#SafariChic Hosted Buyer Fun Day Program 14th Feb in Jinja! Guess which one I picked? #POATE2017

January 22, 2017 Flyga Twiga

These are the awesome options given by Uganda Tourism Board:

Fun Activity Options -

Option 1: White Water Rafting on the Nile

Option 2: Bungee Jump on the River Nile

Option 3: Quad Biking

Option 4: Horse Riding Along the Nile

Thx UTB – Can’t wait!

#TravelTuesday Flyga Twiga Stickers arrived ready for #POATE2017 in Uganda! Can't wait!

January 17, 2017 Flyga Twiga

#TravelTuesday #Gorilla #Trek #POATE2017 FAST APPROACHING!

January 3, 2017 Flyga Twiga

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (#POATE2017) is fast approaching! The POATE Team has sent a reminder of items needed for our exciting Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking. These include:

· Long trousers and long-sleeved shirts

· Getters/ long socks to wear over your trousers as protection against ants

· A pair of garden gloves to protect against nettles

· Hat

· Raincoat

· A pair of sturdy, comfortable hiking boots with good ankle support is most important – try to break these in before your trip rather than wearing them brand new as you’re likely to get blisters.

The gloves are particularly poignant as those who have seen “Gorillas in the Mist” may remember, it was gorilla curiosity in Dian Fossey’s glove which first established her relationship with the gorillas.

Looking forward to the “Best of the Pearl” Fam Trip with the Uganda Tourism Board in February!

“There was no way that I could explain to dogs, friends, or parents my compelling need to return to Africa to launch a long-term study of the gorillas. Some may call it destiny and others may call it dismaying. I call the sudden turn of events in my life fortuitous.”

― Dian Fossey

#TravelTuesday Christmas 2016

December 26, 2016 Flyga Twiga

Where will you go next?

Kenya 53rd Independence Day Celebrations - Seoul, South Korea #flygatwiga was honored to be a guest!

December 16, 2016 Flyga Twiga

#TravelTuesday Flyga Twiga Invited to POATE 2017!

December 13, 2016 Flyga Twiga

Flyga Twiga Selected as One of 100 International Hosted Buyers & Media Sponsored by Uganda Tourism Board for Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2017 #POATE2017

Flyga Twiga LLC has been selected by the Uganda Tourism Board as one of 100 International Hosted Buyers for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2017 (POATE 2017). POATE 2017 will be held in February 2017 at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda.

According to the Uganda Tourism Board, “The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) is an annual tourism event in the East African region organized by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to bring together travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers, destination managers, media, travel bloggers and other service providers along the tourism value chain. It is a unique networking platform for all players in the Tours & Travel industry.”

POATE 2017 will include Familiarization (Fam) Trips, for which Flyga Twiga has been offered “The Best of the Pearl.” This Fam Trip includes the “encounter with chimps, gorillas & other primates through Savannah plains and West African jungles….”

Highlights of the Fam Trip include Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, looking for the famous tree-climbing lions. Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park amongst the remaining 750 Mountain Gorillas left on Earth. As well as trekking in Kibale Forest, which “boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including our delightful cousins - the Chimpanzees. At this moment, in Uganda, there are approximately 4,950 Chimps left in the wild.”

Flyga Twiga was chosen for POATE 2017 and “The Best of the Pearl” Fam Trip due to their commitment to sustainable tourism and their unique offering of bespoke, personal Safari services in East Africa. Flyga Twiga’s founder and owner, Amy Millican, has worked with wildlife conservation and international development projects in Uganda. In addition, Flyga Twiga’s clients have come from such diverse places as the United States of America, Peru, and Haiti.

Click here for official press release!

#TravelTuesday How safe will your Safari be? Click below to find out why we say "Happy Day! Safe Safari!"

December 6, 2016 Flyga Twiga

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For more on why we say

"Happy Day! Safe Safari!"

click here.

#TravelTuesday What are the High and Low Seasons? I've added a new section to my FAQs!

November 28, 2016 Flyga Twiga

What are the high and low seasons?

Each country has its own “High and Low Seasons” which are dependent on weather, the movement of animals, and tourist vacation time preferences. Why this is important information is that, as might be expected, the seasons offer different rates for Safari.

As with all aspects of a great journey:

Planning + knowledge = an awesome Safari!

Kenya:
High Season:

July 1st through October 31st and December 1st through March 31st

Low Season:

April 1st through June 30th and November 1st through November 30th

Kenya has clear, distinct high and low seasons, based primarily on “The Great Migration” as well as vacation season preferences of Europeans, Asians and the Kenyan Citizens themselves.

