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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The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) has launched the Seychelles Nature Trail (SNT) competition, to be held in May 2020. It aims to further promote the archipelago’s concept of green tourism as well as enticing potential visitors to discover Seychelles’ rich biodiversity. The 25km trail, which will take place in Mahé on May 3, will go…
The Grow Africa Foundation is part of Hideaways and an accelerator for the sustainable upliftment of the local communities of the areas we operate in. The foundation strives to instill a sense of purpose and pride for Hideaways’ employees, clients, and partners. One of the ways we do this is by overseeing and assessing various…
Garth & Katja, Jenman African Safaris directors truly believe that travel is one of the greatest connectors. A magical thing happens when people are halfway across the world in unfamiliar surroundings – they become more open and excited to engage with the new world they find themselves in. It’s where people really start to connect:…
Airlink is pleased to announce that it will be re-introducing its early morning flight between Cape Town and Windhoek from 18 November 2019. The additional morning flight will operate weekdays, Monday to Friday departing from Cape Town International Airport at 05h55 arriving at Windhoek – Hosea Kutako at 08h00. The return flight will depart from…
All staff working at the Elewana Collection properties in Tanzania will be undergoing Responsible Tourism Training over the next few weeks. The first to undergo the training sessions, were the staff at Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp, who were taken through two days of interactive teaching. Conducting the training is Johannes Solar Obeto (Solar for short),…
A Hideaways holiday is all about providing a bespoke experience for our guests. Sometimes this means making some necessary adjustments to our lodges so that some of our differently-abled guests are still able to have the holiday of a lifetime. One of our recent guests to Rio Azul had a dream come true when he snorkelled for the first…
Malawi made aviation history this week as it became the first African country to host an extraordinary profile world conference for female pilots, tagged the Ninety-Nines (The 99s). In an interview, Ivana Alvares-Marshall, a pilot who operates from Malawi and who also governs the African Chapter of the Ninety Nines, said the grouping decided to…
The Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Service wishes to announce the launch of an online visa service for visitors to Malawi effective 1st November 2019. Through the Malawi online visa service, applicants will be able to register and login on the e-visa platform, fill and submit and application, upload supporting documents including applicants photo…
A new study released at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) by food and beverage (F&B) strategy & design firm KEANE (www.KeaneBrands.com), forecasts that 700 new hotel restaurants and bars will be opened in Africa by 2025, in internationally branded hotels. The prediction is based on KEANE’s research into 410 F&B venues across the 100 internationally branded hotels…
Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking Nairobi with the resort town of Naivasha, welcomed its first passengers on October 18, a day after its launch by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. “The completion of the Nairobi to Suswa section of SGR is expected to revolutionise development of this region through affordable transport. It will also stimulate tourism…
South African National Parks reports that Numbi Gate at Kruger National Park will remain closed owing to protests on the access road to the park. Visitors are requested to use alternative gates to enter or exit the park. Read more from Tourism Update
Jabulani in the Kapama Private Game Reserve of South Africa has attained 5 Star Premium status. It is one of only 10 properties in the country to currently hold this exclusive and prestigious title. The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa’s enhanced grading standards, implemented on 01 April 2019, included the introduction of a 5 Star Premium grading level and status.…
It is usually the largest most well-known parks of Africa that top most people’s bucket lists, including Kruger, Maasai Mara, Okavango and the Serengeti, all destinations renowned for offering thrilling wildlife experiences. But there is another undiscovered gem to be added to the list: Hwange National Park in the northwest corner of Zimbabwe. Some critics…
Situated on the Eastern Rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, only 10 minutes from the Crater Floor. Be the first one down on the floor and the last one up. This exciting new camp offers spectacular views from the main areas and from each and every room. Lions Paw offers an authentic experience without sacrificing the…
Getting to know the ins and outs of Zimbabwe’s multitude of offerings is too often watered down with concerns and “what if’s” – making it so much easier to just pick another destination. But Zimbabwe truly has so much to offer, you just need to be tuned in to the right sources of information and…
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, has launched an innovative capacity development initiative aimed at creating local value in agricultural products. The forward-looking development initiative is tailored to support cooperative unions comprising millions of farmers with innovations and technology, thereby ensure their international market penetration.…
It is time to give boring teambuilding the boot! Mabula Game Lodge’s Wild Playzone will encourage collaboration and teamwork with fun activities that will help your team members see each other in a different light allowing them to connect in a different setting. The iconic Mabula Game Lodge has created a fabulous Active Space right…
• PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • Mount Camdeboo orchestrates specialist translocation operation to save escaped elephant from being killed Cape Town, 12 October 2019 – An African elephant bull that escaped an Eastern Cape game reserve for a second time in recent weeks was on Thursday set to be shot. However, due to an…
