Springbok Atlas Luxury Charter Update

Springbok Atlas Luxury Charter, part of Cullinan Transport Division, will be moving its headquarters in Cape Town to a new centralized depot in Salt River (Cape Town) on 31 July 2015. They’ve also been actively upgrading their fleet over the last year and a half. With eight vehicles replaced in South Africa in 2014, a…

New Taxes in Zanzibar

Efforts by the industry to reverse or delay this decision have so far not been successful and it seems that these taxes go into effect on July 1 2015. BEDNIGHT TAX – “INFRASTRUCTURE TAX” This tax is US Dollars $1.00 per adult and child per night at any hotel, lodge or resort on the islands…

New property for Trumarketing

Trumarketing now proudly represents Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, a unique first class safari experience in Botswana with an eco-friendly flair. This unique property lies on the ledges of Ghoha Hills in the stunning Savuti area of the Chobe National Park, featuring 11 luxury tents including two with quad occupancy, ideal for families.  An exceptional staff…

New Online e-Visa Applications to Kenya

The Department of Immigration Services-Kenya has informed Kenya Airways that effective 1st July 2015, the above Ministry is launching an on-line visa application portal which can be accessed by going to www.ecitizen.go.ke. This pilot scheme will run for two months after which from 1st September 2015, all applicants will be required to apply and pay…

South African Visa Rules – There’s an App for that

The South African government’s new child visa laws came into play on 1 June and they “are here for the foreseeable future”, according to Mayihlome Tshwete, the Department of Home Affairs spokesperson. The department published standard operating procedures that airlines and the tourism industry must follow; information was also published its website, to explain the…