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Msafiri September 2017 edition 137 kenya-airways.com
Shooting Stars
Hollywood favourites
Tour de
Force
Spectacular Zimbabwe
Free to Take Home September 2017
6
Bangkok
Secrets

ENJOY YOUR FLIGHT / 11
“You’ll discover the stories of
will and dedication that made
their success possible”
Dear guests,
We recently introduced the beautiful
Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall on
Earth, as our 53rd destination. A visit
here should definitely be on your bucket
list. If you go in April, when the water
levels peak, you’ll experience “the smoke
that thunders”, a cloud of inverted rain
that rises 500 m into the sky as the
tremendous force of 625 million litres of
water per minute cascades into the
depths below.
One of Africa’s greatest assets is its
youthful population. Over 200 million
of the continent’s population is between
the ages of 15 and 24. The Africa Rising
story continues despite the various
challenges facing Africa. Kenya Airways
is committed to supporting African
youth. Our purpose sits squarely on
our country’s need to accelerate the
pace of growth and development in a
sustainable way. The youth is the
catalyst for this growth. This month we
investigate youth training programmes
available in Kenya.
you’ll discover the stories of will and
dedication that made their success
possible.
Finally, over the last year and a half,
we’ve been implementing our
turnaround programme, Operation
Pride. As part of this process, we’re
pleased to announce that we’ve secured
conditional agreement from our key
financial stakeholders – including the
Kenyan Government, several Kenyan
Banks and other financiers – so we can
proceed with the capital optimisation
plan that will secure our future.
Sebastian Mikosz,
Managing Director and CEO
Kenya Airways
➔
Kenya Airways World
Travel Awards
• Winner of Best Airline in Africa, 2016
• Winner of Africa’s Leading Airline
– Business Class 2013, 2014,
2015, 2016
We’re proud to feature movie star
Lupita Nyong’o on our cover. After
winning the Best Supporting Actress
Oscar in 2014 for 12 Years a Slave,
Nyong’o represents the strides being
made by Africans in the US movie
industry, which has been a
predominantly Western enterprise.
Nyong’o and her talented peers, who
represent most of the key filmmaking
disciplines, have now charged into the
upper echelons of Hollywood. In our
exposé of these talented individuals,

CONTENTS / 13
Travel & Nature
16 Grape Town
South African vineyards
19 Habari
Kenya & the world
26 Tour de Force
Spectacular Zimbabwe
42 Botswana
At a glance
54 Bangkok Secrets
An insider’s view
60 Guess and Win
Travel quiz
62 Race to Safety
Saving the cheetah
62
26
People
36 People to Watch
Rising stars in Hollywood
44 In Our Hands
Interview with KQ’s new CEO
Publisher Kenya Airways | Head of Marketing Jacquie Muhati Corporate Communications Manager Wanjiku Mugo Advertising MediaEdge Interactive Ltd. | Managing Director Esther
Ngomeli Head of Media Rose Kagori Concept, Content & Production G+J Custom Content | CEO Corine d’Haans Creative Director Loes van Dokkum Managing Editor Annette Lavrijsen
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Manager Olaf de Jager Contributors Jackson Biko, Mirjam Bleeker, Edith Carron, Andrea Dijkstra, Suzi Eszterhaz, Mark Eveleigh, Annemarie Hoeve, Desiree Hoving, Regina Jane Jere,
Jeroen van Loon, Piper Mackay, Astrid Nühn, Joshua Obaga, La Peet, Nina Siegal, Hazel Thompson, Eva de Vries, Chantal van Wessel/Vizualism, Hanna Wieslander Translation Concorde
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Fly Guide
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Business
71 Highlights
Inflight entertainment guide
91 Safari Njema
93 News & Service
95 Flying Blue News
97 SkyTeam News
98 Route Maps
103 Magical Kenya
105 Cargo
106 Get Comfortable
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46 Our Biggest Asset
Youth-talent programmes in Africa
51 Get Things Done
Productivity tips
52 Build a Successful Team
How to work together
82 Msafiri en Français
86 Msafiri 中 文 版
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16 / NATURE / Views /
Grape
Town
The South African
WINE INDUSTRY
started at Constantia,
a single vineyard near
Cape Town in 1659.
text Ben Clark
TODAY THERE ARE 60 specific
grape-growing areas within the Wine of
Origin system, which was installed in
1973 with a hierarchy of production
regions, districts and wards.
Rietvallei Wine, which is available
on Kenya Airways’ flights, is among
South Africa’s oldest family-owned wine
estates. Alewyn Burger acquired it in
1864 for his son Jacobus Francois. The
estate has been in the same family for
seven generations, and is still personally
managed by the Burgers.
One of the first wine farms to grace
the picturesque Robertson Wine Valley
(near Cape Town), the Rietvallei Estate
has unique soil structures – from red
calcareous clay-loam to sandy alluvial
soil – that promote sweetness, enhancing
the grapes’ flavour and aroma. The area
also has a climate that is ideal for grape
cultivation. Wines produced at Rietvallei
include Estéanna, Cabernet Sauvignon, a
1908 Red Muscadel, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay.
The Vine Improvement Programme
(VIP), established in the late 20th century
to modernise viticultural knowledge in
South Africa, is still ongoing. Over the
last 20 years, the VIP has promoted the
South African wine industry to the upper
echelons of the global wine industry.
That said, it probably makes sense to
have a glass of Rietvallei onboard your
flight right now.
Kenya Airways operates flights from Nairobi’s
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cape
Town via Livingstone, Zambia and via Victoria
Falls, Zimbabwe.

NATURE / 17
Alamy

HABARI / 19
One of Africa’s best
rail journeys is
the Pride of Africa
from Cape Town
to Pretoria.
In three years’ time, Africa’s tallest building
will be Nairobi’s The Pinnacle. This 70-floor
building is currently under construction.
Habari
Icon
Exploring Identity
Posing with a supermarket trolley,
with a mannequin or in an ordinary
living room. The Nigerian Aniebiet
Ekong (21) creates absurd but
intriguing self-portraits that explore
his identity with a mix of 2D and 3D
media. “When editing, I use colours
that mirror my poses and outfits,” he
explains. Instagram: @baddieani.

20 / HABARI
A must-see in Ghana is the
whitewashed Cape Coast
Castle that overlooks the
ocean.
Nairobi
Among Africa’s most famous contemporary
writers are Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda
Ngozi Adichie, and Ayi Kwei Armah.
Motoring
Simba Corp
Aspire Centre
The dealers of BMW, Renault
and Mitsubishi have opened a
state-of-the-art showroom and
service centre that combines
hospitality and motoring.
Check it out. It’s rad.
~ simbacorp.com
Stay
Best Western’s New Thing
The hotel chain has gone into the leafier, woodier part of
Nairobi with these smart one-bedroom apartments. This
property on Riverside Drive comes with the usual bells and
whistles: 24-hr concierge services, express check-out, daily
housekeeping, laundry services and your own private working
office complete with fast wifi. Upstairs is a fantastic bar with
an excellent view of the treetops. Great for cocktails.
~ bwexecutiveresidencynairobi.co.ke
Eat
Ankole
Grill
“Start
by building
the why”
– Muthoni Ndonga –
creative entrepreneur
What’s a good steak? Isn’t that the question carnivorous men
chugging beers and wine around tables under low lighting
ask? Luckily it’s upon this question that Ankole Grill, the new
steakhouse at the junction of Lenana and Galana Roads, was
founded. The steakhouse is a broody and modern kraal
(enclosure) made from steel and wood. The tables are made
from palm wood. Decor is “smoky” and tasteful. Eclectic
music – a mix of African music, acoustics, jazz and some pop
– streams overhead. The menu features burgers like the Ankole,
the big bad bacon cheeseburgers, as well as top sirloin steak
– all great food based on great science of beef. This grill would
make the grandfathers of cows – the Ankole-Watusi – quite
chuffed.
~ ankolegrill.co.ke
Nairobi Text: Jackson Biko

The Bazaruto Archipelago
in Mozambique consists of
five idyllic islands: Bazaruto‚
Benguerra‚ Magaruque‚ Santa
Carolina and Bangué.
African spotlight
LagosPhoto Festival
LagosPhoto, launched in 2010, has established a
community for contemporary photography that
unites local and international artists. This monthlong
event takes place across the city and includes
activities such as a summer school, exhibitions and
talks. The eighth edition of this annual festival is
themed “Regimes of Truth” and will be held in
Lagos from 21 October to 20 November.
What’s On
HABARI / 21
The three African destinations most
popular with Chinese tourists are: South
Africa, Egypt and Kenya.
~ lagosphotofestival.com
Entrepreneur
Muthoni Ndonga
Kenyan wonder woman Muthoni Ndonga is multi-talented. She
is a singer/rapper widely known as “Muthoni the Drummer
Queen”, a creative entrepreneur and founder of the successful
Blankets & Wine events in Nairobi.
Habari Text: Eva de Vries
Trending now
African Beats on Spotify
Online platform OkayAfrica has launched its own
Spotify channel, which showcases the many diverse
styles and sounds coming out of Africa. Playlists
include the hottest afrobeat sounds, vintage African
records, black punk bands, dedicated mixtapes and a
weekly updated playlist to keep listeners informed
about what’s new and cool across Africa (and among
its diaspora). Follow OkayAfrica on Spotify.
Blankets & Wine started back in 2008, when music lover Muthoni Ndonga
decided to host picnic-styled events on Sundays in Nairobi, with the goal
of promoting local artistic talent. “People bring a bottle of wine, a picnic
basket and a blanket. And they can sit back, relax and listen to the music,”
she explains.
The event is one of the most popular music festivals in East Africa and
has attracted top performers in music, art, literature and fashion. Blankets
& Wine has already made the move to Kampala, but this year it will also
debut in Rwanda’s capital Kigali – showing its enormous popularity in
the region.
Managing both her life as an artist as well as an entrepreneur, Ndonga is
the right person to share some inspiring advice for those with creative
business aspirations, “It’s a tough business, so have back-up plans just in
case. If you get shut down, get right back up and become even better.”
~ blanketsandwine.com

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Romazava is considered the
national dish of Madagascar
and each family makes their
own version.
Beer
Windhoek
Oktoberfest
For beer lovers who would
like to experience a real
Oktoberfest without going
to Germany, the annual
Windhoek Oktoberfest in
Cape Town is the place to
be. It offers a combination
of food, games, music and
Namibian beer. This year
the festival takes place
20-22 October.
~ windhoekoktoberfest.com
Hermanus Whale Festival
Celebrating the migration of
Southern Right Whales and other
marine wildlife with ocean-themed
activities and exhibitions. Takes
place from 29 September – 1
October in Hermanus, South Africa.
~ hermanuswhalefestival.co.za
Arts & Culture
HABARI / 23
You can find privately owned
minibuses all over Africa. They are
called matatu in Kenya, tro tro in
Ghana, and dala dala in Tanzania.
Art
Young Creative
The young and talented
Kenyan Edwin Wainaina is
showing off his incredible
artwork on Instagram and he
already has more than 18,000
followers. His colourful pieces
are inspired by portraits of
beautiful people.
~ @ed_wainaina (Instagram)
Cycling
Tour de Machakos
The Tour de Machakos offers a perfect excuse to leave the city,
train those muscles and see the hidden gems of Machakos
County. Cycling professionals and amateur fanatics can join
the four-day road race that consists of four stages. The event
takes place from 19 to 22 October.
“Time has
its own time”
– Edwin Wainaina –
Kenyan artist
~ tourdemachakos.com

24 / HABARI
The Comrades Marathon in
South Africa is 89 km and
the oldest ultramarathon in
the world.
People
The primary exported commodities of
African nations are oil, gold, diamonds,
cacao, timber and precious metals.
Botswana and South Africa are the two
biggest exporting countries.
Insiders
African Travel Bloggers
Worldwide there are millions of so-called “travel
bloggers”, but African writers are still scarce.
Fortunately, we have found four great bloggers who
share their travel stories, inspiring other Africans to
pack their bags.
Jackson Biko
The Kenyan Camper, Kenya
This blogger doesn’t reveal
his full identity, as he likes to
focus on his adventures. He
shares the most amazing
camping spots amid great
Kenyan nature, varying from
bush to beach.
thekenyancamper.com
The Incidental Tourist,
South Africa
Based in Cape Town, Dawn is
a traveller and photographer
with a deep love for Africa.
Her stories about hikes in
Madagascar and malaria-free
safaris make you want to hit
the road immediately.
theincidentaltourist.com
Zuru Kenya, Kenya
Showcasing people, food,
culture, wildlife and nature,
Olive offers a high-quality
travel and leisure website
packed with information and
beautiful photography. Apart
from Kenya, she also features
neighbouring countries.
zurukenya.com
Msanzi Girl, South Africa
The South African lady
behind Msanzi Girl offers
her readers a new perspective
on South Africa. Meruschka
writes about places many
people know exist, but few
have properly explored.
mzansigirl.com
The Iconoclast
Barfly
There’s a bar in Barcelona called Obama English Pub. It’s
on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. They serve burgers and
(mostly) American music. It’s also full of (mostly) American
tourists. Seated at the entrance is a plastic statue of Obama.
Passing tourists love to drape their hands around his shoulders
and take selfies with him. I was there recently but I didn’t take a
picture with him because, well, I don’t like plastic. You’ll excuse
me, I’m environmentally conscious. Anyway this one time, this
guy from Greenland (upon realising I was Kenyan) asked me
with so much sincerity if all of us Kenyans run as part of the
school’s extra-curricular activities. I said actually most Kenyans
can’t even climb stairs, let alone run. Most walk. To work. The
middle classes drive everywhere. You won’t step outside the
house and find a horde of smiling runners going down the
street. I said, “If you throw a pebble in a crowd it wouldn’t hit
a runner. It would most likely hit a smoker. Or, worse, someone
who only wants to talk about Game of Thrones.”
None of my friends run. Not even on a treadmill. In fact,
most of my friends are like most of the Americans I saw at the
Obama pub: big burly men, with beer guts. The tentacles of
globalisation shouldn’t be underplayed. I will admit that it’s
flattering to be thought of as an athletic and running nation.
It’s also old and deceptive and I can’t be a party to that myth
any longer. I suspect I ruined the “Kenyan experience” for that
gentleman, which was his fault really, asking me questions while
I was drinking.
I can see him back in Greenland with his mate, Akkiu, in a
pub. “I met a Kenyan guy,” he announces. “And he doesn’t run.
Nobody runs.” Akkiu looks at him with astonishment. He adds
bitterly, “They only watch Game of Thrones.” Akkiu looks at
him and says, “Are you sure he was a Kenyan guy?” He says he
is sure, Akkiu asks how he can be sure. He says, “Because he
didn’t take a picture with Obama.”
~ www.bikozulu.co.ke
Hannah Wieslander (Illustration Jackson Biko)

HABARI / 25
Victoria Falls is roughly
twice as high as North
America’s Niagara Falls.
Gadgets
South Africa’s favourite snack is
biltong. These strips of cured and dried
meat served in different sizes are an
important part of the culture.
Travel gadgets
A Sound Choice
These award-winning wireless headphones tailor
sound to your environment.
1
Philips Noise Cancellation
More sound, less noise and a powerful bass.
Be immersed in your music with innovative
ActiveShield noise-cancelling technology.
With 40 hours of playback time, you’ll enjoy
the comfort of the pressure-relieving cushions.
Not to mention on-ear sealing, which provides
precision sound, blocking out ambient noise.
~ philips.com
2
Bose QuietComfort 35
Bose have re-engineered their noise-cancelling
headphones to be wireless using Bluetooth®
technology. At the flip of a switch the noise fades
and your music soars. Bose Acoustic Noise
Cancelling technology continuously measures,
compares and reacts to outside noise then
cancels it with the opposite signal.
~ bose.com
3
Samsung Level On Wireless Pro
Perfect for music lovers who want to couple
outstanding audio quality with stylish design.
An ergonomic shape and dazzling colours mean
you can enjoy great sound while wearing a piece
of great-looking gear. Incorporating Samsung’s
state-of-the-art UHQ audio support technology,
these headphones offer top-quality sound.
~ samsung.com
Inspired to buy?
See our shopping
magazine Karibu.
1 2
3
4
4
Sony MDR-1000X
These headphones lead the market in noise
cancellation and sound quality. LDAC technology
transmits approximately three times more data
than conventional Bluetooth® wireless audio,
which allows you to enjoy audio content that
is close to high resolution. In addition, Sony’s
Sense Engine affords you control with touch
gestures.
~ sony.com

26 / TRAVEL / Zimbabwe

TRAVEL / 27
TOUR DE
FORCE
Some of the world’s largest waterfalls,
ancient CULTURAL TREASURES and
beautiful game parks make Zimbabwe an
adventurer’s dream.
text Andrea Dijkstra photography Jeroen van Loon
Alamy

28 / TRAVEL / Zimbabwe
ONE OF THE FIRST things you do as a tourist in
Zimbabwe is marvel at the spectacular landscape and the
warmth of the friendly people. A journey here will take you
through a topographical patchwork of wide-open vistas (the
highveld), balancing boulders and flaming red Msasa trees,
to laidback towns, lush green mountains and fast-flowing
lifeblood rivers.
VICTORIA FALLS
Not long following our arrival in Zimbabwe’s capital
Harare, we bump into talkative Zimbabwean businessman
Lovemore Kuwana. He invites us for a cappuccino (a great
recommendation) in the lovely gardens of The Cottage Café,
where he gives us his view on star attraction Victoria Falls.
“They are an absolute wonder. I prefer to visit them during
wet season because that’s when you really see the ‘smoke that
thunders’,” he says. “During winter the scenery is a bit more
dry and although the view is more clear then, I personally miss
the excitement of being soaked in the mist.”
Following his advice, and dressed in ponchos, a few days
later we enter the main gate and walk through a mini rainforest
in the direction of the Falls, while a sprinkling shower slowly
transforms into a real downpour. It’s the end of the wet
season so the Zambezi River is at its peak, passing roughly
625 million litres of water over the Falls per minute. This
produces a spray that rises 500 m into the air, soaking you
thoroughly. Keep your camera stowed; there will be moments
for photos later. When the fog lifts, the incredible force of this
monumental waterfall becomes visible. You can see it from 16
different viewpoints, which is more than enough exposure for
most. However, if you prefer a more hair-raising experience
you can risk life and limb paragliding over the Falls or bungee
jumping with a view of them. Alternatively, put yourself inches
from certain death by bathing at the Zambian side in the socalled
Devil’s Pool, a natural swimming pool right on the edge
of the Falls. And there’s always the more conservative helicopter
ride if your thrill seeking lies somewhere in between.
For many years, visiting this UNESCO World Heritage
Site was not particularly straightforward, thanks largely to the
region’s creaking infrastructure. This changed with the opening
of Victoria Falls International Airport last year. The US$150
million airport is capable of handling 1.5 million passengers
annually and its new runway can handle some of the world’s
largest jets.
ANCIENT HISTORY
The impressive ruins of Great Zimbabwe (also a UNESCO
Site), one of Africa’s most important historical monuments, >
“The ancient city was once the capital of
a great empire”
Where to stay
BUDGET
It’s a Small World Backpackers Lodge
A lively hostel conveniently located
in the Avondale neighbourhood in
Harare with double rooms starting from
US$25. It’s a great first port of call for
advice, and offers car and bike hire.
smallworldlodge.com
MID-RANGE
Norma Jeane’s Lakeview Resort
A country-style lodge on a conveniently
short drive from the ancient city of
Great Zimbabwe, offering double rooms
starting from US$72. The resort has
a beautiful garden with a scenic view
over Lake Kyle, the country’s largest
inland lake. normajeanslakeview.com
HIGHER END
Elephant Camp
A luxurious but small-scale lodge with
fabulous, romantic open-air rooms
(starting from US$750) with private
decks and plunge pools offering you a
continuous view on the breathtaking
spray of the Victoria Falls and a
chance to spot elephants passing by.
theelephantcamp.com
Alamy
Above: The ruins of Great
Zimbabwe, UNESCO
World Heritage Site
(top); Soapstone bird
sculptures (bottom right).
Right page: Victoria
Falls (top); Trees around
Victoria Falls (bottom
left); young man at
Devil's Pool
(bottom right).

