at the waterhole For adrenalin junkies Wildwaters Lodge, Uganda Nestled in a rainforest on its own private island, Wildwaters Lodge has a mid-stream location in the mighty River Nile. All of the lodge’s 10 rooms overlook the river and its thundering rapids. The property’s boutique decor and isolated setting make for an unparalleled holiday destination. As well as offering guests a home away from home, the island is inhabited by river otters, giant monitor lizards and

Take a plunge

Wildwaters Lodge

hundreds of species of birds.

If you’re into adventure, this is the place for you. The River Nile offers an array of thrilling activities including white water rafting, fishing, kayaking, bungee jumping and paddle boarding. Buckle up – you’re certainly in for a ride at Wildwaters Lodge!

Island life

Adventure at its best

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For beach fanatics

and villas, with each villa possessing

Meliá, Zanzibar

its own garden area, infinity pool,

This five-star resort on the north-

private terrace. Its five restaurants

east coast of Zanzibar is one of the

and four bars provide extraordinary

most lavish on the island. Guests

dining experiences; while the resort’s

can discover the white sands and

location on the shores of the Zanzi-

blue waters of the Indian Ocean

bari archipelago gives visitors plenty

that make Zanzibar so popular.

of opportunities to dive, snorkel or

The hotel comprises 124 rooms

Sun, sea, sand

Perfect beaches

outdoor tropical rain shower and

go kite surfing.

For luxury lovers &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Tanzania Want to feel on cloud nine? For that uplifted feeling, you must go to Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.

As the only permanent luxury lodge in Lake Manyara National Park, this property is pretty special.

Hidden away in a remote corner of the forest, the tree lodge offers a blend of natural beauty and romance – the perfect place to pop the question. It is most renowned for its 10 stilted tree house suites and elevated walkways. But the lodge’s traditional Ultimate relaxation In a tree lodge

wooden carvings and African decor are equally fascinating. www.precisionairtz.com

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Fashion

AFRO CRAZY The power of the tribal print

F

rom the catwalks of London

world; we have also seen the African

Fashion Week to the front

fashion industry itself explode over

cover of Vogue magazine,

the past few years. With an array of

African prints have been gracing

budding African designers heading

fashion platforms around the

for the hills of style success and a

world for many years.

multitude of pop-up shops making

And the popularity of our patterns

an appearance across the continent,

is unlikely to dwindle any time

African fashion is becoming a

soon. As worldwide designers turn

phenomenon.

their minds to future lines, they are

Some of this growth can be put

constantly looking to the plains of

down to the triumph of African

Africa for their inspiration. From bold

Fashion Week, coupled with the

colours and animal skins to tribal

promotion of local brands by icons

prints and flashes of khaki safari wear,

such as Lupita Nyong’o. A new

there’s a touch of Africa in every major

generation of men and women are

fashion house.

returning to their roots and celebrat-

Fashion favourites Big-cat spots and zebra stripes are year-round favourites, emerging

ing ethnic prints, traditional fabrics and local designs, all emphasising the importance of cultural heritage.

All of this can only be a good thing.

in beachwear, handbags, summer

Not only does it spark interest in our

dresses and even essential ward-

cultures, bring tourists to our borders

robe staples for work. But it’s not

and encourage new investment in

just that Africa continues to inspire

our industries, but it also makes being

trends in the rest of the fashion

African fashionable.

Inspiring trends

Ethnic prints

Leading the trend The images used in this article epitomise the strength and depth of Africa’s fashion industry and its new-found status as a trendsetter. Photographer Elle Emmanuel (www.elleemmanuel.com) and designer Kahvarah (www.kahvarah.com) have teamed up to create a look book inspired by African prints in fashion.

Modelled by Gertrude Kasala, the Novamara look book explores an alternative narration of African Fashion. The images depict a tribe dubbed the Maras, who survived the elements of a would-be apocalypse in Africa.

Elizabeth is among Tanzania’s leading photographers, drawing inspiration from Africa’s diverse cultures.

In December 2016, she was awarded the Fashion Photographer of the Year award at Swahili Fashion Week. To follow her journey, check out her Instagram page: @elle_emmanuel. www.precisionairtz.com

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Cycling

Get on your

bike!

