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Travel Editor Is Dreaming Of: Singita Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania
The thrill of being out in the wild and star-studded skies, surrounded by 350,000 hectares of open country, where the magic never palls. At Singita Grumeti Reserve, the most sumptuous, sophisticated, exclusive safari, the bush just doesn’t get better than this. Delilah Khomo can’t wait to get back in the game…
Beneath a wooden roof, a stage of day beds and a huge fire pit drops down to reveal the star turn - the view of the seemingly unending savannah, framed by an infinity pool that overlooks a nearby watering hole where zebras and elephants come to drink. Surrounded by 350,000 hectares of wild and open country, it never fails to spark so much joy, where you can just sit in silence and smile at the perfection of the natural world here. The serenity of the decor - blond woods and grey walls -is a blend of rustic charm and rarefied elegance at the four-suite Serengeti House. And with staff on hand, tennis courts and its own spa, not to mention access to one of Africa’s most extensive wine cellars, it's no surprise that Singita attracts the world’s most powerful movers and shakers, including Oprah Winfrey and the Clooneys.
Serengeti House Spa
Here, the food is fabulous, as is Bernard, a guide who imparts incredible knowledge while tracking leopards or pouring sundowners surrounded by grazing zebras. There is also a helipad and an air strip nearby, in case you fancy flitting to the Mara River to watch the earth’s greatest natural spectacle of the wildebeest migration.
While over at the grand mansion on the hill, Singita’s other property on the reserve, Sasakwa gives off a romantic, old-world elegance, with its wicker armchairs, striking African art, mahogany four posters and warm ocher walls, which feels straight from the pages of a Karen Blixen book. But to really imbibe the sheer drama and joy of a safari, nothing beats spending the night under canvas. At Singita Explore, a collection of six sumptuous tents, it’s the distillation of the very best with gorgeous linen, divine bush suppers, steaming showers and hot-water bottles in your bed. But it’s never just about style and luxury with Singita (although they do it so damn well), ultimately they exist to preserve the environment and its most endangered creatures, funding the protection of 1 million acres of land across the continent with the groups’ 13 properties, where they actively encourage guests to spend time with the anti-poaching team or learn about deforestation and water conservation with local students. This is a place with true soul and purpose. singita.com
Kwasababu ya Covid-19 ni wakati muafaka Watanzania tutafute mbinu mpya ya utalii, Je, wasomi wetu mlio nje na ndani ya nchi nini kifanyike?
We Should Tame Tanzania Before She Tames Us With COVID-1
Coronavirus has continued to sweep across the African continent. Although some have continued to argue that the continent has “been spared”, the truth is, it is just getting started.
The total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Africa stands at 41,446 with South Africa leading with 5,951 cases followed by Egypt with 5,895 cases.
South Africa is among the few African countries that has rolled out mass testing of her citizens hence the high number of confirmed cases compared to her peers. The numbers are also rising daily in the East African region. Currently, Somalia is leading with 601 confirmed cases followed by Tanzania with 480 cases. Sudan and Kenya have 442 and 411 confirmed cases respectively.
Although Somalia seems to be ahead of others in East Africa in terms of infections, what East Africa should worry more is not Somalia but Tanzania (John Pombe Magufuli to be specific).
Videos have emerged of Tanzanians dropping dead on the streets and in their houses as a result of Coronavirus with the handling of their bodies done in total disregard of the surrounding families (communities). To make matters worse, President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania is busy brainwashing Tanzanians (who are following him en masse and blindly) that Covid-19 is only infecting those with “little faith.”
As other countries move to contain the virus, including enforcing lockdowns and curfews, as well as suspending social gatherings such as churches, Magufuli has remained adamant, calling on Tanzanians to move on as usual with churches still operational.
According to Magufuli, only prayers wi defeat Covid-19 because it is “from the devil” and that the “devil cannot survive in the body of Christ.” Magufuli (who by the way carries the title Dr.) has become a religiously notorious individual who is not only endangering Tanzanians but the region as a whole.
