Last week saw the launch of the brand new Land & Life Foundation, the new charitable face of Elewana and Cheli & Peacock Safaris. Building on the work of the former Cheli & Peacock Trust, Land & Life Foundation will continue to work with communities and conservation projects in the areas surrounding Elewana’s properties. Please visit…
Joburg offers world-class experiences at astonishing value. The Four Seasons’ interactive website, as well the assistance of our concierge team, will enable you to unlock Joburg’s “Big Five”, witnessing a vibrant urban revival first-hand: 1. Arts & Culture: Immerse yourself in the many galleries, or in the creative inner-city hub of Maboneng, then see the…
As of 01 June 2016, Uganda’s e-Visa applications will come into effect. A barcoded email notification (sent after the appropriate documentation has been completed online) will be required upon entry, where a Visa sticker will then be printed (including a scanned picture) and inserted into the guests’ passport. Guests requiring a Visa extension must apply…
Sun Destinations, in association with Wildside Africa, is pleased to announce that we have opened two new camps in Botswana: Tuskers Bush Camp is an 8-bed classic safari camp that lies on a 365 000 ha private concession, between Nxai Pan National Park in the east and Moremi Game Reserve in the west. Xobega Island…
This year, KARIBU Travel Market Tanzania, presented by the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators, will be held at the Magereza grounds, opposite the International school of moshi Arusha campus. It is a superb, secure, new and more convenient venue in a natural setting with ideally-designed layout and new exhibition tents. Read More:
Eco tourism and carbon-neutral are all buzzwords we’ve grown accustomed to. No, they’re not sexy – not in the least. But then again, neither is wiping out an entire species or coming to terms with the idea that our consumerist nature has some unforgiving consequences. More and more, however, we’ve seen the collective social…
The Saile Airstrip, which is the access point to Linyanti Camps, is back in operation after some work on it. Guests will now be able to fly direct to Linyanti for Saile Tented Camp, Camp Linyanti, Linyanti Ebony & Linyanti Bush Camp. However, in the event of wet & rainy conditions, guests may still need…
Trackers and park rangers from Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo have started using the Global Positioning System (GPS) for the gorilla census exercise in the Virunga Volcanoes Region. Enumerators followed a gorilla trail through Rwanda’s thick towering bamboos of Volcanoes National Park until they located the nest site, from where they carried out a scientific…
It is with mixed feelings that we report that the HESC accepted another two baby orphaned rhinos over the last month. The first newcomer, a young rhino bull, arrived on Wednesday the 13th of April 2016 at the centre. The approximately 2 weeks old tiny baby had been discovered by a field guide on one…
5-Day Sale for Summer Travel Starting at $1,299.00* (restrictions apply) Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 26, 2016) – South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, is celebrating South Africa’s Freedom Day with a 5-day sale, offering special fares from New York-JFK and Washington, DC-Dulles to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. The…
Cape Town Tourism’s ‘Hello Weekend Campaign’ promotes Cape Town as an ideal destination with great value for money, especially between May- August. Why weekends? Greatly anticipated by most, weekends hold so much promise. Weekends are packed with events Weekend mini breaks are affordable A great weekend is a combination of experiences Weekend themes to promote…
2017 will see the opening of Africa’s most significant museum in over one hundred years. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCCAA) will open its doors to the world on 25 September 2017. The unique partnership between the V&A Waterfront and Jochen Zeitz will create a new cultural institution focusing on collecting, preserving and…
Savour the gift of another day in the breathtaking Serengeti, and another night in signature Four Seasons comfort. With this package, you’ll receive a complimentary fourth night to enjoy all this magical destination has to offer. INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE Complimentary fourth night with every three consecutive paid nights Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner Beverages,…
As from July,.Kenya Airways will launch three flights a week from Cape Town to Nairobi. Flights will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and will fly via Livingstone. Flight KQ 783 will depart from Cape Town at 14h15 and arrive in Livingstone at 17h10. It will depart for Nairobi at 18h00, arriving at 22h00. Return…
According to new figures from the annual W Hospitality Group Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey, the number of planned hotel rooms in Africa has soared to 64000 in 365 hotels, almost 30% more than the previous year,. The increase is largely due to strong growth in sub-Saharan Africa, which is up 42.1% on 2015, significantly…
British Airways has announced that it will increase capacity by 784 seats a week on flights between London and Nairobi for summer 2016, through the introduction of a Boeing 747-400 on the route. The airline has taken the decision due to the growing sales and increased demand for Kenya it is has noticed in the…
Extraordinary is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kate Davidson as Head of Sales & Marketing of the group, with effect from 15th May 2016, reporting to Mrs Cindy Sheedy-Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Extraordinary Marketing Concepts (Pty) Ltd. In this role, Ms. Kate Davidson will be responsible and accountable for the supervision of…
