Daily Archives: October 8, 2015

PBS Nature: Soul of the Elephant premieres Wednesday, October 14 (check local listings).

To track the herds as they head across the grasslands, the Jouberts take to the skies. They film the elephants following ancient networks of paths in search of their daily requirement of nearly a quarter pound of salt. Aerials also track each herd as it methodically crosses the floodplains, led by a matriarch giving commands…

Camp Jabulani launches Rhino Conservation Safari

The Rhino Conservation Safari offers a unique insight into the white rhino and its behavioural patterns. During the three night, four day program a group of 2 (min) to 10 (max) guests will accompany an allocated ranger to explore the reserve and spot the rhino. Prior to venturing out, guests will undergo a comprehensive briefing…

Malawi Introduces Visa Fees to Mixed Reviews

Malawi has instituted new visa fees that tourism operators say are just a further blow to the country’s already struggling tourism industry.Malawi introduced the $75 visa fee from October 1 in a bid to boost government revenue. The new measure applies to citizens of all countries that require Malawians to pay visa fees. “But also there…

Uganda – Tourism Contribution to Economy Rises to Shs6 Billion

Kampala — Uganda’s tourism sector contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the financial year 2014/15 increased to Shs6.3b up from Shs5.6b the previous year. GDP is the total value of goods and services produced within a country annually. The performance is captured in the annual tourism sector performance review released in Kampala recently. The…