The Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards have begun and it’s no surprise that Kenya is nominated for best destination in Africa for 2017. Visit www.travelweekly.com/rcfinalist and cast your vote for Kenya today! Travel Weekly is a leading national newspaper for the travel industry, producing articles through print and digital. Travel Weekly has launched the 2017 Readers Choice Awards…
As the world marked the United Nations designated World Tourism Day on Wednesday, many Africans took advantage of the day to show the world the side of Africa never seen before. Individuals and state institutions alike flooded Twitter with such pictures using the hashtag #WoorldTourismDay to besides educating the world of the numerous sites in…
Wanderlust Portfolio is pleased to introduce its newest family owned and managed client, Selous Safari Company. With three spectacular lodges located in the remote beauty of Southern Tanzania, each property is equally special with its own style and charm. As all three properties are situated in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness, guests will experience a…
Miquel Alimbau Comas was recently appointed as the new general manager for SkySafari by Elewana, which offers upscale aerial safaris in Tanzania and Kenya. See our Website for more information about our Ultimate African Adventure: http://www.skysafari.com/ With more than 12 years of experience in the tourism industry focusing on air transport and hospitality, Miquel started…
ETHIOPIAN Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group, in partnership with Flocash, a leading Pan-African provider of electronic payment services has enabled online mobile payments on its website to allow its Zimbabwean customers to buy and effect payment for ticket online. Travellers can now book and pay for tickets eamlessly on Ethiopian Airlines website www.ethiopianairlines.com using their…
Smithsonian Fuelled by a $38 million renovation project, a decrepit grain silo complex in Cape Town, South Africa, has been transformed into the largest contemporary art institution on the continent. Khanya Mtshali reports for Quartz that the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), located on the V&A Waterfront, a popular cultural hub overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, opened its…
“Going up that river was like travelling back to the earliest beginnings of the world … an empty stream, a great silence, an impenetrable forest,” wrote Joseph Conrad in classic novella “Heart of Darkness.… Read more:
East Africa Tourism & Hospitality Conference and Trade Expo is Tanzania’s leading business-to-customer (B2C) event, which attracts representatives of the hospitality and tourism industry from the East Africa region and other parts of the world. This is the only event in Tanzania for Tourism and Hospitality companies to carry out direct sales to Corporate bodies, the General Public and Expatriate Communities in Tanzania. The Expo is designed to ensure that, at the…
There’s no denying that Mauritius is a country which looks at visitors with ‘come to the beach’ eyes. However, the seaside is not the be-all and end-all of this part of the Indian Ocean. The island abounds with mountain ranges, waterfalls, gorges and historical spots as well. Let this blog give you the low-down on…
Auric Air Services Ltd will be attending World Travel Market 2017. Please feel free to visit us on Tanzania Tourist Board Stand No. AF 140. Please arrange to meet with us to discuss Arusha/Serengeti, Serengeti/Zanzibar, Entebbe/Serengeti, Masai Mara/ Serengeti, Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park and Mafia Island flight schedule and STO Rates.
Given that apes are our closest genetic relatives, gorillas in Rwanda are also given names at birth! Not by their own mothers, of course, but by their human cousins. The initiative was started in 2005 through Rwanda Development Board and the big annual ceremony was branded “Kwita Izina”— which meaning “giving a name.” The name…
This year, TED Global 2017, was hosted in Arusha Tanzania, where Shanga was invited to showcase and sell its products at the Artisan market. The Shanga team worked very hard to put together a striking display. Besides this, they had the opportunity to teach guests sign language, as well as beading and weaving! Shanga is a heart-warming…
15 September 2017 Today, the member States of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) approved an historical document – the UNWTO Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics. The Convention, approved at the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly, transforms the Code of Ethics for Tourism into an international convention, the first in the life of the Organization. Read more:
With 54 countries calling it home, Africa’s topography, landscape and activities vary drastically by region. I’ve been to the continent 26 times, yet each time I go I’m surprised at just how many new things there are to see and do. To make it easier for you to plan a trip, I’ve highlighted some of…
Under African Skies is excited to introduce this amazing lodge, in the Savuti area of Botswana, to our portfolio. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge aims to provide discerning travellers to Botswana with a unique, first-class safari experience in an eco-friendly and eco-sensitive environment. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge lies on the ledges of Ghoha Hills in the…
Kenya’s horseback heritage dates back to the first European explorers who ventured into the vast interior of East Africa. Nowadays equine safaris are a unique way to experience nature — enabling riders to get up close and personal with the wildlife without affecting behavior or intruding on their space. Imagine the exhilaration of riding alongside…