What does this mean for you and your Kenyan Safari? The Low Season offers exceptional bargains in Kenya. Without an intense “Monsoon” or rainy season, Kenyan Safaris, as well as other outdoor activities, such as golfing and fishing, can be enjoyed year round.

Tanzania:

High Season:

December 1st through March 31st and June 1st through October 31st

Mid-Low Season:

All of November

Low Season:

All of April and May

Much like Kenya, Tanzania has its high season partly during “The Great Migration.” If you look closely at the two country’s dates, you can see how the migration moves from one country to the other, shifting the High Season dates.

In Tanzania, the weather plays a key role in tourism and Safaris. The rains make roads muddy and boggy. If you are interested in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Meru, the low season is extremely uncomfortable for climbing.

Uganda & Rwanda:

High Season:

January through February, and all the months of June, July, August, September and October

Low Season:

The entire months of March, April, May, October, November and December as low seasons for both Uganda and Rwanda

Click here for more FAQs!

#TravelTuesday 6 Safari Chic Essentials to Keep You Safe on Safari - Shopping Guide for Black Friday & Cyber Monday!

November 21, 2016 Flyga Twiga

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One of the most fun parts of an African Safari begins before you even leave home – shopping for your expedition! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner. Here are six essential items which are not only Safari Chic, but can actually function to keep you safe while enjoying a majestic African Safari. Let’s start planning and shopping!

1. Sunglasses
While certainly chic, sunglasses are necessary in SubSaharan Africa. Being near the Equator, you want to protect your eyes from sun damage. It only makes your Safari more chic if your sunglasses are Chanel™ or Gucci™. Just make sure they have the proper Ultraviolet (UV) protection.

2. Boots
There are a lot of “creepy crawlies” in the Savannah. You want to protect your precious little toes from being bitten. There is no need to sacrifice fashion, just because you are in the wild. And, comfortable boots are an absolute necessity to keep you safe if you plan on taking a walking Safari.

3. Cargo Pants
Always a favorite with men, these will also be helpful to women on Safari. The pockets make for easy access to camera and video equipment. And, the pants protect your legs from sharp river grass if you are on a water Safari and from mosquitoes. They are so functional and fashionable that Michael Kors™ has a version of cargo pants in nearly every collection.

4. Safari Jacket
There is a saying among numerous tribes of SubSaharan Africa about how travelers do not believe, but they can, “freeze to death in Africa.” Realistically, unless you are summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, that is a bit of an exaggeration. But, the nights in the wild bush can get cold. A Safari jacket is the perfect piece of clothing to keep you warm, while insuring you still look good. And, like the cargo pants, the Safari jacket will help protect your arms from insects and sun damage.

5. Hat
Safari hats are iconic and synonymous with being in the African wilderness. While of course protecting your face from the harsh African sun, they also help protect your eyes. When taking all the wonderful photographs of your Safari, you may need to take off your sunglasses. You will still need to protect your eyes from the sun. A wide brimmed Safari hat does just that.

6. Scarf
The bushveld can be very dusty. Imagine your Safari Guide racing you through the Game Reserve, off to the next wildlife experience, and all the dust flying on the dirt roads. You may wish to have a scarf to keep from breathing in the dust. Fortunately, Hermes™ and Louis Vuitton™ have in recent years run Safari Collections. Stylish scarves are not only beautiful, they can keep your lungs clean and healthy on Safari.

One last note before you begin shopping for your adventure, all the items should be in what are known as “Safari Colours.” These are colors such as khaki, brown, linen or safari green, which will help you blend into the bushveld. These colours keep you safe by camouflaging you from the wildlife, allowing you to be part of the awe inspiring African bush, safely.

Enjoy shopping for your African Safari essentials. You will have pictures of magical Africa including many of yourself being safe, stylish and Safari Chic!

Happy Day! Safe Safari!

Photo Zone ready for our Maasai Warriors!!!

November 19, 2016 Flyga Twiga

#TravelTuesday Come visit us at the Holiday Bazaar!

November 15, 2016 Flyga Twiga

Travel Tuesday's Back!

November 8, 2016 Flyga Twiga

#TravelTuesday The below picture is Crescent Island in Kenya where Out of Africa was filmed. I'm working on several #TravelTuesday articles based on my Fam Trips and experiences at #MKTE2016 Have a great week and a safe Safari!