South African Airways (SAA) says the first day of normal operations went smoothly as workers returned to work Saturday, following an eight-day wage strike which ended with a deal between management and unions on Friday, 22 November 2019. Employees affiliated to unions, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and the South African…
Let’s talk conservation, too often this aspect of a safari holiday is mentioned to guests, perhaps at the end of their holiday by their guide or on the last page of their room’s welcome pack. For a company like Jenman African Safaris, this is fundamentally changing. We strongly believe that conservation isn’t something you drop…
Serengeti Safari Camp will soon be making its way to Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti. What that means for us at Nomad is that we can once again offer our epic transfer walk from Entamanu Ngorongoro to Serengeti Safari Camp. Why drive, when you can walk off the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and onto the vast Southern Serengeti? We think…
The Malawi Department of Tourism has formally renewed its relationship with CornerSun Destination Marketing as their market representative for North America. CornerSun has represented Malawi since 2017 and was successful in retaining the business during a formal re-tender process earlier this year. CornerSun will continue to look after Malawi from travel trade, PR and marketing…
Recently the team from Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs visited Morijo Primary School. It will be a day that the little ones will never forget when they received a number of visitors that spent the afternoon playing football and skipping rope with them and brought lots of goodies. Just two weeks prior, the Land & Life…
Image: Elephant herds move freely between Matusadona National Park and the surrounding areas In true One Zimbabwe spirit African Bush Camps welcome the announcement that the Duke of Sussex has pledged his support to the reformation of Zimbabwe’s; Matusadona National Park. The park located in northern Zimbabwe is bordered by the iconic Lake Kariba. Over…
The longest beachfront promenade in Africa was officially opened on November 16 in Durban. The 750m extension of the promenade has increased the promenade to over eight kilometres, from Blue Lagoon to the Durban Harbour mouth. The promenade extension is wheelchair friendly and boasts a first aid room, undercover parking bays and a lifeguard tower,…
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO speaks at the 2019th Fortune Global Forum where CEOs of the world’s biggest multinational companies and economic leaders convene at Paris, France. “… We are in the middle of our Vision 2025, a 15 years’ strategic road map, and the Airline has grown in the last one decade by 5 fold,…
Tanzania is one of East Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Think of conservation areas in Northern Tanzania like Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the backdrop against which the Great Wildebeest Migration takes place. Here are 10 reasons to go on safari in…
Pact Malawi has been awarded a grant of $12 million to implement a project called ‘Restoring Fisheries and Sustainable Livelihoods in Lake Malawi’ (REFRESH) by USAID to be implemented from 2019 to 2024. Speaking during a startup workshop for the project on Monday, Chief of Party for PACT Malawi, Alan Brooks said the purpose of…
Rwanda has been voted one of the top 30 global emerging travel destinations for 2020, and number-one overall in Africa, in the 2020 Emerging Destination Awards by TravelLemming.com. The site promotes emerging destinations around the world as a solution to over-tourism. Winners were selected from votes by 30 popular travel bloggers, who collectively have more…
We are so thrilled to announce that Adine Roode, Owner & MD of Jabulani and the leading force behind HERD, has been awarded this year’s Relais & Châteaux Woman of the Year Trophy! At the annual Congress held in London today, 18 November 2019, Relais & Châteaux named Adine as one of the “women of heart and intellect, women of spirit and…
South African Airways is implementing the re-accommodation policy due to the ongoing industrial action by SACCA (South African Cabin Crew Association) and NUMSA (National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa). All SAA international flights to/from New York-JFK, Washington, DC-Dulles, London, Frankfurt, Munich, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong and Perth were restored by Monday, November 18…
New for 2020, Natural Selection will be launching scheduled flying safaris to Namibia. The six-night journeys will offer guests a weekly departure every Sunday to experience this extraordinary landscape from the skies. Guests will stay at Natural Selection’s award-winning, eco-conscious safari camps and discover the fauna, flora and culture of Namibia with Natural Selection’s expert guides. …
Taylors Africa Mobile Safaris (TAMS) has launched a safari train between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo. The train, which comprises six compartments, carries a minimum of 10 and up to 12 guests, however special arrangements can be made for more guests. TAMS MD, Charles Taylor, says the adventure can start at either Bulawayo or Victoria Falls. “If…
Mabula Game Lodge is delighted to announce that the first four candidates have been selected for a Guide Training internship. The pilot program was born from a need to address the skills gaps within the industry and to offer upliftment within the Bela Bela community. The Guide internship program will be spearheaded by the Mabula…
