Nicola Colangelo, founder of Coastal Aviation, “The flying safari company”, died in Fiumaretta, Italy, on July 24, 2017 at the age of 73.He was a leader, a friend and a mentor whom we will all deeply miss. A real visionary man with exceptional intuition and work ethic, who always kept the well-being of his dear…
South African-based carrier, Airlink, has now officially been appointed by the government of the remote island of St. Helena to provide scheduled air services from O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, to the island. Airlink will also operate a monthly charter service between St Helena and Ascension Island. Until recently, the only scheduled means…
Stumpy, named for his short tail, has been the dominant resident male lion on our Linyanti concession for some time, but he has recently been challenged by a coalition of 3 young males who are searching for territory. Our guides at Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony caught a fierce battle between Stumpy and the…
Gold! Gold! Gold! We are very proud to say that two properties from our Elewana Collection – Lewa Safari Camp and Elsa’s Kopje have retained their Gold Eco-ratings for 2017. Elsa’s Kopje was the recipient of the first Eco-Tourism Kenya eco-rating in 2003. In 2013 both properties obtained the coveted Gold rating and are proud…
In Swahili, “safari” literally means “journey,” and, for most people, a place like Kenya is about as far from home as one can get. The element of surprise is a cornerstone of the whole experience.Nevertheless, there are a few items of business that prospective safari-travellers should be aware of. The following list references the safari…
Rwanda will welcome World Travel Awards for the first time, with the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017, set to take place in the country’s thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October. Spanning several valleys and hillsides, Kigali – renowned for its cleanliness and warm hospitality – is arguably one of the most attractive African capitals. It’s ideal location, right…
Expedia, Inc. today announced that activities involving certain wildlife animal interactions will no longer be bookable on its online travel sites. Relying on guidance from industry-leading wildlife and animal protection groups, Expedia will undertake a thorough review over the next few months and will remove activities from its websites and other distribution channels. Today’s announcement…
It’s Africa’s most secretive state and the source of tens of thousands of migrants who have fled towards Europe but after the cultural organization added the capital Asmara to its list, Eritrea is now also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site Home to art-deco buildings constructed by Italian colonialists in the 1930s, UNESCO describes Asmara as…
Talk about robots taking over many functions from humans! At the Destinations Holiday & Travel Show in London recently, an animatronic animal, brought along by the Uganda Tourism Board, stood in for the real thing — a robotic mountain gorilla! “Bakwate” was a tremendous hit with both show visitors and the London press, which provided…
The Elewana Collection has just announced that rack rates at all Elewana lodges, camps and hotels, as well as SkySafari aerial trips, will be frozen at 2017 levels for the whole of 2018. This includes properties in Serengeti, Masai Mara, Amboseli and other legendary national parks, as well as beach resorts on the coast of…
Amarula has joined forces with Kenyan-based conservation organisation, WildlifeDirect, working closely with its CEO, Dr Paula Kahumbu, to protect Africa’s heritage and further entrench both parties’ commitment to conservation.Dr Kahumbu is internationally acknowledged for her conservation work, specifically as one of the protagonists of the successful ‘Hands off our Elephants’ campaign. Read more:
As the mid-year school holidays come to an end and the winter vacation rush subsides, many local and international visitors are hoping to make the most of the quieter period to tour Cape Town and other destinations in South Africa. However, those visitors who were planning to head to Table Mountain from Monday 24 July,…
Newmark Hotels are excited to announce their project, in conjunction with property developer, Signatura, namely, a dramatic transformation of the Nedbank Heerengracht premises into Cape Town’s grandest apartment-style hotel. Neil Markovitz, Newmark Hotels Managing Director, says, “We are thrilled to announce the addition of THE ONYX to the Newmark Hotels portfolio. All our investments have always been built on the…
As the popularity of Namibia as a rich and diverse travel destination grows, Jenman African Safaris has decided to expand its portfolio in the fascinating country. They have re-introduced the Namibia Lodge Safari tour. Setting off from the capital city, Windhoek, travellers embark on a journey through the stunning desert of the Namib-Naukluft National Park…
Although Rwanda is more renowned for mountain gorillas, the East African country is once again home to critically endangered black rhinos. More than 50 black rhinos — which can weigh up to two metric tons — roamed Rwanda in the 1970s. But they were targeted by poachers over the following four decades and completely disappeared.…
Set your DVR’s if you can’t watch the re-airing of Jack Hanna’s Show this August and September! Legendary animal man Jack Hanna features Elewana safari camps in upcoming episodes of his long-running TV show that revolve around recent visits to Tarangire and Serengeti national parks in northern Tanzania. Tarangire Treetops is Hanna’s home-away-from-home for an…
