On 7th October, MSNBC will present the American television premiere of “Blood Lions,” a compelling documentary which takes audiences inside the so called “canned lion hunting” industry in South Africa. Blood Lions will air at 22.00 on the East Coast and at 23.00 (West Coast). Read More
On Friday, U.S. President, Barack Obama and People’s Republic of China President, Xi Jinping agreed to end the domestic commercial trade of ivory in their respective countries. This historic accord comes at a time when as many as 35,000 elephants are poached each year for their tusks to supply the world’s growing ivory demand. “We…
“Proflight’s new international destination brings opportunities to both Lusaka and Durban, because it offers travellers greater access for both business and leisure. Durban is one of the most important destinations in the region for trade and leisure and this flight offers good connectivity with our domestic flights too,” says Captain Phillip Lemba, Director of Government…
Davide Bertilaccio, Area General Manager, Kenya, is pleased to announce the appointment of MOSHI PERERA as General Manager, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, effective September 1, 2015. Moshi brings more than twenty-four years of experience, during nine of which he served as General Manager.
Monday saw the successful release of the two magnificent former circus lions that the Born Free Foundation rescued from Bulgaria. Jora and Black’s epic journey took them more than 10,500 miles, via the UK, and concluded on Sunday with their arrival at their overnight camp before final release this morning onto the award-winning Shamwari Game…
In less than 18 months, travelers will have the opportunity to spend the night on Robben Island, following the national heritage site’s announcement that overnight accommodation will soon be offered on the island. The new accommodation prospects were discussed as at a recent Heritage Day celebration, during which Traveller24 was invited to spend a night…
(Pictured Sanjay Gajjar, Ranger Safaris General Manager representing ARP Travel Group at Kwita Izina ceremony. One of 24 people only invited to name one of the newly born baby gorillas. A greater honour for our group) ARP Travel Group was invited and honored to participate in Rwanda’s renowned annual gorilla-naming ceremony, Kwita Izina 2015. Sanjay…
Experience the incredible and inspiring rebirth of an African wilderness through the eyes of an Emmy-winning wildlife cameraman. American-born, African-raised Bob Poole embarks on an amazing adventure: spending two years living in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique, Southern Africa, joining scientists and conservationists in the battle to re-wild this once-legendary national park. The fabric of life…
Cape Town – South Africa is getting its first Marriott-branded properties next year. Marriott International has signed two new properties in South Africa in partnership with property developers the Amdec Group. The 150-room Johannesburg Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch and the 200-unit Marriott Executive Apartments, Johannesburg Melrose Arch, will be located in the Melrose Arch precinct. …
By Maurice Alal, AllAfrica.com The Migori government is building a by-pass, a bridge and a road across River Migori to enhance trade and tourism. Launching the Sh246 million projects at Kiringi in Suna West subcounty on Saturday, Governor Okoth Obado said they will also expand the county headquarters. “We have tourist sites such as Maasai…
Cross River National Park is the last remaining tropical rainforest ecological zone located in the extreme south-eastern corner of thenNigerian border with the Republic of Cameroon. Geographically, it exists as two non-contiguous divisions, Oban and Okwangwo, and occupies about 4,000sq km of tropical rainforest ecosystem, which thins out progressively to Montane Savannah Vegetation at the…
An African Anthology, in association with AirVentures Okavango Balloon Safaris, is proud to announce the official launch of the hot-air balloon activity over the Okavango Delta from Kadizora Camp. Operational periods: From 01 September 2015 to 30 November 2015 and from 01 May 2016 to 30 November 2016 For information, rates and fact sheets please…
The southern tip of the African continent is home to one of the world’s rarest plant kingdoms, but equally remarkable for what happens in the waters that surround it. The name of the extraordinary 56-kilometer hiking trail that weaves through the countryside, provides a big clue, namely the “Whale Trail”. During the winter months —…
With the world’s rhino species increasingly threatened by the rapidly-growing scourge of poaching, World Rhino Day (22 September, 2015) provides the ideal opportunity for those of us in the travel industry to unite and take action to protect these iconic animals. &Beyond, which boasts 24 years of proud successes in rhino conservation, has thrown its…
ibtm Africa will be held over 3 days, with exclusive one-to-one pre-scheduled business appointments, 10 exclusive networking opportunities and the ibtm africa Forum, which will open the show. The organisers of the Reed Travel Exhibitions’ ibtm events portfolio have confirmed that the 2016 edition of ibtm africa, organized by Thebe Reed Exhibitions, will take place at…
LUKE DALE-ROBERTS, award-winning chef and owner of The Test Kitchen in Woodstock, Cape Town, will bring his signature style to Africa’s finest hotel, The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg. A brand-new pop-up concept, embodying The Test Kitchen’s unique qualities, will open on 21 January 2016. About this new venture, Dale-Roberts says: “The Saxon…
