Although the recent incidents involving the murder and abduction of foreign nationals by Somali bandits have been in an area many miles away from the resorts Kuoni feature, customers may be concerned about the situation.
The Kenyan Government has now taken action to have a stronger military presence along the land border with Somalia. Air and ground support is also being given to try to eradicate the area of bandits and suspected terrorists. The Kenyan navy has patrol boats in the Lamu area to intercept any boats coming toward Kenya and they are co-operating with International forces in the Indian Ocean on counter piracy exercises.
Kuoni hope to reassure customers that although Kuoni resorts are not in an area under any threat, strong measures are being put in place to ensure the security of anyone visiting the Kenyan coast.
Editors notes:
Kuoni Travel LTD is ABTA and ATOL protected, giving customers financial protection and ensuring they won't be stranded abroad. Customers are safe in the knowledge that while they are abroad, Kuoni have professional ground agents and English speaking guides to ensure they have an enjoyable stay.
Founded by Alfred Kuoni in 1906, Kuoni Travel has grown into not only the largest travel company in Switzerland, but also one of the leading travel organisations in the world. Kuoni offers luxury holidays in a number of beautiful locations, with a host of holidays in Maldives, holidays in Thailand, Mauritius holidays and St Lucia holidays, as well as a host of memorable experiences such as brewing coffee at ancient Brazilian fazendas, tracking chimpanzees in the wilds of Tanzania and salsa dancing in Havana. The company's Authentic Experiences enable travellers to do as the locals do or learn from experts in their field.
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