Six reasons why choosing to cycle might just save our planet – and your health Admittedly, it’s easy to jump in a car and drive across town, and it’s particularly handy if you have a boot full of stuff.

But we’re all guilty of using our vehicles far too often when we should be choosing to ride our bikes instead. Not convinced?

Here are some of the best reasons why cycling is the new driving…

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Pennies for purses

It might be stating the obvious, but bikes cost nothing to run (unless you’re unfortunate enough to get a puncture, that is). Yet the cost of petrol and diesel has been going up for years, and it’s not likely to go down any time soon. So why not save some shillings by using a bike for those short journeys?

6

Every little helps

By avoiding a vehicle, you’ll be helping to reduce your carbon footprint. Many of our daily activities (including using a car) cause emissions of greenhouse gases, which are destroying our planet through global warming. Cycling is an easy way to travel without harming the earth. Keep it clean, go green!

5

Health benefits

Cycling is not only environmentally friendly but can also improve your life in the process. It’s a fact: cycling does wonders for your health. Thirty minutes of biking a day can lower your risk of health problems such as heart disease, infection, obesity and high blood pressure.

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Save time

There’s nothing worse than being overtaken by a smug cyclist weaving in and out of gridlocked traffic while you’re sweating in a car with broken air con. Spend less time in traffic and more time at home by whizzing around town on your bike!

4

3

Peace and quiet

Swapping four wheels for two can also help combat noise pollution. Wouldn’t it be nice not to wake up in the morning to the sound of horns beeping and cars screeching?

Drop a shirt size (or two)

Whether it’s from extra servings of birthday cake or one too many beers, we’re always looking for a way to shift those pesky few pounds. Cycling is a great way to get the heart pumping and burn calories.

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A brush with Africa / All images © A Brush with Africa

HIGHLIGHTING THE JEWEL IN UGANDA’S CROWN Artist sensation Simon Stevenson shares his drawings of Ugandan gorillas

B

orn near Moshi and raised in Arusha, wildlife artist Simon Stevenson has been

familiar with some of Africa’s finest game reserves, wildlife and lodges since childhood. Today, his art decorates the walls of lodges in the game parks that originally sparked his interest in Africa’s natural beauty.

It is clear to see how growing up on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro has influenced Simon’s work. The artist, who now lives in the UK, creates images based on his experiences and memories of the African

‘Where’s it gone?’

Uganda’s famous gorillas. And – hot

of flights to Uganda, we showcase

wilderness. In 2012 he switched from

A favourite image

off the press – the Dian Fossey Gorilla

Simon’s gorilla art and ask for his

painting and sketching with tea and

Foundation will even be display-

views on gorilla tracking.

dry ochre to the medium of chalk and

ing some of his work at its gorilla

charcoal on black pastel paper.

research centre. In light of this news

Top tips to see the real thing

and Precision Air’s recommencement

Here is Simon’s advice on going

Despite never formally training as an artist, Simon’s work has become

about seeing the real thing – gorilla

an artistic hit around the world. His

families face to face.

images of some of our most mischievous mammals, such as lion cubs, leopards, giraffes and zebras, can be seen and admired in lodges and public buildings as well as enjoyed in private homes.

Among his best-loved subjects are

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The Dian Fossey Gorilla Foundation will be displaying some of his work at its gorilla research centre

“Current estimates suggest there are approximately 880 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild,” says Simon. “Some live in family groups in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park. There are 11 habituated families in Bwindi, as well

Artist at work

Simon in his studio

general wildlife viewing than other countries that are also home to gorillas, so is arguably a more complete safari destination. Other activities possible in Uganda include excellent birding and wildlife viewing in Ishasha, Kyambura, Kibale, Murchison Falls, Semliki and Lake Mburo. It’s

‘For me, the best months to go gorilla tracking are January, February and August to October’

possible to arrange cultural visits to the indigenous pygmy tribes, guided forest walks, volcano climbing, and dugout canoe trips on Lake Mutanda.

When to go “For me, the best months to go gorilla

as three semi-habituated groups, and one in Mgahiga.

