Singita Serengeti House embodies sophisticated safari living in one of Africa’s most iconic conservation areas. The driving force behind Singita’s conservation work in the Serengeti is a 100-year purpose of preserving and protecting large areas of African wilderness for future generations and the success of these efforts means unrivaled wildlife sightings and high concentrations of game throughout the year. Reopening…
Proflight will be offering direct connections between the South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi in both directions on a daily basis. In 2018 they will also be operating daily direct flights between Livingstone and the Lower Zambezi, avoiding the traditional connections through Lusaka. These direct links will be helping to reduce travel times and improve…
The Tracker Academy, supported by the Tswalu Foundation, has started a tracker training course at the Tswalu Kalahari Training Centre. The fundamental ambition is to restore indigenous knowledge in Africa. The aim of the training is to empower tracker graduates to become ambassadors for the African wildlife industry by bringing authenticity and accuracy to environmental…
Le Marché Central, located in the old city of Casablanca, will be renovated and converted into a gourmet dining and a tourist area. Directorate of Local Collectivities (DGCL) and the Regional Council of Casablanca-Settat region allocate MAD 15 million to this project, which has been piloted by Casablanca Patrimoine, an organization for local social development. …
The main structure at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge will be re-thatched between June 1st and 15th, 2017. We would like to reassure you that during this project your valued guests will experience the same high standards you have come to expect! Regrettably, the MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, Buffalo Bar and swimming pool will be closed during this…
Seychelles is set to have a third UNESCO World Heritage Site after it completes the final dossier for Venn’s Town, site of an old mission community’s ruins, a top research official said. The Principal Research Officer of the Seychelles National Heritage, Julianne Barra, said that work on the dossier to have Venn’s Town declared a United…
The Tanzania government has announced intentions of raising the fees that lodges and permanent camps located within Tanzania’s National Parks pay each night to the government. Click Here At the moment, there are a number of challenges to this move by hoteliers and tour operators to have this increase postponed until January 2018. However, indications are…
Safarilink has announced a further expansion to its route network: four times a week service to Zanzibar from 01 July 2017. The flights will be operated by recently acquired 52 seat Dash 8-315 aircraft on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Read More
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Pennyroyal Gibraltar Limited, to debut The Ritz-Carlton brand in the exotic Zanzibar Archipelago, with the 90 room all-suite and villa resort to open in 2021. The Ritz-Carlton Zanzibar, located within a 45-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport, will provide easy access to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town…
Two major ostrich farms in the Oudtshoorn area have stopped offering ostrich rides to tourists, responding to concerns from European clients and others about the birds’ welfare. A third farm is sticking with the feature, saying its regulations include tourist weight restrictions and that an ostrich does not experience discomfort while trotting with someone on…
The Innovation Awards were designed to uncover the most inspiring, bold and unexpected achievements in African travel, from conservation and community projects through to high concept design and the individuals having a big impact on the scene. This year, two new categories, RISE AFRICA and SUPPORT AFRICA, recognized the efforts of up-and-coming African travel stars and…
The WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are aimed at recognizing best practice in sustainable tourism within the industry globally, based upon the principles of environmentally friendly operations; support for the protection of cultural and natural heritage; and direct benefits to the social and economic well-being of local people in travel destinations around the world. These…
Fair share All participants involved in a tourism activity should get their fair share of the income, in direct proportion to their contribution to the activity. Fair sayAll participants involved in a tourism activity should have the right and opportunity to participate in decisions that concern them. RespectBoth host and visitor should have respect for…
The beautiful, abundant rains have come to an end, the park is looking lush and we welcome our staff back to camp. Anabezi is now open for guests and Amanzi opens on May 1st. The season has got off to a very wet start with the Chiwengwa and the Mushika still flowing from what has been…