Kusini Collection portfolio members Imvelo Safari Lodges and Ultimate Safaris have been Shortlisted in the 2016 We Are Africa Innovation Awards in the Conserve Africa Category. This honor is awarded to those African tourism companies “demonstrating outstanding leadership in the complex area of conservation and embarking on bold initiatives to protect Africa’s natural resources.” Imvelo…
Wilderness Safaris is delighted to announce the enhancement of its authentic, sustainable ecotourism offering in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. Not only by rebuilding its much-loved Ruckomechi Camp, due to open on 1 May 2016, but also by creating another small, intimate camp in the same concession, which will be opening 1 July 2016. “We…
With a view to integrating the region further and fostering even development among member states, Heads of States of the East African Community (EAC) have agreed to launch a new internal e-passport for the region. East African will begin using new EAC electronic passports from January next year, after Heads of State from the member…
Panthera Africa is an environmentally friendly sanctuary for any captive bred big cats, where they will be protected and prosper for the rest of their lives. One of Panthera Africa’s main purposes is to be an educational platform where we create awareness about conditions big cats face in captivity, and how animal welfare and enrichment…
On Sunday, 20th March 2016, an Airlink Embraer ERJ 135 regional jet aircraft touched down at the Madagascan island destination Nosy Be. This flight heralds the return of direct services between Johannesburg and Nosy Be, the start of a new important link, providing leisure travellers from the four corners of the world with efficient and…
Cape Town International Airport has been ranked as the best airport in Africa at the SkyTrax World Airport Award. These awards are a global benchmark of airport excellence, and widely known as the Passengers Choice Awards – the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted by customers in the largest, annual global airport customer…
Explore the distinctive collection of luxury lodges and hotels in Southern Africa with Extraordinary, showcasing the finest holiday destinations in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. From the elegantly decorated Country Boutique Hotel in the Mpumalanga province, to the eclectic and modern Cape Milner, situated beneath Table Mountain in Cape Town, our locations cover the most…
An extra night in luxury means an extra day to explore everything Johannesburg has to offer. Whether you are here for shopping, business or simply for the sheer love of the city, your stay will be a memorable one. With this package, stay two consecutive paid nights in one of our luxurious accommodations and Four Seasons Hotel…
Sun Destinations joins hands with Botswana’s mobile safari experts, John Chase Safaris, in the relaunch of this inimitable luxury operation that has been handcrafted over many years. Combining the essence of a safari adventure with the comforts of a luxury lodge in Botswana’s prime locations, John Chase Safaris has fine-tuned the ultimate experience. Tailor-made itineraries…
Salute Africa, a South African-based tour operator with 24 years’ experience in ground handling, is honoured to invite APTA members on a familiarisation trip in May 2016. We will to take you on a journey into parts of Southern Africa which are worth visiting. It’s aimed at looking into places you may already know and…
fastjet has increased the number of flights on its route between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Nairobi in Kenya in response to strong passenger demand. From March 21st, fastjet will offer two daily return flights between each city every day of the week, making a total of 28 flights per week between Dar es…
World Travel Awards has reached an agreement with Realtours and the Associação Empresarial de São Tomé e Príncipe to host the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017. The event will be held in the city of São Tomé, with major sponsors including CST, Mota Engil, HBD, BISTP and Ghana Link Networks Services already confirmed.…
Having achieved a reputation for exceptionally good value for our unique tailored flight services, and of fixing rates to the best of our ability, we are now faced with the unfortunate necessity of an immediate rate increase on selected routes. This is due to the dramatic devaluation of the Rand against the Dollar, which affects…
In less than 2 months, the doors to Lion Sands Ivory Lodge will be closing for extensive refurbishment. When she is relaunched after a period of 4 months, she will be revealed in her full new splendour. Ivory Lodge has always been the under-stated jewel in the Lion Sands Game Reserve crown – a place…
Nature’s Best Photography originated in the United States with ambitious goals to celebrate the beauty and diversity of nature through the art of photography and to use this vivid medium as a creative tool for encouraging greater public interest and involvement in outdoor enjoyment and conservation. Nature’s Best Photography Africa is a new extension of…
London – On behalf of the aviation industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a declaration aimed at reducing the illegal trafficking of wildlife and underlining the aviation industry’s commitment to sustainability. The inter-connected air transport network is being exploited by criminal gangs to smuggle animals or their products from the killing field to…
