The long-awaited re-opening of the Pafuri airstrip is here and we were excited to kick-start 2016 with guests flying directly into the Kruger National Park, which is where the safari begins. On arrival, guests are met by a guide and an open 4×4 safari vehicle for their transfer to the The Outpost. The transfer is…
Cape Town – Any globally competitive city knows that direct flight route access is a definitive part of the travel planning process for most travelers – especially those seeking convenience as they explore the world’s most sought-after destinations. In response, Wesgro has officially launched Cape Town Air Access – an international air route development in…
The sun has risen on a new era as Mabula Game Lodge launches the fresh new Mabula Game Lodge brand. Located in the scenic Waterberg region of Limpopo, Mabula Game Lodge is one of Africa’s premier game lodges. Home to the Big 5 and a vast range of fauna and flora, this gem of nature…
Cape Town – South African Airways (SAA) has announced that, as from 1 April 2016, check-in gates for flights on domestic routes from Johannesburg will be closing 10 minutes earlier than usual. Previously, SAA closed check-in for all domestic flights 30 minutes before boarding. However, this has now been changed to 40 minutes before departure for all…
Scheduled safaris can be the best answer for an exceptional Tanzanian holiday experience. Combining like-minded travelers who share a passion for Africa’s wildlife reduces travel costs and often forges lasting friendships. ARP Travel Group’s Ranger Safaris offers three standards of accommodation on our most popular schedule tour – the Simba Safari. The adventurer enjoys the…
Fort Lauderdale, FL (February 23, 2016) – South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa and Africa’s most awarded airline, is honoured to be named “Best Airline in Africa” and “Best Business Class to Africa” in the annual Best in Business Travel Awards survey by readers of Business Traveller Magazine. The Best…
Calling all agents and tour operators! The Kenya Tourism Board extends a warm welcome its upcoming Road Show 2016. The event will be an opportunity to meet, learn from and enjoy presentations and in-depth discussions with expert suppliers and properties from Kenya. Discover the beautiful sights, sounds and cultural treasures Kenya has to offer. Please…
BEST BEACH GOES TO SEYCHELLES IN LIST OF FIFTY BEST BEACHES IN THE WORLD The Guardian newspaper of the UK has just published their list of the World’s Best fifty beaches and the picture-postcard beach of Source D’Argent on La Digue island was ranked No.1. That beach on La Digue Island of the Seychelles was…
NAIROBI, KENYA: The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Najib Balala, has appointed Ms. Jacinta Nzioka Mbithi as the Acting Managing Director, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). The out-going Managing Director, Mr. Muriithi Ndegwa, who has been at the helm of KTB for slightly over six years, served two full terms. Announcing the appointment, the Cabinet Secretary assured…
By Marc Nkwame, Daily News Seronera — Two new special surveillance aircrafts, set to be deployed for aerial patrols over Serengeti National Park and Selous Game Reserve, have landed in Tanzania. Valued at nearly 1.2bn/- the two ‘Aviat Aircraft Husky A-IC’ planes have been donated by Germany in its ongoing support to the local war…
Commended by the international judging panel for its outstanding entry, variety of experiences as well as the thought and detail behind its offering, Franschhoek-based La Motte Wine Estate has again been acknowledged by the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards for Best Food and Wine Matching Experience. This is the third time La Motte has won…
New APTA members Singita, have announced that on selected Thursdays in September, November and December 2016, flights will operate between Singita Pamushana and Victoria Falls. This year, these flights will be available on certain dates only, but the aim is to establish a more regular routing in 2017. FAST FACTS Routing: • Singita Pamushana Lodge –…
16 February 2016 ROVOS RAIL PURCHASES THE SHONGOLOLO EXPRESS Early in January of 2016 Rovos Rail purchased the Shongololo Express train of 19 coaches and agreed to employ all the personnel. “Operating a three-star train had always been at the back of my mind. When I learned that the Shongololo Express was on offer the…
NTWANANO TOURS & TRAVEL, a new APTA member, based in Nelspruit near the Kruger National Park – South Africa, offers specialized tours for the Blind and Visually Impaired travelers. The Tours explore the senses of smell, touch, taste, hearing and spatial awareness. We visit the Kruger National Park, local botanical gardens, wineries, local breweries and…
Elewana is pleased to announce the appointment of James Haigh to the position of Director of Sales & Marketing, effective from 1 March 2016. Joining the Elewana team based in Nairobi, James will lead the group’s sales and marketing activities and will play a pivotal role in delivering a number of key initiatives during 2016…
Good Morning America‘s Amy Robach is going on safari — and she’s taking viewers with her on an immersive virtual reality tour of one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in Africa. Robach is taking the technology of tomorrow to an ancient paradise in Tanzania, where “GMA” will broadcast live video of wild animals in…
In the centre of La Réunion, the tiny French island that bobs in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mauritius, there is another sort of island. This one is even more isolated. Formed when the magna chamber of a major volcano collapsed some three million years ago, the verdant Cirque de Mafate is separated from…
With its stunning rock formations, a remnant of a wet period in the region, which ended 4,000 years ago, the Ennedi plateau is seen as a contender for a heritage listing with UNESCO. Stefan Kröpelin at the University of Cologne in Germany, travelled to the remote region last October, with a small team to take samples…