Shutterstock
TRAVEL / 29

30 / TRAVEL / Zimbabwe
“One of the first things you do
as a tourist here is marvel at the
spectacular landscape”

TRAVEL / 31
Balancing rockstones in
Matobo National Park.

32 / TRAVEL / Zimbabwe

TRAVEL / 33
Left page: The Chinhoyi
Caves (top); Wall
paintings at Matobo
National Park (bottom
left).
Right: School
children in Harare
(left); Batik
exhibit at the
National Gallery
of Zimbabwe in
Harare (right).
Alamy
“The World Heritage Site hides spectacular
caves with well-preserved wall paintings”
are another highlight. “I feel so proud when I walk among
these amazing structures,” says Zimbabwean tourist Ashok
Kuwana, while pointing at the “Great Enclosure”, which has
walls as high as 10 m extending approximately 250 m, making
it the largest ancient structure south of the Sahara Desert.
“These sophisticated constructions prove to the world that
our ancestors were already excellent designers,” he adds with
a grin. The ancient city was once the capital of a great empire
stretching into what are now Zimbabwe and Mozambique,
and counted no less than 18,000 inhabitants between the
13th and 17th centuries.
While visiting the small museum, we read about former
inhabitants and admire the discovered artefacts like ivory,
gold, glass beads, jewellery and Chinese porcelain, proving
that the city formed part of a trade network extending as far
as China. We learn that dzimba-dza-mabwe from the Karanga
dialect of local Shona language means “large houses of stone”.
After the ruins of Great Zimbabwe became an important
symbol of achievement for black nationalist groups in the
1970s, the country’s new leaders decided to change the
country’s name from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe (when reaching
independence in 1980). In the museum we also view the
famous soapstone bird sculptures, recovered from the site,
which became a national symbol and have even been depicted
in the new Zimbabwean flag.
The car park in Great Zimbabwe offers another – to some
less pleasant – surprise: the place is populated with hundreds
of Vervet monkeys. Two of them have settled down on our
car; one has just pooped on our roof and is now peeking
through our windshield, looking for something to eat, while
the other one is chewing our antenna. When we try to chase
them away, they start hissing at us revealing their sharp teeth.
So keep everything valuable and edible inside your car, as
absolutely nothing is safe from these furry thieves.
RURAL BEAUTY
In Matobo National Park, which is one of the unsung
highlights of Zimbabwe, a bizarre and stunning landscape of
balancing rocks – giant boulders unfeasibly teetering on top
of one another – stretches out as far as the eye can see. Some
of the most majestic granite sceneries in the world make it
easy to understand why this is considered the spiritual home
of Zimbabwe.
The World Heritage Site hides spectacular caves with
well-preserved wall paintings – made by the area’s first
inhabitants, the San people – of galloping giraffes, zebras
and elephants, which are estimated to be 13,000 years old. >
Some facts about Zimbabwe
The name “Zimbabwe”, derived from
dzimba-dza-mabwe in the Karanga dialect
of local Shona language, meaning “large
houses of stone”, comes from Great
Zimbabwe, an ancient city built in the
medieval times that is now a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
The design of the stone-carved Zimbabwe
Bird – the national emblem of Zimbabwe
– is derived from a number of soapstone
sculptures found in the ruins of the
ancient city of Great Zimbabwe.
During the end of the wet season – when
the Zambezi River is at its peak – roughly
625 million litres of water per minute
flow over the edge of the Victoria Falls,
producing a spray that rises up to 500 m.
Zimbabweans mostly call every kind of
toothpaste “Colgate”, every soft drink
“Coke”, every washing powder “Surf”
and every floor polish “Cobra”.
The mbira, which is a small hand-held
instrument, has been played for more
than 1,000 years in Zimbabwe. This
instrument is also commonly referred to
as a “thumb piano”.
As most men in the world try to trade their
large tummies for flat ones, the opposite
is true in Zimbabwe. Zimbabweans see
men’s potbellies as a sign of success and
wealth.

34 / TRAVEL / Zimbabwe
Left: Elephant Camp
lodge (top); Hwange
National Park (bottom
and right page).
“Breathlessly, we enjoy a scene
that is reminiscent of a wide shot from a
wildlife television series”
Vibrant Harare
Often overlooked by people heading
out on safaris elsewhere in the country,
Zimbabwe’s capital Harare is a vibrant
city that can easily hold its own against
the metropolises of other African
countries. Visit the National Gallery of
Zimbabwe, which features traditional
Shona stone sculptures and paintings
by local artists. Have a picnic at the
beautiful National Botanic Gardens. Visit
the 81,000 sq-m Chapungu Sculpture
Park that promotes stone sculptors from
Zimbabwe and other African artists. Relax
your body and mind at the Amanzi Health
Spa, a quiet sanctuary located among
flowing water features, gardens and a
pool deck. Go shopping at the well-known
Sam Levy’s Village, designed to look like
an old European village where shoppers
walk along brick paving between stores.
End your day at the Tin Roof Bucket Bar
and Bistro. Great food and good music
make this one of the best places to go to
in Harare for a fun night out.
The reserve is also home to one third of the world’s
species of eagles, a large population of black and white
rhinos and the highest density of leopards in the country.
The Chinhoyi Caves, famous for their bright blue lake,
should be on every visitor’s itinerary as well. While gradually
descending through a cathedral-like rock tunnel, you will
suddenly spot the azure-blue Sleeping Pool, where enormous
fish swim in the bright water. For US$100 per person you are
even allowed to scuba dive in the 90-m deep pool. Looking
through narrow slits in the higher so-called Dark Cave, you
can spot the blue water of the lower Sleeping Pool, which
with the terracotta rock and mineral formations creates a
mysterious spectacle.
For wildlife, tourists should consider the magnificent
2,200 sq-km Mana Pools National Park where you’re almost
guaranteed close encounters with plenty of hippos, crocodiles,
zebras and elephants. Visitors can also experience lions and
possibly wild dogs, leopards and cheetahs too. What sets this
UNESCO World Heritage Site apart from just about any
other park in the world is the option to walk around on foot
without a guide.
AMONG THE HERDS
Another location worthy of a place in your schedule is
the Hwange National Park (in the North West), which is
famous for its immense elephant herds. When we visit this
large reserve – occupying roughly 14,650 sq km – we spot
over 15 of these giant beasts as they enjoy a bath while filling
their trunks with mud and spraying it on their backs and
bellies. Some calves gambol through the muddy water. Two
males watch us closely. Breathlessly, we enjoy a scene that is
reminiscent of a wide shot from a wildlife television series.
We rest at the Sinamatella Camp, a lodge and campsite
located on a cliff in the north of the reserve. The amazing
view over the surrounding jungle is the perfect complement
to a glass of wine. Here you can listen to roaring lions while
watching the red-coloured sun descend into the horizon.
➔
Plan your trip
Book your flight to Harare (daily flights)
and Victoria Falls (Mondays, Thursdays,
Saturdays) on kenya-airways.com.

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36 / PEOPLE / Movie stars
Shooting
Stars
We celebrate FIVE NAMES that
are making Hollywood and Africa proud.
Our pick of MOVIE TALENT from
the continent.
text Regina Jane Jere
Lupita
Nyong’o
Discipline
Actor
Country
Mexico/Kenya
Born
1 March 1983 (Mexico City)
Alma Mater
Yale School of Drama, Connecticut
Milestone
12 Years a Slave
THE UNFORGETTABLE FILM 12 Years a
Slave propelled Lupita Nyong’o to Hollywood fame.
Her portrayal of Patsey – a slave working on a
cotton plantation – was so convincing and poignant
that, despite being a Hollywood newbie, Nyong’o
went on to win the coveted Oscar for Best Supporting
Actress in 2014, entering the annals of history when
she said (during her acceptance speech), “When I
look down at this golden statue, may it remind me
and every little child that no matter where you’re
from your dreams are valid.”
But while she’s achieved international fame in
a short time, this daughter of Kenya cut her teeth
in her homeland. Many Africans still fondly recall
when she starred in popular MTV soap Shuga
(between 2009 and 2012), which highlighted the
sexual lives and health of Kenyan youths.
Nyong’o is not just a successful actress. Back in
2007, she wrote, produced and directed the awardwinning
documentary, In My Genes; a moving
exposé about the plight of Kenyans afflicted with
genetic condition albinism, the absence of pigment
in the skin, hair and eyes.
Now based in New York, this flourishing actress
has gone on to star in high-grossing movies such as:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens; Non-Stop (with
Liam Neeson); The Jungle Book and Queen of
Katwe. Nyong’o has just completed filming Star
Wars: The Last Jedi and the comic-book thriller
adaptation, Black Panther, which also stars her
fellow Africans, Danai Gurira and Isaac de Bankolé.

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“No matter where
you’re from, your
dreams are valid”
Hollandse Hoogte

38 / PEOPLE / Movie stars
Isaach de
Bankolé
Discipline
Actor
Country
Côte d’Ivoire
Born
12 August 1957 (Abidjan)
Alma Mater
University of Paris
Milestone
Black Mic Mac
Getty Images
De Bankolé studied as an airline pilot and
holds a master’s degree in mathematics
ISAACH DE BANKOLÉ has been on the Hollywood
circuit for some time with roles in blockbusters such as
Casino Royale, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, and
The Skeleton Key.
In 1986 he won a César Award (French Oscars) for Most
Promising Actor for his role as Lemi in Black Mic Mac. De
Bankolé has also appeared in TV series such as The Sopranos,
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and 24.
In a review for his role in the acclaimed 2014 movie
Mirage – in which he plays an African football player who
ends up in a modern slave camp – the online magazine
Shadow and Act described de Bankolé as, “an actor who
works internationally, and seemingly isn’t limited by any
boundaries.”
He’s just finished playing the role of a River Tribe Elder in
the much-anticipated blockbuster Black Panther (due out in
2018). He can also be seen alongside Richard Gere in
Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York
Fixer, which was released in April.
De Bankolé is not just an actor; he has also studied as an
airline pilot and holds a master’s degree in mathematics from
the University of Paris.
With 45 movie and TV roles to his name since debuting in
1984 film The Syringe, this acting powerhouse – who looks
young despite his years – shows no signs of slowing down.

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Amma
Asante
Discipline
Screenwriter, director
Country
UK/Ghana
Born
13 September 1969 (London)
Alma Mater
The Barbara Speake Stage School, London
Milestone
A Way of Life
Hazel Thompson
Asante is now one of the most respected
people in the movie industry
THE AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITER and
director Amma Asante has come a long way in the film world.
It all started when Asante left acting in her teens to work as
a screenwriter. From there she founded production company,
Tantrum Films, and wrote and produced two series of the
BBC2 drama Brothers and Sisters. Her rise to global fame
began in earnest in 2004, when she made her directorial debut
at the Toronto Film Festival with A Way of Life, a film about
race and marginalisation in Britain. The film bagged her the
Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a British
Director, Writer or Producer in their First Feature Film at the
2005 BAFTAs. In the same year, she won a Grand Jury Prize
at the Miami International Film Festival. Not bad for a rookie.
Last year, A United Kingdom – the gripping story of
“forbidden interracial love” between Botswana’s first
president and his English wife – opened the 60th BFI
London Film Festival (a first for a black person in the
BFI’s 60-year history).
Fast-forward to 2017 and Asante is now one of the most
respected people in the movie industry. She even has influence
as a voting member of the white-male-dominated American
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Asante’s recognition as an immense talent is not
restricted to Hollywood. She also won the admiration of
Queen Elizabeth II of England, who honoured her with an
MBE last June “for her contribution to film”.

40 / PEOPLE / Movie stars
Danai
Gurira
Discipline
Playwright, actor
Country
US/Zimbabwe
Born
14 February 1978 (Iowa)
Alma Mater
Tisch School of the Arts, New York University,
New York
Milestone
The Walking Dead
Debby Wong
Gurira is also the accomplished playwright behind
the Broadway play Eclipsed
TO KEEN FANS of highly rated TV series The Walking
Dead, Danai Gurira is famous for her role as the dreadlockwearing,
sword-bearing Michonne. But Gurira is also the
accomplished playwright behind the Tony Award-winning
Broadway play Eclipsed.
Following its debut on Broadway in 2016, the play (about
the harrowing journey women went through during the civil
war in Liberia) caught the attention of the rich and famous,
including Oprah Winfrey and Stevie Wonder. Eclipsed had
an all-African female cast, which included Lupita Nyong’o,
Saycon Sengbloh, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah and Pascale
Armand.
Giving a voice to those less fortunate is another of Gurira’s
passions. She co-founded the Zimbabwe-based theatre
organisation Almasi Arts Alliance whose mission is to
promote African dramatic artists via training, mentorship
and assisting access, while building the dramatic arts industry
in Africa and taking those artistic voices all the way to
Hollywood audiences.
In her latest film role she plays Afeni, a former Black
Panther activist and mother of the late Tupac Shakur in
All Eyez On Me: the biopic about the popular American
hip-hop star who was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996.
Gurira recently finished filming the upcoming comic-book
adaptation Black Panther, in which she plays the role of
Okoye, the head of the king’s all-female special forces unit.

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Mugambi
Nthiga
Discipline
Actor, writer, director
Country
Kenya
Born
10 June 1980 (Nairobi)
Alma Mater
Syracuse University, New York
Milestone
Kati Kati
Joshua Obaga
“Here we are, occupying the world stage and
being storytellers of renown”
THE AMBITIOUS ACTOR, writer and director
Mugambi Nthiga is truly the one-to-watch. After joining
Philadelphia’s acting scene during the 2008 recession –
appearing in independent stage plays and short films – Nthiga
is now a movie industry influencer in his own right.
Kati Kati – a film he co-wrote with fellow Kenyan Mbithi
Masya (who also directed it) – premiered at the 2016 Toronto
International Film Festival where it won the International
Critics’ Award. “That was quite an affirmation. Kati Kati is
still doing the festival rounds, and we are grateful that
audiences from all over the world can see it,” says Nthiga.
About the afterlife, Kati Kati also won best film at
Sweden’s 2017 CinemAfrica Festival and the 2017 New
Voices/New Visions Special Jury Prize at “the first stop on the
road to the Academy Awards®” Palm Springs International
Film Festival.
“I grew up listening to and watching others’ stories on TV,
in cinemas, on the radio and in books and magazines,” says
Nthiga. “They were curated and presented with the sort of
expertise I never thought possible for Kenya. Decades later,
here we are, occupying the world stage and being storytellers
of renown.”
But is Nthiga drawn to the allure of Hollywood? “I’d love
to get there and own a significant level of control over the
acting work I do: inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable.
It’s a heck of a pipe dream, but where would we be without
those?” he concludes.

42 / BUSINESS / Country at a glance
At a glance
Republic of Botswana
Have a closer look at the potential of Botswana.
The most relevant FACTS AND FIGURES,
touristic attractions and social trends of today.
text Desiree Hoving infographics Chantal van Wessel/Vizualism
Sources: CIA The World Factbook, Greenwich Mean Time, Wikipedia
Official name Republic of Botswana
Population 2.2 million people
GDP US$ 35.9 billion
Capital Gaborone
Currency Pula
Local time GMT+2
Neighbouring
1,000 km
countries South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia
Main
languages Setswana (spoken by the majority), English
(official language), Sekalanga
Flights Book your flight to Gaborone on kenya-airways.com
Democracy
Botswana is a politically
stable country with Africa’s
longest surviving
democracy.
Short border
The border between Botswana
and Zambia is only 150 m,
which makes it the shortest
border in the world.
PASSPORT
GDP divided
in sectors
Industry*
29.8%
8.6%
11.3%
4.3%
10
8
Services*
Striped
Zebra is the national animal of Botswana,
because of the impressive zebra
migration.
6
4
2
68.4%
Source: CIA The World Factbook
1,8%
Agriculture*
’10
1.7%
’12 ’14 ’16 ’18 ’20
GDP growth compared to the
previous year in Botswana
(in percentages)
0
-2
*2016
Money
Pula, the name of the
currency, means “rain” and
refers to the preciousness
of money as Botswana
does not get a lot of rain.
Source: Lonely Planet, Wikipedia

Angola
Zambia
3. Shortest border in the world
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Namibia
TSODILO HILLS
1. Tsodilo Hills contain more than
4,000 prehistoric rock paintings
spread over 200 sites (UNESCO
World Heritage listed)
2. Okavango Delta is one of the world’s
largest inland deltas with vast quantities
of wildlife (UNESCO World Heritage listed)
OKAVANGO
DELTA
CENTRAL
KALAHARI
GAME
RESERVE
CHOBE
NATIONAL PARK
A
B O T S W A N
NXAI PANS
4. Chobe National Park
has the world’s largest
MAKGADIKGADI PANS
concentration
of African
elephants
5. The Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans
are the largest network of salt flats
in the world
Top five countries imported goods
1. S-Africa 4.45 billion
2. Namibia 1.12 billion
3. Canada 510 million
4. Unspecified 466 million
5. Belgium 210 million
Import
Export
6. Central Kalahari Game Reserve, one of
Africa’s largest protected areas, is in the
middle of the desert and is home to blackmaned
Kalahari lions
1. Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked
or simply sawn
2. Petroleum oils, etc., (excl. crude); preparation
3. Diamonds: unsorted, whether or not worked
4. Diamonds: industrial, unworked or simply sawn
5. Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine
1. Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked
or simply sawn
2. Diamonds: non-industrial, nes excluding mounted o
3. Nickel mattes
Top five countries exported goods
4. Ignition wiring sets & oth wiring sets of a kind
1. Belgium 1.25 billion
5. Fresh or chilled boneless bovine meat
2. S-Africa 988 million
3. India 784 million
4. Namibia 745 million
5. Canada 397 million numbers in US$
2.32 trillion
767.97 billion
356.01 billion
209.94 billion
126.62 billion
4.76 trillion
442.63 billion
320.46 billion
102.48 billion
62.48 billion
Sources: WITS (wits.worldbank.org/countrysnapshot/en/BWA/textview) Source: Lonely Planet

44 / BUSINESS / Interview
IN OUR
HANDS
It’s almost 100 days since Sebastian Mikosz
took over as Kenya Airways’ Managing
Director and CEO. Famed for returning LOT
Polish Airlines to profitability, Mikosz must lead
KQ through challenging times.
text Jackson Biko photography Jeroen van Loon