Magufuli is playing a popularity contest with Covid-19 and we all should not who is going to win. Not Magufuli. It is time for Tanzanians to stock thinking like a mob and reflect on their lives as individuals. It is time for Tanzanians to stop depending on Magufuli for reasoning because it is obvious that he is leading to to the graveyard.
Other East African countries should isolate Tanzania and force Magufuli to put his house in order. If he refuses to see sense and handle Covid-19 as it is, the Covid-19 will force him to.
If God wanted to protect the world against Covid-19, he wouldn’t have allowed it to come in the first place. He allowed it to come so that we can use our brain to fight it. Allowing churches to pray and shouting on top of their voices is not going to help. That is the truth. We should take Tanzania before she takes us with Covid-19.
Majirani zetu wamekuwa mstali wa mbele kutoa lawama kwa Watanzania kana kwamba sisi ndio tulioleta Covid-19. Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda na Burundi kama sikosei wamekuwa wakilalamika kwamba madreva kutoka Tanzania wanawapelekea Covid-19. Hawakusema hivi wakati ndege zao zinakwenda China. (Kenya Airways na Rwandair)
Tanzania’s 480 Covid-19 cases now the highest in EA
Credit: Beatrice Materu (The East African)
Tanzania’s coronavirus cases have increased from just 20 recorded on April 1 to 480 by May 1 and the country now has the highest number of cases in East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced the new tally on April 29, up from 284 just a week ago.
This makes Tanzania the most affected among the six East African Community member countries ahead of Kenya which had 411 cases, Rwanda with 249, Uganda with 85, South Sudan with 45 and Burundi with 15 as at May 2.
Prime Minister Majaliwa also confirmed 16 deaths in the country, after almost a week of silence. Other East African nations are giving almost daily briefings to report new infections, fatalities and recoveries.
Tanzania, unlike other EAC neighbours, has not declared a nationwide lockdown, but has closed schools and colleges, banned social gatherings, prohibited unnecessary movements and suspended international flights.
Opposition leader, Freeman Mbowe, has criticised the handling of the pandemic, calling for more transparency from the government.
“I expected our president to be on the frontline to deal with this crisis, hold discussions with health experts on the pandemic instead of with heads of defence and security,” said Mr Mbowe, chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, in an address circulated through social media.
President John Magufuli on April 22 addressed a joint meeting of heads of defence and security in which he mainly focused on the country’s fight against Covid-19.
Commercial capital
The president ruled out a lockdown of the country’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, while asking for more positive coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Dar es Salaam is the only centre where we collect almost 80 per cent of the country’s revenue. We can continue taking all measures to curb the virus but not by locking down Dar es Salaam,” he said. Mr Mbowe also criticised President Magufuli for reshuffling key personnel at the Health Ministry including the Permanent Secretary and Chief Medical Officer during a critical time.
“You don’t change generals in the midst of a war. Transparency and timely information on the pandemic would help citizens to take appropriate precautions to prevent a further spread,” he said.
The country’s health workers last week called for better personal protective equipment (PPEs) to reduce the risk of exposure while at work. Elisha Osati, president of the Medical Association of Tanzania, said lack of protective gear had led to hospitals and health workers declining to accept and treat patients with Covid-19 symptoms.
“On April 27, health experts in the country held discussions with the Ministry of Health and we agreed on a number of issues including the addition of testing centres in Mwanza, Dodoma and Mbeya, training more experts and access to protective kits for health workers,” said Dr Osati in a briefing to the medics.
The brief, seen by The EastAfrican said the government had ordered PPEs to cover at least one month which should arrive this week. Arusha-based advocate, Albert Msando, claimed the Covid-19 situation in Arusha was more critical than is being reported. He was consequently arrested on April 29.
Acting Regional Police Commander for Arusha, Koki Moita said Mr Msando is being held for questioning for alleged sedition. President John Magufuli in March said all information about the coronavirus pandemic would only come from the Prime Minister, Minister for Health or Chief Government Spokesman.