The UniVisa is just one aspect of a larger effort by Zimbabwe and Zambia to improve tourism at Victoria Falls. Both the Victoria Falls and Harry Mwaanga Airport are currently under construction, as new runways and terminals are being built, in order to increase the capacity for direct, international flights to the area. At Victoria…
Mantis has partnered with the Kenyan-based Monarch Group to develop, manage and market a number of their unique properties. This pivotal partnership marks the beginning of a foothold in East Africa for Mantis. It’s a match meant to be, with a fusion of like-minded entrepreneurs. Both Mantis and Jambo Chester Hotels & Resorts (the current…
A joint World Health Organisation (WHO)-UNICEF report has revealed that rates of death from malaria have plunged by 60 percent in the past 15 years. This means that more than 6 million lives have been saved – the vast majority of them African children, United Nations agencies pointed out on Thursday. Experts also declared that…
On the 17th of September 2015, at a ceremony in Maputo, His Excellency Minister Oldemiro Júlio Margues Baloi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, declared the country ‘Free of all known landmines’. APOPO’s Head of Mine Action Africa, Tess Tewelde, says “APOPO is extremely proud to have played a part in this historical achievement, which now finally…
The World Heritage Centre congratulates the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the establishment of a Corps with the aim of securing national parks. On 15 June 2015 the DRC published decree n° 15/012 on the establishment of a Corps in charge of securing national parks (Corps en charge de la sécurisation des Parcs…
Please be advised that as of 01 November 2015, the Cat Cocos ferry will be running on a new timetable. The current schedule will remain in affect up until and including 31 October 2015. To view/download the new Cat Cocos Ferry Schedule, Click Here.
Provided by Alpha Travel (UK) Ltd: alpha@alphauk.co.uk Manual Visas still possible The Kenyan Government accepts that their e-visa system still has some issues to work out. Until these have been resolved and fully tested, travelers will still be able to get visas on arrival and nobody will be denied boarding on flights to Kenya for not…
Just more than a year after opening, the Amani African Spa Village at Mara Bushtops has been recognised as Kenya’s best safari spa. It received this accolade at the World Spa Awards in Vietnam on 14 September. The award adds to recent recognition of Mara Bushtops’ Amani African Spa Village as Best Safari Spa in…
September 15, 2015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President, The United Republic of Tanzania, announced the launch of Tanzania Tourism’s new brand campaign, Tanzania, The Soul of Africa. This 30-second TV campaign will be launched globally on CNN America as well as BBC International, beginning this October and will run for…
New bookings made from 25th August 2015 until 17th March 2016 to stay at Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains for at least 4 nights will be rewarded with one free night.How much?The free night offer is based on the bed and breakfast rates, which are priced in Moroccan Dirhams and quoted per room…
Tanganyika Flying Co. (Nomad Aviation Ltd) will be suspending its operations in Tanzania as of 31 October 2015. The company has negotiated with Coastal Aviation to absorb much of its existing business commitments. Any rates or agreements negotiated will be honored in full until they expire on 31 May 2016. Thereafter, the new Coastal rates…
Tour de Wilderness is celebrating the conclusion of yet another successful Nedbank Tour de Tuli event, reinforcing its status as one of southern Africa’s premier mountain-biking events. Between 13 and 18 August 2015, the 11th edition of the event saw 340 participants cycle across almost 300 km of remote and challenging terrain in Botswana, Zimbabwe…
Zambia Airport Corporation (ZACL) managing director, Robinson Misitala, reported that the international terminal building would be fully completed by the end of September and that the facility would be commissioned in October 2015. “From what we have seen so far, we are on schedule and we expect the works to be completed by the end of…
Egypt has signed a $68 million contract with New York advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson Co., to help revive the Arab nation’s tourism industry. Over the next three years, the company will run a public relations campaign in 27 markets around the world to promote Egypt as a prime tourist destination and improve the view…
On September 8th 2015, President of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, officially launched Make it Kenya, a new international brand campaign that has been introduced to promote the scale and variety of tourist and investment opportunities the country has to offer. Tourism is a vital pillar of Kenya’s economy, environment, identity and well-being; the industry…
A safari is the perfect family vacation & APTA member Liz Bean Crookston will tell you why! Attend her webinar to learn why an African safari is the ideal family holiday for kids of all ages – 8 to 80! She will talk about how an African safari appeals to a wide range of ages…
Ethiopians adhere to the Coptic calendar, according to which New Years Day, known as Enkutatash, falls on September 11th. This coincides with the Feast of St. John the Baptist. ‘Enkutatash’ means ‘gift of jewels’ and the feast is said to date back to the return of the Queen of Sheba from her visit to King…
