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Its not easy being a man especially with our present economic situation in Nigeria. A lot of people can't afford three square meals daily. Once we eat breakfast, we have to manage till night for dinner. As for me, if I want to stay filled up throughout the day, I just eat Bread and Beans or Yam and Beans and I'm set for the day.

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MtuMsuper:
A major correction sir. Kenya is not an emerging tourist destination but is in fact an established one with a vibrant tour & travel industry.

Thanks to its fascinating highlights and amazing attractions like the famous wildlife, beautiful beaches, Indian Ocean coastlines and more, Kenya is a major African tourism hub for inbound tourists from all around the world. Even Nigerians are not left out as they also want to feel the charm of the ‘Cradle of mankind’.
As a Nigerian, if you are planning to visit Kenya, you are expected to apply for a visa online or get one at the point of entry. We will guide you on how to apply for a Kenyan Visa online. However, note that children under 16 years old are exempted from visa payment and are not expected to submit a visa application.

Note that Kenya offers three (3) types of visas, they are;

Single Entry Visa- allows you to enter Kenya only once and its valid for up to 90 days
Transit Visa- For a short flight stop over and can last up to 3 days.
Multiple Entry- Suitable for those that want to enter Kenya multiple times


Requirements

A valid international passport that is valid for at least Six (6) months
Scanned photograph- coloured with white background
Itinerary
Letter from your employer or an invitation letter
Copy of confirmed hotel reservations


How to apply online

Visit https://account.ecitizen.go.ke/register and create an account as a Visitor
Fill out the account creation form and submit
Check your e-mail inbox to verify your email address
Upload your passport size photo (Maximum dimension is 500 px by 500 px)
Click on Depart of Immigration Services
Select KENYAN VISA
Select the kind of visa you want to apply for and carefully read the instructions then click on APPLY NOW
Fill out the application form and select CONTINUE
Pay for your visa using your debit card then wait for your approval email
Download and print out your eVisa


Kenya High Commission Office Address

Lagos Office
First Floor UBA Building, 22B, Idowu Taylor street, Victoria Island.

Abuja Office
No. 357, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja.

Source: http://kqholidaysng.com/2016/10/12/how-to-apply-for-a-kenyan-visa/

Thank you for the additional information

jeffronald19:
Its not only 6 reasons there are more than that-
1.The Apartheid Museum-
The Apartheid Museum graphically depicts the politically-sanctioned racial segregation story through photographs, ancient rarities, news cut-outs, chilling individual records, and film footage. The sights and hints of the politically-sanctioned racial segregation time pounce upon guests as they travel through the provocative perpetual shows on an enthusiastic adventure through South Africa's history.
2.Gold Reef City-
At Gold Reef City, eight kilometers from the downtown area, guests are raced back to the gold rush days through a progression of exciting amusement park rides and authentic displays. This family-accommodating fascination has multiplications of structures and organizations from the period, including houses, shops, the Royal Theater, an inn, a Chinese clothing, a tailor's workshop, a scientific expert's shop, a daily paper office, and Johannesburg's first stock trade.
3.South African National Museum of Military History-
Precisely as its title expresses, the South African Museum of Military History follows the narrative of all the nation's military clashes. Highlights here incorporate the World War II military aircraft and planes and in addition shows of tanks, ammo, arms, and decorations. Especially fascinating is the show on solution at war, which subtle elements the Zulu's utilization of conventional recuperating amid the Anglo-Zulu war and in addition advanced medications utilized on the war zone.
4. The Market Theater complex-
The Market Theater complex housed in a changed over business sector building, has real influence in Johannesburg's social life. It has four live theater venues where a portion of the finest preparations in South Africa are exhibited. The complex additionally incorporates a bookshop, workmanship and photographic exhibition, and eateries. Kippie's is a prominent jazz venue, with music by surely understood performers in the nighttimes
5.The Cradle of Humankind-
Around a hour's drive from Johannesburg, the Cradle of Humankind is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most beneficial and critical paleo-anthropological territories. One of the top attractions here are the Sterkfontein stalactitic caverns, which comprise of six connected underground loads with a lake at a profundity of around 40 meters.

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Johannesburg offers visitors a whole lot of fascinating experience that will keep them spell-bound throughout their stay in the Gold City. Being one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world and also the largest city in South Africa, Jo’Burg is the vibrant heart of Africa.