2020 Will see the launch of Natural Selection’s new flying safaris to Angola. These expeditions, the first of their kind, will follow the paths of the rivers that feed the Okavango and Kwando river and wetland systems from their sources in the Angolan Highlands into the Okavango Delta and Linyanti in Botswana, and finally, to…
South African Airways (SAA) regrets to announce that South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) have given required notice of the intention for their members to embark on industrial action against South African Airways, possibly as early as Friday, November 15, 2019. In an effort to…
In one of the largest international rhino translocations to date, 17 Endangered Black Rhinos have made the historic journey from South Africa to Liwonde National Park in Malawi In a unique collaboration between WWF South Africa’s Black Rhino Range Expansion Project (BRREP), African Parks, Malawi’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife,…
Effective today, The Department of Home Affairs in the Republic of South Africa has announced an exemption of the requirement to carry supporting documents for children from visa-exempt countries. FOREIGN CHILDREN FROM VISA EXEMPT COUNTRIES ENTERING OR DEPARTING THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA In terms of section 31(2)(c) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act…
Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline has colourfully celebrated the 20th anniversary of its loyalty program, ShebaMiles, and Customers’ Day on 12 November 2019 at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. The grand anniversary event brought together high ranking government officials including minsters, ambassadors and the diplomatic community, ShebaMiles…
We are proud to have donated two nights for 2 at Elewana Kifaru House and Elewana Elsa’s Kopje as part of an online raffle organised by The SAFARI Company to raise money for stem-cell transplant surgery for Al. Al is a little boy, who at the tender age of six, was diagnosed with aggressive, life-crippling…
The area around Hwange National Park is made up of a mosaic of wildlife-related land use and low human habitation, forming what is known as a ‘buffer zone’ which provides significant protection. However, this buffer zone faces threats from legal and illegal hunting of wildlife. Conservation and Wildlife Fund, of which Hideaways is a founding…
Mabula Game Lodge proudly announces their new REBANGWE initiative, meaning we are one! This is a wonderful initiative to bring the Mabula community and staff together in an inclusive environment. “Positive vibes in the workplace lead to happy employees and great guest experiences” comments Kim Allen Resident Manager who has launched this staff program. The…
Kenya Airways has signed an agreement with Safarilink, to provide passengers with connectivity to tourist destinations in Kenya and Tanzania. The airlines will partner on destinations in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Diani, Kapese, Kitale, Lewa Downs, Loisaba, Migori, Samburu, Lamu, Zanzibar, Ukunda, Vipingo, Kilimanjaro, Tsavo West, Samburu, Nanyuki and Lodwar. Safarilink has a network of connecting…
Chiawa Safaris is proud to announce the opening of the completely rebuilt Puku Ridge in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. Puku Ridge is a combination of Chiawa Safaris’ 30 years of safari experience and skill partnered with the passion and generosity of Chichele Safaris, sprinkled with some magic from the creative team at Luxury Frontiers.…
Hideaways knows that making memories can start from a young age already and that sometimes seeing our children experience new sights and sounds is even more rewarding than experiencing it ourselves. We are happy to announce that Zambezi Truth has introduced special rates for children so that more families can share in this memorable experience.…
We are so honoured to have been one of the special film locations selected to shoot Netflix’s hottest new movie release, “Holiday in the Wild” now available globally on Netflix to view. This quirky holiday rom-com stars actor, Rob Lowe and Kristin Davis, a woman who stands out not only as an actress but as a true ambassador for elephant…
What does a historic wine farm in Cape Town have in common with a bespoke eco-lodge in Zimbabwe? You may think it’s a commitment to providing their patrons with a divinely indulgent experience where attention to detail and exceptional service are key, and while that may be true, the actual link is stronger and more…
Jenman African Safaris have recently released a new South African self-drive tour showing a very special corner of the country. Self-drive Safaris are still a popular choice of safari in South Africa and other Southern African destinations. The new Drakensberg to Port Elizabeth Self Drive Safari speaks to this trend and has been created for travellers…
From December 20th, 2019, ARP Travel Group announces a new luxury version of our popular seat in vehicle Simba Safari. These scheduled safaris depart Arusha each Friday afternoon in a shared 4×4 safari vehicle. The first stop is Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge. Perched atop the Rift Valley escarpment, the lodge offers panoramic views of the…
South African government will deliver endangered black rhinos to Malawi following signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries on Friday in Lilongwe. Minister of Natural Resources Energy and Mining Bintony Kutsaira and the South Africa High Commissioner Ahlangene Sigcau finalised the paperwork for the MOU in Lilongwe The deal was sealed…
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