“Uganda offers a variety of family

are fairly sedentary, moving no farther

tracking are January, February and

than 1 km in a day. This means the

August to October. The equatorial

initial part of the track can be based

location means little temperature

with some accuracy on the previous

variation, but walking through dense

day’s movements. The gorilla family’s

rainforest on sometimes steep paths

movements will be noted by advance

is easiest outside the rainy season.

trackers in order to make the tracking

Tracking these magnificent animals in

as direct as possible.

their natural habitat is a rare privilege

“Bwindi is around six to eight hours’ drive from Kampala and tracking

groups to track. Although it’s not

takes place from four different loca-

possible to request a specific group,

tions. Buhoma, in the north-west, has

park rangers will take into considera-

access to the most groups and top-

tion the likely length and degree of

end visitor accommodation. It is also

difficulty of the hike when allocating

the easiest to reach from Kampala.

trackers to various family groups.

Nukuringo to the south-west also has

Groups meet at the park headquar-

a good choice of accommodation

ters for a briefing at around 7.30 am.

and a large group comprising 19

From here, trackers are driven to the

individuals to track. The Ruhija area

appropriate trail head for the start

has one family and the Rushaga offers

of the track. Maximum group size is

two habituated groups.

eight people. Generally, the gorillas

“Uganda offers more choice for

and even an hour spent with them creates lifelong memories.”

More information To find out where to view Simon’s art or to buy a piece of your own, head to: www.abrushwithafrica.com For more information on gorilla tracking, please visit: www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk

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Rhino Charge

You need a thick skin to be a Charger

All images © Eric Kihiu, Rhino Ark

Eco-friendly

O

n 3 June, at the crack of

terrain. The idea is to travel the short-

dawn, over 60 rugged-

est possible distance across difficult,

looking off-road vehicles

trackless terrain, where speed is not a

lined up with revving engines at

necessity. To add to the drama of the

the start of the 29th annual Rhino

event, the organisers keep its location

Charge.

a secret until the day before.

And at dusk on that same day, after

In keeping with its commitment to mitigate any potential negative impacts, Rhino Ark is committed to making the Rhino Charge ‘climate neutral’ by offsetting the carbon dioxide emissions from all vehicles. To do so, it will calculate the climate footprint of the event and purchase the corresponding offset, in line with the Paris Agreement.

Organisers also made a big effort to ensure that no refuse was left anywhere in this year’s venue.

This included a system of fines and a general refuse collection.

10 hours of tackling one of the rough-

Shortest distance

est, toughest courses in the event’s

On the eve of the Charge, competi-

history, the result was announced.

tors are supplied with a 1:50,000 scale

Only one car had managed to

map of the venue, the co-ordinates

officially complete the course. The

of the guard posts and their start

winner was Gray Cullen of the Smiling

position. Each competitor must plot

in Songa Conservancy, Marsabit

Shenzies team in a modified Range

the guard posts on the map and

County, about 500 km north of

Rover buggy.

decide his or her route. The winner is

Over 2,700 people attended the

the competitor who visits the most

This year’s Rhino Charge took place

How’s that?

Rubber on the road

Nairobi. This semi-arid region, in the far north of Kenya close to the Ethiopian

event, which raised over KES 153 million

guard posts in the shortest distance

border, faces multiple challenges for

for the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust.

as measured by GPS.

its pastoral communities.

The Rhino Charge is an annual off-

Each entrant must pledge and

road 4x4 competition held in Kenya in

raise a minimum sponsorship fee of

are used for Rhino Ark conservation

which entrants are required to visit 13

between KES 750,000 and KES 1.5

work in Kenya’s mountain range

points – known as ‘guard posts’ – scat-

million. Most entrants, however, raise

ecosystems, known as ‘water towers’.

tered over some 100 sq km of rugged

considerably more.

This includes building a 450 km fence

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Funds raised by the competitors

How it all began The Rhino Charge is organised to raise funds for the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, a non-governmental organisation founded by Ken Kuhle in 1988 to help save Kenya’s black rhino population in the Aberdare ecosystem. The rhino were under severe threat from rampant poaching for their highly valued horn.

When the trust embarked on the Aberdare Electric Fence project, Ken Kuhle, together with rally enthusiasts Rob Combes and Brian Haworth, came up with the idea of a motor sport event to support the fencing project.