Below is a list of 6 attractions that will make you fall in love with the beautiful city of Johannesburg.


1. Gold Reef City

Located just 8 kilometers from the centre of Johannesburg, Gold Reef City is one of the symbols of Johannesburg. Gold Reef City offers a wide range of experiences with its 4D Theatre, exciting casino, fascinating theme park, best restaurants… which all run 24 hours a day.

Kids can have fun with the rides at the Gold Reef Theme Park and also learning about the mining history of the Johannesburg. Don’t miss your chance of visiting as Gold Reef City is one of South Africa’s top family attractions.


2. Cradle of Mankind

The Cradle of Humankind was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The historic site occupies 47,000 hectares (180 sq mi) and it contains a complex of limestone caves. These caves contain fossils of extinct species of humans such as a 2.3-million-year-old Australopithecus africanus (nicknamed “Mrs. Ples”), found in 1947 by Robert Broom and John T. Robinson.

One of the chambers in the cave- The Dinaledi Chamber- contains over 1500 fossils, the most extensive discovery of a single hominid species ever found in Africa. The site is a great place to learn about the history and evolution of mankind.


3. Apartheid Museum

Delve into the apartheid years of South Africa with a walk in this world-class museum. A visit to the Apartheid Museum is both depressing and inspiring, emotional yet uplifting as you get to see the days of apartheid portrayed through mesmerizing, interactive displays and film footage.

The displays in the museum will leave you shocked at how the racially-discriminating regime destroyed the lives of many South Africans- its not advisable to bring children below 11 here.



4. Lion Park

The Lion Park is a wonderful place for tourists who love wildlife. Located near Johannesburg, the park- which is home to over 80 rare white lions- offers a spectacular chance to be up close and personal with lions and other animals that are indigenous to Africa.

Visitors to the park enjoy the opportunity of touching lion cubs while you pet them. Tourists also get to interact with other animals like the tamed giraffe. The attraction is open every day of the year from 8:30 am to 5:00pm.



5. FNB Stadium

Another must-see attraction is Africa’s largest football stadium- the FNB Stadium. The stadium hosts large rugby and soccer matches and big events like concerts. Also known as Soccer City- the 94,700 capacity stadium hosted the first and last match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

The stadium is significant to South Africans not only for sports but also the apartheid freedom struggle. Here the first mass rally was held following the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990, and, in 1993, thousands gathered here to mourn the assassination of freedom struggle hero Chris Hani. The stadium’s design looks like a calabash, or African beer pot. The warm, earthy colours of the 94 700-seater stadium show up vividly against the urban Sowetan landscape.



6. SAB World of Beer

The South African Breweries is a must-visit attraction when in Johannesburg. It offers a fascinating introduction to the history of beer and brewing with 3D movies, floating holograms and a large screen with surround-sound to tell the tale of South Africa’s popular alcoholic beverage.

At World of Beer, visitors are taken on an entertaining and highly informative history of beer-making, from the earliest known evidence of beer-brewing in Egypt and Mesopotamia to the honky-tonk beer halls of the gold-rush era of Johannesburg




Source: http://kqholidaysng.com/2016/09/29/top-6-things-to-do-in-johannesburg/

PEPSI:
Is any one going this October??

If you are interested in attending the 120th Canton Fair, click on this for more info http://kqholidaysng.com/st_tour/canton-fair-phase-1-2/ and http://kqholidaysng.com/st_tour/canton-fair-package-phase-3/

TopeQs:
nice view...

Absolutely

Only few or none is as spectacular, grand and large as the great Victoria Falls. Located on the fourth largest river in Africa- Zambezi River– in the beautiful town of Livingstone, Zambia; this waterfall is a grand beauty to behold.

Victoria Falls has a length of over one kilometre and it’s over a hundred metres high which makes it the largest waterfall in the world. Known as Mosi-oa-Tunya– meaning ‘The Smoke that Thunders’- by the locals, the waterfall’s noise can be heard from a distance of 40 kilometres and visible from 50 kilometres away.

The waterfall is a UNESCO Heritage Site and it attracts tourists from all over the world. The best time to see the scenic and grand features of the falls is when the water level rises in April when the rainy season ends. During this period, an average of 500 million litres of water flows while the lowest level is between October and early November. The water level drops during this period and it’s very possible to walk through some parts of the waterfall.

