This Safari FAM tour of Northern Tanzania is a great way to get updated on what is new in Northern Tanzania or for new agents to be introduced to this magnificent country. There will be plenty of opportunity for game drives, visits to a wide variety of lodgings, from tented camps to luxury lodges and…
In Rwanda, it is that time of year again when the newborn baby mountain gorillas are named. This annual ceremony is called Kwita Izina and is an extremely popular attraction for guests. The ceremony derives its name from the ancestral Rwandan baby-naming ceremony observed after the birth of a child. The 11th Kwita Izina will…
There’s nothing like your first time — first time embarking on a safari, that is. Deciding to do one is easy (yes! – a resounding yes!) but picking a destination is more difficult — what with a long list of magnificent countries to choose from. To help, here’s a handy overview of when to go,…
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday appealed to professional brand experts in Africa to package and promote the tourist sites of the continent effectively to the international world. In his address at the opening ceremony of the three-day United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) conference, held on the theme: “Enhancing Brand Africa fostering tourism development in…
Bernard van Lente, Namaqua National Park manager, reports that the park experienced some warm days recently and that the Skilpad area suddenly came to life. “It is currently looking good for the remainder of the season, particularly if we get more rain. Lower-lying areas of the park, in particular Soebatsfontein, Kookfontein and the Wildeperdehoek areas,…