Latest travel advisory from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Ethiopia.

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Political situation section (avoid large demonstrations and political rallies), the Safety and Security - Local Travel - River & Sea Transports section and the Entry Requirements - Visa section (need for biometric fingerprints and photographs).  The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in this travel advice for Tanzania.

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements - Passport Validity section (updated).  The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to Karamjoa region except for trips to the Kidepo Valley National Park.

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with editorial amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Terrorism section.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.  The FCO advises against all but essential travel to within 60km of the Somali border, to coastal areas within 150km of the Kenya-Somalia border (this includes the Lamu area), to Garissa district and to low income areas of Nairobi, including all townships or slum areas.

Uganda "The Pearl of Africa" has been listed by Lonely Planet as one of the best countries to travel to in 2012.

We are delighted to announce that Miss Nicola Butler has been appointed General Manager for The SAFARI Company and Advantage East Africa as of the 17th October 2011. 

The 9th Lamu Cultural Festival was a wonderful opportunity to experience the island's unspoiled beaches, medieval ambience, architecturally magnificent Old Town, gracious population and traditions of an enchanted island where history continues to live.

This year's festival is planned for the 24th - 27th November 2011.

As per the notice issued in the national newspapers over the weekend, the Narok County Council fees are increasing as of the end of February 2011.