The first Rhino Charge was held in February 1989 when 31 vehicles took part. It was won by Travers Allison in a Suzuki 4x4. That first event raised KES 250,000 but this amount has greatly expanded to over KES 153 million this year.

Brute force:

Getting ready to roll

On screen:

around Mount Kenya and a 45 km

Slogan says it all

fence in South Western Mau, maintaining the 400 km Aberdare Electric Fence and the recently completed 43 km Mau Eburu Electric Fence as well as supporting the communities who live next to these fences.

This year’s event was promoted

by Brand Kenya as a home-grown national initiative to address conserRocky road:

High clearance is key

vation challenges facing the country’s mountain forests.

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Kilifair 2017

Kilifair 2017 Kilifair 2017 was a fantastic success. Held in Moshi from 1 June to 3 June, the show broke records with over 305 exhibitors from 11 different countries, as well as 377 registered travel buyers from across the globe. Among the exhibitors were a number of local arts and crafts companies showcasing handmade gifts, homewares and clothing. The three-day event also saw more than 4,000 public visitors.

Handmade scarves

By World of Weaving

Kilifair

Welcoming visitors

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Schwari

Tanzanian fashion

Variety

Cheese, glass and Coca Cola

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Pure comfort from dusk to dawn

This luxurious property is a treat for all of the senses

W

Unique

Country inn

hether you’re travelling for

capital would expect in a large hotel,

work or pleasure, it’s nice

while ensuring the kind of privacy that

to escape the square-box

guests expect. With just five rooms and

rooms of business hotels and head

one guest cottage, the Onsea House is

for something more homely. Why not

exclusive yet friendly.

forget typical amenities, standard furnishings and commercial decor and

Extra special

opt for the individual character of a

The inn is surrounded by beautifully land-

classic country inn? If this ticks all your

scaped gardens and its five rooms are

accommodation requirements, then

tastefully decorated and extremely cosy.

we have just the place for you.

Onsea House in Arusha is a family

For an extra-special stay, two of the rooms are double suites that open onto

owned and run guest cottage. Opened

a shared terrace overlooking the Meru

in 2006, it offers a more personalised

Valley. The adjacent self-contained

service than visitors to Tanzania’s safari

guest cottage can accommodate up to

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The inn is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and its five rooms are tastefully decorated and extremely cosy

six people – ideal for a family vaca-

there is something to please everyone’s

tion. Cottage rooms come with private

taste buds.

wooden balconies, four-poster queensized beds and en-suite bathrooms.

Luxurious

Although it’s only minutes from the bustling centre of Arusha, Onsea House has a relaxing and peaceful setting, while the floodlit outdoor swimming pool,

This luxurious property is a treat for

Jacuzzi and lawn bar allow guests to wind

all of the senses. At the Machweo

down in style. Whether you’re preparing

Restaurant the inn’s very own Michelin-

for a business conference or resting after

trained Belgian chef prepares a fusion

a Kilimanjaro adventure, Onsea House has

of European and African delights. From

the perfect atmosphere and is guaran-

fresh juices at breakfast to brasserie

teed to make a big impression on visitors.

dishes at lunch to a five-course culinary extravaganza accompanied by the finest specifically selected wines for dinner,

A real treat

Personalised service

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The Silk Route

India meets Zanzibar in a fusion of delight

A

fter trekking through the

ocean and Forodhani Park. The eatery

cobbled streets, many forts

offers a fine dining experience for

and ancient buildings of

both locals and newbies to Zanzibar.

Stone Town under the Zanzibari

The owners have even brought in

sun, a refreshing meal is the

chefs from some of the best hotels

perfect way to finish the day. And

in India in order to guarantee an

there’s no better way to make the

authentic and mouth-watering meal.

most of Zanzibar’s world-famous

the chefs experiment with fusion

spices than by enjoying a delicious

Character

curry. To save you time, sweat and

The restaurant itself is brimming with

and innovation to classic Indian

tears trying to find the best Indian

character and charm. The energetic

cuisine, they remain true to their

restaurants on the island, we’ve

atmosphere transports diners to the

culinary realm.

picked our favourite. And don’t

streets of Delhi, while the fragrant

worry – your hungry stomachs will

dishes convey the tastes and scents

visitors through the menu, describing

thank us later.