The Seychelles are to welcome British Airways back in March 2018. British Airways has announced that it will be resuming scheduled flights to Seychelles as from March 2018. The United Kingdom’s flag carrier, also one of the world’s leading scheduled international passenger airlines, will launch direct flights to Seychelles as of March 24, 2018. British…
It is business as usual. The trips to Robben Island are continuing. On Friday 15 September 2017, Thandi, one of Robben Island Museum’s (RIM) chartered passenger ferries, experienced trouble during its return trip to Cape Town. Once Port Control received the distress call from the ferry, Port Control immediately implemented emergency procedures, along with notifying the…
Itravelafrica, Africa’s largest tour operator and DMC by footprint is hosting 3 seminars especially for APTA members and partners thru October in California. For 144 years the Itravelafrica Group has developed a wealth of knowledge and an unsurpassed product range thru all major tourist and business destinations on the continent. North American sales and marketing…
Travel agents in South Africa will soon be able to apply for the official designation of Travel Practitioner (TPrac), following the accreditation of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) by the South African Qualifications Authority. SAQA has recognised ASATA as a professional body and registered the professional designation Travel Practitioner on the National…
Super news out of Paris — Air France has announced that starting next spring (2018) the French national airline will resume flights to Kenya as the SkyTeam member serving the Paris CDG–Nairobi NBO route. From 25th March, Air France Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will operate the route three times a week. Reservations for these flights…
The major overhaul of Primate Lodge, located in the heart of Kibale rainforest National Park, has just been concluded. . This is Uganda’s primate paradise and home to more than 13 different species of primates, besides numerous other mammals, butterflies and birds. Primate Lodge Kibale’s principal edge is its location, tucked away deep in the…
African Bush Camps has updated the terms and conditions of our group bookings policy in order to streamline the process. Please take a look at the Agent’s Reserve for the updated provisos for group reservations. Please email your dedicated African Bush Camps Aficionado if you have any questions about the policy.
It’s no accident that Nomad Tanzania’s Entamanu Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari Camp are open all year round. Although April/May is often a time of year overlooked by travellers, this season is a truly remarkable hidden gem in the safari calendar. At this time of year, there are far fewer visitors, the wildlife is as extraordinary…
An analysis of seat capacity for travel to the top ten international airports in Africa, produced byForwardKeys, shows double-digit growth in flight arrivals for the first half of this year, with little indication that the pace of growth will slow down soon. The wider report makes encouraging reading for airlines, governments and hoteliers planning to…
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Today, at the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, market research company Euromonitor International revealed the key trends shaping travel and tourism in AfricaAccording to Euromonitor’s new data, international arrivals to Africa grew by 6.5 percent in 2017, to reach 18,550 million, up from 16,351 million in 2012. Key…
For the first time in a decade, Africa did not record any airline accident last year.Globally, 65 accidents with 268 fatalities were recorded last year, but sub-Saharan Africa’s zero passenger fatalities and jet hull losses was its best performance in a decade, thanks to enforcement of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) safety regulations.The feat…
More Lodges & Hotels has partnered with the Aujan family, owners of the Stanley and Livingstone Hotel at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to manage the hotel. Thanks to this partnership, More will include some of Southern Africa’s most distinctive destinations and experiences in its portfolio – Cape Town; Big 5 safaris in four South African game…
We have some very exciting team news at Cheli & Peacock – we’ve talked to many experienced safari hands and we really do think we have made a winning choice in appointing Gary Segal to be the new CEO of Cheli & Peacock Safaris. Originally from South Africa, Gary now calls East Africa home. He…
For a small, family-owned hotel, Cape Town‘s new Silo has certainly made a big impact. It was the talk of the town for years before it opened in March, defying any need for a hotshot global brand name, or endorsement by a celebrity chef. Of course, the novelty of the building helped stir up interest. A…
Gary Segal, the new general manager of Cheli & Peacock Safaris, joins company co-founder Liz Cheli for a webinar on traveling to East Africa. Focusing on our programs in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, Explore East Africa with Cheli & Peacock Safaris is a great introduction to the wildlife, landscapes, cultures and safari experience, as…
Australian marine biologist Brinkley Davies recently swapped the deep blue sea for the dusty roads and verdant flood plains of the South African bush with a week-long EcoTraining adventure in the Makuleke Concession. Davies wrote about her experience in an article called “African Dreaming” for an Australian conservation organization called WildArk that aims to protect…
Spotting the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffalo, and rhinos—depends on a skilled guide, not to mention a decent dose of luck. Where visitors stay is also an important factor. Fortunately, visitors to Kenya are spoilt for choice with regard not only to wildlife safaris, but also to an enjoyable resort experience. The following properties offer close…
