Cross River National Park, Nigeria – The Pristine Wild Within

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…

Hot air balloon in the Delta Update

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…

Walking with whales in South Africa

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 —…

RALLYING TOGETHER ON WORLD RHINO DAY

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 confirms dates for 2016

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…