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May 2022
News on the Elewana Collection, SkySafari, Anantara Southern Africa, EcoTraining, Adventure Consults and Babanango Game Reserve
Dear Signature Partner,
The first half of this year has really felt like a roller coaster to me. So many ups and downs, twists and turns! And did anyone else's inbox go from zero to a thousand in a matter of weeks?
Meanwhile, I'm bracing for my first summer in Dallas. As our local weather man warned, get ready for "the gates of hell to open." I can't wait to see my A/C bill . . .
I really love this month's newsletter. Why should you visit Uganda? What makes the Zambezi River so special? How can you become the next Jane Goodall? You'll find the answers to these burning questions in our blogs below.
As always, we’re happy to assist with anything you need! If you'd like to catch up book a virtual appointment with us above. 

The Emerging Destinations team
Jessie, Jane, Jenna & Ana

Babanango Game Reserve, South Africa
  • Incoming! 1,144 heads of game have been released onto the reserve this year comprising of 19 different species. 
  • Unique activity: Babanango Game Reserve’s varied habitats are home to more than 285 species of birds and 32 species of butterflies.
EcoTraining, Southern Africa
  • Uganda & Rwanda Covid guidelines update (May). More here
  • Uganda maintains gorilla permit prices. More here
  • The requirement for negative PCR testing done within 72 hours pre-boarding for all incoming and outbound travelers is suspended with immediate effect for those who are fully vaccinated.
The Elewana Collection, Kenya & Tanzania
  • Walking safaris now offered at Serengeti Pioneer Camp. 
  • Thanks to Elewana’s Group Training & Development Chef, Nicky Bryden, we are proud to share that Elewana Collection properties have received rave reviews from guests in the last year thanks to the stellar culinary offering at each of the camps.
  • Summer availability! Book now for Summer holidays in Tanzania with availability in July, August & September. 
  • Helicopter safaris now offered in Loisaba. 
  • New fun and whimsical images for Elsa’s Kopje and Kifaru house are now available to share with your clients and on social media channels. View images
  • For returning guests, Elewana is offering a special return discount of 5% off reservations and 20% off any spa treatments. The offer is valid until 30 June 2023.
  • Elewana special offers 2022/2023 here.
SkySafari, Kenya & Tanzania
  • Linger a little longer with our special “Stay 4, Pay 3” beach add-on at Kilindi Zanzibar. Valid until 20th December 2022. More here
  • Buy one get one 50% off our Tanzania 8 day itinerary throughout 2022. More here.
Anantara Southern Africa, Mozambique & Zambia
  • Zambia drops PCR testing requirements. More information here.
  • Do you have clients interested in diving? Meet Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort’s dive instructor, Zambezi here.
  • Easier flight access to Bazaruto Island Resort. More here
  • The Royal Livingstone to host Sophrology retreat on the banks of the Zambezi River June 25-28. More here
It’s (Bargain) Hunting Season in East Africa
Guests who book a minimum of three nights at any Elewana Collection safari property in the Kenya or Tanzania bush and combine it with a three-night stay at Kilindi Zanzibar are entitled to a 25% discount on the Kilindi rates.
This extraordinary Bush & Beach Package is available through the year — even during the high season — and being offered until 31st March 2023. More here...
Why Visit Uganda?
Christened the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is known for its iconic wildlife that includes mountain gorillas and tree climbing lions, diverse cultures that make it a melting pot, endless breathtaking mountains, and so much more. The are many reasons why you should visit Uganda – a small yet endowed country. More here...
(Tom) Cruising in South Africa

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is famous for roaming the world in search of adventurous new locations for his Mission Impossible movies. And it just so happens his latest shoot was in KwaZulu-Natal, not far from Babanango Game Reserve. More here...
Water, Water Everywhere . . .
That huge river flowing past the Anantara Royal Livingstone is the mighty Zambezi, one of Africa’s “Big Four” of legendary rivers along with the Nile, Congo and Niger. Here’s the lowdown on what makes the Zambezi so special and the various ways you can get out on the river while staying at the Royal Livingstone. More here...
So You Wanna Be a Famous Conservationist?
The straight path to following in the footsteps of legendary conservationists like Jane Goodall, Jacques Cousteau and David Attenborough today would be to study biology, ecology, or wildlife conservation. But even without a university degree, you can get involved by signing up for an EcoTraining field course in South Africa, Botswana or KenyaMore here...
Uganda: Pearl of East Africa
Adventure Consults takes you on a short journey across Uganda, from Lake Victoria and the Mountains of the Moon to gorilla tracking and the Big Five. 
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