dishes, introducing local ingredients

The friendly staff are happy to walk

of Mumbai. The Silk Route manages

the range of delectable dishes using

Our top choice is The Silk Route,

to achieve a balance of sweet, salty,

Indian recipes handed down through

an Indian fusion restaurant in central

spicy and sour flavours through its

Stone Town, just steps away from the

fresh and local ingredients. Although

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Spice ‘n’ nice

The Silk Route

the generations. For starters, we recommend the Aloo tikki chat (fried

Paa Dining crispy mini flatbread served with a

(roadside style with chilli paste, curry

their freshness and quality. As well as

savoury potato mixture and topped

leaves and dry spices).

a traditional menu from the subcon-

with spices) or the crispy lamb

vindaloo (tender beef chunks cooked

porary and fusion options. The

and finished with aromatic spices,

with potatoes in robust fiery gravy) is

Dragon’s Den Chicken (crispy chicken

turmeric and mint). The creativity and

enough to make the biggest men cry;

tossed with chillies and cashew nuts),

versatility of the chefs will definitely

while the milder-tasting butter chicken

wok-tossed pepper fish (crispy fish

impress your taste buds.

(succulent boneless chicken breast

tossed with a ginger pepper sauce),

cooked in a smooth sauce of cashews,

chilli paneer (cubes of paneer fried

fresh cream and tomatoes) is popular

with green peppers and onions in

For the main course, visitors have

around the world and suits the less

soy sauce) and Zanzibari fish curry

an interesting choice. Whether it’s

brave – or perhaps the wiser. And,

(locally caught fish slow-cooked in a

kebabs, tandoori meat (cooked in the

of course, no Indian dish is complete

coconut curry base) are just a few of

clay oven), chicken dishes, seafood,

without with an assortment of side

the dishes not to be missed from the

beef and lamb, or vegetarian choices,

orders such as rice and naan bread.

fusion menu.

there’s something for every palate.

Ideal location

tinent, the restaurant offers contem-

congee (north Indian lamb cooked

Choice

Stone Town

For hardcore spice fans, the beef

Whichever dish you choose, The

Among our top picks would be the

Dining experience

Silk Route is unrivalled in its tasty

kakori kebab (grilled minced lamb

The Silk Route is certainly very special

menu and exciting ambience. This

skewered with Lucknowi spices),

and has taken the dining experience

is Indian like you have never tasted

tandoori chicken (half chicken

in Zanzibar to the next level. Every

before. So sit back, relax and allow

marinated overnight and grilled in

spice is carefully selected and all

The Silk Route to take you on a

the tandoor) and Bombay prawns

meats and vegetables are chosen for

journey of culinary sensations.

Meet the staff Chef Ejaj The Silk Route’s biryani guru, Ejaj, worked for the world-famous Paradise Hotel chain. He will tantalise your taste buds by using only the best ingredients in his dishes.

Chef Bharat Bharat is a master of kebabs and a tandoori genius. With his knowledge of food science and his experience working at five-star hotels in Hyderabad, he brings something new to the island of Zanzibar.

Chef Firdush Time spent in Pakistan, Dubai and Singapore has helped Firdush to develop his fusion line of food. His life experiences have shaped his passion for cooking and you will soon find out why Indo-Chinese cuisine is taking over the world.

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By Sam Gimson

No more Mister Nice Guy

I

f, like me, you think Hondas are

And it’s right up there with the likes

bought only by the distinctly

of Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes.

unadventurous and the

Currently, Honda supplies the engines

over-50s then you’re in for a big

for McLaren – albeit the performance

surprise – yet it’s one I should have

of these, this F1 season, has proved

seen coming.

somewhat disappointing.

From the handy-size Fit upwards, Hondas have always been pleas-

Blistering

ant enough to drive, well screwed

What’s more, Honda has been turn-

together and with reassuringly slow

ing out limited and powerful Type R

levels of depreciation. In fact, Hondas

variants of small and medium-sized

are really Japanese Mercedes, or so

cars since the early 1990s. These Type

urban legend would like us all to

Rs have always offered blistering

believe.

performance, but they never really

On the other hand, the Honda

cut it visually, especially when the

marque lacks panache, style and a

Civic was stacked up against, say, the

certain ‘joie de vivre’ and the driving

subtler attractions of a Volkswagen

experience is usually about as exciting

Golf GTi or the even pacier but sadly

as crawling along Julius K. Nyerere

discontinued Golf R32.