Wasi wasi wa Kenya ni kwamba speed ya JPM kwenye kuendesha nchi inakwenda kuwaondoa kwenye uchumi mkubwa katika ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki kabla ya 2030. Hivyo wamejipanga na makuwadi wao ili kuiweka Kenya juu, lakini watagonga mwamba kwa sababu uporaji wa rasilimali za Tanzania kupitia Kenya umedhoofika kwa kiasi kikubwa tangu JPM aingie madarakani. Kuanzia kwenye Tanzanite, gold, pamoja na madini mengine. Kenya wana wakati mgumu.
The thrill of being out in the wild and star-studded skies, surrounded by 350,000 hectares of open country, where the magic never palls. At Singita Grumeti Reserve, the most sumptuous, sophisticated, exclusive safari, the bush just doesn’t get better than this. Delilah Khomo can’t wait to get back in the game…
Serengeti House Spa
Here, the food is fabulous, as is Bernard, a guide who imparts incredible knowledge while tracking leopards or pouring sundowners surrounded by grazing zebras. There is also a helipad and an air strip nearby, in case you fancy flitting to the Mara River to watch the earth’s greatest natural spectacle of the wildebeest migration.
While over at the grand mansion on the hill, Singita’s other property on the reserve, Sasakwa gives off a romantic, old-world elegance, with its wicker armchairs, striking African art, mahogany four posters and warm ocher walls, which feels straight from the pages of a Karen Blixen book. But to really imbibe the sheer drama and joy of a safari, nothing beats spending the night under canvas. At Singita Explore, a collection of six sumptuous tents, it’s the distillation of the very best with gorgeous linen, divine bush suppers, steaming showers and hot-water bottles in your bed. But it’s never just about style and luxury with Singita (although they do it so damn well), ultimately they exist to preserve the environment and its most endangered creatures, funding the protection of 1 million acres of land across the continent with the groups’ 13 properties, where they actively encourage guests to spend time with the anti-poaching team or learn about deforestation and water conservation with local students. This is a place with true soul and purpose. singita.com
Kwasababu ya Covid-19 ni wakati muafaka Watanzania tutafute mbinu mpya ya utalii, Je, wasomi wetu mlio nje na ndani ya nchi nini kifanyike?
We Should Tame Tanzania Before She Tames Us With COVID-1
Coronavirus has continued to sweep across the African continent. Although some have continued to argue that the continent has “been spared”, the truth is, it is just getting started.
The total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Africa stands at 41,446 with South Africa leading with 5,951 cases followed by Egypt with 5,895 cases.
South Africa is among the few African countries that has rolled out mass testing of her citizens hence the high number of confirmed cases compared to her peers. The numbers are also rising daily in the East African region. Currently, Somalia is leading with 601 confirmed cases followed by Tanzania with 480 cases. Sudan and Kenya have 442 and 411 confirmed cases respectively.
Although Somalia seems to be ahead of others in East Africa in terms of infections, what East Africa should worry more is not Somalia but Tanzania (John Pombe Magufuli to be specific).
Videos have emerged of Tanzanians dropping dead on the streets and in their houses as a result of Coronavirus with the handling of their bodies done in total disregard of the surrounding families (communities). To make matters worse, President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania is busy brainwashing Tanzanians (who are following him en masse and blindly) that Covid-19 is only infecting those with “little faith.”
As other countries move to contain the virus, including enforcing lockdowns and curfews, as well as suspending social gatherings such as churches, Magufuli has remained adamant, calling on Tanzanians to move on as usual with churches still operational.
According to Magufuli, only prayers wi defeat Covid-19 because it is “from the devil” and that the “devil cannot survive in the body of Christ.” Magufuli (who by the way carries the title Dr.) has become a religiously notorious individual who is not only endangering Tanzanians but the region as a whole.
Magufuli is playing a popularity contest with Covid-19 and we all should not who is going to win. Not Magufuli. It is time for Tanzanians to stock thinking like a mob and reflect on their lives as individuals. It is time for Tanzanians to stop depending on Magufuli for reasoning because it is obvious that he is leading to to the graveyard.
Other East African countries should isolate Tanzania and force Magufuli to put his house in order. If he refuses to see sense and handle Covid-19 as it is, the Covid-19 will force him to.