Fully realizing that conservation cannot flourish unless it also supports the people who live in and around wildlife areas, the Elewana Collection and Cheli & Peacock support environmental and community development projects throughout East Africa through the Land & Life Foundation. Anyone visiting Kenya or Tanzania with either company can request a visit to one…
Croisi Europe Cruises organizes a sales challenge. Sell 3 double cabins (or 6 passengers) and go on an 11-day Safari Cruise. Embark for a unique cruise along the most beautiful bends of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers.The Chobe River traces the border of the Chobe National Park, crosses through the region touching Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, and represents a precious resource for the animals that gravitate to its…
Emerging Destinations is pleased to announced a brand new client — EcoTraining Guides & Guardians (https://www.ecotraining.co.za/) — a South African company that offers inspirational wildlife courses, accredited wildlife career courses, gap year opportunities and high school programs. The company traces its roots to 1993 when a small group of guides from Londolozi and Sabi Sands…
Hiking in Nairobi is a favourite activity among locals and tourists alike and it’s no secret that the sheer variety of trails, ranging in difficulty and offering some great views, is the reason why.The trails range from arduous mountain hikes to ‘walk-in-the park’ nature trails, many of which are not too far from the city…
The Bushcamp Company has renovated and completely revamped five luxury camps located in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Most recently, the Zungulila Bushcamp re-opened for the 2017 season with a new look.|The camp’s luxury chalets have been enlarged and bathrooms redesigned to include new bathtubs. Eco-friendly decks have also been installed and new soft furnishings…
Great Plains Conservation has released their 2017-2018 specials. Find a summary below as well as a link to the complete PDF. KENYA Mara Expedition Camp, Mara Plains Camp and ol Donyo Lodge – Stay Longer: Stay four nights, pay for three. This offer is valid 1 November 2017 – 31 March 2018 (excl. 20 December…
After several months of works, our brand-new Mara River Post camp, located on the banks of the Mara River in the northern Serengeti region called Kogatende, opened its doors to our customers on June the 24th; 2017 with a limited number of units (8 rooms in soft opening). The tents are equipped with an ensuite…
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and Africa Travel Association (ATA) are proud to present the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. In collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board, CCA and ATA designed this conference to set the tone for how tourism can be utilized as an engine for economic growth and job…
The Mara has been described as the most prolific wildlife real-estate on earth and is perhaps Africa’s greatest safari destination. Similarly, the Serengeti, which is contiguous with The Mara to the south, is one of Africa’s truly untamed wildernesses, with seemingly endless expanses of swaying savannah where plains herds graze and lions and cheetah maintain…
Rovos Rail tourist train is on its way from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, on its annual vintage trip from the tip of the African continent to its heart, rolling through famous tourist attraction sites in southern Africa.The luxury train left Victoria Falls on Monday this week, heading northwards to Dar es…
Whether your guests need a bespoke safari custom-designed from top to bottom, a scheduled small-group departure, guaranteed to operate on multiple departure dates every month, or a completely private journey, with a private vehicle and dedicated Micato Safari Director, Micato’s 50 years of safari experience enables us to provide you with an insider’s understanding, extraordinary…
Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges LTD are wrapping up renovations at their flagship property, Primate Lodge in Kibale Forest National Park. This upgrade brings the lodge’s front restaurant and lounge in line with the level of standard of the property’s existing luxury forest cottages. Primate Lodge Kibale is an exclusive eco-lodge featuring sumptuous jungle…
Durban Tourism is pleased to welcome Essence Festival Durban back to South Africa from September 26 to October 1, 2017. .The event will take place at Durban’s International Convention Centre, located just minutes from the city’s magnificent “Golden Mile” beachfront. Bishop T.D. Jakes will serve as the festival’s headline act.Essence’s “party with a purpose” will feature world-famous…
Travel Weekly contributor, Eric Moya, describes his magical experience recently in Kenya. He explains that every wildlife photographer’s goal is to capture the big five – buffalo, leopards, lions, and rhinos are on everyone’s list when travelling on a safari.Three of these fascinating animals were spotted at Elephant Bedroom Camp.Eric describes all the different types…
Although laikipiacounty in the Kenyan highlands is just a few miles north of the equator, the early-morning air is cool and tangy. When the sun reaches its zenith, shining brightly in arching, china-blue skies daubed with high, scudding clouds, there is a clarity to the light that makes it possible to see over great distances,…
Growth figures in theAfrican tourism sector are impressive: A new report finds that flourishing tourism in Africa is providing millions of people with work and adding billions of dollars to national economies. In its annual Economic Development in Africa Report, the UN Conference on Trade and Development projects continued robust growth in tourism in the coming…