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we employ certain measures, things will
start working again. We cannot, and we
should not, focus on blaming external
factors because people are very good
at finding excuses. Unfortunately, the
market will not wait for us; the market
will evolve. We must adapt.
Now you’re at the helm of KQ’s
recovery, how do you feel about the
airline’s current position?
I have two feelings: surprise and
frustration. I’m still discovering the
company, but I’ve been surprised to
find so many positives that I didn’t
expect, in particular the intellectual
equity of this airline. There’s talent
here across the board. The technicians,
sales people, the pilots – to name but a
few – are all very good. Given that the
company has been struggling, I wasn’t
expecting resources like these. I think
this is the biggest asset we have.
The frustration comes from my
struggle to understand why KQ is not
the best airline in Africa. I’m frustrated
with the things that aren’t working that
should be working. That these problems
are from inside, rather than outside, also
frustrates me. However, both of these
emotions also motivate me. I enjoy my
job immensely.
What did you learn from the experience
at LOT, and is there any comparison
with KQ?
The number of similarities between
the two airlines are really so astonishing
that it feels like déjà vu. I know that if
Age
44
Favourite destination
Paris
First impression of Kenya
It’s safe
One travel tip
Separate your credit cards into two wallets
Hobbies
Swimming with my three sons
Best book on a long haul
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Maxim for doing business
Efficiency follows strategy
Are we going to expect some tough
love, you know, some very unpopular
measures that you have to take?
Undoubtedly. I’m in the honeymoon
period and people still like me, but this
period will soon end. One of the main
things we have to change is accepting
the unacceptable. We must start making
people accountable for what we know is
happening. Given the financial situation
we are in, given the competition that
surrounds us, my decisions will often be
unpopular.
Few people like change because
change moves you out of your comfort
zone. I’ve been doing this for many
years. The board didn’t hire me to be
popular; they hired me to be efficient.
We work in a very tough, competitive
industry where success requires an
equally tough approach.
to the East African market, which is
almost a 130 million-strong population.
Cooperation is key to development here.
Overall, Africa is an uneven market so
we have to be very careful. However, the
GDP per capita will grow, meaning that
people will have more money with which
to buy airline tickets.
What’s KQ’s role in furthering the
future of Kenya, of Africa?
I think it’s a very fundamental role.
In today’s environment, airlines bring
something that’s highly underestimated,
which is connectivity. Can you imagine a
world without KQ? Of course life will
continue but we have to be cognisant of
“My ambition is to at least double
KQ’s size very quickly”
What changes should we expect by the
end of your first 100 days in office?
I would like to bring the company
into a new phase of its existence. I’m very
lucky to benefit from my predecessor’s
work. There’s a financial restructuring
in the offing and this will mark a new
opening for the company, a new lease of
life. The Kenyan Government, as well as
KLM and several banks, have given us a
second chance. The worst thing we could
do is take this opportunity for granted.
We have the right personnel and the
support of our new chairman. I aim to
reset some of the visions of the airline
and motivate employees by showing
them that we have a new and better
chance on the table that we should take
full advantage of.
What’s your take on the aviation space
in Africa, and what opportunities do
you see for the airline?
We must not look at Africa as a
single entity, but rather as a sum of its
parts. I’m looking at what we can bring
economic competitiveness; how do we
connect to the world competitively? I see
my job, and the KQ mission, as much
broader than just being a company; KQ’s
also a champion of Kenya’s attraction as
a tourist and business destination.
What is your personal ambition
here at KQ?
My ambition is to at least double
KQ’s size very quickly. Again, I’m very
lucky to have arrived at the end of a
process that should open the door again
to growth. If I need to restructure and
take tough decisions I will. The whole
purpose is to grow. You don’t make
airlines greater by shrinking them.
What would you like to tell the guests
who fly with you?
I’d like to say thank you for
continuing to fly with us. Loyalty in
business is very important. We aim to
repay this loyalty not only by improving
our service, but also by creating a new
benchmark in the industry.

46 / TREND / Youth employment
Our Biggest
Asset
In Africa, private-sector companies
are finding ways to get YOUNG
PEOPLE EMPLOYED, or
to encourage entrepreneurship.
text Nina Siegal
AS A STUDENT at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Ruth
Wachira (now 26) says she was often preoccupied with angst
about what would happen to her after graduation.
“I was always worried about getting a job, always anxious,
always thinking about my future after campus,” says the
Nairobi native. “I thought that I didn’t have enough hands-on
experience, or that the experience I did have wouldn’t meet the
requirements of the industry.”
BRAIN DRAIN
Wachira had good reason to be concerned. According to
the 2017 Economic Survey (conducted by the Kenya National
Bureau of Statistics), there are 80,000 jobs available in the
formal (professional) sector, while 510,000 students are
currently enrolled in Kenyan universities. Although many
students drop out, this disparity means that many of those
who do graduate must settle for a job beneath their station if
they get one at all. A 2016 Labour Market Profile of Kenya
found that the unemployment rate among Kenyan youth aged
15 to 24 was 18 percent, compared to that of the overall
population, which stands at 9.2 percent.
This dearth of opportunity is not only a problem for
young candidates, it’s also cause for concern for the nation:
some of the most qualified university graduates have to
seek employment abroad, and many of them, once settled
elsewhere, don’t return. This results in a “brain drain” from
the continent, because the most talented and capable young
people are investing their energies and skills elsewhere, rather
than helping to improve Africa.
The situation in Kenya is representative of the job >
Youth Programmes
IBM Digital Nation Africa promotes
digital literacy among youth,
empowering them for work, leisure,
education and participation in
society. digitalnationafrica.com
Safaricom Be Your Own Boss has
created the BLAZE youth network,
mentorships and professional
summits, to help give youth access
to opportunities. blaze.co.ke/byob
KCB 2Jiajiri is a skills development,
jobs and scholarship programme
by the KCB Foundation that seeks
to catalyse employment and wealth
creation among youth.
kcbgroup.com
Youth Business Trust Kenya, part
of a global network of independent
non-profit initiatives, helps young
people to start and grow their own
business and create employment.
youthbusiness.org

Alamy
TREND / 47

48 / TREND / Youth employment
Alamy
“Our new goal is to actively
connect graduates with the
IBM ecosystem”
– John Matogo, IBM –
landscape for young people across Africa, says Franklyn Lisk,
a visiting Professorial Research Fellow at the Centre for the
Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation at the University
of Warwick, UK. According to Lisk, about 12 million young
African men and women enter the labour market every year,
but there are nowhere near enough jobs for them all. “We know
that Africans with good education and skills are leaving Africa
for opportunity,” says Lisk. “They’re doing very well. I know
several young African millionaires in the US, for example. Our
problem is not talent; Africa has young people who are creative
and dynamic. We need to harness their creativity and get them
to be part of the overall economic system.”
ECONOMIC WARNING
Anyone worried about Africa’s future should be concerned
with creating opportunities for the youth. “Jobs have to be
found, or business opportunities created,” says Lisk. “If the
economy is not growing, those young people will have nothing
to latch onto. And on the supply side, we have to ensure that
young people have the right types of skills to match the needs
of the growing economy.”
Ruth Wachira was one of the lucky ones. The daughter of
a hairdresser and a repairman, she had always done well in
the sciences at school, and her parents were supportive of her
education, encouraging her to become a doctor. After seeing
how much people appreciated her father’s electrical work,
she was more interested in electrical engineering. When she
reached university, however, she became more intrigued by
software than hardware, so she changed her major to
computer sciences.
Towards the end of her education, while she was putting
together her job portfolio, Wachira learned about something
called the IBM Youth Initiative, a programme that provides
on-the-job training and mentorship for students interested in
employment in technologies. “I jumped at the opportunity,”
she says. Wachira passed an acceptance exam and joined the
programme in March 2015, where she got the hands-on skills
training that she’d worried about previously. Later, she says,
“I was contacted by IBM who informed me that because of
my success on the course, my project leader had recommended
that I be absorbed into the office in Nairobi.” Right out of
school, Wachira had a job at IBM, working in the Intelligence
Operations Centre, creating software solutions.
This programme is part of IBM’s Africa Skills Initiative, a
continent-wide effort to train 35,000 African students through
100 African universities within three years. Announced in
2014, the programme had an initial investment of US$60
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some 20,000 students across Africa were participating. Of
these, about 5,300 were in Kenya (including Wachira) according
to IBM.
THE IBM ECOSYSTEM
According to John Matogo, University Relations Leader
for IBM in East Africa and the sole full-time coordinator
of the youth training programme in the region, preparing
applicants like Wachira for the job market is only part of the
solution. “Our new goal is to actively connect these graduates
with the IBM ecosystem so as to help them secure gainful
job opportunities,” he says.
Building on its Skills Initiative, in February this year, IBM
launched “IBM Digital Nation Africa”, which – with an
additional US$70 million investment – will provide free
skills-development programmes for up to 25 million African
youths over five years, enabling digital competence and
nurturing innovation in Africa.
These IBM initiatives are just some of the many privatesector
efforts that address the problem of youth employment
in Africa. While IBM focuses on helping young people gain
skills to make them more employable, other programmes are
trying to jumpstart entrepreneurship among young people, so
they can be their own bosses, and eventually future employers.
These include Safaricom’s Be Your Own Boss programme, a
series of youth mentorship summits.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
In 2016, 44,000 people attended six youth-mentorship events
to learn from other young professionals how to develop their
skills and promote their businesses. Following that initiative,
Safaricom created the Be Your Own Boss reality show on its
Blaze youth network, in which young entrepreneurs compete to
win financial support for their fledgling enterprises. Twelve
contestants from across Kenya competed to create a working
business during the eight-episode show, which attracted one
million viewers.
Charles Wanjohi, Head of Consumer Segments Marketing
for Safaricom, says the company is now planning to go a step
further by creating a series of business boot camps to give
young people the step-by-step skills needed to establish a
successful enterprise. “You have a huge pool of people who are
available for the job market, but there are not enough positions
for them. The question for us is: how do we empower these
young people with the skills to help them become employed?”
Once young people have good ideas and the skills to create
their own businesses, they can feel ready to work. “However,
there is usually one major hurdle: they lack access to financing,”
says Joshua Oigara, Group CEO and Managing Director of
Kenya Central Bank (KCB). “It’s a Catch-22: they can’t start
a business because they don’t have funds and they can’t get
funds because they have no history with financiers.”
KCB is trying to address this problem with its new
youth-empowerment programme, 2Jiajiri, which will see an
investment of US$500 million in the next five years. Through
2Jiajiri, young people get technical and vocational training,
access to financial services and enterprise management support
from skilled professionals within KCB’s Business Development
and Advisory services unit. The programme seeks to empower
10,000 youths every year to start small businesses that will
employ at least five people each. The KCB Foundation hopes
to scale up the beneficiaries to 100,000 annually, which would
create at least one million job opportunities by 2020. “Three
out of every four people in Kenya is a young person,” says
Oigara. “Our youth are therefore critical players in the social,
economic and political future of our country.”
42.5
Expected population growth (in millions) of
young people in Africa from 2010 to 2020 –
a tremendous growth in workforce
12%
The youth unemployment rate in
Sub-Saharan Africa
40,000
Number of people who attended the Be Your
Own Boss youth-mentorship summits in 2016
20,000
Number of students participating in IBM’s
Africa Skills Initiative (by the end of 2016)
38%
of youths in Sub-Saharan Africa demonstrated
a willingness to move permanently to another
country for work in 2015
~ Franklyn Lisk, a visiting Professorial Research Fellow at the
Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation at the
University of Warwick, UK.
sources: The World Bank, International Labour Organisation

Tips / BUSINESS / 51
How to
Get Things
Done
Don’t work MORE, work
BETTER. Productivity
tips to keep you on top of
your to-dos.
text Annemarie Hoeve illustration Edith Carron
Pre-work workout
1 A moderate 20-minute workout is
known to boost cognitive function,
productivity and generally prompts a
more active mental mode. The effects are
immediate. So instead of finishing off
your day at the gym, it’s better to plan a
quick session first thing or at lunch. But
don’t push yourself too hard; aim to
energise, not exhaust.
Go with the flow
2 You’re at your most productive when
in a state of “flow” – that elusive place
of immersion in the task at hand. How
to achieve that? Schedule slots of 50
minutes at a time for monotasking. Cut
out all distractions; once your focus is
broken, it can take up to 25 minutes to
regain concentration.
More deadlines
3 Nothing drives focus like a deadline.
In the race against the clock, decisions
can no longer be put off and there’s no
time for slacking. Put the pressure on by
setting due dates before the deadline or
by breaking down projects into parts
that require shorter deadlines.
Theme by theme
4 How do productivity heavyweights
like Jack Dorsey do it? The Twitter CEO
also runs financial services company
Square. Giving every day a theme is his
secret. So dedicate Mondays to tech,
Tuesdays to marketing, Wednesdays to
innovation and so on. By focusing and
bundling, you can accomplish more per
day, while covering everything in a week.
Read all about it…
These titles (all available
online) offer in-depth
insights.
In Tinker, Dabble, Doodle,
Try, Harvard psychiatrist Srini
Pillay reveals how letting the
mind wander can be more
productive than staying
focused.
The Noisli app stimulates
concentration with ambient
background sounds ranging
from wind, rain, forest or
coffeeshop chatter. Make
your own mix!
The Tim Ferriss Show is a
top-ranking productivity
podcast with tips from
famous guests. Ferriss
also penned bestseller The
4-Hour Workweek.

52 / BUSINESS / Tips
How to
Build a
Successful
Team
Business is a TEAM SPORT.
Having talented players alone
isn’t enough; they have to
work together well to score.
Here’s how.
text Annemarie Hoeve illustration Edith Carron
Strength in diversity
1 A good team is like a mosaic; each
piece is different, but together, they make
a perfect whole. To compose that dream
team, choose a diverse mix of people:
introverts, extroverts, analytical thinkers,
creative sparks, and hands-on types. They
can complement each other with their
unique personalities and strengths.
Define roles
2 We all work best when we know who
is doing what. That way no toes are
stepped on and individuals can be held
accountable. Giving people clear roles
empowers them with responsibility,
which is crucial to successful teams.
Set goals
3 Make them specific, challenging and
attainable. Write a note. Research shows
that putting goals into words makes the
chances of achieving them 80 percent
higher. Don’t only go for long-term goals.
Realistic, short-term goals breed a sense
of success and team spirit along the way.
Be sure to celebrate those moments
before moving on to the next target.
Spend time together
4 Shared lunch? Team building event?
It doesn’t matter, so long as you do it
together. A study from MIT’s Human
Dynamics Laboratory shows that the
most successful teams are the ones that
communicate best during informal
meetings.
Read all about it…
These titles (all available
online) offer in-depth insights.
Simon Sinek of Start With Why
fame and one of the mostwatched
TED speakers ever, is
back again, now with Find Your
Why, a hands-on workbook.
Published in August, The
Leadership of Teams. Authors
Mike Brent and Fiona Elsa
Dent explore what makes a
successful team and how to
collaborate.
The 7 Secrets of Neuron
Leadership combines insights
from top leaders and the
ancient Greeks on the topic of
teamwork. By William C. Reed.
Upcoming title The Power
of Collaboration by Thea
Singer Spitzer is a practical
framework for creating
successful teams based on
interviews with influential
Silicon Valley names.

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Bangkok
Secrets
Bangkok was the MOST-VISITED
CITY in the world last year, but it has
a backstreet charm that is often
overlooked. Here are six tips that will lead
you to some of the most CHARMING
SPOTS in the Thai capital.
text Mark Eveleigh
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What to see
The Grand Palace is a highlight of most Bangkok tours, and Wat
Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) seems to shimmer as
its soaring spires ascend to the heavens. Among the forest of selfie sticks,
however, it can be hard to feel the spirituality of these places. For more
peace head to nearby Wat Pho or cross the river to the lovely Wat Arun.
Wat Prayurawongsawat, just downriver from here, is another enchanting
temple that is almost completely overlooked by outsiders. And Wat Saket,
with its curving stairway lined with prayer bells, is just as captivating.
From here you can explore neighbouring Wat Ratchanaddaram in virtual
solitude. >
1. The interior of David Thompson’s restaurant Nahm 2. China Town 3. A woman
paddling at the floating market 4. CAT Telecom Tower 5. Wat Phra Kaew 6. Phad thai,
spring rolls, pancakes or fresh fruit, eateries dominate the street scene in Bangkok.

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Bonus tip
The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha are relatively
peaceful when the gates open at 8:30 a.m. Plan to arrive earlier to grab
breakfast by the historic Chao Phraya River as it comes to life.
2
Where to drink
Many visitors are lured to the City of Angels not just by tropical
sunshine but also by the glimmer of nocturnal neon. As the sun
begins to set, hip Thai professionals meet at the riverside terrace of The
Never Ending Summer, a renovated ice warehouse that has retained most
of its “cool” as a cocktail bar and restaurant. The streets around Khao
San Road have a boisterous backpacker vibe all of their own but few
farang (foreigners) find their way to the bohemian student bars and Thai
live music venues along nearby Phra Athit Road. Ekkamai district has a
chilled vibe and some secluded bars that are big local-favourites, and
Quarter Thonglor is the place to hit if you want to see Bangkok’s rich
and beautiful at play.
Bonus tip
Get high. Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar in the Marriot offers wonderful
cocktails along with unforgettable 360° views from 45 storeys above the
city. For something charmingly low-key, yet still high above Chinatown,
try River Vibe. You know a place is off the tourist trail when even the
tuk-tuk drivers have trouble finding it.
3
Where to stay
There’s no shortage of accommodation that offers insight into the
tropical charm of old Bangkok. The Siam, a delightful boutique
hotel on the Chao Phraya River, boasts the luxurious Opium Spa, a retro
cinema and even a gym with what is probably the world’s most stylish
kick-boxing ring. If you want to go down the river to the city centre just
hop on the private VIP launch. Chakrabongse Villas offers regal, historic
suites – built by a prince – beside the river. Even after 140 years, Mandarin
Oriental remains one of Bangkok’s finest hotels and the legendary authors’
suites celebrate some of the great writers who have stayed there. They all
have lavish bedrooms, lounge areas and Victorian-style bathrooms.
Bonus tip
No matter where you’re staying, be sure to visit The Jim Thompson House
for a fascinating guided tour that will give you an insight into Thai homes
as they used to be.
4
Where to eat
Thai food is justly famous worldwide. Connoisseurs of the finest in
Thai gastronomy should reserve a table at Nahm where Australian
chef David Thompson creates culinary gems with a long-standing respect
for ancient recipes. Na Aroon is an organic vegetarian restaurant that
will also give you a clear insight into what authentic Thai cuisine is all
about. Travellers who stay in the more touristy area around Khao San
Road should check out the diminutive and quirky Joy Luck Club, where
two sisters serve a timeless helping of Thai hospitality along with their >
1. The Customs House 2. Main swimming pool at The Siam 3. Buddhist Bells in Wat
Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount 4. On the site at Wat Phra Kaew temple
complex are altars where prayers can be made 5. Banks of the Chao Phraya river 6.
Golden Mount 7. The infamous death line of ancient Siam to Burma (now Myanmar) in
Kanchanaburi 8. A tuk-tuk driving through the city
“Phad thai is the
ideal fall-back plan if
you’re not sure what
to order”
SLEEP
The Siam
3/2 Thanon Khao, Vachirapayabal,
Dusit, Bangkok 10300
thesiamhotel.com
Chakrabongse Villas
396 Maharaj Road, Bangkok 10200
secret-retreats.com/chakrabongse
Mandarin Oriental
48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500
mandarinoriental.com
EAT & DRINK
The Never Ending Summer
41/5 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong
San, Bangkok 10600
Nahm
27 South Sathorn Rd,
Bangkok 10500
comohotels.com
Na Aroon
65 Sukhumvit Soi 1 Klongtoey Nua,
Wattana, Bangkok 10110
ariyasom.com
Joy Luck Club
18 Phra Sumen Rd, Chana
Songkhram, Phra Nakhon,
Bangkok 10200
Sheepshank
47 Phra Athit Rd, Chana Songkhram,
Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
sheepshankpublichouse.com
Waterways
You don’t qualify as an old Bangkok
hand unless you’ve sampled fried locusts
and barbecued scorpion. Backyard
Travel (backyardtravel.com) can arrange
wonderfully insightful day trips around
Bangkok’s waterways and colourful local
markets. Be sure to enquire beforehand
and you can arrange a bespoke private tour
focussing only on the most thrilling aspects
of the world’s most exciting city.

