On November 13th, Two Zimbabwean female pilots made history when they became the first all-woman team to fly from Harare to Victoria Falls. Read More Meanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines operated its first “All-Women-Functioned Flight” on the Addis Ababa – Bangkok route on November 19, 2015 Read MoreMeanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines operated its first “All-Women-Functioned Flight” on the…
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Renowned for its exceptional levels of service and customer experience, the exclusive Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is consistently rated as one of the top safari camps in Botswana. It is located on Chief’s Island in the Mombo Concession of the famous Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana, an area known as the ‘predator capital of Africa’. Adding…
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis leaves on Wednesday, November 25, for his first apostolic trip to Africa. The Holy Father plans to travel to Uganda and the Central African Republic later in the week, but his first stop will be Kenya. Kenya has faced many challenges over the past few years, from political crises to terrorist…
My official reason for travelling was to be part of the celebrations surrounding the inaugural launch of the new SAA flight route connecting Accra to Washington – a significant occasion for Ghana and for the African continent as a whole – not simply because of the prospective business opportunities, but also because of the wealth…
Egypt opened three tombs in the ancient city of Luxor to the public for the first time on Thursday, hoping to spur interest in tourism, despite the shadow of last weekend’s airline crash in the Sinai Peninsula. One of the major tombs that was opened belonged to a Viceroy of Kush named Hun, who worked…
A new website, www.muchmorocco.com, the official page of Morocco Tourism for the UK and US, is spearheading a campaign designed to boost tourism to Morocco. The site has been unveiled as part of a tourism promotion push by the north African countr, also involving print and online display advertising, events and social media.
Akwaaba Travel Market, the only international Travel Fair in West Africa, has grown to become the most important travel marketing platform in the region, drawing attendance from over 7,000 to 10,000 visitors from 20 countries. It is being held on November 22 – 24 at the Lagos Convention Center, EKO Hotels & Suite, Victoria Island,…
According to Conde Nast Traveller’s findings, South African Airways provides the second most legroom in the world. Newer and more efficient airplanes means airlines are offering longer and longer flights, but can you handle 13 hours with only 30 inches of space? Condé Nast Traveller reports which airlines, both domestic and international, offer the best (and…
Hotel behemoth Marriott International, which acquired 116 Protea Hotels in Africa in 2014, is taking over Starwood to become the world’s largest hotelier. The deal will add 50 percent more rooms to Marriott’s portfolio, and leave it with 5,500 properties and over 1 million rooms around the world. The transaction is expected to close in…
Cape Town – Commuters travelling between Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Fish Hoek to Cape Town know of the tedious congestion along the Muizenberg mile, where road works have been ongoing for the past couple of years. Thankfully, the road works are now a thing of the past, leaving only the beautifully-renovated historic mile along this…
At the recent AGM of the Sabi Sand, a new Guest Conservation Contribution (GCC) was introduced in order to help contribute to the enormous costs of countering the current rhino poaching epidemic. The conservation levy has been set at R100 per person per night for guests visiting lodges with Rack rates at the higher end…
Kenya’s best-known and most hospitable ‘safari host’, Heritage Hotels, offers seven properties in three different brands: Voyager camps and resorts in Tsavo and Mombasa; the famous Intrepids camps in Samburu and the Maasai Mara; Naivasha’s Great Rift Valley Lodge; the five-star Mara Explorer camp; the island hideaway of Kipungani Lamu. Heritage is renowned for the…
Please find attached press release for your information regarding Wilderness Safaris Elephant Movement Study in Hwange. To date, a total of 10 elephants have been collared as part of a study that aims to assess the impact social dominance has on elephant movements and habitat use. The study, which is being funded by the Wilderness…
The train is not the most popular — nor the most efficient — way to travel in Africa, but its aura of faded bygone glamour makes it a must for those who are fans of slow travel. Yes, there are quicker ways to get from point A to point B, but these noteworthy train journeys in…
Turkish Airlines has officially launched direct flights between Cape Town and Istanbul. The daily flights were launched due to an increase in demand for direct travel between Cape Town and Istanbul, Turkish Airlines said at the official launch on Monday, 26 October. Istanbul to Cape Town – Flight TK 044 Departure: 01:15 – Arrival: 12:50 and…
Several of Kartagener Associate’s partners across the African continent have recently been recognized for their outstanding product delivery, and one is currently up for two awards… Sarova Hotels won multiple honor at the World Luxury Hotel Awards in Hong Kong: Sarova Hotels, Resorts & Game Lodges was named Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand. Sarova Mara…
The four-day Lamu Cultural Festival, which attracts thousands of local and international visitors, is expected to take place from November 26 to 29, 2015 Each year, Lamu comes to life during the annual Lamu Cultural Festival. Several competitions and races are staged during this week long festival. These events are designed to each encourage local…
With economic growth taking off and a burgeoning middle class, it would seem the African aviation market is a sure fire bid for long range prosperity. But the reality is keeping the industry grounded. According to the International Monetary Fund, Sub-Saharan Africa will record 4.5 percent economic growth this year, rising to 5.4 percent next…
We are pleased to announce that ARP Travel Group has partnered with the innovative App “Herdtracker”, which gives accurate daily location of the wildebeest migration. This unique app has revolutionised the way we can identify the location of the migration. It has been hailed as one of the top innovations in the safari industry. Ranger…
Elewana is about to open a new luxury camp in the Loisaba Conservancy on the site of the old Loisaba Lodge. Scheduled to open in March of next year, the new Loisaba Tented Camp will include four stylish and extremely spacious double rooms, one deluxe tented suite, two family tents and an exclusive family residence…
A family room unit will soon be added to both Camp Moremi and Savute Safari Lodge. At each property, one of the existing rooms will be renovated and adapted to include an additional bedroom. This will be carried out during the closure period of the properties, from 01 February 2016 to 01 March 2016. Camp…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the USAID/Uganda Biodiversity Program implemented by African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), has donated a full set of road equipment, worth USD 1,6 million, to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The road equipment is part of the USD $10-million support to biodiversity conservation in Uganda by…
Bangu Masisi has been appointed SA Tourism US Country Manager, with effect from November 1. South African-born Masisi has more than 15 years’ experience in the travel industry, working primarily on developing and implementing marketing initiatives for South African Tourism globally. Masisi was appointed SA Tourism Country Manager for Australia in 2004 where, for six…
Uganda Tourism Board is mandated to develop a local calendar for domestic tourism activities and publicize it to all stakeholders, run domestic tourism promotion campaigns in partnership with media and organize national tourism events. The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo is one of the annual events in the East African region organized by Uganda Tourism…
Recently, the Kruger National Park was voted 7th best in the TripAdvisor Top 10 Dream Trips section. Spoil yourself at one of our highly acclaimed exclusive lodges situated in a private concession in the Kruger National Park. Reminiscent of an Out of Africa experience, Hamilton’s Tented Camp is a luxury lodge with high wooden platforms…