Road at six o’clock on a Friday evening.

Wild side

Love or hate:

Outer styling is garish

Now here comes a brand-new 316 bhp Honda Civic Type R (the 10th generation, no less) and, with just

Yet, curiously enough, there is a

one look at this fire-eating, kick-ass

semi-secret wild side to Honda at

brute of a car, the marque’s plod-

odds with its otherwise staid image.

ding persona is blown away. The

Some of us, myself included, tend to

car is actually built in the UK and

forget that Honda is big in Formula 1

has been launched there to very

and has a long and illustrious racing

mixed reviews. Either you love the

pedigree stretching back to 1964.

garish exterior styling or you feel

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it’s ugly and straight out of an early Playstation game. The interior is much the same.

So, what do you get for the Type R’s hefty US$ 45,000 price tag? Well, we don’t really know too much as yet because Honda has released very few details. Apart from the raw power of those 316 horses, there’s the highrevving 2.0-litre VTEC turbo engine.

There are three driving modes: Comfort, Sport and a rock-hard, trackfocused +R mode. It has a highly unusual and aggressive-looking triple exhaust system, which is a new one to me. And the car will come only in 2WD form.

In short, it’s a fine car for those who like to get noticed, but it’s not for everyone. Will the Type R make sense in East Africa? Probably not. But if this was the case then we would only drive 4x4s or humble Toyota Proboxes. And we don’t.

Devilish:

Racing-style seats

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Paa Meet

Precision Air staff profile What is your name?

Khadija Farid Sheikh

What is your favourite Precision Air destination and why?

Where are you from?

My favourite place would be Mwanza; home is always the best.

Do you have any hobbies?

I enjoy swimming and travelling. In my spare time, I also like to watch movies, read books and taste cakes of all kinds.

I am a Tanzanian born in Shinyanga and raised in Mwanza.

Where do you live?

I currently live in Dar es Salaam.

What is your job title?

I am a captain on the ATR 42/72.

Can you give us a description of your job role?

As a captain I am responsible for the operations of the aircraft and for the safety of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board during a flight. I have final authority to take measures as necessary for the safety of the flight.

How long have you worked for Precision Air? I have been with the company for eight years now.

What is your favourite part of the job?

My favourite part of the job is flying to all these destinations, seeing different places and meeting different people. Experiencing God's wonderful creations from above and seeing the breathtaking views is something I cherish and enjoy everyday that I go to work.

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Important Information

Pregnancies We ask all pregnant passengers to take a minute to read this valuable piece of information.

Here is some guidance to help our esteemed customers with booking tickets, checking in and boarding your flight.

While booking Always remember to declare your condition and request for a Precision Air medical form that is to be filled in by your doctor stating the status of your pregnancy. You can also download this form from our website www.precisionairtz. com. Present this form at the check-in counter on the day of your flight. The form will enable our staff to be aware in advance if you require any special attention and make your flight as comfortable as possible.

During the flight You are advised to drink a lot of water and move around at least every 15 minutes (provided it’s not turbulent and seat belt signs are switched off). Walking around is advised as expectant mothers run an increased risk of inflammation and blood clots in the leg veins, and hence should avoid sitting for too long.

Wearing of seat belt Seat belts should be worn as much as possible, low over the pelvis.

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is considered to be less than that caused by not wearing one.

Precision Air accepts pregnant women of up to 34 weeks for a single pregnancy and 32 weeks for a multiple pregnancy with a clearance from the doctor stating that you are fit to fly. However, for pregnancies with complications, travel is only permitted up to 22 weeks and medical clearance is required. Medical forms are to be issued within seven days before commencement of travel. Kindly

Remember to declare your condition and ask for a Precision Air medical form

note that cheating these forms will not do anyone any good should something happen during the flight.

When planning your trip with us, whether domestic or connecting to other parts of the world, please be careful that you do not exceed your weeks before your return date.

Other airlines may be stricter in different parts of the world, and so it is best to find out an airline’s rules in advance rather than risk being inconvenienced.

If you are a mother-to-be and you are reading this, congratulations!

