Press Releases
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American Country Music Star Big Kenny to debut “Heart of Africa” at benefit concert in Nairobi -- 07/09/2010
“Heart of Africa,” a dynamic new anthem celebrating the continent’s first ever World Cup, will have its debut at a special benefit concert in Nairobi which will benefit the UN World Food Programme. -
Be Part of Conservation History in Namibia -- 07/09/2010
Conservancy Safaris is offering a few lucky guests a chance to be part of conservation history. On Saturday, July 17th about 15 black Rhino will be released in Puros and Orupembe conservancies in NW Namibia. Contact Conservancy Safaris at http://www.kcs-namibia.com.na/ for more information, -
Muchenje Safari Lodge Chobe Announces North American Launch -- 07/08/2010
Today, Muchenje Safari Lodge announced their launch into the North American market. Now with special focus on North American travelers, Muchenje Safari Lodge is situated on the remote, Western side of Botswana’s Chobe National Park and is the only lodge in this area, offering a very private game viewing experience, including excellent opportunities to view the massive herds of elephant for which Chobe is well known. -
Manyara Ranch Conservancy Offers New Private Safari Option in Northern Tanzania -- 07/06/2010
Today, Manyara Ranch Conservancy, a private conservancy and new intimate tented safari camp offering travelers an opportunity to experience the wildlife and culture of Tanzania, announces their opening to the North American market. Located in the middle of the crucial Kwakuchinja wildlife corridor connecting Lake Natron, Ngorongoro and Manyara wildlife areas in Northern Tanzania to the Tarangire ecosystem and the Maasailands further south, Manyara Ranch offers plentiful game year round, dramatic landscape and a unique opportunity to connect with the local Maasai communities in the area - all well off the busy tourism routes. This tourism initiative was developed to support conservation efforts in this critical wildlife and cultural area in Northern Tanzania, and offers travelers an intimate view at Africa’s wildlife along with a personalized safari experience. -
Sosian Walking Safaris Sample Itinerary -- 07/06/2010
Laikipia is rugged, undulating, rocky, beautiful, wild and remote. The climate is perfect, high altitude makes it cool at night and warm during the day. Perfect walking country. Then there is the game. Elephant, giraffe, lion, African wild dog leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffalo, zebra, warthog, hippo and all the querky different antelope species. One of the best places in Africa to go on a walking safari. Learn more about these classic East Africa walking safaris here. -
The Fazendin Portfolio Client List -- 06/24/2010
International Travel & Tours is an owner-managed in-bound safari operator based in Durban, South Africa, that embodies a fun, family-style office structure and business operations. In addition to outstanding service, the company actively supports properties in South Africa who have made a dedication to responsible operations and today houses one of the largest databases of this information in South Africa, selecting partners based on responsible operations criteria set forth. We love their enthusiasm and energy, and are looking forward to further introducing you to them in the coming weeks. Manyara Ranch Conservancy is perhaps the most exciting tourism project to come out of Tanzania in recent years. Manyara Ranch offers travelers an opportunity to experience the wildlife and culture of Tanzania in a private conservancy. Located in the middle of the crucial Kwakuchinja wildlife corridor connecting Lake Natron, Ngorongoro and Manyara wildlife areas to the Tarangire ecosystem and the Maasailands to the South, Manyara Ranch offers plentiful game year round, dramatic landscape and a unique opportunity to connect with the local Maasai communities in the area all well off the busy tourism circuit. View The Fazendin Portfolio's Updated Client List here. -
International Travel & Tours Announces North American Market Launch -- 06/23/2010
International Travel & Tours (ITT), an owner-managed in-bound safari operator based in Durban, South Africa, is thrilled to announce their launch into the North American market. Shunning the corporate atmosphere for a fun, family-style office structure, the company is dynamic in its personality as well as exceptional when it comes to turn-around time on requests, responses and service. The company is proud of its positive 20-year reputation, and takes great care in truly partnering with international travel agents and tour operators to ensure travelers are well taken care of while on safari in South Africa. -
HERITAGE HOTELS SUPPORTS MEAK HEART AND EYE TRIP TO KENYA -- 06/20/2010
Heritage Hotels will support a team of leading heart surgeons from the United Kingdom to operate on physically challenged children in need of heart surgery in Mombasa. The surgeons, working with the Medical and Educational Aid to Kenya (MEAK), a charity set up by Mike and Dee Bellière of the UK in 1994, operates for free on needy children. The heart surgeries will be carried out at The Mombasa Hospital from the 18th to 26th June. -
The Fazendin Portfolio to Launch Central and South American Portfolios -- 06/04/2010
Today The Fazendin Portfolio (http//www.FazendinPortfolio.com), widely respected as the African safari industry’s leading travel representation firm specializing in marketing African safari camps, lodges and safari outfitters to the North American travel trade, announced plans to launch the first Central and South American portfolios of independent properties and operators in North America. These new portfolios will mirror the company’s successful model for promoting African safari experiences in the U.S and will now offer the North American travel trade one efficient point of contact for all Latin American travel planning needs. -
The Fazendin Portfolio to Launch “South Africa Exclusive Collection” -- 05/19/2010
Today The Fazendin Portfolio, the African safari industry’s leading travel representation firm specializing in marketing African safari camps, lodges and safari outfitters to the North American travel trade, announced plans to launch the first exclusively South African portfolio of safari camps, lodges, properties and operators in North America. This new collection, called The Fazendin Portfolio’s South Africa Exclusive Collection, will mirror the company’s successful model for promoting African safari experiences in the U.S and offer the North American travel trade one efficient point of contact for all South Africa travel planning needs.
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Kenya's Road to Recovery from the April 2008 edition of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine.
This well-researched article provides a solid overview of the post-election violence that erupted in Kenya in early January 2008 and offers a look at the future of Kenya and the tourism industry there. The Fazendin Portfolio’s President, Sarah Fazendin, was interviewed for and quoted in this article, which offers insight from key players in the tourism industry both in the United States and in Kenya. If you or your clients have outstanding questions about traveling to Kenya, this article is definitely worth a read.
The Fazendin Portfolio featured in Fodor’s African Safari Planner.
For the first time ever, travel-guide giant Fodor’s has released an “African Safari Planner” guide book. This book, highlighting Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya, is thoroughly well-researched and a fantastic companion on any trip to Africa, including luxury safaris. This book includes detailed packing and preparation information, destination information, property reviews and much more. And, The Fazendin Portfolio is featured as one of Fodor’s 24 recommended African specialists.
Get your copy at Amazon.com here.
How to Travel Now, Sarah Fazendin in August 2008 Budget Travel Magazine.
Budget Travel magazine, in their August 2008 issued, helped their readers understand how to best plan for and react to situations of political strife while traveling abroad. Kenya’s disputed presidential election in January 2008 was used as an example, and Sarah Fazendin, President of The Fazendin Portfolio, spoke for the company’s clients as well as the greater Kenyan tourism industry by stating, “Any reputable tour company will go above and beyond to make sure that its travelers are taken care of.” Read the full article here.