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Escape the city
Bangkok’s Lumpini Park
In the morning people gather to jog, practise
tai chi, yoga, aerobics, play badminton or
work-out at the (free) gyms. Throughout the
day, this expanse of lawns, tropical gardens
and waterways is an idyllic escape from the
business district bustle.
Santichaiprakarn Park
Not exactly local, but Thais also seem
to enjoy the free daily “circus” as hippy
backpackers emerge to practise their
juggling, yoga, meditation or even
occasionally fire-breathing.
Bang Krachao
In this sleepy backcountry haven, situated
in a curve of the Chao Phraya River south
of the city centre, you can rent a bicycle to
explore unexpectedly peaceful country lanes
and the virtually unexplored Si Nakhon
Khuean Khan Botanical Park.
“You’ll rarely see a
tourist at Wang
Lang and many
Bangkokians are not
even aware of it”
Getting there and around
The Bangkok Airport Rail Link connects
Suvarnabhumi International Airport
with downtown Bangkok and is a smart
alternative to the airport’s express buses or
taxis. While the iconic tuk-tuks are surely the
most exciting way to get across the city, they
can be more expensive than taxis (especially
in touristy areas). The skytrain is efficient and
fast, but whenever possible take a chance to
travel by water, either on the big commuter
ferries or with a hired longtail boat.
delicious home-cooked food. Or for an evening of cocktails and tapas,
head to nearby Sheepshank in a renovated boat-repair yard next to Phra
Athit Pier.
Bonus tip
Foreigners are sometimes nervous about the infamous fieriness of Thai
food but phad thai (literally “fried Thai-style”) is the ideal fall-back plan
if you’re not sure what to order. There are so many variations that you
could eat phad thai every day and never have the same meal twice.
5
Where to snack
Bangkok’s street food ranks among the best on the planet. If you
find yourself in the business district on a weekday be sure to try
Convent Road for some of the best street food you’ll ever eat. There’s a
fantastic phad thai stall (only at lunchtime) and, in the evening, you can
find everything from Indian roti, Chinese pork buns and Thai fishcakes.
Chinatown is justly famous for great street food but in the evening, the
Suan Plu neighbourhood – Soi 1 (Lane 1) is great for bars but Soi 8 is
best for food – is even better and is definitely mai farang (not foreign
biased). Be quick though: Bangkok’s city council has announced plans
to ban street food stalls, so catch them while you can.
Bonus tip
Don’t hesitate to experiment. It’s a question of tastes but the banana
pancakes with condensed milk are irresistible, and fried scorpion could
be worth sampling just for the bragging rights when you get back home.
6
Where to shop
Chatuchak Weekend Market (Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road) is the
largest market in Thailand with over 8,000 stalls. Make a beeline
for the art section for some great hole-in-the-wall coffee shops. After the
tourists have left, many young Thais walk up the road to JJ Green Night
Market. This stretch of vintage stalls opens about 5 p.m. and the vibrant
bars remain busy until past midnight. On the west side of the river, near
Siriraj Hospital you’ll find Wang Lang Market. Despite its accessibility
(just take any commuter boat) you’ll rarely see a tourist at Wang Lang
and many Bangkokians are not even aware of it. Damnoen Saduak
Floating Market, on the other hand, is really only accessible if you book
a tour and, apart from great photo opportunities, offers little these days
that could be considered authentic. EmQuartier shopping centre, which
opened in 2015, is the favourite shopping place for hip Thais, and
Central Embassy surely ranks as one of the most dazzlingly impressive
shopping centres in Asia.
Bonus tip
For an invigorating caffeine/sugar jolt to reboot your shopping-spree
energy just ask for a gafair yen (literally, cold coffee), usually prepared
with a generous serving of condensed milk.
Kenya Airways operates daily flights (except
Fridays) to Bangkok from Nairobi’s Jomo
Kenyatta International Airport.
1. Floating market of Damnoek Saduak just outside Bangkok 2. Wat Bovornnivet
3. Chao Phraya 4. Ma hor, a Thai appetizer at Nahm restaurant 5. Tuk-tuk driver
awaits customers at Khao San Road 6. Wat Phra Kaew, Temple of the Emerald
Buddha 7. Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar in the Marriot 8. The Never Ending Summer

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62 / WILDLIFE / Conservation
RACE TO
SAFETY
With its population in free fall,
the CHEETAH is facing an
uncertain future. But HELP IS AT
HAND in Africa.
text Ben Clark

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“Since 2000,
the cheetah population
has doubled”
Suzi Eszterhaz

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Suzi Eszterhaz
THE DECLINE of the cheetah is
not a recent event. It began during the
last Ice Age (12,000 years ago) when
the cheetah was forced to migrate from
North America to Asia and Africa with
very few numbers, leaving the species
genetically the same. With a 112 km/h
top speed and average hunting speed of
64 km/h this cat is the fastest land animal.
An ability to move quickly might explain
why it’s able to roam over vast areas –
1,500 sq km – to access more prey and
thrive. The loss of genetic diversity and
reduced habitat had a significant effect
on the animal’s wellbeing.
MODERN MEDICINE
The advancement of science and
medicine has provided this insight, which
is contributing to effective cheetah
conservation efforts today, especially in
Africa where the Cheetah Conservation
Fund (CCF) – in Namibia – is leading
the charge. Research published in journal
Genome Biology two years ago found that
the last Ice Age triggered a reduction in
the cheetah’s gene pool, mainly due to
inbreeding. To make this discovery, a
group of researchers at Saint Petersburg
University in Russia (in a combined
effort with the CCF) sequenced the
genome of a Namibian cheetah. A news
release from Biomed Central explains
that 18 cheetah genes showed mutations.
One gene in particular, AKAP4, showed
many mutations, which could harm
sperm development and may explain
why the cheetah has low reproductive
success.
“The research myself and the CCF
collaborators have been conducting for
over 30 years has shown us the hurdles
our conservation efforts need to surpass
to save the cheetah,” says Dr Laurie
Marker, Founder and Executive Director
of the CCF.
“Mapping the cheetah genome increases
our understanding of this species’
problematic evolutionary path, which
includes its lack of genetic diversity and
population bottlenecks. With this insight,
and the support of the governments and
communities where cheetahs live, we can
try to overcome these challenges and
save the cheetah for future generations.”
aristocracy. This reduced the wild
population even further, as cheetahs do
not breed well in captivity. Evidence of
this taming is found in the Punt reliefs at
the Dayr al-Bahri tombs near Thebes.
According to Thomas T. Allsen in
Contact and Exchange in the Ancient
World, an expedition sent during the
reign of the pharaoh queen Hatshepsut
to the horn of Africa brought back
cheetahs on leashes. Allsen goes on to
explain their use as hunters, “In the era
of the Umayyad (AD661-750) and Abbasid
(AD750-1258) caliphates, hunting
with cheetahs was a popular pastime for
the political elite throughout the Middle
East.” A burial mound discovered in
India – dated 2300BC – contained
further evidence. According to Jonathan
Kingdon in East African Mammals IIIA,
“A silver vase found at Maikop in the
Caucasus is decorated with the
representation of a cheetah wearing a
collar.” Charity Big Cat Rescue explains
that Akbar the Great of India (AD1555-
1600) had a collection of an estimated
6,000 cheetahs, which only produced one
litter each year.
It’s difficult to know just how
HUMAN INTERFERENCE
This phenomenon is by no means
isolated to a change in climate. Human
influence is also partly to blame. In
Ancient Egypt, cheetahs were tamed pervasive human interference was but
and used as pets for hunting by the this evidence suggests that it was >

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“The cheetah has a
112 km/h top speed and roams
over vast areas”
Suzi Eszterhaz

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“Farmers have
reported an
80 percent drop in
livestock losses”
notable at certain times in human history.
And given that the effect of confinement
to fewer continents was already
dire for the maintenance of this species,
living in human compounds hardly
improved the situation.
OLD HABITS DIE HARD
Modern industrialisation has led to
a reclaiming of large areas of cheetah
habitat for urbanisation and farming.
Further human interference manifests
here. Farmers shoot cheetahs to protect
their livestock. “In Namibia during
the 1970s and 1980s, farmers removed
800-900 cheetahs from the landscape per
year, considering them to be ‘worthless
vermin’ and a threat to livestock,” says
Dr Marker.
This species has lost over 90 percent
of its numbers in the last 100 years.
Asian cheetahs have been mostly wiped
out, while the African population of just
over 7,000 – the main remaining cheetah
population in the world – is dwindling.
A NEW HOPE
However, since establishing the CCF
in 1990, Dr Marker has been developing
strategies to stabilise cheetah numbers.
From the 1970s to 1990 the population
Piper Mackay
halved. Since the CCF came to Namibia
it has doubled – mainly from 2000-2017
– from 1,500 to 3,000. Now, via the
Future Farmers of Africa programme,
she’s teaching farmers techniques to
manage their livestock on the lands they
share with wildlife. Key to this is the
Livestock Guarding Dog Programme,
which uses special dog breeds to ward
off cheetahs, saving them from a bullet.
Farmers have reported an 80 percent
drop in livestock losses. The programme
is in high demand (there’s a two-year
waiting list the CCF hopes to reduce)
and it has already been established in
South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania
using dogs from the CCF.
Remarkably, in Tanzania, one of Dr
Marker’s former research assistants is
using these dogs to protect livestock
from lions (and other predators).
Dr Marker has also created a clinic
and conservation genetics research lab,
for on-site cheetah research. She shares
these facilities with scientists from other
conservation organisations studying
many predator species, including
researchers from Action for Cheetahs in
Kenya (ACK), a sister charity she helped
launch. Mary Wykstra, a long-time
collaborator of Dr Marker’s, leads ACK
and together they are developing new
initiatives with a view to stabilising
cheetah populations across the species
range in Africa. In terms of spreading
awareness and increasing funding, the
CCF has long made its Field Research
and Education Centre available to the
public and has just opened an ecolodge
for tourists.
REDOUBLING EFFORTS
These organisations’ dedication to
saving the cheetah is not the end of the
story. What they do requires outside
help from individuals. Assisting with the
cause in this respect is acclaimed actress
and activist Gillian Anderson who has
made a short film about the plight of
the cheetah and what can be done to
help the CCF (cheetah.org). “The race is
on to save the cheetah and with your
help we can win,” says Anderson.
As each species disappears, the
chance of survival for the remainder is
reduced. Taken to one extreme, a loss of
75 percent of the world’s species is
enough to trigger a mass extinction. So
it’s by no means impossible that if the
cheetah becomes extinct, one day, so
might we.
United for Wildlife
Kenya Airways was an active
force in drawing up the United
for Wildlife Transport Taskforce
Declaration, focussed on illegal
wildlife products. KQ signed the
declaration, together with 40
other leaders in the transport
and conservation sector in March
2016. Led by Prince William, the
Duke of Cambridge, the initiative
aims to support efforts to prevent
the growing trade in illegal wildlife
and products around the world.

Stocksy
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ENTERTAINMENT / 71
Kenya Airways
offers its passengers
complimentary inflight
entertainment.
The programme will
vary in different aircraft
types. Check your
screen to view the
selection on your flight.
Relax & Enjoy
Discover our complimentary blockbusters, new releases,
African films, all-time favourites, Bollywood films, TV, audio and
games during your flight. These are this season’s highlights.
Kong: Skull Island
(read more on the next page)
“An uncharted island. Let me list all the
ways you’re going to die: wind, rain, heat,
disease-carrying flies, and we haven’t started on
the things that want to eat you alive”
– Captain James Conrad –
MOVIE RATINGS
G Suitable for all ages PG Some material may not be suitable for children PG-13 Some material may be inapproriate for children under 13
R Under-17s should watch only with parental approval NR Not rated UR Unrated Please note: at certain periods the programming may differ from that shown.

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Favourites
Kong:
Skull Island
With influences including Princess
Mononoke, the anime Evangelion,
and Apocalypse Now, Kong: Skull
Island – the second film in the
MonsterVerse franchise – has been
critically acclaimed. It’s also the
seventh-highest grossing film so far
in 2017.
Kong: Skull Island (2017) ACTION
Available onboard Kenya Airways now — take a journey to the past and revisit
Kong in his newest form!
Samuel L. Jackson. PG-13, 118 mins. Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
We first meet Kong on his island in 1944,
when a fight between stranded American
and Japanese soldiers is Interrupted by the
big ape.
Fast forward to the end of the Vietnam
War, when several American soldiers, led
by Colonel Packard (Samuel L. Jackson),
are joined by anti-war photographer Mason
Weaver (Brie Larson) and former member
of the British special forces Captain James
Conrad (Tom Hiddleston). They go to Skull
Island on an expedition with a purpose that
is unknown to them. US Government official
Bill Randa (John Goodman) is the only one
who’s aware of the island’s monsters. In their
quest to survive, the men must confront their
greatest fears, hulking enemies and suspicious
natives.
In the Forests of Siberia (2016) ADVENTURE
Teddy decides to settle down alone in Siberia, in the midst of winter, in a hut
by the shore of Lake Baikal where he soon learns the harsher sides of solitude.
Raphaël Personnaz, Evgeniy Sidikhin. G, 105 mins. Director: Safy Nebbou
With comedic twists and shots reminiscent
of computer games, director Jordan Vogt-
Roberts’ first blockbuster is a rollercoaster
ride that will have you gripping the edge of
your seat as the action-packed minutes fly by.
Did you know?
~ As part of a larger franchise, this instalment leads up to the Godzilla
vs. Kong film, set for release in 2020!
~ At 31.7 m, this incarnation of Kong, which is based on his 1933
counterpart, is the biggest of all.
Big Mommas Like Father, Like Son (2011) ACTION
Malcolm Turner and his stepson Trent go undercover at an all-girls school to
flush out a killer.
Martin Lawrence, Jessica Lucas. PG-13, 107 mins. Director: John Whitesell

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Favourites
I, Robot (2004) ACTION
In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been
perpetrated by a robot, which reveals a larger threat to humanity.
Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan. PG-13, 115 mins. Director: Alex Proyas
American Sniper (2014) ACTION
Navy SEAL Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives and turns him
into a legend. However, after returning home, he can’t leave the war behind.
Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller. R, 133 mins. Director: Clint Eastwood
Getting Rich in Lagos (2016) DRAMA
A young man leaves to the big city to pursue a career and become
wealthy. Years later he returns to his old village.
Wole Ojo, Jide Kosoko. PG-13, 105 mins. Director: Darasen Richards
Gifted (2017) DRAMA
Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a
custody battle with his mother.
Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace. PG-13, 101 mins. Director: Marc Webb
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) ACTION
Eight years after the Joker’s reign of anarchy, the Dark Knight is forced from
his imposed exile to save Gotham City from the brutal guerrilla-terrorist Bane.
Christian Bale, Tom Hardy. PG-13, 164 mins. Director: Christopher Nolan
Rustom (2016) CRIME
In 1959, a decorated naval officer is accused of murdering his wife’s lover.
Akshay Kumar, Ileana D'Cruz, Arjan Bajwa, Esha Gupta. UA, 148 mins.
Director: Dharmendra Suresh Desai