Africavel, Inc. Independent Educational – SOUTH AFRICA – 10 DEPARTURE DATES TO CHOOSE FROMing your companion for the same price Dear Travel Agent, At African Travel, Inc. we believe that the best way to showcase our outstanding services and range of products, is to have our travel agent partners experience both first hand. Our 2016…
Mantis Owners Collection is the latest addition to Mantis, joining the well-established Mantis Collection and Mantis eXtreme portfolios. Launching this month, all the hand-picked properties in the Owners Collection represent the finest examples of their kind and celebrate the culture, gastronomy, architecture and nature of the locations in which they are found. The spectacular selection…
BERLIN, Germany – . At a capacity-crowd press conference on the opening day of ITB Berlin – the world’s largest international travel fair, Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, announced a significant network expansion of 14 new destinations In July, Marrakech (Morocco) will begin with flights three times per week,…
Nkuringo Adventure Safaris is a well-established tours, travel, and safari company with experience in handling safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, as well as Kenya and Tanzania.The company will also be exhibiting for the 2nd year in a row at the Home Based Travel Agent Forum in Las Vegas later this month.They offer off-the-beaten pathcultural, trekking,…
By Adam Ihucha, Arusha Serena Hotels will invest $7 million (about Sh15.3 billion) this year to transform properties in Tanzania in efforts to maintain standards. The planned software and hardware infrastructural improvements for Serena hotels in the northern and southern Tanzania would cost $3 million while the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel facelift will cost…
Reunion Island Tourism (IRT) and Google have partnered to enable users around the world to discover the 255 kms of trails and paths of this diverse and scenic island on the Internet. Viewers will have the opportunity to admire the landscapes, one more incredible than the next. Most of the hiking and cycling trails are…
Wilderness Safaris is delighted to launch hot air balloon safaris at Vumbura Plains and Little Vumbura camps in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, which will run from 18 April until end September 2016 to coincide with the dry season. To complement the balloon safari, guests can also opt for an exclusive eight-minute helicopter transfer to and from…
A Kenyan wildlife conservancy organization announced on Monday that it has opened a new corridor, which will enable wildlife species to cross a main government road safely, without causing risks to local communities. The organization, Ol Jogi Ranch, which comprises a total size of 58,000 acres is located in northwestern Kenya’s Laikipia County, 225km out of the…
&Beyond will once again take over the management of the exclusive &Beyond Matetsi Private Game Reserve, as well as its 50 000 hectare (123 500 acre) wildlife concession on the Zambezi River, while also re-establishing an exclusive ground-handling operation in the area. “With the expansion of Victoria Falls Airport providing easier access and changing the dynamics of how guests…
This is your chance to win the trip of a lifetime! First prize is a three-day, three-night photography safari to Mara Bushtops, conducted by world-famous astro-photographer and digital effects artist, Mark Gee, plus Swiss Airlines business class return tickets for two, from a Swiss Airlines destination in Europe to Kenya. Runner-up prizes of free holidays…
Preparations are being finalized to launch Ethiopian Airlines’ service to New York’s JFK airport by the end of June. Ethiopian suspended flights to Newark in 2004 to provide non-stop service from Washington to Addis Ababa, with connections to its network in East, Central and Southern Africa. Ethiopian’s network will once again provide a vital link…
The Kenya Tourism Board extends a warm welcome to attend a Magical Kenya Road Show from March 15 to March 17, 2016. Tour dates and complimentary events are as follows: Houston, TX: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton North Houston. Breakfast will be provided. San Francisco, CA: Wednesday, March 16, 2016…
Comair CEO Erik Venter says ticket sales for St Helena will commence as soon as the airport has been certified by the British Civil Aviation Authority. This, he said, should happen soon and the first flight will hopefully take place in May. They will be offering weekly flights to St Helena, every Saturday, on a…
One of the few truly private tropical islands in the world will be opening its doors from April 2016. Thanda Island is the magnificent beach residence of the Swedish entrepreneur and philanthropist couple, Christin and Dan Olofsson. Situated within southern Tanzania’s Shungi Mbili Island Marine Reserve, this private island offers absolute exclusivity for families and…
Extraordinary is delighted to introduce you to our latest little gem – Country Boutique Hotel in Whiteriver. Cindy Sheedy Walker, CEO of Extraordinary has expressed her delight in adding this 22 room boutique hotel to the Extraordinary Collection of Luxury Lodges and Hotels. “We will be offering several new packages in conjunction with our Kruger…
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…