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ARP Africa Travel Exceptional destination management for travel professionals selling Africa.

Our destinations of expertise in East Africa include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.

🏆🌍 **WE’RE CELEBRATING TWO WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS!** 🇰🇪🏆We are incredibly proud to announce that **Pollman’s Tours & Safari...
29/08/2026

🏆🌍 **WE’RE CELEBRATING TWO WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS!** 🇰🇪🏆

We are incredibly proud to announce that **Pollman’s Tours & Safaris** has been named:

🏆 **Africa’s Leading Tour Operator 2026**
🏆 **Kenya’s Leading Tour Operator 2026**

at the prestigious **World Travel Awards 2026**.

These awards mean a great deal to everyone at Pollman’s. They are not simply recognition of our company, but of the extraordinary people who make every safari possible — from our guides and operations teams to our reservations staff, management, suppliers and partners across East Africa.

Most importantly, we would like to say a huge **THANK YOU** to our clients, overseas tour operators, travel agents, industry colleagues and everyone who voted for and continues to support Pollman’s Tours & Safaris. ❤️

📸 Accepting the awards on behalf of Pollman’s Tours & Safaris, from left to right: **Stephen Kwena, Hotta Lambodara, Mohammed Hersi, Antony Jefwa & Daniel Mungai.**

🎥 **Watch the Pollman’s team accepting the award at the World Travel Awards:**
https://youtube.com/shorts/r1cbCnnsSVQ?feature=share

We are enormously proud of this achievement — and even more excited about what lies ahead as we continue welcoming travellers and showcasing the very best of **Kenya and East Africa**. 🦁🌍

**Thank you for being part of our journey.**

🚢🌍 A Warm Kenyan Welcome — Powered by Pollman’s Tours & SafarisAn impressive line-up of safari vehicles and touring coac...
22/03/2026

🚢🌍 A Warm Kenyan Welcome — Powered by Pollman’s Tours & Safaris

An impressive line-up of safari vehicles and touring coaches from Pollman’s Tours & Safaris stood ready at the Port of Mombasa to receive cruise passengers arriving on Kenya’s coast. The well-organised fleet showcased the company’s capacity, professionalism and long-standing expertise in delivering seamless ground handling and unforgettable safari experiences.

From rugged 4x4 vehicles prepared for thrilling wildlife encounters to modern touring coaches ready for coastal and cultural excursions, Pollman’s played a key role in ensuring visitors could explore Kenya comfortably and efficiently. The coordinated welcome underlined the growing importance of cruise tourism and Kenya’s reputation as a world-class destination for beach and bush adventures.

22/03/2026

Cruise Tourism Boost for Kenya as MV Viking Sky Docks in Mombasa

A magnificent welcome unfolded at the Port of Mombasa as the cruise ship MV Viking Sky docked at Berth One, bringing approximately 750 passengers and 450 crew members to Kenya’s coast.

The vessel arrived at around 7:30am after sailing from the Seychelles, and passengers were greeted with vibrant performances from traditional dancers, showcasing the rich culture and hospitality of the Kenyan coast.

Tourists were swiftly transferred in a fleet of tour vehicles to explore some of Kenya’s most iconic attractions — including world-famous game parks, pristine beaches, and cultural heritage sites — highlighting the country’s diverse tourism offering.

Officials from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Kenya Tourism Board, and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) were present to receive the ship and its visitors. During the visit, KWS officially launched its new “Cruise-to-Park” initiative, offering tour operators a 30% incentive for bringing groups of 100 or more cruise tourists to Kenya’s national parks. The programme aims to strengthen cruise tourism and encourage more international visitors to experience Kenya’s wildlife.

Speaking at the event, KWS Coast Senior Assistant Director Ms Elema Hapicha described the arrival of cruise ships such as Viking Sky as a strong signal of Kenya’s growing reputation as a premier Indian Ocean cruise destination.

Watch the full press conference and welcome ceremony in this video.

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08/03/2026

High in the branches of an acacia tree in Tarangire National Park, two birds can be seen engaged in their courtship and mating behaviour. During the breeding season, male birds often pursue females through the canopy, calling and displaying to demonstrate their fitness as a potential mate. Once the female accepts the male, the pair briefly perch together while mating takes place, a process that usually lasts only a few seconds but may be repeated several times.

This behaviour is an important part of the breeding cycle, ensuring fertilisation before the female begins nest building and egg laying. In Tarangire’s rich riverine woodlands and acacia forests, such interactions are common during the rainy season when food is plentiful and many bird species begin to breed. Observing these moments offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the natural rhythms of wildlife and the continuation of bird life in the African savannah.

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