74 / ENTERTAINMENT
African Highlights
A Little White Lie
It's About Your Husband
Candle in the Wind
Film
Picks from
the continent
We’ve selected the best of current African cinema,
including drama and comedy.
A Little White Lie (2016) DRAMA
A socially awkward young woman lies to her parents about having a boyfriend
and it eventually catches up with her, in ways better than expected.
Mbong Amata, Mary Remmy, PG-13, 91 mins. Director: John Njamah
It’s About Your Husband (2016) DRAMA
A married man discovers that his wife and secret girlfriend met at a job
interview and will soon be working together.
Bimbo Ademoye, Vivian Ojei, PG-13, 91 mins. Director: Bunmmi Ajakaiye
Candle in the Wind (2016) DRAMA
An old man traces his lost daughter to ask for forgiveness through narrating
his past life.
Jackie Appiah, James Gardiner. PG-13, 109 mins. Director: Pascal Amanfo
Nightrunners (2015) THRILLER
Thriller based on a true local legend. Isobel travels to a remote,
Nightrunners
malaria-plagued island to help out at the local orphanage.
Esther Asinga, Teresa Asinga. NR, 88 mins. Director: Rowan Nielsen
First Class (2016) COMEDY
After an illiterate business owner is defrauded by his wife, he uses the
incident as an incentive to enrol in primary school.
Ruth Kadiri, Peggy Ovire. PG-13, 117 mins. Director: Ike Nnaebue
Grigris (2013) DRAMA
Despite his paralyzed leg, Grigris dreams of being a dancer. His hopes are
dashed when his stepfather falls ill. He must traffic petrol to save him.
Souleymane Démé. NR, 101 mins. Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
As Crazy as it Gets (2015) ROMANCE
A man who’s about to propose to his girlfriend gets a shock when a heavily
pregnant woman appears demanding that he takes responsibility.
Omoni Oboli, Chuks Chyke. PG-13, 106 mins. Director: Shittu Taiwo
Safe Bet (2015) COMEDY
When Frank’s friend Khaya turns up with a money-making scheme,
Frank is tempted into throwing all his boss’ money into a fixed
boxing match.
Wandile Molebatsi, Lutuli Dlamini. PG-13, 91 mins. Director: Carl Roddam
Mum, Dad meet Sam (2014) COMEDY
Josiah and Samantha meet and fall in love. He takes her home to meet
his family in Nigeria, where a supposed special occasion turns into their
worst nightmare.
Tomasz Dabrowski, Amanda Smith, Emily Lucienne. PG-13, 94 mins.
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World Movies
Film
Around the Globe
We’ve selected some recent action, drama and
romance titles from around the globe.
Max and Léon
LA FOLLE HISTOIRE DE MAX ET LÉON (2016) COMEDY
The adventures of two childhood friends, Max and Léon, one an idler and
the other a party animal, who are trying to escape the Second World War.
David Marsais. Grégoire Ludig. PG-13, 98 mins. Director: Jonathan Barré
From the Land of the Moon
MAL DE PIERRES (2016) ROMANCE
In 1950s France, Gabrielle is a passionate, free-spirited woman who’s in a
loveless marriage and falls for another man when she is sent to the Alps.
Marion Cotillard, Louis Garrel. PG-13, 120 mins. Director: Nicole Garcia
The Last Diamond
LE DERNIER DIAMANT (2014) CRIME
Simon, just out of prison, is led by his mentor Albert and the gangster
Scylla into an operation to steal the most famous diamond in the world,
the Florentin.
Yvan Attal, Bérénice Bejo. R, 108 mins. Director: Eric Barbier
The Fury of a Patient Man
TARDE PARA LA IRA (2016) THRILLER
A man who loses his wife during a vicious robbery at a jewellery store
quietly plans to find and exact revenge against the robbers responsible.
Antonio de la Torre, Luis Callejo. NR, 91 mins. Director: Raúl Arévalo
Pink (2016) DRAMA
When three young women – Minal Arora, Falak Ali and Andrea – are
implicated in a crime, retired lawyer Deepak Sehgal steps forward to help
them clear their names.
Tapsee Pannu. PG-13, 136 mins. Director: Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
What’s for Dinner, Mom?
MAMA, GOHAN MADA? (2016) DRAMA
Tae finds a box with letters and recipes written by her mother.
Izumu Fujimoto. NR, 117 mins. Director: Mitsuhito Shiraha
Baaghi (2016) ROMANCE
An ex-military agent goes into hiding for a
mission. He has a bounty on his head, and the best hunter in town is on
the chase. But they have a common enemy.
Shraddha Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Sudheer Babu Posani. PG-13, 133 mins.
Director: Sabir Khan
Rocky Handsome (2016) ACTION
When a drug mafia abducts an eight-year-old, her friend and neighbour
sets out on a mission to rescue her by any means necessary.
John Abraham. UA, 119 mins. Director: Nishikant Kamat
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TV
Small Screen
Programmes
& Series
We’ve selected the best TV comedies, drama, sports
and lifestyle programmes for your entertainment.
Comedy
The Big Bang Theory, Season 9, Episodes 4, 5 & 6 A woman who moves into
an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists
shows them how little they know about life outside the laboratory.
New Girl, Season 5, Episodes 4 & 5 After a bad break-up, Jess moves into
an apartment with three single men.
2 Broke Girls, Season 5, Episodes 1 & 2 Two young waitresses strike up an
unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business.
The League, Season 6, Episode 1 An ensemble comedy that follows a
group of old friends in a fantasy football league who use every opportunity to
make each other’s lives miserable.
Sports
250 Great Goals featuring goals scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic in EURO 2012
and Ben Watson scoring for Wigan Athletic in the 2013 FA Cup final.
PGA: Delivering a Decade of Champions This half-hour special chronicles
the FedExCup, reflecting on how it has changed the game and examining its
enduring impact on the PGA TOUR and its players.
Discovery
Africa III Madagascar, a huge island nation off the southeast coast of Africa,
is home to thousands of animal species found nowhere else, rainforests,
beaches and reefs.
Hong Kong and Macau Hong Kong is a major port and global financial
centre famed for its tower-studded skyline. Macau is a resort city that is
known for its casinos and luxury hotels. Both places are in Southern China.
China (Suzhou) Suzhou, a city west of Shanghai, is known for its canals,
bridges and classical gardens.
Lifestyle
On the Road, Season 1, Episode 2 Wanja Mungai takes viewers to three
new locations every week to see some of Africa’s best destinations.
The Scoop, Season 1, Episodes 1, 3 & 4 A new African talk show hosted by
A24 Media’s Salim Amin. The show takes viewers into the lives of the “who’s
who” of Africa.
News
Afripedia A documentary series about the creative forces that are reshaping
the image of Africa beyond the stereotypes.
The Africa Opportunity A look at the current climate for business and
investment in Africa featuring panel discussions from Bloomberg’s Africa
Business and Economic Summit.
Drama
The Flash, Season 3, Episodes 2 & 3 After being struck by lightning,
Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he’s been given the power
of super speed, becoming The Flash.
Training Day, Season 1 , Episodes 1 & 2 TV follow-up to the 2001 film
Training Day about a rookie cop partnered with an experienced corrupt
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In this month’s spotlight section,
we are treated to a collection of
poignant and beautifully poetic
songs from the late American
singer Whitney Houston.
In 2009, Guiness World Records cited
Houston as the most-awarded female
act of all-time. Delivering a host of hit
singles such as When You Believe and
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that she sold almost 200 million albums
worldwide during her glittering career.
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Kids
Comedy
Mr. Popper’s
Penguins
After a business man inherits six
penguins, it’s not long before his
life begins to unravel as he
struggles to care for them.
Mr. Popper (Jim Carrey) is a successful
real estate developer in Manhattan. He
lives in a posh apartment on Park
Avenue, and is on the fast track to a
partnership in a prestigious company.
However, his life changes radically when
he receives a final gift from his late father
– a live penguin, which soon multiplies.
Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury.
PG, 94 mins. Director: Mark Waters
Film and TV
The Ones to Watch
These are the most popular films from our selection.
If you’ve already seen these, take your pick
from this season’s selection of 35 family and kids films.
Marvel’s Avengers
Assemble
The further animated adventures of
the Marvel Universe’s mightiest
superhero team with newest
member Falcon.
Season 1, Episode 4
The Looney Tunes Show
An updated iteration of the classic
Looney Tunes characters focusing
on their satirical misadventures
living in suburbia.
Season 2, Episode 1
The Flintstones
The hilarious adventures of two
families, the Flintstones and the
Rubbles, as they deal with life in a
romanticised Stone Age.
Season 1, Episodes 2 & 5
X-Men: Evolution
This rendition of X-Men features
Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue,
Nightcrawler, Shadowcat and Spike
as teenagers as they fight for a world
that fears and hates them.
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Voyage
Tour de
Force
Quelques-unes des plus majestueuses
chutes d’eau au monde, d’anciens
trésors culturels et de magnifiques
parcs naturels peuvent être admirés
au Zimbabwe et en font une
GRANDE DESTINATION.
L’UNE DES PREMIÈRES CHOSES
à faire en tant que touriste au Zimbabwe
est de s’émerveiller devant la splendeur des
paysages et la gentillesse des habitants.
Un voyage ici, c’est la découverte d’un
véritable patchwork topographique ouvert
sur de vastes panoramas (highveld), sur des
chaos de rochers, des arbres msasa d’un
rouge flamboyant, des paysages urbains,
mais aussi de luxuriantes montagnes vertes
et des cours d’eau aux forts courants.
LES CHUTES VICTORIA
Peu de temps après notre arrivée à
Harare, la capitale du Zimbabwe, nous
rencontrons Lovemore Kuwana, un
homme d’affaires zimbabwéen particulièrement
loquace. Il nous invite à prendre
un cappuccino (vivement conseillé) dans
les beaux jardins du Cottage Café, où il
nous donne son point de vue sur le hautlieu
local : les chutes Victoria. “Une pure
merveille. Moi, je les préfère pendant la
saison des pluies, car on voit vraiment les
nuées qu’elles génèrent. En hiver, le paysage
est un peu plus sec et, même si la vue
est plus dégagée, il me manque le plaisir
d’être trempé par le brouillard.”
Sur ses conseils, et vêtus de ponchos,
nous pénétrons, quelques jours plus tard,
« Les vestiges
impressionnants de
Grand Zimbabwe sont
un autre point d’intérêt »
Où séjourner
PETIT BUDGET
It’s a Small World Backpackers Lodges
Cette délicieuse petite auberge est
idéalement située dans le quartier
d’Avondale à Harare. On y trouve des
chambres doubles à partir de 25 $ US.
C’est une excellente première étape pour
un conseil, ou pour louer une voiture ou
un vélo (smallworldlodge.com).
MILIEU DE GAMME
Norma Jeane’s Lakeview Resort
Ce lodge rustique se situe, en voiture,
tout près du site de Grand Zimbabwe,
et propose des chambres doubles à
partir de 72 $ US. L’hôtel dispose d’un
magnifique jardin et d’une splendide vue
sur le lac Kyle, le plus grand du pays
(normajeanslakeview.com).
HAUT DE GAMME
Elephant Camp
Un gîte luxueux mais à visage humain proposant
de fabuleuses chambres romantiques
en plein air (à partir de 750 $ US )
avec terrasses privées et belles piscines,
vue sur la buée que produisent les chutes
et la possibilité d’apercevoir des éléphants
(theelephantcamp.com).
par l’entrée principale pour une promenade
à travers une mini forêt tropicale en
direction des chutes, alors que ce qui n’est
qu’une légère aspersion se transforme
petit à petit en une véritable averse. Nous
sommes à la fin de saison humide et le
fleuve Zambèze est en crue, dépassant les
625 millions de litres d’eau à la minute.
Il s’ensuit des pulvérisations qui montent
jusqu’à 500 m et vous trempent comme il
faut au passage. Gardez votre appareil
photo bien rangé ; vous pourrez photographier
plus tard tant que vous voudrez.
Quand le brouillard se dissipe, l’incroyable
puissance de cette cascade monumentale
devient visible. Seize points de vue différents
permettent d’admirer les chutes sous
différents angles, ce qui est plus que suffisant.
Cependant, si vous préférez une
expérience plus décoiffante et si voulez
risquer votre vie, vous pouvez les découvrir
en parapente ou les approcher en saut
à l’élastique. Pour les trompe-la-mort,
la baignade dans les eaux du fleuve figure
aussi au menu ; la Devil’s Pool, une piscine
naturelle, se situe juste au bord des chutes.
Et pour ceux qui hésiteraient encore,
il y a toujours la balade plus sécurisée
en hélicoptère.
Pendant de nombreuses années,
visiter ce site du patrimoine mondial de
l’UNESCO n’a pas été simple, du fait des
infrastructures lamentables de la région.
Tout a changé avec l’ouverture de l’aéroport
international de Victoria Falls l’année
dernière. Cet aéroport à 150 millions $ US
est capable de gérer chaque année quelque
1,5 million de passagers, et sa nouvelle
piste peut accueillir les plus gros avions à
réaction du monde. Les vestiges impressionnants
de Grand Zimbabwe (autre site
classé de l’UNESCO) s’inscrivent parmi les
plus importants monuments historiques
d’Afrique, et sont un autre haut-lieu.
“Quand j’arpente ces étonnantes structures,
je ressens de la fierté,” explique ce
touriste zimbabwéen, Ashok Kuwana, en
désignant “l’imposante forteresse”, aux
murs de 10 mètres de haut et longue de 250
mètres, ce qui en fait la plus ancienne et
plus imposante structure subsaharienne.
“Ces constructions sophistiquées prouvent
au monde que nos ancêtres étaient déjà
d’excellents bâtisseurs”, ajoute-t-il avec un
grand sourire. Cette ancienne cité était
autrefois la capitale d’un grand empire qui
s’étendait sur ce que sont maintenant le
Zimbabwe et le Mozambique. Elle abritait
plus de 18 000 habitants entre le XIIIe et le
XVIIe siècle.
La visite du petit musée nous fournit
des informations sur les anciens habitants
et nous admirons les objets découverts lors
de fouilles : ivoire, or, perles de verre,
bijoux et même de la porcelaine chinoise,
prouvant l’implication de la ville dans un
réseau commercial qui allait jusqu’à l’em-

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pire du Milieu. Nous apprenons que zimba
remabwe signifie “maison de pierre”,
en shona, la langue locale. Après que les
ruines de Grand Zimbabwe sont devenues
un important symbole de reconnaissance
pour les groupuscules nationalistes noirs
dans les années 1970, les nouveaux dirigeants
ont décidé de changer le nom du
pays de Rhodésie en Zimbabwe (à l’accession
à l’indépendance en 1980). Nous découvrons
également les célèbres sculptures
de l’oiseau en pierre retrouvées sur le site et
qui, devenu symbole national, figure sur le
nouveau drapeau zimbabwéen.
Le parking de Grand Zimbabwe offre
une surprise supplémentaire, celle-ci bien
moins agréable : l’endroit est peuplé de
centaines de singes Vervet. Deux d’entre
eux se sont installés sur notre véhicule ;
l’un d’eux vient de faire ses besoins sur le
toit et scrute l’intérieur par le pare-brise à
la recherche de quelque chose à avaler
tandis que son comparse mordille l’antenne.
Alors que nous essayons de les chasser,
ils commencent à siffler en dévoilant
des dents bien pointues. Un conseil :
gardez tout ce qui est précieux et comestible
à l’intérieur du véhicule, car rien n’est
à l’abri de ces voleurs impénitents.
BEAUTÉ RURALE
Le parc national de Matobo, l’un des
endroits les plus méconnus du Zimbabwe,
propose un paysage étrange et étonnant de
chaos de rochers géants en équilibre les uns
sur les autres, et ce, à perte de vue. Certains
de ces plus majestueux décors au monde font
Harare l’animée
Souvent ignorée des personnes focalisées sur
des safaris organisés ailleurs dans le pays,
Harare, la capitale du Zimbabwe est une
cité dynamique qui tient son rang face aux
métropoles d’autres pays africains. Visitez la
National Gallery qui présente des sculptures
Shona traditionnelles en pierre et des peintures
d’artistes locaux. Pique-niquez dans les
splendides National Botanic Gardens. Visitez
le parc de sculptures de Chapungu qui, sur ses
8 hectares, présente les œuvres de sculpteurs
de pierre du Zimbabwe mais aussi d’autres
artistes africains. Relaxez votre corps et votre
esprit au Amanzi Health Spa, un havre de paix
situé entre eaux vives, jardins et terrasse avec
piscine. Allez faire votre shopping au célèbre
village Sam Levy, conçu pour ressembler à
un ancien village européen où les chalands
se promènent sur une chaussée de briques
qui serpente entre les magasins. Éclatez-vous
jusqu’au bout de la nuit au Tin Roof Bucket
Bar and Bistro. Une délicieuse cuisine et de
la bonne musique font de l’endroit l’une des
meilleures adresses d’Harare pour les noctambules.
« Une des premières
choses à faire en tant que
touriste au Zimbabwe est
de s’émerveiller devant la
splendeur des paysages »
comprendre pourquoi le lieu est considéré
comme un des sanctuaires du Zimbabwe.
Ce site classé au patrimoine mondial
abrite de spectaculaires grottes décorées de
peintures rupestres bien conservées, estimées
à 13 000 ans, œuvres des premiers habitants
de la région, le peuple San, et représentant
des girafes, des zèbres et des éléphants. La
réserve est aussi le milieu naturel d’un tiers
des espèces d’aigles du monde, d’une grande
population de rhinocéros noirs et blancs, et
de la plus grande densité de léopards du pays.
Les grottes de Chinhoyi, sont célèbres
pour leur lac bleu et devraient être sur l’itinéraire
de tout voyageur dans la région. Tandis
que nous descendons progressivement au
travers d’un tunnel rocheux aux dimensions
d’une cathédrale, nous débouchons soudainement
sur un lac enchanté d’un bleu d’azur,
où d’énormes poissons nagent dans les eaux
limpides. Pour une centaine de dollars par
personne il est possible d’y faire de la plongée
dans ces eaux profondes de 90 mètres.
À travers d’étroites fentes dans la parois de la
grotte supérieure, dite Dark cave, nous apercevons
les eaux bleues du lac situé en dessous,
lesquelles, avec les concrétions qui semblent
de terre cuite, forment un spectacle féerique.
Pour ce qui concerne la vie sauvage,
les touristes ne sauraient passer à côté du
parc national de Mana Pools de 2200 km² où
l’on est presque assuré de rencontrer hippopotames,
crocodiles, zèbres et éléphants. Les
visiteurs peuvent également y observer des
lions, des chiens sauvages, des léopards mais
aussi des guépards. Ce qui rend ce site du
patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO tellement
unique par rapport aux autres parcs du
monde, c’est cette possibilité de pouvoir s’y
promener à pied, sans guide.
PARMI LES HARDES
Autre lieu méritant le déplacement :
le parc national Hwange (au nord ouest du
pays), tellement célèbre pour ses immenses
hardes d’éléphants. Lors de notre visite de
cette vaste réserve – laquelle occupe environ
14 650 km² –, nous apercevons plus de 15
de ces mastodontes en pleine baignade, se
remplissant la trompe de boue pour se la
pulvériser sur le dos et le ventre. Quelques
petits s’amusent dans les eaux boueuses.
Deux mâles nous surveillent de près.
Nous retenons notre souffle et observons
cette scène qui nous renvoie à une série
télévisée sur la faune sauvage.
Nous nous reposons à Sinamatella
camp, un lodge et campement situé sur une
falaise dans le nord de la réserve.
L’époustouflante vue sur la jungle environnante
est le décor somptueux pour profiter
d’un verre de vin. D’ici, nous pouvons
entendre les rugissements du lion pendant
que nous profitons du crépuscule rougeoyant
à l’horizon.
Quelques données sur le
Zimbabwe
Le nom “Zimbabwe”, est dérivé de zimba
remabwe qui, en shona – la langue locale
– signifie “maison de pierre”. Cette
maison de pierre fait référence à Grand
Zimbabwe, une ancienne cité construite
à l’époque médiévale et désormais classée
au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO.
La statue en pierre représentant l’oiseau
du Zimbabwe – l’emblème national du
pays – provient de bon nombre de sculptures
en pierre stéatite découvertes dans
les ruines de l’ancienne cité de Grand
Zimbabwe.
Vers la fin de la saison humide, lorsque
le fleuve Zambèze est à son débit maximum
à l’approche des chutes Victoria
(environ 625 millions de litres d’eau par
minute), il produit une vapeur d’eau qui
s’élève jusqu’à 500 m.
La majorité des Zimbabwéens appellent
tout type de dentifrice : “Colgate”, tout
type de soda : “Coke”, tout type de lessive
: “Surf” et pratiquement tout produit
nettoyant pour les sols : “Cobra”.
Le mbira, un petit instrument de musique
portatif, est joué depuis plus de
1000 ans au Zimbabwe. Cet instrument
est aussi appelé communément “piano
à pouces”.
Alors que dans la plupart des pays, les
hommes font tout pour perdre du ventre,
les Zimbabwéens font tout le contraire.
Ils chérissent leur bedaine, signe de réussite
et de richesse.
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Français
Voyage
Secrets de
Bangkok
Bangkok a été LA VILLE LE
PLUS VISITÉE au monde
l’année dernière; pourtant, la
capitale thaïlandaise conserve un
charme pittoresque dans certains
quartiers souvent ignorés des
touristes. Voici pour vous SIX
IDÉES pour vous guider vers les
endroits secrets les plus charmants
de la Cité des Anges.
1Que voir
Le Grand Palais est l’un des hautslieux
de la plupart des visites de
Bangkok, tandis que Wat Phra Kaew
(le Temple du Bouddha d’Émeraude)
apparaît étincelant avec ses flèches qui
pointent vers le ciel. Au milieu de la
forêt des cannes télescopiques à selfies, il
est difficile de se faire une idée de la
spiritualité de ce type de lieu. Pour plus
de tranquillité, il vaut mieux se diriger
vers Wat Pho ou traverser le fleuve en
direction du délicieux temple de Wat
Arun. Wat Prayurawongsawat, en aval
du fleuve par rapport à ici, est un autre
temple enchanteur quasiment ignoré du
grand public. L’escalier en courbe, bordé
de cloches de prières, qui monte autour
de Wat Saket est l’un des endroits les
plus fascinants de la ville. De là, vous
pourrez explorer les alentours de Wat
Ratchanaddaram dans une semi-solitude.
Au fil de l’eau
On ne peut se targuer de vraiment
connaître Bangkok tant qu’on n’a pas
fait l’expérience des sauterelles frites
ou des scorpions grillés. Backyard Travel
(backyardtravel.com) organise de
magnifiques excursions au fil des eaux
dans Bangkok et sur les pittoresques
marchés flottants. Assurez-vous de
bien vous renseigner à l’avance pour
organiser une excursion personnalisée
concentrée uniquement sur les aspects
les plus passionnants de la ville
la plus excitante du monde.
Astuce
Le Grand Palais et le Temple du
Bouddha d’Émeraude sont plutôt calmes
à l’ouverture des portes à 8h30 le matin.
Prévoyez d’arriver plus tôt pour prendre
un petit-déjeuner dans le petit restaurant
guindé de la jetée de Tha Tian et regarder
s’éveiller le fleuve Chao Phraya
chargé d’histoire.
2Où prendre un verre
De nombreux visiteurs sont attirés
par la Cité des Anges pour le soleil
tropical mais aussi pour la vie nocturne.
Quand le soleil commence à se coucher,
les cols blancs thaïlandais aiment se
retrouver en bordure du fleuve, à la
terrasse du The Never Ending Summer
(facebook.com/TheNeverEndingSummer),
ancien entrepôt de glace réhabilité
en cocktail bar et restaurant, resté très
“cool”. Les rues des alentours de Khao
San Road vibrent de l’agitation endiablée
que lui impriment à eux seuls
les routards tandis que peu de Falangs
(étrangers) réussissent à trouver le chemin
des cafés bohèmes pour étudiants
et des salles de musique thaïlandaise
bordant Phra Athit Road. Le district
d’Ekkamai a aussi une ambiance sympa
et certains des bars plus discrets s’inscrivent
parmi les préférés des locaux.
Le Quarter Thonglor est l’endroit
rêvé pour observer richesse et beauté
à Bangkok.
Astuce
(Très) haut de gamme L’Octave Rooftop
Lounge & Bar du Marriot (marriott.com)
propose de merveilleux cocktails et un
panorama inoubliable à 360° sur la ville
depuis le 45e étage. Pour un peu plus de
charme, bien que plus modeste, on pourra
essayer le restaurant River Vibe (riverviewbkk.com)
surplombant Chinatown.
On sait qu’on est en dehors de sentiers
battus touristiques dès l’instant où même
les chauffeurs de tuk-tuks ont du mal à
trouver!
3
Où
séjourner
Comme il n’y a nulle part pénurie
d’hébergements, vous pourrez
même découvrir le charme tropical du
vieux Bangkok. The Siam (thesiamhotel.
com) est un délicieux hôtel de charme
bordant le fleuve Chao Phraya. Il se
« Le pad thaï
(littéralement: sauté à la
thaïlandaise) est
l’échappatoire idéale pour
qui ne sait pas trop
quoi commander »
targue de son luxueux Opium Spa, d’un
ancien cinéma et même d’une salle de
sport où le ring de kickboxing est probablement
le plus stylé au monde. Et pour
descendre le fleuve en direction du
centre-ville, il suffit de sauter à bord de
la vedette privée VIP.
Chakrabongse Villas (Secret-retreats.
com/chakrabongse) propose un hébergement
royal – construit par un prince –
dans d’antiques bungalows de bois situés
sur les berges. Même après 140 ans, le
Mandarin Oriental (mandarinoriental.
com) reste l’un des meilleurs hôtels de
Bangkok et les légendaires suites des auteurs
offrent une vision de la ville à travers
les yeux de certains des grands écrivains
qui séjournèrent ici.

