Trade Aid a charitable trust whose aim is to create sustainable employment
in Mikindani, Tanzania are organising a group trip to The Old Boma at
Mikindani, at the end of October. With only seven rooms, The Boma has
a Country House Hotel feel, but it does mean the number of places are
strictly limited.
Special airfares have been negotiated with British Airways and Air Tanzania.
As a Friend of Mikindani, and reader of this e-newsletter, you will enjoy
special rates at the Boma, a beautiful 19th
century German fort, faithfully and lovingly restored. The group will
finish with 3 nights in Zanzibar.
The price for a total of 14 nights comprising 11 nights at the Old Boma
and 3 nights in Zanzibar will be from £995, on a B&B basis (apart
from the excellent food at The Boma, there are other places to eat close
by, although half board is available for a small supplement) and is dependent
on the standard of hotel selected in Zanzibar. The price includes free
excursions every other day such as snorkelling and swimming at the scenic
bay at Msimbati and a trip to the Rovuma river where you can watch hippos
and crocs. The flight departs on Saturday 26th Oct from Heathrow on a
non-stop BA flight to Dar es Salaam arriving at 0640 with a connecting
0800 flight to Mtwara. A Trade Aid representative will accompany the flight
and the Zanzibar portion will have a guide. Return to Heathrow is on Sunday
10th Nov at 1715 on a non-stop flight from Dar es Salaam.
If you are interested, please contact: tradeaid@netcomuk.co.uk or visit: www.mikindani.com
The Beetle says that this is an excellent deal, and knows the Boma: it
really is quite beautiful and the rooms are fabulous, some with hard carved
mahogany beds, and white muslin abounds. There's a pool, stunning
views of the bay, great cocktails as you watch sundown, good service and
attentiveness – what more could you ask for!