Victoria Falls is spectacular due to the natural phenomena that occur around it, like the rainbow that appears above it, the spray which looks like an inverted rain and the mist which can be seen from a long distance away. There are so many activities that tourists can indulge in around Victoria Falls. You can do the ‘flight of angels’ which involves viewing and touring the scenic and picturesque waterfall landscape from a helicopter flight. Tourists can raft on the wild rapids below the falls- this is for the overly adventurous and it’s a very popular adventure in the area alongside kayaking, canoe ride, fishing and riding on horseback.

There’s the Victoria Falls National Park which contains abundant wildlife like elephants, giraffes, zebra and antelopes. You can take a boat or open vehicles for game viewing. Witnessing the wildlife in their natural habitat, untamed and undisturbed.

Affordable and quality accommodation is available for tourists and visitors; you can book in advance to get the best service. There is an airport in Livingstone and Kenya Airways uses it as a stopover destination for customers on its Lagos to Cape Town route.

The area is very peaceful and there no security situations that will scare you away from visiting this magnificent natural wonder. The people are warm and will welcome you with a smile, always ready to help- all you need to do is ask and you will be surprised at their generosity and goodwill.

Source: http://kqholidaysng.com/2016/09/15/victoria-falls/

In a bid to keep up with the latest technologies and innovations as well as enhancing rescue operations on public beaches, the city of Dubai has launched robot lifeguards.

Swimming at 12 times faster than a human, the innovation will be the first of its kind in the Middle East. The robot is remote controllable and easily transportable from dry land to water.

The robot is battery-powered and capable enough to perform 30 rescue operations, ensuring swiftness and efficiency in security and safety of beach-goers on Dubai's public beaches.

It should be noted that robots like this are available in USA, UK, Greece to mention a few. The 4ft robot is known as EMILY (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard) and it can cruise through rip-currents and swift water at speeds up to 22 mph to reach distressed swimmers.

Via KQ Holidays Nigeria's Blog

http://kqholidaysng.com/2016/09/05/dubai-to-launch-robotic-lifeguard

Toosweet19:
please when does the flight to bebi airstrip commence for this year? cus i cant see any link about it on aero air

I'm sorry I don't have information on that sir. So sorry I'm responding late

Have you heard about The China Import and Export Fair, popularly called the Canton Fair? It is one of the oldest trade fairs in the world. First hosted in the spring of April 1957, it has been organised incessantly for the past 57 years. The country is hosting its 120th China Import and Export Fair in October 2016 (15-19 October, 2016); with two exhibitions every year- during the spring and summer seasons.

The fair targets not just business professionals, but also thousands of consumers, who are end users of products across the world. During the first two phases of the fair, electronic, household electrical appliances, vehicle and spare part, hardware, lighting equipment and home decoration items are sold.

Just imagine a place where you can get fashion items, medicines, medical products and food at reasonable prices that may even be cheaper than the market rates. You can find various items of interest at The Canton Fair, including gifts and accessories for your family and friends. Travelling to China with Canton fair packages during this time can be an amazing experience for all shopaholics.

The Canton Fair is a 15-day event and it’s divided into three phases, each extending for a period of five days. Expect it to attract thousands of people worldwide as the fair exhibits great variety with tons of quality Chinese products as well as diverse foreign products with distinctive features.

Attending this old fair can be a good way to exchange corporate information and develop friendships with manufacturers as well as consumers from all over the world. The fair in the 'Land of Dragons' is definitely worth a visit as it gives a fulfilling experience for everyone.

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jhydebaba:
I remembered vividly the 'up nepa' like shout that rented the whole of my area when the news of the late junta was announced. It was like Nigeria just scored the golden goal that won the world cup.



Rest on the fearless general.

I was very young then. People were just shouting ''NIGERIA TI WIN'' I thought Nigeria played and just won a match.

5 Benefits of Travel

Visiting a foreign country opens your eyes to how the rest of the world lives.
Remember, you only live once; so if you dont travel, you might be missing a life-changing experience.
Here are some ways travel can be of benefit to your life.