A TOTAL of 17 new wild dogs have just been released in the Serengeti plains. This brings the number of the endangered carnivorous species in the country’s second-largest National Park to nearly 325 and counting. The releases were the last of a series of six packs releases from the Serengeti Wild Dog Conservation Project, aimed…
Cape Town – Emirates has increased capacity on its Zambia and Zimbabwe flight with the deployment of a larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. First deployed on the route on 1 February 2016, the new aircraft replaced the smaller Airbus A340-300, offering an additional 97 Economy Class seats per flight. The aircraft has eight private suites in First…
A new luxury safari lodge, Mambeti Camp, is expected to open its doors in early 2017 in Liuwa Plain National Park in western Zambia. Mambeti Camp will comprise six luxury villas, including a two-bedroom family villa with the capacity to accommodate a total of 15 guests. It is being funded by African Parks, a non-profit…
By Judith Namutowe Proflight Zambia has signed a sales and purchase agreement with South African (SA) Express to enable customers across the country to make joint bookings. Proflight Director of Government and Industry Affairs, Phillip Lemba, explained that the agreement would enable Proflight customers to book flights to three destinations within the SA Express network. This…
Walta Information Center reports that Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc has announced its intention to introduce its growing Four Points brand in Ethiopia, with a new-built property, developed by an Ethiopian company, Alemgenet Trade and Industries PLC. The Four Points of Sheraton Addis Ababa is scheduled to open at the beginning of the year…
Timbuktu (Mali), February 4 – A consecration ceremony of the Timbuktu mausoleums was held today at the initiative of the local community. Such a ceremony was last held in the 11th century. This new consecration ceremony is the final phase of the cultural rebirth of the Timbuktu mausoleums, after their destruction by the armed groups who…
From humble beginnings Springbok Atlas has been a household name for generations for day tours and long distance tours for local and international travelers. It was established in 1946 as a small local tour company offering tours into the Kruger National Park for school children during the weekends and school holidays. Today Springbok Atlas Tours…
With bespoke package options, travelers can now effortlessly combine their safari in South Africa with a luxurious beach escape to White Pearl Resorts in Mozambique. White Pearl Resorts has become a first choice for many travelers seeking a one-of-a-kind beach escape. With a total of only 21 suites, each with private plunge pool and unobstructed…
Written by Taqi Moledina On arrival at the Serengeti Explorer Camp we were warmly welcomed by very friendly faces and we were offered cool refreshing face towels which was presoaked in ancient African herbs aiding to take off dirt particle from our skin. The lounge tent was very comfortable and well setup with a rustic…
In 2016, Deeper Africa will unveil a new kind of wildlife safari. Their Zimbabwe Conservation and Culture itinerary introduces guests to anti-poaching patrols, lion guardians who mediate conflicts between lions and communities, and people who protect wildlife at the village level. The highlight of this safari is joining in on an actual patrol with anti-poaching…
Cape Town – The departments of home affairs and tourism have finally announced that the controversial visa laws – which required all minors travelling to or going out of SA to have an unabridged birth certificate – will be scrapped in favour of an updated passport for minors with printed details of both parents. Director-General…
Kenya’s travel and tourism industry receives a boost as travel technology leader launches new service at an official event welcomed by the County Executive for Finance, County Government of Nairobi and attended by the CEO and Vice Chair of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology,…
Congratulations to the winners in our 2016 Individual Member Drive. They are: Dori Peterson (San Diego Chapter) CADENCE, 4686 59th Street, San Diego, CA 92115, who wins 1 Ticket on SAA from JFK / IAD to JNB / CPT 2 nights at Cape Town Hollow , Cape Town 2 nights at Devon Valley Hotel,…
It gives us great pleasure to introduce Little Machaba Camp to our group – Opening 20 April 2016. The camp is located on the same island as Machaba Camp, overlooking a large flood plain. Situated next to Machaba main Camp, it offers a similar experience however being a lot smaller and more exclusive. Only four…
Serengeti Explorer Camp is excited to launch their new interactive children’s club based in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. The children’s club is an extension to the product created by Pollmans Tours & Safaris (Kenya) or Ranger Safaris (Tanzania) to learn more about the environment, people, landscapes, birdlife, plantlife and wildlife. Learning through…
Following a recent expedition supported by Born Free USA and Born Free Foundation, wildlife conservationists have confirmed for the first time that lions are living in a remote national park in Ethiopia. The discovery was made after an expedition into the heart of Alatash National Park in northwest Ethiopia.Read More
An extremely rare white giraffe calf was recently spotted in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park. Omo is leucistic, which means she still has pigment in her soft tissues, such as her eyes, but not her skin cells. Though uncommon, leucism occurs in many species, including penguins, eagles, and hippos. Read More For the next two weeks, readers can bid…
World Travel Awards has unveiled the nominees for its upcoming Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. This year, the ceremony, the first event on the annual Grand Tour, will be hosted by Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on April 9th. With more than 1,500 nominations now revealed, voting is expected to be…