The increasing number of domestic and international tourists to Kenya has accelerated the development of accommodation for these visitors and 13 new hotels are expected to open their doors in the country by 2021, including additional units by Radisson, Marriot and Best Western brands. .Incentives aimed at attracting more visitors include the waiving of VAT…
NAIROBI September 08, 2017… As part of the ongoing process to commence flights to the US, Kenya Airways has received a final order from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This approval grants the airline permission to fly both passengers and cargo and is one of the many approval stages expected to be concluded soon. “The…
Shamwari Game Reserve (Eastern Cape, South Africa) will undertake a series of refurbishments and upgrades of its lodges during 2018 and 2019. Details of the properties which will be closed are as follows: Eagles Crag Lodge will be closed for May and June 2018 and will re-open on 01 July 2018. Riverdene Family Lodge will be closed…
Mr Karl Snarter, Hospitality Operations Director for Aujun, has confirmed that The Stanley and Livingstone will be closing its doors for a major refurbishment on the 12th November 2017.. Re-opening is set for the 1st August 2018. “All bookings confirmed over this period will be upgraded to Elephant Camp at no additional cost, while Ursula’s…
Since starting in 1985 as a small mobile safari company, Cheli & Peacock Safaris has grown and expanded over the years to become one of East Africa’s leading safari operators. Cheli & Peacock operates up-market, exclusive and bespoke safaris for clients who still want the “real safari” experience. More than 30 years of rapturous client feedback and…
Please note that the African Bush Camps properties in Zimbabwe and Botswana will be closed from the 25th of January to the 2nd of February. This includes Somalisa, Somalisa Acacia, Somalisa Expeditions, Kanga Camp, Zambezi Expeditions and Bumi Hills in Zimbabwe and Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Ebony and Khwai Tented Camps. During this period, we…
African Travel, Inc. recently appointed Garrett Landry as the new district sales manager for the Northwestern United States. Landry, a Seattle native, will be overseeing the brand’s sales in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and parts of Northern California. Read more:
We’ve launched our new website and we’re excited to introduce you to our new look. All our social buttons are now on the right your screen – follow us, like us, tweet us – and be sure to check out Instagram We’re really proud of the new Inyati Game Lodge website and feel it will…
The folks at African Bush Camps have been telling you how wonderful their newly opened properties are looking, and now you can see for yourself. They have uploaded a new selection of photographs of Thorntree River Lodge and Somalisa Expeditions on their WETU catalog. Enjoy!
Traditional African safari meets health & wellness retreat in the incredibly unique Healing Safari, now in both Tanzania and South Africa. Participants experience the power of ancient wisdom traditions as they behold awe-inspiring wildlife, re-connecting them to their own natural rhythms for a deeper sense of well-being. Clients can nurture a yoga and meditation practice…
We have spent a great deal of time thinking about the kind of person we need to take this business forward. We’ve talked to many experienced safari hands and we really do think we have made a winning choice in appointing Gary Segal to be the new CEO of Cheli and Peacock Safaris. In fact,…
Learn all about our newest African client, Eco Training by watching this webinar hosted by Corne Schalkwyk, sales and product manager of the South African safari company — “An Introduction to EcoTraining” . EcoTraining Guides & Guardians offers inspirational wildlife courses, gap year opportunities and high school programs. Since 1993, EcoTraining has taught more than…
Guy Aubrey Chalkley once set up camp in a majestic centuries-old Leadwood Tree to escape the predators roaming the plains below. We decided that this would be the ideal place to build the ultimate bush bedroom, and so came to be The Chalkley Treehouse. A secure and lavish platform under the stars, the treehouse has…
Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, has renewed its passenger reservations system with global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR). The airline also signed up for a suite of new technology solutions to support its continued growth as a world-class carrier. Consistently posting record profits for the past seven years, Ethiopian Airlines has been…
The mode of transportation one uses to move from one location to another has a direct effect on one’s travelling experience, either for the good or bad. No wonder the launch of the new railway from Mombasa to Nairobi, a feat resulting from a prolonged effort by the government, was embraced with overwhelming enthusiasm. Apart from…
Praveen Moman was born in Uganda. Until he was 16, his backyard was a place his father called paradise: the Western Rift Valley, which runs along Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC, creating spectacular geological formations, ecosystems, and wildlife parks in its path.Read more:Praveen Moman (Illustration by Chantel Delulio)
Zambia may be home to Victoria Falls, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a vast country, as large as France, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary combined, with a rich history of conservation and responsible tourism that continues to thrive today. It’s also culturally diverse, with more than 70 tribes living seamlessly side by side.Many, including…