1. View New Cultures
Travel affords you to experience new and foreing cultures. Apart from being educational and enlightening,
its fun looking at cultures that are more advanced and modern than yours. As a tourist, it is your duty to respect the culture of
the place you are visiting- what people deem acceptable varies.
In the long run, you get to appreciate your own culture, if you dont like the foreign experience.

2. Challenge your taste buds
Checking out the culinary skills of other lands while traveling guarantees a lovely and memorable experience.
When you travel, try and have a taste of new food. Try out different affordable restaurantsand check whats on their menu.
Try different spices and other alternatives to unhealthy meals. But be careful here, don't eat too much so you won't fall sick.
Remember you are on a trip to enjoy yourself.

3. Learn new languages
Apart from learning new cultures, travel helps you learn new languages. Nelson Mandela once said,
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language,
that goes to his heart''. Apart from exercising your brain, learning new language makes you interact more with people
everywhere you go. When you speak the language of the locals, they wont see you as a tourist anymore- it shows you care
about them therefore, they will take care of you.

4. Expand your business
If you are an entrepreneur, we cannot over empahsize the fact that travel makes you see and learn more about good business
opportunities. Its would be so surprising to know how much you can benefit especially when you are travelling with other
entrepreneurs, CEOs and so on. You will be able to communicate better, both verbally and non-verbally. Travelling to places like
China and Japan will open your eyes technology-wise.

5. Relax
Travel is a very good method to release stress. Sometimes, you can use it as a means of escape- leaving the hustle, bustle and the overcrowded surroundings. We know you get to do some sightseeings and the rest, but its positive stress compared to office work. Getting a break from your daily and normal routine releases a great amount of stress from your body.


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Obudu Mountain Resort

With scenic views and picturesque landscape, Obudu Mountain ‪‎Resort‬ (formerly called Obudu Cattle Ranch) is arguably the most beautiful ‎tourist‬ attraction in ‪Nigeria‬. It's a great place for the adventurous as the terrain is both challenging and thrilling.

Visitors can navigate the resort using the winding road or better still catch a ride on the ‪Cable Car‬ which is said to be the longest in ‪Africa‬.

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faites:
Can I PM you? I need to ask u a question.

Yes sir

olatunjithomas:
this was beautiful, I'm pretty sure it habor anything living.

''Due to its high salt content, not many living organisms can survive in this lake.''

Lake Retba

The Strawberry Milkshake of Senegal

Located some few kilometres away from the capital city of Senegal- Dakar; is the amazing Lake Retba or (Lac Rose). What amazes visitors and tourists alike is the lake’s unusual but vivid pink colour. It's close proximity with the Atlantic makes its salt content very high- a lot more than the Dead Sea.

The pink colour of the lake is caused by the bacteria called Dunaliella Sanila, which is attracted by the salt in the water. The bacteria produce a red pigment in order to absorb the sunlight, thus giving the lake its unique colour. The sunshine experienced during the dry season (which lasts from November to June) makes its colour very visible and less during the rainy season (July-October).

Due to its high salt content, not many living organisms can survive in this lake. It is mainly for salt production and tourist attraction. The salt collectors rub Shea butter to protect their skin while extracting salt from the lake.

A wonderful place for bird watching, you can even get a tour guide to take you on a boat tour of the lake. The Lac Rose has been the finishing point of the Paris-Dakar Rally before it was moved to South America.

If you are thinking of staying around, there are many hotels dotting the shoreline of the lake and also many restaurants with lots of delicacies. Lac Rose is gradually becoming a major tourist destination in West Africa, so it’s currently being evaluated to be considered a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Compared to a strawberry milkshake or pink lemonade, a visit to this lake will surely thrill you and remind you of the beauty of Africa. Visiting Senegal soon, ensure that a trip to this ‘wonder of nature’ is included in your itinerary.

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Safari, a Swahili word which means 'journey' is used to describe a guided tour to observe animals in their natural, unrestricted and untamed habitat.

Safaris in Eastern Africa is getting more popular each year as the chance to get close to animals- especially the 'Big Five' (buffalo, lions, leopards, elephants and rhinoceroses), in their natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Safaris offer a fabulous and memorable experience, so if you have the opportunity, just take it. But I doubt if Nigerians can go on the type of safari in the picture below, in an uncovered vehicle and lions freely roaming around.

Are you brave enough?