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Astuce
Peu importe où vous séjournerez, la
visite de la maison de Jim Thompson est
un incontournable (jimthompsonhouse.
com). Sa fascinante visite guidée permet
de découvrir de beaux exemples d’architecture
thaïlandaise.
4
Où
manger
La cuisine thaïlandaise est à juste
titre célèbre dans le monde entier.
Tout amateur de gastronomie thaïlandaise
ferait bien de réserver une
table chez Nahm (facebook.com/
nahmrestaurant) où le chef australien
David Thompson crée de longue date
ses merveilles culinaires dans le respect
des plus anciennes recettes. Na Aroon
(ariyasom.com) est un restaurant végétarien
bio capable d’illustrer clairement
ce qu’est une cuisine thaïlandaise
authentique. Les voyageurs qui séjournent
dans la zone touristique de
Kao San Road ne doivent pas manquer
de découvrir le Joy Luck Club (18 Phra
Sumen Rd), décalé et minimaliste, où
deux sœurs assurent cette éternelle
hospitalité thaïlandaise autour d’une
délicieuse cuisine maison. Maintenant,
pour une soirée cocktails et tapas, vous
avez à deux pas Sheepshank (sheepshankpublichouse.com),
établissement
installé dans d’anciens chantiers navals
rénovés jouxtant la jetée de Phra Athit.
Astuce
Les étrangers sont parfois anxieux face à
la sulfureuse réputation de piquante et
d’épicée que traîne la cuisine thaïlandaise.
Dès lors, le pad thaï (littéralement
“sauté à la thaïlandaise”) est
l’échappatoire idéale pour qui ne sait
pas trop quoi commander. Il en existe
tellement de variations qu’on pourrait
commander tous les jours du pad thaï et
ne jamais se voir servir le même repas
deux fois de suite.
S’y rendre ainsi qu’aux
alentours
Kenya Airways dessert quotidiennement,
et sans escale, Bangkok depuis Nairobi
avec un vol de nuit très pratique (d’une
durée de 9h56). Tandis que les tuk-tuks
typiques restent le moyen de transport
le plus exaltant mais aussi le plus rapide
pour traverser la ville, ils peuvent s’avérer
plus chers que le taxi (surtout dans les
endroits touristiques). Le SkyTrain est
rapide et pratique mais si on en a
l’occasion, il est préférable de voyager
par bateau qu’il s’agisse de gros ferries
faisant office de bac ou de bateaux
locaux “longtail” frétés pour l’occasion.
« On ne voit pas souvent
de touristes à Wang Lang
dont même de nombreux
bangkokiens n’ont jamais
entendu parler »
5Où grignoter
La cuisine de rue à Bangkok
compte parmi les meilleures au
monde. Si, en semaine, vous faites le
quartier des affaires, ne ratez surtout pas
Convent Road car vous y dégusterez la
meilleure cuisine de rue de toute votre
vie. On y trouve une fantastique échoppe
de pad thaï (le midi seulement) et le soir
tout ce que l’on peut désirer depuis de
la cuisine de l’Inde avec le rôti, le porc
chinois bunsand ou encore les petits
pâtés de poisson thaïlandais. Si Chinatown
est, à juste titre, célèbre pour sa
grande cuisine de rue, le soir le quartier
de Suan Plu - Soi 1 (voie 1) l’est, lui,
pour ses bars avec Soi 8 comme le meilleur
question nourriture, et ce jugement
est sans aucun doute “mai falang” (non
biaisé par les étrangers). Quoi qu’il en
soit, il n’y a pas une minute à perdre,
car aussi incroyable que cela puisse être,
le conseil municipal de Bangkok vient
d’annoncer un projet d’interdiction de
la cuisine de rue.
Astuce
N’hésitez pas à goûter ! C’est une question
de goût, mais les crêpes à la banane
et au lait condensé sont irrésistibles, et
vous devriez même ramener un scorpion
frit à la maison comme preuve de vos
vantardises quand vous rentrez !
6Où faire du shopping
Le marché du week-end de
Chatuchak (Kamphaeng Phet 2
Road) est le plus vaste de Thaïlande;
il rassemble plus de 8000 étals.
Dirigez-vous tout droit vers le côté
consacré à l’art et quelques-uns des
super petits cafés. Une fois que les
touristes sont partis, de nombreux
jeunes Thaïlandais aiment se rendre à
JJ Green night market. Sur ce tronçon,
les étals sont plus anciens et ouvrent
vers 17 heures. Les bars animés restent
très fréquentés bien après minuit. Sur la
rive ouest du fleuve, près de l’hôpital
Siriraj, se trouve Wang Lang Market.
Bien qu’il soit très accessible (il suffit de
prendre le bac), on ne voit pas souvent
de touristes à Wang Lang dont même
de nombreux Bangkokiens n’ont jamais
entendu parler. Le marché flottant de
Damnoen Saduak, par contre, n’est
rejoignable que dans le cadre d’une
excursion avec un guide et, hormis la
possibilité de faire de belles photos,
n’offre de nos jours plus grand chose
d’authentique. Le récent EmQuartier
shopping centre (emquartier.co.th) est
la zone commerciale favorite des
Thaïlandais fortunés tandis que celui de
Central Embassy (centralembassy.com)
se place certainement au rang des plus
éblouissantes galeries commerciales de
toute l’Asie.
Astuce
Pour une bonne dose de sucre et de
caféine afin de repartir requinqué et de
continuer ses achats, commandez simplement
un yen gafair (littéralement un
café froid), généralement préparé avec
une portion généreuse de lait condensé.
Échapper à la ville
Le parc Lumphini de Bangkok
Le matin, les gens se rassemblent
pour s’adonner au tai chi, au yoga,
à l’aérobic, mais aussi pour jouer au
badminton ou pratiquer gratuitement
des exercices de gymnastique.
Pendant la journée, cette abondance de
pelouses, de jardins tropicaux et d’eau
constitue un cadre idyllique pour échapper
à l’agitation du quartier d’affaire.
Le parc Santichaiprakarn
Pas local du tout mais, à en juger,
apprécié des Thaïlandais, c’est un véritable
“cirque” gratuit et quotidien où les
routards hippies pratiquent jongleries,
yoga, méditation et où officie parfois un
cracheur de feu.
Bang Krachao
Dans ce petit port endormi, situé dans
un coude du fleuve Chao Phraya au
sud du centre-ville, il est possible de
louer un vélo pour explorer les paisibles
routes de campagne et le parc botanique
Si Nakhon Khuean Khan si peu
fréquenté.
✈ Réservez votre vol
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中 文
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布 、 古 老 的 文 化 遗 产 和 美 丽 的 狩
猎 公 园 , 是 实 实 在 在 的 自 然 之
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脉 和 奔 流 不 息 的 生 命 之 河 。
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感 觉 。”
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会 。 当 雾 气 开 始 消 散 时 , 您 便 可 看 到 这
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而 , 如 果 喜 欢 更 加 刺 激 的 体 验 , 您 可 以
冒 险 在 瀑 布 上 进 行 滑 翔 伞 运 动 或 参 加 蹦
极 挑 战 。 或 者 , 还 可 以 去 往 赞 比 亚 一 侧
的 维 多 利 亚 瀑 布 , 在 瀑 布 边 缘 的 一 个 天
然 游 泳 池 即 魔 鬼 池 (Devil’s Pool) 中 游
泳 , 感 受 接 近 死 亡 边 缘 时 的 心 脏 律 动 。
如 果 您 寻 找 的 刺 激 体 验 介 于 这 两 者 之
间 , 始 终 可 以 选 择 乘 坐 直 升 机 安 全 稳 健
地 欣 赏 瀑 布 美 景 。
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组 织 认 定 为 世 界 遗 产 的 景 点 , 一 直 都 不
太 方 便 , 主 要 原 因 是 该 地 区 的 基 础 设 施
只 能 勉 强 运 转 。 但 随 着 去 年 维 多 利 亚 瀑
布 国 际 机 场 (Victoria Falls International
Airport) 的 开 放 , 这 种 情 况 发 生 了 改
变 。 该 机 场 耗 资 1.5 亿 美 元 , 年 乘 客 容
纳 量 大 约 为 150 万 人 , 并 且 新 跑 道 可 以
供 一 些 世 界 上 最 大 的 喷 气 式 飞 机 进 行 起
飞 和 着 陆 。
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被 誉 为 世 界 文 化 遗 产 的 大 津 巴 布 韦
遗 址 也 是 另 一 个 特 色 亮 点 , 它 是 非 洲 最
重 要 的 历 史 古 迹 之 一 。 津 巴 布 韦 游 客 阿
肖 克 · 库 瓦 那 (Ashok Kuwana) 指 着 “ 卫
城 ”(Great Enclosure) 说 :“ 走 在 这 些
壮 观 建 筑 之 中 令 我 感 到 非 常 骄 傲 。” 卫
城 的 墙 壁 高 达 10 米 , 长 约 250 米 , 是
撒 哈 拉 大 沙 漠 南 部 最 大 的 古 代 建 筑 。
“ 这 些 复 杂 的 建 筑 向 世 界 证 明 , 我 们 祖
先 那 一 辈 就 已 经 是 优 秀 的 设 计 师 了 ”,
他 笑 着 说 。 这 座 古 城 曾 是 一 个 伟 大 帝 国
的 都 城 , 这 个 帝 国 包 含 现 在 的 津 巴 布 韦
和 莫 桑 比 克 的 国 土 , 并 且 人 们 认 为 , 在
十 三 世 纪 至 十 七 世 纪 之 间 至 少 有 18,000
人 居 住 在 此 。
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了 一 些 古 代 居 民 , 还 欣 赏 到 了 象 牙 、
金 子 、 玻 璃 念 珠 、 珠 宝 和 中 国 瓷 器 等 出
土 的 文 物 , 这 证 明 了 该 古 城 曾 是 扩 展
到 远 至 中 国 的 贸 易 网 络 的 组 成 部 分 。
我 们 还 得 知 , 在 当 地 绍 纳 语 中 ,zimba
remabwe 的 意 思 是 “ 石 头 砌 的 房 子 ”。
在 20 世 纪 70 年 代 , 大 津 巴 布 韦 遗 址 成
为 黑 人 民 族 主 义 团 体 成 就 的 重 要 象 征 之
后 , 该 国 的 新 领 导 人 决 定 将 国 家 的 名 字
从 罗 得 西 亚 改 为 津 巴 布 韦 (1980 年 取
得 独 立 )。 在 博 物 馆 里 , 我 们 还 看 到 了
« 宏 伟 的 大 津 巴 布 韦 遗
址 是 另 一 个 亮 点 »
从 遗 址 中 恢 复 的 著 名 皂 石 鸟 雕 塑 , 皂 石
鸟 形 象 现 已 成 为 该 国 的 国 家 象 征 , 甚 至
被 描 绘 在 了 津 巴 布 韦 的 新 国 旗 上 。
大 津 巴 布 韦 遗 址 的 停 车 场 还 有 另 一
处 景 点 , 这 里 数 百 只 的 长 尾 黑 颚 猴 正
等 着 您 前 来 观 赏 , 尽 管 这 对 有 些 人 而
言 可 能 有 点 勉 强 。 其 中 两 只 已 经 在 我
们 的 车 上 坐 了 下 来 , 一 只 刚 刚 在 我 们
的 车 顶 上 拉 了 大 便 , 现 在 正 在 透 过 我
们 的 挡 风 玻 璃 窥 视 车 内 寻 找 食 物 , 另
一 只 则 正 在 咀 嚼 我 们 的 车 载 天 线 。 当
我 们 试 图 赶 走 他 们 时 , 他 们 便 开 始 冲
我 们 露 出 尖 锐 的 牙 齿 , 发 出 嘶 嘶 声 。
所 以 请 将 一 切 贵 重 物 品 和 食 品 都 放 在
车 内 , 因 为 在 这 些 毛 茸 茸 的 盗 贼 面
前 , 没 有 什 么 是 绝 对 安 全 的 。
自 然 美 景
津 巴 布 韦 冷 门 但 乐 趣 颇 多 的 景 点
有 很 多 , 马 托 博 国 家 公 园 (Matobo
National Park) 就 是 其 中 之 一 , 这 里 拥
有 令 人 迷 醉 、 充 满 怪 趣 的 平 衡 石 景 观 ,
目 光 所 及 之 处 , 这 些 巨 石 三 三 两 两 以 不
可 思 议 的 方 式 摇 摇 欲 坠 似 的 摞 在 一 起 ,
壮 观 又 刺 激 。 这 里 还 有 一 些 世 界 上 最 壮
丽 的 花 岗 岩 景 观 , 凭 借 其 雄 壮 景 致 , 该
公 园 享 有 津 巴 布 韦 心 灵 家 园 的 美 称 。
这 处 世 界 遗 产 保 护 区 还 隐 藏 着 一 些
尉 为 壮 观 的 洞 穴 , 里 面 珍 藏 着 保 存 完 好
的 壁 画 , 这 些 壁 画 大 约 是 13,000 年 前
由 该 地 区 的 第 一 批 居 民 — 非 洲 原 著 民 桑
人 绘 制 , 主 题 是 飞 奔 的 长 颈 鹿 、 斑 马 和
大 象 。 该 保 护 区 也 是 各 类 动 物 的 家 园 ,
全 球 三 分 之 一 的 鹰 类 以 及 数 量 众 多 的 黑
白 犀 牛 均 生 活 在 此 , 并 且 它 还 是 该 国 密
度 最 大 的 美 洲 豹 栖 息 地 。
以 亮 蓝 湖 泊 而 闻 名 的 奇 诺 伊 洞 穴 ,
同 样 也 值 得 游 览 一 番 。 当 您 经 教 堂 般 的

