Kulula unveils online travel packaging operation

Johannesburg - kulula.com, the South African low cost carrier has expanded its online travel offering with the launch of Kulula Holidays, an online dynamic packaging travel operation using RWA’s Sell-It Suite reservation system, a first for the South African online travel booker. The Sell-It Suite system provides Kulula with the ability to create fixed and dynamic packages consisting of hotel and other ground products combined with Kulula’s own flights said the carrier.

Foreign Office relaxes Kenya travel advice

The Foreign Office said: ‘We advise against all but essential travel to the following parts of Kenya; Western and Nyanza provinces, Rift Valley province between Narok and Kitale, the central business district, Kibera, Mathere and Eastleigh areas of Nairobi, Uhuru Park and Mombasa town.'

It added: ‘Some tour operators are cancelling forthcoming holidays to Kenya. You should contact your tour operator for confirmation of this. International flights continue to operate but you should check with

Algeria travel warning

Britons have been warned against all but essential travel to parts of Algeria because of terrorism in the north African country.

The Foreign Office (FO) said that "due to the continuing threat of terrorist attacks we now advise against all but essential travel to Algiers, in addition to the districts east and south west of the city".

The FO also advised travellers that they should make journeys within Algeria "by air where possible".

Piracy on the rise along African coast

SOUTH African ships are taking drastic steps to protect crews from pirates following an increase in attacks along the African coast.

The country has also been encouraged to raise the issue of piracy in bilateral relations with Nigeria and Somalia, the two African nations most plagued by boatloads of heavily armed pirates.

The safety precautions follow a shock annual report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) which has reported a 10% increase in piracy incidents worldwide over the past year, with the major hot spots all in African waters.

Charity trekking to the roof of Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro

Marketing Director, Tricia Evans said, 'Mount Kilimanjaro is formidable in terms of reputation and altitude, so anyone that joins us is in for a real adventure. At 5,895m (19,340ft), 'Kili' is Africa's highest peak - and the challenge is to reach the summit! It's a lifelong dream of many people to stand on 'Africa's Roof' and look down at the surrounding savanna. Whilst not aimed at athletes - we've had many former 'couch potatoes' complete it in previous years - it's still a demanding test of determination and fitness. However, because it's one of the most rewarding adventure challenges it's also one of the most popular, so sign up now before all the places are taken. If you do want to take part, I'd advise you to start training now. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy yourself.'

Kenya travel warning to tourists

British tourists are being advised against all but essential travel to areas of Kenya's two biggest towns as post-election violence erupted in the East African country.

With the death toll since last week's disputed poll climbing past the 120 mark, the Foreign Office (FO) issued fresh travel advice.

Among places Britons were warned not to travel to except in essential circumstances were Nairobi city centre and the town's Uhuru Park as well as parts of Mombasa - the gateway to the Indian Ocean beach resort hotels.