African Travel
Centre reception in London
on Thursday
18th September, 2003
On Thursday night 18th September, 2003 the Africa Travel Centre held a
reception, in conjunction with British Airways, at the Governor House Hotel. The
"Taste of Africa" evening was a celebration of all things about African, and was
a chance for the UK press and media to meet with invited dignitaries and the
staff of the Africa Travel Centre and British Airways. Guests were welcomed by a
traditional Nigerian drumming band, before canapés and cocktails were enjoyed.
Amongst their ranks was His Excellency Daniel Koikai, the acting Kenya High
Commissioner, who was able to attend. The Africa Travel Centre is one of the
UK's leading specialists in offering low-cost airfares to all parts of Africa.
The staff number 5 different African nationalities amongst their ranks, and
between them speak English, Kikuyu, Swahili, French, Yoruba and Afrikaan! Leo
Muigai Nganga and Joyce Kanja look after the needs of their fellow Kenyans'
travel needs and will always try to provide the very best service at the very
best price. The evening was a great success with all parties commenting on the
wonderful atmosphere and ambience. The theme at the reception was "A Touch of
Africa"
Champagne & Canapés was in plenty
Governor Hotel entrance could tell it all |
Joyce Kanja (right) and a colleague at the reception |
Traditional Nigerian drumming band entertained guests at the venue |
We are from Africa |
Joseph Njiiri Mr. Seed Son 2 enjoying mussels at the reception - a
snail in a shell - you crack the shell to eat the snail - it costs
about £4 a piece |
Acting Kenya High Commissioner HE Daniel Koikai (right) charting with Joyce
Kanja (centre) and Leo Muigai both from Africa Travel Centre |
Mr. Chris Wain a manager with Africa Travel Centre charting with Leo |
From left is Ola, Charles Fatusin from Nigeria a Senior Travel Consultant at
African Travel Centre and Cordelia Carrol West Africa department |
Hata Bwana Mbegu alivaa Kiafrica
From left is Mr. Gerard Bayol Director of Africa Travel Centre and Mr. Seed |
Yours for the mouth was in plenty |
"No, no, no", says Joyce Kanja (pink) as she laughs with team mate"...such a
small fruit is not from Kenya....in Kenya the fruits a bigger and sweeter" |
From right is Tim and Sophia and Leo. Tim has written a book "Safari Style"
and has lived in Kenya for two years at Ndege Road, Nairobi. |
A theme at the reception was "A Touch of
Africa"
Guests at the reception enjoying different tastes |
"I have never been to Africa....but this time I will make a point" |
Joseph Njiiri and Acting Kenya High Commissioner HE Daniel Koikai |
"Tell me Gerard, a holiday in Kenya or South Africa, which one do you
recommend?" "I think Mr. Seed would say KENYA!" - Gerard (left) is the
African Travel Centre Director |
From left is Gerard Bayol, Daniel Koikai, Chege Kihiko of Embassy and Leo
Muigai of Africa Travel Centre |
Dressing African way....From left is Joseph Njiiri, Cordelia Carrol and Leo |
Charles Fatusin (left) and a friend at the reception |
British Airways was flying high at the reception |
Two popular tourist camps has come up in Tsavo,
Kenya. One in Tsavo East -
Ndololoo Camp and Tsavo West's Lion Lock Camp. Next time you intend to visit the
area please contact Tsavo Park Hotel Voi, Kenya at
tsavoh@africaonline.co.ke or mobile 072271108. Don't forget to mention Mr.
Seed for a discount. Visit their website
http://www.tsavoparkhotel.com
Our Kenyan team at African Travel Centre - Joyce (left) and Leo |
"We come from the land of giraffes - Kenya - Hakuna Matata" |
Frances (second right) The managing director of Africa Travel Centre with
guests at the reception |
British Airways seat and bed were in display at the reception |
Mr. Daniel Brinbridge (left) BA Africa Pricing Manager with Mr.
William Chege Kihiko Administrative Attaché at the Kenya Embassy |
Frances, Managing Director of Africa Travel Centre delivering her welcoming
speech at the reception |
Guests at the reception listening to speeches |
Waiters were at hand for the drinks |
West African attire was common at the reception |
Olga Essita Sambo (left) Consular at Mozambique High Commission and Lucia
Cherinda - second secretary at the reception |
African Travel Centre team at the reception |
"We are from West Africa...dressing tells it better than words"M |
Mabet van Rensburg from South African High Commission |
Shelley Borkum (film) from South Africa at the reception dressing with
Nelson Mandera attire |
Frances (right) listening carefully to the guests at the reception |
Crowning it with a glass of Champaign is Gerard Bayol a director of African
Travel Centre and Belinda J. Lamb of Rennies Travel, South Africa |
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Next time
you want to travel please contact Joyce Kanja or Leo Muigai at African
Travel Centre on 08454501526 for a low cost flights to Kenya or elsewhere
and if they happen to ask you this kind of a question: "Nani amekwambia"
just tell BWANA MBEGU!
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AFRICA TRAVEL CENTRE
21 Leigh Street, London WC1H 9EW
Telephone 08454501526
www.africatravel.com - email
joyce@africatravel.com
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