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a friend and colleague. Sharon Blodgett was a long-time member of San Diego APTA, serving on the board for 6 years. No-one loved Africa more than Sharon. She was tragically and suddenly taken from us on April 7th. Sharon will be missed by our…
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, ETN Africa correspondent, Apr 13, 2016 Since the devastating fire on August 2013 destroyed the main arrival hall, travellers flying to Nairobi have had to use the converted parking garage, which was turned into an arrival facility with immigration and customs and baggage delivery. This long-lasting temporary measure will come…
Tourism energizes economies and fuels the economic transformation of countries from Cape Verde to South Africa. Its benefits are clear: It can trigger infrastructure improvements, create good jobs, increase domestic consumption and diversify exports. It also empowers women, young people and marginalized populations, besides contributing to each country’s national image, and stimulating cultural heritage and…
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest-growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will commence scheduled thrice-weekly flights to New York-Newark from Addis Ababa, via Lomé, Togo, on 03 July 2016. Ethiopian will be deploying the modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner on this route. Not only does it offer passengers unparalleled on-board comfort, but with its lower…
Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris’ Special Projects Division is headed up by Christelle de Beer, working closely with team member, Wendy Levendall. The Special Projects Division looks after our Southern Africa special interest inquiries such as sports, viticulture, golfing and culinary, to name but a few, as well as tailor-made experiential itineraries for groups and…
This year, Brazil Carnival, Notting Hill Carnival of London, Indonesia Carnival, Düsseldorf Carnival of Germany and the Carnival of Italy will be joined for the first time by the Carnival from France and the Cologne Carnival of Germany, to parade side-by-side in Seychelles in the island’s carnival. The Carnival has been called the “Carnival of…
We are honored to announce Pollman’s Tours and Safaris Ltd is the winner of the 2016 World travel awards in the category of “Kenya’s Leading Inbound Tour Operator”. The World Travel Awards acknowledges and celebrates excellence across key sectors of the travel tourism & hospitality industry and is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of…
As of 1st January 2016 the Sabi Sand Wildtuin (SSW) implemented the Guest Conservation Contribution as per a press release communicated in December 2015. The introduction of this is to assist in the anti-poaching and conservation efforts to secure the long term survival of endangered and compromised animal species, particularly in light of the devastating…
Wilderness Safaris and the Governors’ Camp Collection are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership as a result of an acquisition of equity in this premier East African safari brand through Wilderness Holdings. In addition to being one of East Africa’s oldest and most respected safari brands, the Governors’ safari camps are located in undoubtedly…
We would like to share with you our recognition and achievement for being voted Uganda’s Leading Safari Lodge 2016 winner at the prestigious World Travel Awards™ Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016 which was held on the 9th April 2016 at Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The world Travel Awards is voted…
Cape Town – The African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 took place on Thursday at the World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town. The winners were announced at a ceremony attended by SA’s influential travel bloggers, industry experts and Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom. The overall winner was Mara Naboisho Conservancy. The judges’ reasons for winning:…
African Luxury Hideaways is delighted to announce that Elephant’s Eye, Hwange, has won the 2016 Luxury Lodge Award prize. Over the past 12 months, Luxury Travel Guide has been receiving votes for accommodations with a focus on luxury throughout Africa and the Middle East. The brand’s subscribers, hotel guests, travel agencies and industry experts who…
fastjet has won the title of Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards ceremony held in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The globally-recognized World Travel Awards was instituted to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The title of Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline, which is voted for…
Congratulations to Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge for being voted Uganda’s Leading Safari Lodge 2016. The World Travel Awards™ is voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, and this accolade recognizes the commitment to excellence which the Lodge has demonstrated in the last twelve months. World Travel Awards™ Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016…
“The official opening of Carana Beach and the arrival of the hotel’s first guests are just days away”, Alan Mason, the Director of the company, told Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, when he visited the property ahead of the opening of the hotel. The first guests are booked to arrive…
Yankari Game Reserve – A luxury safari is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when potential tourists think of Nigeria… but that’s exactly what Yankari Game Reserve is hoping to change. In Africa’s largest economy, suffering from the collapse in global oil prices, tourism is being touted as a panacea to slow…
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to announce the Winners of the 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The Awards, which were presented at a special ceremony during the 16th WTTC Global Summit in Dallas, Texas, USA, showcase business leadership in sustainable tourism, celebrating ground-breaking and inspiring initiatives across five categories. The 2016…