Air Seychelles has taken the decision to suspend its service between Durban and Seychelles, effective July 27, 2017.The performance of the twice-weekly operation and its contribution to inbound tourism in the Seychelles did not meet company expectations.Roy Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer of Air Seychelles, said: “We have taken the tough decision to discontinue our Durban…
We have learned that one of the most special ways to experience a safari is with the family, but often the accommodations at lodges don’t suitably cater to this unique market sector. As parents, we understand that children seldom fit into schedule, and that each of their personalities and needs are unique. We are pleased…
It’s here! Announcing the launch of our newly redesigned website.We’ve launched our new website and we’re excited to introduce you to our new look. We’re really proud of the new Inyati Game Lodge, Sabi Sand’s website and feel it will create the experience you’re looking for when you pay us a visit. To experience the…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has hired CornerSun Destination Marketing to recruit Hosted Buyers for the upcoming Sanganai 2017, which is Zimbabwe’s premier international B2B expo slotted for September 27-1 October in Bulawayo. Sanganai/Hlanganani – World Tourism Expo is an annual Tourism Trade Fair organized by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. It showcases the widest variety of…
After a ten-year absence, Eastern black Rhinos have been translocated to the Akagera National park in Rwanda from South Africa. In the last 70’s more than 50 Eastern black rhinos thrived in the Akagera national park but severely declined due to wide spread poaching of the rhinos for their horns that are believed to be…
Great Lakes Safaris of Uganda will be hosting two FAM trips for tour operators and travel agents this coming November 2017 and May 2018. Qualified tour operators and agents with an interest in selling Uganda/Rwanda should contact David DiGregorio at CornerSun Destination Marketing for more information. dave@cornersun.com. Great Lakes Safaris is the most established DMC…
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Guests traveling in the 2018 season on Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris’ 14-Day Guided South Africa Odyssey Tour now have the option to enhance their tour with the newly introduced Franschhoek Winelands Option. This supplement to the popular SA Odyssey Tour includes a wine tasting, a guided Franschhoek village tour and a tour of the…
At Azura Selous, families enjoy authentic African safaris, with no other cars in sight during game drives and children stay for free (max 2, ages 6 – 16, sharing with parents). Children from 6 years and older are welcome at Azura Selous. Offer valid 1 June 2017 – 31 March 2018, 1 June 2018 –…
Wine worth travelling for: South Africa’s wine tourism goes digital Thanks to the newly-launched wine tourism portal, www.visitwinelands.co.za.- the winelands tourism offering is now just a click away, welcoming wine enthusiasts from far and wide with even greater ease. The portal gives users access to everything on offer in SA’s wine tourism industry, inspiring visitors…
With 368 alleys squeezed into just one square kilometer, the old walled city of Harar in eastern Ethiopia is a colourful maze that begs exploration. Its thick, five-metre-high walls were erected in the 16th century as a defensive response to the neighbouring Christian Ethiopian Empire, but today Muslims and Christians share the city in peacRead more:
The Chobe River joins the Zambezi River where four countries meet, making up the Zambezi River basin in Southern Africa – Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. Until quite recently, this region was referred to as Zambesia. Thanks to its proximity to the Falls (a mere 75km drive) and some of the best wildlife experiences in Africa,…
With the launch of its interactive, evolved elephant experience, Camp Jabulani, the Relais & Chateaux accredited luxury lodge near Hoedspruit in Limpopo, enters a new phase in its journey with elephants. Since 1 April 2017 elephant-back safaris have no longer been offered. Adine Roode, owner and CEO of Camp Jabulani, says, “The decision, taken already…
After a long, tough drought last year, African Bush Camps is thrilled to announce that flood waters have pushed through to the marshes in front of Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony. The marshes and waterways are now lush and flowing and we have reintroduced mokoro activities at Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony. The…
It is no shock that Kenya landed on CNN’s 20 Travel Destinations not to miss. Kenya is a destination for adventure seekers and families alike. With its snow-capped Mount Kenya located almost directly on top of the equator, plethora of wildlife and its exotic coastline of the Indian Ocean, it truly is a destination not…
Africa’s Travel Indaba – South African Tourism’s flagship travel trade show, previously known as Indaba – will take place from 8 to 10 May 2018 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, preceded by a Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) for exhibitors on 7 May.Read more:
Addressing a group of investors on 13 June, 2017, during his investment outreach tour to the United States, Herman Mashaba, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, declared the City open for business.The lunch event, organised in collaboration with Brand South Africa and SA Tourism, was attended by a number of dignitaries representing a wide range of industries, which had expressed interest…
International visitors to Ethiopia can now obtain their visas online.The initiative, made possible by a partnership between the Ethiopian government and Ethiopian Airlines, is expected to draw more international travellers to the country.“This project is part of a new national initiative to transform the tourism sector in the country. The full commencement of the Online…