岩 石 隧 道 逐 渐 深 入 向 下 时 , 天 蓝 色 的 睡
美 人 池 (Sleeping Pool) 便 突 然 出 现 在 您
眼 前 , 更 有 各 色 鱼 儿 在 明 亮 清 澈 的 池 水
中 畅 游 嬉 戏 。 每 人 只 需 支 付 一 百 美 元 ,
就 可 在 这 个 90 米 深 的 池 水 中 进 行 水 肺
潜 水 。 在 高 处 的 暗 洞 (Dark Cave) 通 过
狭 窄 的 细 缝 向 下 看 , 可 以 观 赏 到 下 方 睡
美 人 池 的 蓝 色 池 水 与 周 围 的 赤 土 色 岩 石
和 矿 物 层 共 同 营 造 的 奇 妙 景 象 。
如 果 您 想 观 赏 野 生 动 物 , 可 考 虑 游
览 占 地 2,200 平 方 公 里 的 马 纳 波 尔 斯 国
家 公 园 (Mana Pools National Park),
几 乎 能 保 证 近 距 离 观 赏 到 大 量 的 河 马 、
鳄 鱼 、 斑 马 和 大 象 。 当 然 , 您 还 可 以 看
到 狮 子 , 甚 至 野 狗 、 美 洲 豹 和 猎 豹 。 该
国 家 公 园 被 联 合 国 教 科 文 组 织 认 定 为 世
界 文 化 遗 产 , 其 特 色 在 于 , 游 客 可 以 在
没 有 向 导 陪 同 的 情 况 下 进 行 徒 步 游 览 。
置 身 群 象 之 间
另 一 处 值 得 游 览 的 景 点 是 位 于 津 巴
布 韦 西 北 部 、 因 浩 荡 的 象 群 而 闻 名 的 万
基 国 家 公 园 (Hwange National Park)。
在 游 览 这 个 占 地 约 14,650 平 方 公 里 的
大 型 保 护 区 时 , 我 们 看 见 了 超 过 15 头
大 象 的 象 群 , 它 们 当 时 一 边 洗 澡 , 一 边
用 长 长 的 鼻 子 吸 满 泥 浆 , 然 后 将 泥 浆 喷
在 背 部 和 肚 子 上 。 小 象 们 无 忧 无 虑 地 在
泥 水 中 欢 乐 嬉 闹 。 其 中 两 头 公 象 则 密 切
地 注 视 着 我 们 。 我 们 大 气 也 不 敢 出 , 小
心 地 欣 赏 着 这 个 在 野 生 动 物 电 视 节 目 中
才 会 出 现 的 场 景 。
我 们 是 在 Sinamatella 营 地 休 息 的 ,
这 是 一 个 建 在 保 护 区 北 部 峭 壁 上 的 山 林
小 屋 和 露 营 地 。 倒 上 一 杯 葡 萄 酒 , 静 静
欣 赏 周 围 丛 林 的 迷 人 景 色 , 简 直 不 能 更
完 美 。 在 这 里 , 您 可 以 伴 着 狮 子 咆 哮 声
构 成 的 乐 章 , 欣 赏 火 红 的 太 阳 下 沉 到 地
平 线 的 夕 阳 美 景 。
« 到 这 里 旅 游 , 首 先
会 做 的 事 情 之 一 就 是
叹 服 于 壮 观 的 自 然
美 景 »
曼 谷 是 去 年 世 界 上 接 待 游 客 人
数 最 多 的 城 市 , 但 它 还 拥 有 一
种 往 往 被 游 客 忽 视 的 街 巷 魅
力 。 本 文 提 供 六 条 秘 诀 , 助 您
找 到 天 使 之 城 中 一 些 最 迷 人 的
秘 密 景 点 。
1
美 景
曼 谷 大 皇 宫 (The Grand Palace) 是 大 多
数 曼 谷 游 览 中 的 必 去 景 点 , 宫 内 的 玉 佛
寺 (Wat Phra Kaew) 金 光 闪 闪 , 高 耸
的 尖 顶 直 入 天 空 。 然 而 置 身 于 熙 熙 攘 攘
的 人 群 、 密 密 麻 麻 的 自 拍 杆 中 , 难 以 感
受 到 曼 谷 的 灵 性 之 美 。 如 果 想 寻 幽 辟
径 , 可 以 前 往 附 近 的 卧 佛 寺 (Wat Pho)
或 到 河 对 面 游 览 美 丽 的 黎 明 寺 (Wat
Arun)。 下 游 就 是 帕 玉 拉 翁 萨 瓦 寺 (Wat
Prayurawongsawat), 这 又 是 一 个 几 乎
被 外 来 人 士 完 全 忽 视 的 迷 人 寺 庙 。 金 山
寺 (Sak Saket) 周 围 祈 祷 钟 罗 列 的 蜿 蜒
阶 梯 , 是 曼 谷 城 中 最 迷 人 的 地 方 之 一 。
从 这 里 可 以 真 正 独 自 体 验 邻 近 的 帕 玉 拉
翁 萨 瓦 寺 。
特 别 建 议
旅 程
行 家 眼 中
的 曼 谷
2
美 酒
天 使 之 城 之 所 以 能 够 吸 引 大 量 游 客 ,
不 仅 在 于 这 里 有 诱 人 的 热 带 阳 光 ,
而 且 还 有 缤 纷 的 夜 生 活 。 随 着 夕 阳
西 下 , 泰 国 的 时 尚 达 人 便 会 在 The
Never Ending Summer (facebook.com/
TheNeverEndingSummer) 的 河 畔 露 台
上 聚 会 , 这 是 一 个 由 冰 库 翻 新 而 来 的 鸡
尾 酒 吧 和 餐 厅 , 保 留 了 冰 库 大 部 分 的
“ 库 ”( 酷 ) 特 色 。 考 山 路 附 近 的 街 道
上 , 尽 管 充 斥 着 喧 闹 的 背 包 客 氛 围 , 但
很 少 有 外 国 游 客 能 沿 着 附 近 的 弗 拉 阿 提
特 路 (Phra Athit Road) 找 到 波 西 米 亚
风 格 的 学 生 酒 吧 和 泰 国 现 场 音 乐 表 演 场
所 。Ekkamai 区 也 有 深 受 本 地 人 喜 爱 的
轻 松 氛 围 和 一 些 僻 静 的 酒 吧 ; 如 果 想 通
过 表 演 见 证 曼 谷 的 缤 纷 之 美 ,Quarter
Thonglor 则 是 理 想 之 选 。
特 别 建 议
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尽 情 嗨 。 万 豪 酒 店 (marriott.com) 的
Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar 酒 廊 和 酒
吧 供 应 美 妙 的 鸡 尾 酒 , 并 坐 拥 45 层 高
楼 上 令 人 难 忘 的 360 度 壮 观 美 景 。 如 果
想 低 调 一 点 , 但 仍 然 要 高 于 唐 人 街 的 水
平 , 可 以 尝 试 River Vibe (riverviewbkk.
com)。 当 嘟 嘟 车 司 机 都 难 以 摸 清 方 向
时 , 你 就 知 道 已 经 远 离 旅 游 路 线 了 !
3
住 宿
曼 谷 不 缺 让 您 深 入 了 解 其 热 带 魅 力 的 各
色 住 宿 选 择 。 暹 罗 酒 店 (The Siam,
thesiamhotel.com) 是 湄 南 河 上 的 一 家 别
致 的 精 品 酒 店 , 配 备 豪 华 的 Opium Spa
水 疗 中 心 、 古 老 电 影 院 , 甚 至 还 有 一 个
健 身 房 并 且 内 设 可 能 是 全 球 最 时 尚 的 跆
拳 道 台 。 如 果 您 想 到 河 下 游 的 市 中 心 ,
只 需 登 上 私 人 VIP 汽 艇 即 可 。 查 克 洛
博 瑟 别 墅 酒 店 (Chakrabongse Villas,
secret-retreats.com/chakrabongse) 位 于
河 畔 , 其 古 色 古 香 的 木 制 别 墅 中 提 供 由
王 子 打 造 的 豪 华 住 宿 设 施 。 曼 谷 文 华 东
方 酒 店 (mandarinoriental.com) 拥 有 超
过 140 年 的 历 史 , 目 前 仍 是 曼 谷 最 好 的
酒 店 之 一 。 入 住 传 奇 作 家 的 套 房 , 可 通
过 曾 住 在 这 里 的 一 些 伟 大 作 家 的 视 线 ,
欣 赏 这 座 城 市 。
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大 皇 宫 和 玉 佛 寺 在 上 午 8:30 开 门 时 人
流 较 少 , 相 对 宁 静 。 早 上 早 点 到 , 可 以
在 沓 汀 码 头 (Tha Tian Pier) 上 的 小 棚 屋
餐 馆 享 用 早 餐 , 欣 赏 历 史 悠 久 的 湄 南 河
(Chao Phraya River) 在 晨 间 展 现 生 机
活 力 。
特 别 建 议
无 论 您 的 下 榻 之 所 位 于 何 处 , 一 定 要
参 观 汤 普 生 博 物 馆 (jimthompsonhouse.
com), 并 且 要 在 专 业 导 游 的 陪 同 下 游

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中 文
览 , 这 样 可 以 深 入 了 解 到 泰 国 建 筑 的
历 史 。
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美 食
泰 国 食 物 闻 名 全 球 。 要 想 品 尝 最 精 致
的 泰 国 美 食 , 推 荐 在 Nahm (facebook.
com/nahmrestaurant) 预 订 餐 位 , 餐
厅 的 澳 籍 主 厨 David Thompson 一 直
尊 重 古 老 的 食 谱 , 并 在 此 基 础 上 独 创
了 自 己 的 经 典 菜 式 。Na Aroon 餐 厅
(ariyasom.com) 是 一 家 有 机 素 食 餐 厅 ,
您 可 在 此 感 受 正 宗 的 泰 国 美 食 。 住 在 考
山 路 附 近 的 旅 游 区 的 旅 客 , 不 妨 去 光
顾 位 于 Phra Sumen Rd 路 18 号 的 Joy
Luck Club, 这 是 一 个 别 致 而 奇 特 的 小
餐 厅 , 店 主 是 两 姐 妹 , 热 情 好 客 , 餐 厅
主 要 供 应 美 味 的 泰 国 家 常 菜 。 如 果 想
在 夜 晚 品 尝 鸡 尾 酒 和 小 吃 , 可 以 前 往
Sheepshank (sheepshankpublichouse.
com), 位 置 就 在 太 阳 码 头 (Phra Athit
Pier) 旁 边 翻 新 的 修 船 厂 里 。
特 别 建 议
泰 国 食 物 以 辛 辣 刺 激 闻 名 , 外 国 游 客 有
时 会 感 到 担 心 , 所 以 如 果 不 知 道 要 点 什
么 , 金 边 粉 (phad thai, 字 面 意 思 “ 泰
式 炒 粉 ”) 是 理 想 的 备 选 方 案 。 金 边 粉
(phad thai) 有 很 多 口 味 , 即 使 每 天 吃 也
永 远 不 会 吃 到 同 一 口 味 。
« 如 果 不 知 道 要 点 什
么 , 金 边 粉 (phad
thai, 字 面 意 思 “ 泰 式
炒 粉 ”) 是 理 想 的 备 选
方 案 »
« 王 朗 集 市 上 的 游 客 非
常 少 , 许 多 曼 谷 本 地 人
甚 至 都 不 知 道 »
5
小 吃
曼 谷 街 边 小 吃 的 美 味 程 度 绝 对 排 在 世 界
前 列 。 如 果 您 在 工 作 日 来 到 商 业 街 区
域 , 请 一 定 逛 一 下 Convent Road 路 ,
那 里 有 一 些 最 好 吃 的 街 头 美 食 。 路 上 有
一 家 味 道 非 常 棒 的 金 边 粉 (phad thai) 小
摊 , 而 且 只 在 午 餐 时 间 营 业 , 而 到 了 晚
上 , 不 论 是 印 度 薄 饼 (roti)、 中 国 叉 烧
包 (buns) 还 是 泰 国 炸 鱼 饼 , 各 种 小 吃 ,
应 有 尽 有 。 唐 人 街 的 街 头 美 食 虽 然 名 不
虚 传 , 但 到 了 晚 上 ,Suan Plu 社 区 一 样
精 彩 , 甚 至 更 好 , 这 绝 对 不 是 外 国 人 的
偏 见 ,Soi 1(1 号 巷 ) 的 酒 吧 最 棒 ,Soi 8
的 美 食 最 可 口 。 请 抓 紧 时 间 , 因 为 令 人
难 以 置 信 的 是 , 曼 谷 的 市 议 会 已 宣 布 计
划 取 缔 街 头 摊 档 , 所 以 赶 紧 趁 现 在 去 品
尝 吧 。
特 别 建 议
一 定 不 要 犹 豫 , 大 胆 尝 试 。 虽 然 考 虑 到
个 人 口 味 的 不 同 , 但 是 炼 乳 香 蕉 煎 饼 的
味 道 简 直 令 人 无 法 抗 拒 , 当 然 , 炸 蝎 子
也 值 得 一 试 , 即 便 只 为 了 能 在 回 家 后 向
别 人 夸 耀 !
6
购 物
Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road 路 上 的 乍
都 乍 周 末 市 场 (Chatuchak Weekend
Market) 是 泰 国 最 大 的 市 场 , 拥 有 8000
多 个 摊 位 。 直 接 走 近 路 , 可 以 欣 赏 到 一
些 小 巧 咖 啡 店 的 艺 术 之 美 。 待 游 客 散 去
后 , 许 多 泰 国 年 轻 人 会 走 上 马 路 , 去 往
JJ Green 夜 市 。 这 排 老 式 摊 位 下 午 5 点
左 右 开 摊 , 动 感 活 力 的 酒 吧 直 到 午 夜 仍
然 人 流 熙 攘 。 在 河 西 侧 的 诗 里 拉 吉 医 院
(Siriraj Hospital) 附 近 , 还 有 一 个 王 朗
集 市 (Wang Lang Market)。 尽 管 乘 坐
任 何 交 通 艇 都 可 以 到 达 这 里 , 但 集 市 上
的 游 客 非 常 少 , 许 多 曼 谷 本 地 人 甚 至 都
不 知 道 。 而 另 一 方 面 , 丹 嫩 沙 多 水 上 市
场 (Damnoen Saduak Floating Market)
只 有 预 订 旅 游 时 才 能 去 , 除 了 能 够 拍 摄
一 些 精 美 照 片 外 , 期 间 的 体 验 算 不 上
正 宗 地 道 。 新 的 EmQuartier 购 物 中 心
(emquartier.co.th) 是 泰 国 时 尚 人 士 最
喜 爱 的 购 物 场 所 , 而 Central Embassy
(centralembassy.com) 绝 对 是 亚 洲 最 令
人 眼 花 缭 乱 的 购 物 中 心 之 一 。
特 别 建 议
如 果 想 喝 一 些 含 有 咖 啡 因 / 糖 的 饮 料 补
充 能 量 继 续 疯 狂 购 物 , 只 需 要 点 上 一 杯
gafair yen, 一 种 通 常 配 有 大 量 炼 乳 的 冷
咖 啡 。
远 离 尘 嚣
曼 谷 是 乐 园 (Lumphini Park)
早 上 , 人 们 会 聚 集 在 这 个 免 费 健 身 场
所 , 进 行 慢 跑 、 打 太 极 、 练 瑜 伽 、 跳
健 美 操 、 打 羽 毛 球 或 健 身 。 这 里 有 广
阔 的 草 坪 、 热 带 花 园 和 水 道 , 是 远 离
喧 嚣 商 业 区 的 世 外 桃 源 。
山 提 柴 帕 堪 公 园 (Santichaiprakarn
Park)
虽 然 公 园 里 不 完 全 是 本 地 人 , 但 泰 国
人 似 乎 也 享 受 免 费 的 每 日 “ 马 戏 团 ”
表 演 , 因 为 嬉 皮 士 背 包 客 会 出 现 在 这
里 进 行 杂 耍 、 瑜 伽 、 冥 想 甚 至 偶 尔 进
行 会 口 吐 火 焰 表 演 。
邦 喀 造 公 园 (Bang Krachao)
这 个 清 幽 的 乡 村 天 堂 坐 落 在 市 中 心 以
南 的 湄 南 河 弯 道 上 , 您 可 以 租 一 辆 自
行 车 探 索 深 幽 静 寂 的 乡 村 小 巷 , 以 及
几 乎 未 被 开 发 的 Si Nakhon Khuean
Khan 植 物 园 。
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Kenya achieved the largest-ever
crowd at an IAAF U18 World
Championships in July 2017.
Kenya came fourth at the 2017
IAAF U18 World Campionships,
achieving 15 medals.
Safari Njema
Among the Medals
Kenya Airways’ (KQ) cabin
crew ushered in the winners’
medals at the IAAF U18
World Championships in July.
The four-day athletics event
(sponsored by KQ) attracted
over 130 countries and 800
participating athletes. It was
the first global sporting-event
to be hosted in Kenya.
Over 20 members of the KQ
cabin crew were privileged to
carry the medals to the
podium in front of a vibrant
near-capacity crowd at the
Kasarani stadium. Almost
55,000 spectators attended
the penultimate session on
the last day, making it the
best-attended session of any
under-18 athletics event.
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The East African
Safari Classic rally’s
attrition rate can
exceed 90 percent
News
✈ KQ serves more than 10,000
meals on board, making it the
largest restaurant in Kenya.
Golf
A Hole in One
Kenya Airways and KLM co-sponsored a golf day at
The Dutch in Spijk, the Netherlands, where the 2017
KLM Open competition will take place.
Over 100 Platinum Elite and Platinum members (who fly to
Africa) took part along with a team of four Kenya Airways
(KQ) SkyTeam members from Nairobi: Moses Matsiko
Baryamujura, Carol Abade, and Qaher and Azhar Madhani.
Flight attendants Saida Rashid and Jackline Munene helped
welcome the guests and promoted KQ at the event.
Qaher Madhani, from Nairobi, came second and will now play
at the KLM Open (14-17 September). An Amazing Africa
day will take place as part of the competition, highlighting the
KLM/Kenya Airways partnership with various activities.
Other airline partners to have sponsored KLM golf days
include: Delta Air Lines, China Southern and Air France.
Motorsport
Racing Ahead
Kenya Airways is sponsoring the eighth edition of
the biennial East African Safari Classic Rally. It’s
the seventh edition under Kenya Airways’ title
sponsorship, which started in 2003.
Beginning at Sarova Whitesands in Mombasa and traversing
4,000 km of the world’s most captivating landscapes in both
Kenya and Tanzania, this year’s race will see some of the big
names return to the fold. The 1984 World Rally Champion
Stig Blomqvist will be back to defend the title he won for the
first time in 2015. The Swede will renew his rivalry with local
hero and six-time Kenya National Rally Champion Ian
Duncan. South Africa’s Geoff Bell and French veteran
Philippe Gache add to the experienced line-up. With many
competitors aiming for a best-ever finish, the 2017 race could
be the closest yet.
Speaking at the company headquarters, where he was attending
the official launch, Kenya Airways’ Ground Services Director
Francis Musila said that the airline was proud to sponsor the
world’s greatest rally, and highlighted the event’s significance in
promoting trade, tourism and business opportunities for Kenya
and the East African community. “We are committed to
continued investments in support of various sports disciplines
in our resolve to grow and facilitate sports tourism in Kenya
and the region at large,” he said, speaking on behalf of Kenya
Airways’ Managing Director and CEO Sebastian Mikosz.
Musila added that the company is committed to playing a lead
role in growing the East African Safari Classic to claim even
more glory and recognition in the motorsports world. He called
on fans and spectators to come and support the rally, which
will take place from 23 November to 1 December.
“We live, breathe
and do everything
rally”
− Natasha and Carl Tundo −
Rally drivers

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News
✈ Kenya Airways’ Pride Centre
was recognised as a 2015
Africa Top Performing IATA
Authorized Training Center.
Education
Pride Centre Reaches Milestone
On 26 July, it was 10 years since Kenya Airways’
Pride Centre opened its doors as Africa’s premier
training establishment.
With unique state-of-the-art facilities, the Pride Centre is
the hub of all learning activities at Kenya Airways (KQ). It
can host up to 517 participants daily. Over the years, this
facility has grown to offer training to other corporations
across Africa. It now conducts most of its training courses
internally with its own instructors. The B787 Systems course
is the latest addition.
In May 2013, the Pride Centre became the first training
school in the world to simultaneously carry all three
accreditations: IATA Authorized Training Center, IATA
Accredited School and IATA Regional Training Center.
As part of the recent KQ School Open Day, the Pride Centre
hosted 50 students from Bright Hope, an education centre in
Dagoretti Sub-County (Nairobi). During the day, students
gained industry insights, career guidance, and visited the
flight simulator and aircraft hangars. They also met Captain
Peter Maranga, a mentor and volunteer, who shared his life
experience with them.
“You don’t have to be
the best, identify the best
and work with them”
− Jack Ma −
Chinese business man
Sustainability
Improving Lives
The Wildlife Works Kasigau Corridor REDD+
project protects 500,000 acres of dryland forest
in South East Kenya and improves the lives of
communities that live in and around the area.
Wildlife Works, Kenya Airways’ carbon-offsetting partner, is
located in Taita Taveta County, an arid coastal region where
the average annual rainfall is less than 400 mm per year.
These conditions are not ideal for agriculture. In this rural
area – where there is no real industry, and high poverty –
communities were previously forced to exploit their natural
resources to survive.
As well as creating small-scale industries for sustainable job
creation, Wildlife Works has a greenhouse team that works with
these communities to improve agricultural yields and reduce
environmental degradation. The team encourages climate-smart
agriculture and increases awareness of organic farming
techniques. Local farmers learn vital skills, such as using drip
irrigation to conserve water, repelling large insects without
chemicals and making organic compost.
Thanks to the support of Kenya Airways’ customers who
choose to offset their flights, Wildlife Works is able to help
local people to farm more efficiently, protect wildlife and
uplift local communities.
~ The KQ offset programme, run by ClimateCare, is approved by the
International Air Transport Association as a way to take responsibility
for unavoidable carbon emissions during your flight. If you want to
offset your flight on landing, visit wildlifeworks.com/shopcarbon/
Lisa Kristine

How many Miles did you
earn while flying to your
current destination? Find out
online with the Flying Blue
Miles Calculator.
Flying Blue
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✈ There are new discounted award
tickets, or Promo Awards, available
every month, saving you up
to 50 percent on Award Miles.
Membership levels
Miles!
Miles!
Miles!
The Flying Blue frequent flyer programme allows you to earn
Award Miles for every flight you take with Kenya Airways or
a SkyTeam partner.You can redeem your Miles to fly with
KQ-operated flights or upgrade your seats to Business Class.
There are four membership levels in Flying Blue and with each qualifying
flight you take, you earn Level Miles. When you first enrol, you will be
awarded Ivory status, which progresses to Silver, Gold and ultimately
Platinum. The more you travel with KQ or one of our partner airlines,
the higher your level becomes, which results in you earning more Award
Miles and enjoying more benefits.
Award Miles can be redeemed for flights to destinations selected by
Kenya Airways or our SkyTeam partner airlines. Your accumulated
Award Miles remain valid for 20 months, which can be extended every
time you fly with Kenya Airways or one of our SkyTeam partners, if you
fly at least once every 20 months. The total number of Miles credited to
your account depends on the distance you have flown and travel class
that you have chosen.
~ Enrol now and start to enjoy the benefits Flying Blue has to offer.
Go to flyingblue.com for more information and to sign up.
1
Exchange
Award Miles can be redeemed for a flight to
any Kenya Airways destination or an upgrade to
Business Class.
2
Check
Your choice of destination determines the
number of Miles required for your Award ticket. So
please check if you have sufficient Miles for your
choice. You can check this on flyingblue.com. It is
advisable to have flexible date options in case your
initial choice is not available.
3
Redeem
Once you have made your choice, you can
redeem your Award Miles in several ways:
A. Call the Kenya Airways contact centres in
Nairobi on +254 20 327 4747; +254 734 104747
or +254 711 024747.
B. Visit kenya-airways.com and go to
Flying Blue and then Award Booking.
C. Visit flyingblue.com and go to Spend Miles.
For further information, you can always contact us
at kenya-airways.custhelp.com.
4
Tax
Award Miles do not cover tax charges. These
will need to be paid for by you, and can be done so
via credit card, M-Pesa or a cash payment at any
Kenya Airways office.
5
Easy Does It
Five steps to make
the most of your Miles.
Ticket
Once payment has been received, your e-ticket
will be sent to you by email.
~ Award tickets are subject to seat availability. In the
event that no seats are available, you can opt for a Flex
Award, which gives you a confirmed ticket for double the
Award Miles.
~ Award Miles can be used to upgrade to Business
Class when you have already purchased an Economy
Class Kenya Airways ticket on B, Y, M and U classes for
all routes. All upgrades are subject to seat availability in
Business Class.