Hotelier Summit Africa announces its jam-packed, hospitality-trending, content-rich conference programme line-up, which will take place from 21 – 22 April 2016 at Hilton, Sandton in South Africa. Delegates will be spoilt for choice at this year’s leading hotel summit with quality content, delivered by respected local and international members of the hotel industry. A…
At the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016, Air Seychelles took the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline. The red-carpet event was hosted by Diamonds La Gemma dell’est, on the northern tip of Zanzibar, Tanzania, with hundreds of industry leaders in attendance. Also among the winners was Kenya Airways, recognised as…
Hilton Worldwide will be opening its first property in Botswana next year. Its upscale-yet-affordable Hilton Garden Inn property will be the first in a series of the company ‘s new hotels to make its debut over the next several years. The 150-room hotel will be located in the capital, Gaborone, a short ride from Sir Seretse…
It is an unfortunate fact that the U.S. continues to be one of the world’s leading markets for illegal wildlife products, including jewellery, skins and trinkets. … Corporate leaders understand that they can play a constructive role in implementing policy goals when they are engaged from the beginning of the process. For this reason, the…
Not too long ago, getting from one city to another often meant a connection in Europe. That is finally changing, as low-cost airlines are taking off across the region, serving routes that cater to the continent’s growing middle class.It has not been easy for them. African nations signed an “open skies” agreement in 1988, similar…
Tuesday, 01 March 2016 marked a momentous occasion for MalaMala Game Reserve and for the South African eco-tourism industry in general. It saw the official launch of the “new” MalaMala Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd – a private-public partnership between Mr Michael Rattray, the founder and previous owner of MalaMala, Mr Stephen Saad, the owner of the…
African Sun and Legacy Hospitality have signed an agreement to co-operate in the development of Tourism in Zimbabwe. The agreement provides for the management, refurbishment and expansion of 5 of African Sun’s strategic assets. The Kingdom at Victoria Falls, Elephant Hills Resort, Hwange Safari Lodge, The Monomotapa Hotel and Troutbeck, with expansion projected for Caribbea…
The tourism industry is of vital importance to South Africa, because of its capacity to grow the country’s GDP through economic growth, job creation and attracting foreign exchange. In 2013 alone, the number of persons employed in the tourism industry amounted to 4,5% of all employed persons in South Africa, providing jobs at all skill…
Cape Town – A concierge from Rondebosch East, Cape Town, scooped two prestigious awards within a month for his dedication to service, including the coveted Golden Keys. Masood Sadulla, 31, uses his “experience, contacts and institution” to ensure that his guests leave the country with unforgettable memories. Sadulla now proudly displays the precious crossed golden…
It’s time to conference somewhere extraordinary and with our fully inclusive Cape Milner winter offers, you can meet in style and sophistication in the heart of Cape Town. This exquisite hotel offers state-of-the-art conference facilities with a sophisticated and contemporary ambiance. With four modern, eclectic-styled conference rooms, the Cape Milner can offer fully flexible layouts,…
HOW DID THE MUSEUM COME ABOUT? The establishment of the museum came about as a confluence of factors. The V&A Waterfront recognised the significance of its Grain Silo complex as an historic landmark and for years debated possible uses. An art museum was eventually decided upon but a collection was needed. The desire was to…
Seychelles has a rich maritime heritage, dating back to long before the 17th century. Since then until the early 1970’s when Seychelles got its own airport, those travelling to these stunning islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean had to come by boat. The Seychelles islands have therefore a rich heritage of maritime connections…
The world’s first trail-running safari experience, traversing three African countries, in a three-day, 92-km journey through big-five game areas, has been announced by South African trail-running event specialists, Wildrunner. The inaugural Mapungubwe Transfrontier Wildrun®, will take place from May 13 – 15, 2016. It promises a wildlife-rich running experience through the bushveld of the Greater…
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa Correspondent Mar 25, 2016 The main airfield in the Masai Mara, Keekorok, will be closed for major maintenance effective Tuesday, March 29. This follows a short closure last year, when emergency repairs were carried out on the runway. The date was reportedly agreed upon with lodge and camp…
KAMPALA, Uganda – On March 21, 2016 The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) embarked on another phase – grading and classifying hotels and related accommodation facilities. Under the Quality Assurance Department program, a hotel classification inventory exercise is being introduced, to determine whether a given hotel meets certain essential requirements. “To qualify for classification, the hotel…
Wilderness Safaris’ new privately-guided, experience-based Wilderness Safaris Explorations provides guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves completely in some of Africa’s most pristine and remote wilderness areas. “We are delighted to launch three new Explorations in Botswana and an exciting walking safari in Hwange, Zimbabwe”, said Simon Stobbs, Wilderness Safaris Explorations Manager. “Rather than simply…