‘Sustainable Tourism and National Parks – Plastic-free National Parks,’ was the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) theme at this year’s Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) in Nairobi. KWS was one of the participants (and the only wildlife conservation organisation) at MKTE exhibition – an annual, influential platform for tourism networking and business transactions whose focus is…
Cox & Kings, The Americas has suspended operations and is unable to pay its suppliers for trips that have already been booked, according to a confidential email obtained by Travel Weekly. Although the tour operator said it is in talks with an investor interested in taking over the company, travelers who have already booked trips…
With the introduction of e-visa service back in June 2017, Ethiopia has opened its doors for foreign visitors wider than ever before. Ever since, the e-visa service has redefined visitors’ travel experience, easing entry into the country with digitized service accessible from any part of the world. Using the e-visa service, more 200,000 people from…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the 100th Nobel Peace Prize in an announcement Friday morning. The prime minister last year helped broker a historic peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea, where leaders of the neighboring countries signed a “Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship” and declared an end to nearly two decades of…
The newly-created Kenya Convention Bureau announced that Mrs. Jacinta Nzioka has been appointed as its new director. Previously, Jacinta served for several years as Director of Marketing at the Kenya Tourism Board. At one stage she was also Acting CEO while a new CEO was being sourced. It is understood that parliamentary oversight may still have to confirm the…
The Cape Milner, a well-known oasis in the heart of trendy Tamboerskloof, continues its ongoing metamorphic journey with the most recent upgrade of the luxury rooms and suites. A brand new bathroom has been fashioned to offer a modern stylish finish and more luxurious amenities. “Choosing light coloured non slip imported tiles with the glass…
Is it possible to run a marathon in under 2 hours? Olympic champion and world record holder for the marathon, Eliud Kipchoge, and his team proved Saturday morning the answer is yes. In front of a cheering crowd, the 34-year-old Kenyan native ran 26.2 miles in an unprecedented time of 1:59:40. His average mile time…
African Bush Camps are proud to have hosted award-winning journalist Sue Watt at Zambezi Expeditions and Nyamatusi Camp. On both her journeys with African Bush Camps, Sue was in pursuit of the endangered painted wolves. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. She and African Bush Camps partnered with photographer and painted wolf specialist Nick Dyer…
10 October 2019: For immediate release At the forefront of luxury travel in East Africa, Destination Management Company, Grand Africa Safaris now offers agents access to their fleet of luxury safari vehicles. Based in Arusha, Tanzania, Grand Africa Safaris services the luxury travel industry with two bespoke vehicle offerings that cater to both mid and…
Some 67 million tourists visited Africa in 2018, representing a rise of 7% from a year earlier, making Africa the second-fastest growing region when it comes to tourism, after Asia Pacific. African countries are now reaping the benefits from positive policy changes coupled with increased investments in the sector, that have made it a more attractive destination for…
To celebrate the opening of the new Migrations Expeditions Camp in Nxai Pan National Park, African Bush Camps are offering all guests staying at sister property Khwai Bush Camp a helicopter transfer to get the best view of Botswana’s green season. As we near the year end we ready ourselves for the first rains over…
Air Kenya resumed its service into the Mara North Airstrip in the Masai Mara on October 5 after satisfactory completion of repair works. Services had been suspended into the Mara North Conservancy Airstrip due to the condition of the airstrip. Read more from Tourism Update
130 Blue and Silver status members upgraded to Gold status Gold and Platinum members to get their status extended till end of 2020 If you are Blue or Silver status ShebaMiles member who joined Ethiopian loyalty program during its commencement in 1999 and have been accumulating miles to enjoy our premium service, your time has…
The world is looking to the potential impact our travel has on the sustainability of the planet. Powered by our not-for-profit, the TreadRight Foundation, we at Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris, are making public our commitment to Make Travel Matter for the better. Inspired by leading destinations across the globe, every one of our team members…
Kenya’s Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala was on Friday evening elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council. In the election, which was held during the 111th Session of the 23rd UNWTO General Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Balala emerged top. He will be deputised an Italian during the one-year tenure,…
Bordering Tanzania and Mozambique, Malawi is a relatively small country in southeastern Africa. However, it is actually home the fourth largest freshwater lake in the world (by volume), Lake Malawi. Lake Malawi is home to more species of fish than any other lake in the world, and Liwonde National Park in the southern part of the country is home to…
The much anticipated new addition to the Latitude Hotels portfolio has now opened in Kampala Uganda. With views stretching out over Lake Victoria, and over the city of Kampala, Latitude 0° sits among indigenous orchid-filled trees atop of Makindye Hill, approximately 6 kms from the CDB, and 45 minutes from Entebbe International Airport. The hotel…
Last year Elephant’s Eye, Hwange introduced our Sponsorship Pledge, a pledge to sponsor a full year’s school fees for a child at Dingani Primary for every guest who stays 3 nights or more at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange. We are excited to announce that we will be extending this pledge for another year! In rural Zimbabwe,…