Harvest Mission Tours & Travel

11/08/2016

Cristo Redentor (Christ The Redeemer) is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by Polish-French sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with the French engineer Albert Caquot. It's 30 meters (98ft) tall excluding the 8 meters (26ft) pedestal. The arms stretch 28 meters (92ft) wide.

It weighs 635 metric tons and is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city of Rio. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and took 9 years to construct between 1922 and 1931.

A local priest -Pedro Maria- had this initial thought in the 1850s but the idea was never approved. It was then brought up again by a group called "The Catholic Circle of Rio". This is the 3rd tallest statue of Jesus in the world after Poland’s Christ the King and Bolivia’s Cristo de la Concordia. It was a pretty expensive venture costing approx. $250,000 which is equivalent to about Kshs 320M today.

In 2003 escalators and elevators were introduced to make it convenient for visitors. The best time to see this wonder is either in the evening or at night as it presents a sparking view of the city.
Maintenance work needs to be conducted periodically due to the strong winds and erosion to which the statue is exposed, as well as lightning strikes. The original pale stone is no longer available in sufficient quantities, and replacement stones are increasingly darker in hue.

02/08/2016

Karura Forest Reserve is located in the northern part of Nairobi city. At 1,041 hectares, it is one of the largest urban gazetted forests in the world. The forest contains nearly all the 605 species of wildlife found in Nairobi including three types of antelope. It is managed by Kenya Forest Service (KFS). Attractions that visitors to Karura Forest enjoy are: • Mau Mau caves • Scenic waterfalls and rivers • Picnic sites • Marked walking trails • Small wetlands that are habitats for birds • The incinerator formerly used by Central Bank of Kenya to burn old currency notes • The area about which the late Professor Wangari Maathai carried out a campaign against illegal acquisition of forest land.

Pick a weekend and take your family & friends for a nature tour! It's therapeutic.

By private transport:- The main entrance to Karura Forest is on the Limuru Road just after the Belgian Embassy. However, one can also use either the KFS main gate which is off Kiambu road and opposite CID Headquaters, or the Old Kiambu Gate which is on Old Kiambu road.

By public transport: Matatu (public service vehicle) numbers 11B, 106, 107, 108, 114 or 116 from Nairobi City Centre will get you to the main entrance on Limuru Road. To use the KFS main gate on Kiambu road, take matatu numbers 100 or 120.

Taxi hire from the city centre costs approximately Kshs 1,000.

One can easily get around Karura Forest using the existing network of driving tracks and walking trails. Most sections of the forest are accessible by saloon cars.

Visiting hours: - Entry tickets can be purchased at the point of entry between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm.

21/07/2016

Want to go on a road trip with five or more of your friends? Harvest Mission Tours and Travel are bringing you a deal too good to turn down! Two nights and three days at the Sekenani Camp in the Maasai Mara for the low price of 49 000Kshs per person which also includes transport from Nairobi and back.The package includes game drives, bonfires, nature walks and access to Internet. This amazing offer stands until the 31st of October 2016 and remember, the more the merrier! To book or for further inquiries contact us on 0722540181.

09/07/2016

Way to go?

The African Union says that it will launch an electronic African Passport in July, giving holders visa-free access to all 54 AU member states.

23/06/2016

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24/05/2016

Harvest Mission Tours & Travel Ltd are giving you the best low season offer from now until the 20th of July at the Turtle Bay Beach Club in Watamu! The offer starts from KSHS 6,500 per person/ per night on all inclusive in a double club room. Arrangements can be made for people traveling with children. Enjoy the off peak season at Turtle bay with these special perks! Snorkeling in the National Marine Park, access to water sport facilities, entertainment daily, a supervised kids club, all meals are buffet style and access to WIFI! Contact us NOW on 0722540181 / 0202045073 / 0735560670.

23/05/2016

Now here is an offer that you can't deny! With the help of Harvest Mission Tours & Travel you can travel to and tour Dubai in luxury. Picture being picked up in a Lexus ES350 from the airport, a five night/ six day stay at the amazing JW Marriott Deira where you will be served a lavish buffet breakfast daily, all sorts of sightseeing, safaris, dolphin shows and a trip to Dubai's underwater zoo and aquarium, to top it off with a helicopter ride of Dubai and finally a yacht tour aboard a 37'ft yacht! Sound too good to be true? This can be all yours and more from THE STELLAR PRICE OF US$1,230 per person. Contact us on 0722540181 / 0202045073 / 0735560670.

08/04/2016

Breathtaking...........

01/04/2016

Book yourself an all inclusive Dubai package starting from $860 per person. 4 nights/ 5 days accommodation at Fortune Pearl Hotel Deira, return flights Nairobi-Dubai-Nairobi, visa, Desert Safari, Dhow Cruise, Dubai City Tour & return Dubai airport transfers.

21/01/2016

Valentine's is just around the corner.....treat that special someone to a getaway! http://harvestmissionsafaris.com/

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14/12/2015

Its not yet too late to book your Christmas getaways. Contact us now!

Visit South Africa and enjoy this amazing experience by staying 3 nights in Johannesburg, shopping or site seeing and a later 4 nights in Durban soaking up the sun in their lovely beaches!