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SkyTeam operates more than
16,609 departures a day to 1,074
destinations in 177 countries, and
offers SkyTeam members 600+
lounges in airports worldwide.
SkyTeam
✈ Founded in June 2000, SkyTeam is a
major airline alliance that consists of 20
carriers from five continents.
SkyPriority
The Feedback Loop
SkyTeam became the first global airline
alliance to offer aligned priority benefits
for top customers when it launched
SkyPriority in 2012. This service makes
travel more seamless for those flying
First Class, Business Class and Elite
Plus on all SkyTeam member airlines.
Today, SkyPriority is offered at more
than 1,000 airports globally.
Creating an ideal airport experience.
“We make travel faster
and more convenient”
– SkyTeam –
It’s a clear demonstration that we care
about our customers, but that we also
care what they have to say. Last year we
launched the SkyPriority Audit App,
to collect customers’ feedback on their
SkyPriority service each time they fly.
With every audit we receive, we’re
getting closer to our goal of creating
an ideal airport experience for all.
You can help us
Make
SkyPriority
even better
1Eligible customers wishing to join SkyPriority
panel can enrol via skyteam.com by
downloading the SkyPriority Audit App to their
smartphone. It’s quick, free and easy to do.
Open the app when you get to the airport.
2 If you forget, the app knows where you are
and will send you a push reminder.
3Audit your experience at each SkyPriority
step along the way. From check-in and
bag drop-off to boarding and bag collection –
the more information you give us the better.
Why not upload a photo to accompany your
feedback?
4Submit your audit. Your feedback is sent to
SkyTeam and then forwarded to the airline
concerned. We have invested in technology to
make this happen in real-time.
5SkyTeam and its members are committed to
ensuring consistent delivery of the alliance’s
priority services. Your feedback is key to this
consistency. Queues too long, boarding out of
line? If something needs fixing at one of our
global airports, please let us know and we
will inform the relevant airlines and teams for
improvements in service delivery.
6And if you’ve had a great experience – and
we hope so – tell us! We are committed to
delivering excellence to our member airlines’
customers who have access to SkyPriority.
~ Eligible? Find out more and sign up.
Next time you fly, take the time to audit
your SkyPriority experience. This will help
us to improve the service we offer you
and thousands of customers, shaping the
future of business travel. We’re delighted
to have you onboard.

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Global Network
London
GREAT-BRITAIN
THE NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam
Paris
FRANCE
SUDAN
SAUDI ARABIA
Jeddah
Dubai
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Mumbai
SENEGAL
Dakar
Bamako
Freetown
SIERRA LEONE
Monrovia
LIBERIA
MALI
COTE
D'IVOIRE
Abidjan
BENIN
NIGERIA
GHANA Lagos
Accra
Cotonou CAMEROON
Douala
Yaoundé
Brazzaville
Kinshasa
Luanda
CENTRAL
AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Bangui
DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC OF
THE CONGO
Khartoum
SOUTH SUDAN
Juba
UGANDA KENYA
Entebbe/Kampala Kisumu
Kigali
RWANDA
Bujumbura Kilimanjaro
BURUNDI
TANZANIA
Addis
Ababa
ETHIOPIA
NAIROBI
Dar es Salaam
Djibouti
DJIBOUTI
Malindi
Mombasa
Moroni/COMOROS
Lubumbashi
ANGOLA
MALAWI
Dzaoudzi/MAYOTTE
Ndola Lilongwe
ZAMBIA
Lusaka
Blantyre
Nampula
Livingstone
Victoria Harare
Falls
Antananarivo
ZIMBABWE
MADAGASCAR
MOZAMBIQUE
Mahé
SEYCHELLES
INDIA
Johannesburg
Maputo
SOUTH
AFRICA
Cape Town
Chantal van Wessel/Vizualism

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Kenya Airways Fleet
Boeing 737-700
Aircraft 2; Seats Economy 100, Premier 16; Crew 7;
Seat pitch Economy 32”, Premier 40”; Max. take-off weight
70,080kg; Fuel capacity 26,020 litres; Range 6,225km;
Typical cruising speed at 35,000ft Mach 0.785;
Thrust per engine at sea level 26,400lbs; Wing span 34.3m;
Length 33.6m; Interior cabin width 3.53m
CHINA
Hanoi
VIETNAM
Bangkok
THAILAND
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
HONG KONG
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Aircraft 7; Seats Economy 204, Premier 30; Crew 14;
Seat pitch Economy 32”; Premier 75”; Max. take-off weight
227,930kg; Fuel capacity 126,903 litres; Range 14,500km;
Typical cruising speed at 35,000ft Mach 0.85; Thrust per
engine at sea level 69,800lbs; Wing span 60.1m; Length
56.7m; Interior cabin width 5.49m
Boeing 737-800
Aircraft 8; Seats Economy 129, Premier 16; Crew 8;
Seat pitch Economy 32”, Premier 47”; Max. take-off weight
79,015kg; Fuel capacity 26,020 litres; Range 5,665km; Typical
cruising speed at 35,000ft Mach 0.78; Thrust per engine at
sea level 26,400lbs; Wing span 34.3m; Length 39.5m;
Interior cabin width 3.53m
Embraer 190
Aircraft 15; Seats Economy 84, Premier 12; Crew 7;
Seat pitch Economy 31”, Premier 38”; Max. take-off weight
51,800kg; Fuel capacity 16,153 litres; Range 2,935km;
Typical cruising speed at 35,000ft Mach 0.82; Thrust per
engine at sea level 20,000lbs; Wing span 28.72m;
Length 36.24m; Interior cabin width 2.74m

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Kenya is named after
Mount Kenya, the tallest
mountain in the country
(5,199 m).
Welcome to Kenya
✈ Passengers travelling in
a group of at least
10 (economy cabin) or
5 (business cabin) can
request for a group fare.
Practical tips
What & How
Getty Images
Getting around
On Arrival
TO THE CITY
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is about a 30-minute drive away
from Nairobi city. Moi International Airport, Mombasa is a 20-minute
drive to Mombasa city. More time is needed during rush hour.
VISA
Most visitors to Kenya require a visa. Multiple and single entry visas are
available. You can apply at any Kenya High Commission or Embassy
prior to travelling. The single entry visa (obtainable upon arrival at the
airport) is US$50 (correct at time of print) or the equivalent in local currency.
You will also require a passport that is valid for three months from
the moment of entry.
Health
Emergency services
Dial 999. Note that
ambulance services are
mostly private. Services
include: St Johns
Ambulance +254 72 161
1555 or Kenya Red
Cross Ambulance
+254 71 771 4938.
Hospitals
Nairobi and Mombasa
have good hospitals.
Medical expenses
Make sure you have
adequate travel health
insurance and accessible
funds to cover the cost of
any medical treatment.
Consultations and
treatments will have to
be paid for at the time,
and the costs claimed
back later.
General
Voltage
240 volts AC, using
three-square-pin,
13-amp-type plugs.
Security
It is advisable not to walk
alone in isolated areas
in towns or on beaches,
particularly after dark.
Tipping
Tips are appreciated. Most
hotels/restaurants add a
10 percent service charge.
Water
It is wise to drink or use
only boiled or bottled water,
and to avoid ice in drinks.
Self-drive
Traffic adheres to the lefthand
side of the road, and
most cars are right-hand
drive. A current driving
licence with photograph is
accepted for up to a threemonth
stay.
Public transport
Nairobi is the only city with
an effective municipal bus
service. Local (private)
matatus are the main
means of getting around.
Taxi service Uber operates
in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Photography
Taking photographs of
official buildings, including
embassies, can lead to
detention. Photography is
also prohibited at airports.
Embassies & consulates
All embassies are
located in Nairobi.
ID
You must carry a valid form
of ID with you at all times.
Post office
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Mondays to Fridays; and 9
a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays.
Telephone/internet
Phone cards may be
bought from post offices
or international call
offices. Emails can be sent
from most hotels.
Money matters
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
Currency regulations
There are no restrictions on
the movement of currency
into or out of Kenya for
currency transactions.
Banking
Banks are generally open
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Mondays to Fridays;
and 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Saturdays. Banks in
coastal towns open
and close half an hour
earlier. Most ATMs accept
international VISA cards.
Credit cards
Visa and MasterCard are
widely accepted.
Hotel bill payment
Pay in Kenyan shillings or
convertible currency.
Most hotels also accept
credit cards.
Gulu

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SOUTH-
SUDAN
ETHIOPIA
Lokichokio
Muruasigar
2149 m
Songot 1755 m
Central
Island
National
Park
Namoratunga
Stones
Lodwar
LAKE
TURKANA
Sibiloi
National
Park
CHALBI DESERT
Moyale
Malka Mari
National
Reserve
LAKE
VICTORIA
UGANDA
Nasolot
National
Reserve
TANZANIA
South
Turkana
National
Reserve
Masai Mara
National Reserve
South
Island
National
Park
RIFT VALLEY
Nairobi
National
Park
LAKE
MAGADI
Shompole
Conservancy
Loiyangalani
Mt Kulal 2285 m
Marsabit
National
Reserve
Losai
National
Reserve
Marsabit
Marsabit
National
Park
Maralal
Saiwa
National Matthew’s Peak
Swamp
Sanctuary 2375 m
Mt Elgon
National
National Park
Kaisungua
Maralal
Reserve
Kitale
3167 m
Samburu
National
Mt Elgon
Kerio Valley
Reserve
Shaba National
4322 m
National Reserve
Reserve
ELDORET
Archer’s Post
LAKE BARINGA
Kakamega
Buffalo Springs
Forest Reserve
Lake Bogoria Isiolo
National
Meru
Reserve
Kakamega
National Reserve
National
Park
Ndere Island
Nanyuki
National Park
KISUMU
Meru
Mt Londiani
Rusinga Island
Kericho
3000 m
North
Nakuru
Mt Kenya Kitu
Lake Nakuru
5199 m
National
Mfangango
National
Park
Nyerri Embu
Reserve
Island
Kisii
Muranga’a Mwea
Ruma
Hell’s Gate
National
National
National Park
Mt Longonot 2777 m Reserve
Park
RIFT VALLEY
Longonot National Park
Thika
Migori
Narok
NAIROBI
Oi Donyo National Park
Chantal van Wessel
OFFICES & AGENTS
Head Office Airport North Road, Embakasi
P.O. Box: 19002 – 00501 Nairobi, Kenya, Tel +254 (0)20 6422000,
Safaricom +254 0711 02 2000, Airtel +254 0734 10 2000
Contact Centre (24 hours) Tel +254 (0)20 3274747
Safaricom +254 0711 02 4747, Airtel +254 0734 10 4747
Email: customer.relations@kenya-airways.com
JKIA Sales Office Terminal 1C – International Departures
Tel +254 (0)20 6423506/8,
Terminal 1D – Domestic Departures Tel +254 (0)20 6423570
Baggage Services Tel +254 0737 33 3954
Email: delayedbaggage.nbo@kenya-airways.com
KENYA
Voi
Kora
National
Park
Kajiado
West
Chyulu Game
Conservation
Area
Amboseli
National Park
Tsavo
East
National
Tsavo West
Park
National
Park
Mt Kilimanjaro 5895 m
Rahole
National
Reserve
Mwaluganje
Elephant
Sanctuary
Shimba Hills
National
Reserve
Garissa
MOMBASA
Wajir
Tana River
Primate National
Reserve
Arabuko
Malindi Marine
Sokoke
National Park
National
Park
MALINDI
Watamu Marine
National Park
Kilifi
Diani
Kisite Marine National Park
Kisite Marine National Park
Boni
National
Arawale Reserve
National
Reserve
Dodori
National
Reserve
SOMALIA
INDIAN
OCEAN
100 km

Iten, a town in the highlands of the
Rift Valley, at an altitude of 2400 m,
is seen as the centre of Kenyan
long-distance running.
Magical Kenya
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✈ KQ Holidays offers
packages to Kenya Airways’
destinations and beyond.
kqholidays.com
IAAF U18 World Championships
A Milestone in Sports Tourism
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The recent IAAF World U18
Championships demonstrated that
sport has the power to unite a
world of increasing diversity.
The event was an opportunity for
Magical Kenya to showcase Kenya to
the world as a viable and vibrant
destination for sports tourism.While
Kenya features a unique and glorious
blend of diverse wildlife, landscapes,
adventure, as well as a rich culture and
heritage, the Kenya Tourism Board is
keen to diversify and attract visitors
through the lesser-known experiences
and attractions. Sports offer Magical
Kenya this opportunity.
Today, sport is regarded as one of the
leading industries in the leisure sector. It
constitutes an integral part of a country’s
tourism diversity. Indeed, sport is fast
emerging as a major driver for tourism
destinations around the world.
The United Nations World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO) estimates that
sports tourism is worth US$800 billion
constituting more than 10 percent of the
international travel and tourism receipts.
In some countries, sports tourism
accounts for 25 percent of all tourism
receipts, rising to as much as 55 percent
in Australia and parts of New Zealand.
Due to these rising numbers, major
tourism destinations are developing
products around leisure and adventure
sports. This diversity enables destinations
to stand out among their competitors
and increase their competitive advantage
in the international arena.
There are now over 1.1 billion annual
international tourist arrivals worldwide,
with the UNWTO predicting that by
2020 this will rise to 1.4 Billion.
Tourism now accounts for nine percent
of the global GDP, one in eleven jobs
worldwide and has a value of over
US$1.5 trillion in exports. Within this
resilient and multi-faceted industry,
sports-related tourism is now presenting
major opportunities for both emerging
and mature destinations. Indeed, many
observers regard international sports
tourism as being one of the primary
reasons for this growth.
Over 500 million spectators around the
world tuned in to watch the football
World Cup in South Africa. Nearly half
a million foreign fans visit host countries
for the first time during events such as
this. Indeed, Kenya experienced this
influx of sport tourists first hand at the
IAAF World U18 Championships.
Magical Kenya remains inspired by this
phenomenon and we believe that by
investing in sports tourism, we can bring
the citizens of the World to Kenya.

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Cargo
Fresh Meat
Low Temperature, High Quality
Text: Ben Clark Photo: Getty Images
Fresh meat can only be preserved
for short periods because the
mechanisms responsible for
deterioration – microorganisms
and enzymatic activity – increase
with time. Kenya Airways’ strict
cargo policies ensure that fresh
meats arrive in perfect condition.
Kenya Airways (KQ) transports 100
tonnes of fresh goat and lamb per
week to Dubai and 500 kg of Farmer’s
Choice beef/chicken sausages per week to
Khartoum (Sudan) and Accra, Ghana.
Islamic imams inspect live goats and
lambs before certifying them as halal.
They are then slaughtered as per Islamic
rites before being put in cold storage.
“These special products help Kenyan
farmers get good returns while providing
clients with high-quality food from
reputable suppliers,” says Boniface
Mugugu, Cargo Sales & Customer
Service Executive at KQ.
KQ monitors several important factors
including the initial microbial load,
temperature, integrity of the packaging
and the species of animal transported.
Any of these elements can lead to
spoiled food if they are not properly
managed. Initial colour changes,
unpleasant odour and flavour are
indications of spoiled meat. To counter
these effects, it’s necessary to keep fresh
meat at constant low temperatures.
The initial microbial load becomes
significant when storage temperatures
cannot be maintained properly. A small
increase of a few degrees may result in
food spoilage by microorganism growth.
KQ’s adherence to the cold-chain –
the temperature-controlled supply chain
– ensures that optimum temperatures
for fresh meats (2°C-8°C) are constantly
maintained.

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KQ won the Best
Business Class in
Africa for four years
in a row from World
Travel Awards.
Get Comfortable
✈ KQ received an International
Safety Award in 2016 and 2017
from the British Safety Council.
What you need to know
Flight Mode
Safety
Please watch the safety demonstration before
take-off and refer to the leaflet in your seat
pocket. Smoking is prohibited on all flights.
Electronic devices including laptops, tablets
and mobile phones may not be used during
take-off and landing.
Hand luggage
Place hand luggage in the overhead storage
or beneath the seat in front of you. Cabin crew
will remove hand luggage from passengers
seated in exit rows for take-off and landing.
1 Get a good night’s sleep, eat a light
meal and take some gentle exercise
before your flight.
Travel
On The Move
Six top tips for a healthy and comfortable journey
2 Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
3 Keep your circulation going by standing
up and walking in the aisle when
possible. Flex muscles in your feet, arms,
shoulders and neck.
4 Low cabin humidity on longer
journeys can cause dry eyes, nose and
throat. Remove contact lenses and apply
moisturiser and lip balm. Avoid salt,
drink plenty of water and moderate
your intake of alcohol, tea and coffee.
“Whatever you are looking
for is also looking for you”
– Sahndra Fon Dufe –
Cameroon-born actress and author
5 When travelling across time zones
your body’s sleep rhythms can become
disrupted, leading to insomnia, loss of
appetite and fatigue. Try to give yourself
some time to adjust to new night and
day cycles when you arrive.
6 On arrival spend as much time as
possible outside. Sunlight helps your
body to adjust to a new time zone.
Seat adjustments
Ensure your seat is upright for take-off and
landing.
Infants
Baby-changing tables can be found in
selected toilets. The crew will help prepare
baby food. Cots are available on some flights.
Inflight service
A hot meal is normally served during longhaul
flights. Special-diet or vegetarian meals
are available when pre-ordered. There is a
courtesy inflight bar service for wine, beer,
spirits and soft drinks.
Entertainment
Seat-back entertainment featuring a range of
movies and music is available on our long- and
medium-haul flights. Please refer to the IFE
guide in Msafiri.
Take-off
The aircraft climbs steeply immediately after
take-off. Shortly afterwards you will hear
a reduction in the engine sound, while the
aircraft continues to climb. All aircraft cabins
are pressurised. Due to a change in pressure
during take-off and landing, some passengers
may experience slight discomfort in their ears.
Relieve this by swallowing, yawning or pinching
the nostrils gently, while keeping lips sealed.
Landing
After touchdown you may hear an increase in
engine noise due to the reverse thrust applied
to assist braking. Remain seated until the
engines are off and the doors are open.