We wish you a comfortable and enjoyable flight with Precision Air.

Thank you.

Anna Moshy Cabin Safety Officer, Precision Air Tz

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

Musoma

Bukoba

Nairobi

Arusha

Mwanza

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

KENYA

Entebbe

Kigoma

Abu Dhabi

Kilimanjaro

Tabora

Pemba Zanzibar Dar es Salaam

TANZANIA Mtwara UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

UGANDA

KENYA

TANZANIA

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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 2191000 Contact Centre (Reservations): +255 (0)787 888 409 / 408 / 417 pwreservations@precisionairtz.com

DAR ES SALAAM SALES OFFICE

NIC HDQ Building, Samora Ave / Pamba Rd, P 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 177458 / (0)689 669 446 Fax: +255 (0)22 2113036 pwreservations@precisionairtz.com

ARUSHA

Boma Rd, 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 Center Kawawa Rd Tel: +255 (0) 28 222 0545 / 222 0204 Mob: +255 (0) 713 316806 / (0) 787 616806

MOSHI

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

MTWARA

Tanu Rd, Posta Building, P O Box 1066, Mtwara Tel: +255 (0)23 233 4116 Mob: +255 (0)787 818442 / 767 818442

MUSOMA

Kivukoni Rd PO Box 211, Musoma Tel: +255 (0)28-262 0713 Mob: +255 (0)787 792336

MWANZA

Along Kenyatta Rd, 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: +255 784 968427

SHINYANGA

NSSF Building, opposite CRDB Bank PO Box 858, Shinyanga Tel: +255 (0)282 763737 Mob: +255 (0)282 763737

ZANZIBAR

Mlandege, Muzammil Centre P O 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 St PO Box 50990-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 327 4282 / 4290 / 4297 Mob: +254 (0)724 760736 / 020 2367684 / +254 (0)736 046595 Airport: +254 (0) 733 934795 / 731530000 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)773 8799 Mob: +269 (0)3339512 / 3400279

UGANDA KAMPLA

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 992911 / 725 99211 / 772 760268

AUSTRIA

NETHERLANDS

AUSTRALIA

SPAIN

Argentinierstr 2/4 A-1040 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 1 5 85 36 30 Fax: +43 1 5 5 85 36 30 88

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

BELGIUM

Beechavenue 104 1119 PP Schiphol, Netherlands Tel: +31 20 5 20 02 80 Fax: +31 02 6 23 0151

Bravo Murillo 101, Planta 6 Oficina 3, 28020 Madrid, Spain Tel: +34 91 458 55 60 Fax: +34 91 344 17 26

Park Hill, J.E Mommaertslaan 16B 1831 Diegem, Belgium Tel: +32 (0)2 712 05 84 Fax: +32 (0)2 725 83 92 Mobile: +32 (0)477 70 9971

SWEDEN

FRANCE

SWITZERLAND

Precision Air, 11 rue Auber 75009 Paris, France Mob: +33 (0)6 21 82 49 08 Reservation: 01 53 43 53 97 Fax: +33 (0)1 53 43 79 19

GERMANY MUNICH OFFICE

Josephspitalstr 15 80331 München Germany Tel: +49 89 55 25 33 73 Fax: +49 89 54 50 68 42

FRANKFURT OFFICE

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

GREECE

7 Stadiou Str Athens 10562 Greece Germany Tel: +30 210 934 1500 / 501 Fax: +30 210 934 1620 precisionairsales@tal-aviation.gr

IRELAND

Precision Air GSA APG Ireland 27 Lower Ormond Quay Dublin, Ireland Reservations: 00 353 (0)1 804 5100 info@apg-ga.ie

Riddargatan 17 114 57 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 8 55 56 91 00 Fax: +46 8 24 18 88

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

USA

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

UNITED KINGDOM

242 Bath Road Heathrow, Middlesex, UB3 5AY United Kingdom Mobile: +44 (0)7774 839519 Hazel Smith Hazel.Smith@apg-ga.co.uk Reservations: +44 (0)844 482 2313

OVERALL GSA CONTACT LILIAN MUSYOKA

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

ISMAIL ISMAIL

Tel: +255 22 2860701-9 iismail@precisionairtz.com Precision Air Services Plc

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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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