We are delighted to be acknowledged by Responsible Tourism Tanzania in their 2nd Responsible Tourism Awards who believe in a sustainable approach to tourism in Tanzania. The awards recognize and reward innovations in responsible tourism with an emphasis on innovations that take care of the environment, local people and cultures, impact on women and youth empowerment and positive contributions to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Jabali Ridge: Q&A With Our Executive Chef
Jabali Ridge, located in Ruaha National Park, offers a culinary experience that promises to entice and inspire any food-lover – or anyone who just enjoys a good meal! We spoke to Mark English, our Executive Chef, and found out exactly what makes the Jabali Ridge food experience so special.
Great Migration Live Update – 14 October 2019
Stay ahead of the herds with our weekly Great Wildebeest Migration updates. Impatients Tours Tanzania have reported that the herds are yet again in a pretty identical position in the northern Serengeti area of Kogatenda and Lamai.
Eliud Kipchoge: Kenyan Breaks Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
Kenyan long-distance runner, Eliud Kipchoge, became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours this Saturday. Eliud crossed the finish line with nearly 20 seconds to spare with thousands cheering him on. The Kenyan completed the 26.2-mile (44 kilometres) challenge in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds.
World Tourism Awards 2019: Asilia Recognised For Our Positive Impacts
The World Tourism Awards were established in order to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel tourism & hospitality industry. The distinguished 2019 Honorees are being recognized for outstanding initiatives related to the travel and tourism industry, and for fostering sustainable tourism and developing programs that give back to local communities.
Conde Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards: Oliver’s Camp 6th Best Safari Camp in Africa
Each year, Conde Nast Traveller allows their readers to vote for their best destinations, hotels, villas, spas, airlines, airports, cruises and tour operators. Since the very first Reader’s Awards was held in 1998, this year’s are the biggest the awards have ever been – more than 600 000 voters registered and thousands of hotels, destinations and travel fixers were voted for.
Lionscape Coalition: Asilia’s Involvement in Protecting African Lions
The Lionscape Coalition is a joint initiative between the ecotourism industry and the Lion Recovery Fund that enables Africa’s top operators to play a leadership role in the recovery of lions and the restoration of their landscapes. We are proud to have partnered with the Lionscape Coalition.
#PeopleOfAsilia: Our Homegrown Walking Guides
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a walking guide in the African bush? Becoming a walking guide is a long journey, it takes experience and special skills to lead guests on foot through the bush.
Great Migration Live Update – 07 October 2019
K Raman captured the great migration crossing the Mara River on the Masai Mara side heading back to the Serengeti. The Masai Mara is still busy at this time of the year, as it is a smaller area with a lot of camps! We always recommend sticking to the Serengeti between July and November, if you are looking to catch the migration.
Things You Need To Know About The Highlands – A Ngorongoro Safari Experience
Part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) joins up with Serengeti National Park and the southern Serengeti Plains in the northwest. This region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for the iconic Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. The region is also home to our camp, The Highlands.