If God wanted to protect the world against Covid-19, he wouldn’t have allowed it to come in the first place. He allowed it to come so that we can use our brain to fight it. Allowing churches to pray and shouting on top of their voices is not going to help. That is the truth. We should take Tanzania before she takes us with Covid-19.
Majirani zetu wamekuwa mstali wa mbele kutoa lawama kwa Watanzania kana kwamba sisi ndio tulioleta Covid-19. Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda na Burundi kama sikosei wamekuwa wakilalamika kwamba madreva kutoka Tanzania wanawapelekea Covid-19. Hawakusema hivi wakati ndege zao zinakwenda China. (Kenya Airways na Rwandair)
Tanzania’s 480 Covid-19 cases now the highest in EA
Credit: Beatrice Materu (The East African)
Tanzania’s coronavirus cases have increased from just 20 recorded on April 1 to 480 by May 1 and the country now has the highest number of cases in East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced the new tally on April 29, up from 284 just a week ago.
This makes Tanzania the most affected among the six East African Community member countries ahead of Kenya which had 411 cases, Rwanda with 249, Uganda with 85, South Sudan with 45 and Burundi with 15 as at May 2.
Prime Minister Majaliwa also confirmed 16 deaths in the country, after almost a week of silence. Other East African nations are giving almost daily briefings to report new infections, fatalities and recoveries.
Tanzania, unlike other EAC neighbours, has not declared a nationwide lockdown, but has closed schools and colleges, banned social gatherings, prohibited unnecessary movements and suspended international flights.
Opposition leader, Freeman Mbowe, has criticised the handling of the pandemic, calling for more transparency from the government.
“I expected our president to be on the frontline to deal with this crisis, hold discussions with health experts on the pandemic instead of with heads of defence and security,” said Mr Mbowe, chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, in an address circulated through social media.
President John Magufuli on April 22 addressed a joint meeting of heads of defence and security in which he mainly focused on the country’s fight against Covid-19.
Commercial capital
The president ruled out a lockdown of the country’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, while asking for more positive coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Dar es Salaam is the only centre where we collect almost 80 per cent of the country’s revenue. We can continue taking all measures to curb the virus but not by locking down Dar es Salaam,” he said. Mr Mbowe also criticised President Magufuli for reshuffling key personnel at the Health Ministry including the Permanent Secretary and Chief Medical Officer during a critical time.
“You don’t change generals in the midst of a war. Transparency and timely information on the pandemic would help citizens to take appropriate precautions to prevent a further spread,” he said.
The country’s health workers last week called for better personal protective equipment (PPEs) to reduce the risk of exposure while at work. Elisha Osati, president of the Medical Association of Tanzania, said lack of protective gear had led to hospitals and health workers declining to accept and treat patients with Covid-19 symptoms.
“On April 27, health experts in the country held discussions with the Ministry of Health and we agreed on a number of issues including the addition of testing centres in Mwanza, Dodoma and Mbeya, training more experts and access to protective kits for health workers,” said Dr Osati in a briefing to the medics.
The brief, seen by The EastAfrican said the government had ordered PPEs to cover at least one month which should arrive this week. Arusha-based advocate, Albert Msando, claimed the Covid-19 situation in Arusha was more critical than is being reported. He was consequently arrested on April 29.
Acting Regional Police Commander for Arusha, Koki Moita said Mr Msando is being held for questioning for alleged sedition. President John Magufuli in March said all information about the coronavirus pandemic would only come from the Prime Minister, Minister for Health or Chief Government Spokesman.
Wasi wasi wa Kenya ni kwamba speed ya JPM kwenye kuendesha nchi inakwenda kuwaondoa kwenye uchumi mkubwa katika ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki kabla ya 2030. Hivyo wamejipanga na makuwadi wao ili kuiweka Kenya juu, lakini watagonga mwamba kwa sababu uporaji wa rasilimali za Tanzania kupitia Kenya umedhoofika kwa kiasi kikubwa tangu JPM aingie madarakani. Kuanzia kwenye Tanzanite, gold, pamoja na madini mengine. Kenya wana wakati mgumu.