Cape Cadogan’s refurbishment has been completed and we are very excited to showcase her to our agents. Please contact your Account Manager to arrange a site to view her new “Look and Feel”. We have introduced a MORE transfer vehicle at the hotel, servicing the complimentary V&A Waterfront transfers, as well as assisting with any other guests’ transfer requirements. The…
At the end of July, Imvelo Safari Lodges were excited to welcome their first guests at Jozibanini Camp. Situated in one of the most southern and untouched areas of Hwange National Park, Jozi is a small, exclusive camp in a truly wild place, providing an unequalled, untamed wilderness experience. Imvelo is breaking new ground in…
Transnet chose Sun International as the winning bidder to develop and implement a marketing strategy for The Blue Train, following an open and competitive bidding process, in which proposals from leading hotel and tourism operators were considered. Transnet retained The Blue Train as the only passenger service within its business, in line with its commitment…
Modern Senegalese Recipes from the Source to the Bowl by Pierre Thiam with Jennifer Sit Chef, restauranteur, and cookbook author PIERRE THIAM was raised in Dakar, Senegal, He opened two restaurants in Brooklyn, NY, Yolele and Le Grand Dakar, both visionary African bistros that became culinary and cultural centers for Africans from the continent and…
The V&A Waterfront Company, Cape Town, is engaged in construction work to add new facilities in the area. These will include a parking garage behind the City Lodge Waterfront hotel and an office block on the opposite side of the canal. The current building activities are expected to continue between 08h00 to 17h00 from Mondays…
Cape Town – A recent survey comparing prices of international grade hotels in selected major African cities indicates that Cape Town and Johannesburg are some of the least expensive places to stay in Africa. The survey, produced by hospitality research firm STR Global, ahead of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) taking place at the…
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC),Africa is set to develop the world’s fastest-growing Travel & Tourism market over the next 10 years, alongside Asia-Pacific. This will be the key message of David Scowsill, President & CEO of WTTC, in his key-note speech to aviation and travel industry leaders at the 21st World Route Development…
Currently, of all the market segments in the US, the luxury market is perhaps the most buoyant and there is a distinct trend to buy up due to the weakness of the rand. It is also maturing in certain respects: travelers are more adventurous in terms of experience and areas like Johannesburg have shaken off…
More than four weeks since the 7 lions were released into Akagera National Park, things are progressing nicely. Excitement ran high on 23 August, when tourists saw lions in Akagera for the first time in more than a decade. Several tourists saw the lions on Sunday and others saw them again on Monday, as they…
By Julien.Jreissati, Wed, 19/08/2015 – 12:48 The BirdLife-led Migratory Soaring Birds (MSB) project has developed a guidebook that provides practical information to maximize the value that birds bring to the tourism industry, while ensuring the conservation of their populations and habitats. The global tourism industry is reaching new heights with an all-time record of over…
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has announced the launch of pan-African low-cost airline Gabon FlyAfrica.com. The new airline is aimed at enhancing air connectivity across Africa and reducing the cost of doing business. The announcement was made on the second day of the New York Forum Africa – one of the largest gatherings of politicians,…
By Prof. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa Correspondent | Sep 02, 2015 Rwanda will be hosting a networking session for tourism stakeholders from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda in Kigali, at the Kigali Serena Hotel Conference Centre, following the morning session of ‘Conversation about Conservation’ which RDB has also organized as part of the…
Online hotel-booking company, Jovago, has partnered with Safarilink, a regional airline based in Nairobi, to customise packages for tourists. Jovago explained that the partnership was designed for tourists who are visiting different destinations within Kenya and that the model will offer travellers ready-made packages which include flight fares, airport transfers and accommodation throughout their stay.…
In an attempt to modernise and streamline tourist arrivals and reduce congestion and delays, most particularly in Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the Kenyan government has decided to move tourism visas online. As of 1 September 2015, all visa applicants will be required to apply and pay online for visas to enter Kenya.Visitors travelling to…
Trumarketing is pleased to announce the newest addition to their portfolio – the most dynamic hotel group in Africa, aha- African Hotels & Adventures. This vanguard group features a portfolio of exceptional, diverse products, including lodges, resorts, city hotels and experiences that span Africa. Across a variety of regions in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zanzibar,…
Proflight Zambia will start direct flights to Durban from next month, linking Lusaka to the home of Africa’s busiest port and one of its most popular tourist destinations. The latest route is part of the airline’s strategy to expand across Southern Africa, making Lusaka a hub for air travel throughout the region. From September 22,…