Uganda Airlines Begins Operations

Uganda Airlines has finally resumed operations after an 18-year hiatus. The inaugural flight to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport took off from Entebbe International Airport on August 27, with technical officers, government officials and media on board. The flight came a day ahead of the airline’s first scheduled commercial flight on August 28. The first…

Pangolin Reintroduced to Reverse Local Extinction

Conservation-led travel company &Beyond has reintroduced the highly endangered Temminck’s ground pangolin at Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa, to reverse the local extinction of the species KwaZulu Natal. Working in conjunction with the African Pangolin Working Group (APWG), the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and the Humane Society International (HSI) Africa, &Beyond has released…

Last Minute Availability at Singita Boulders

Anastasia’s Africa, a safari company based in Los Angeles, CA  has 4 Nights Available at Singita Boulders October 13, 14 , 15, 16 for 2 guests… We can release this space to any travel agent or tour operator for use for your clients… If you can use this space, please contact Karin Jones, Managing Director kj@AAfrica. co …

Malawi Farmers Diversify to Fight Climate Change

Around 80 per cent of Malawi’s and indeed the world’s agriculture depends on rain, however rainfall is becoming more erratic forcing farmers to change traditional practices. A UN Development Programme-supported  (UNDP) project in the southern African country is helping to mitigate variable rainfall patterns through the introduction of new crops and practices, such as tomatoes and beekeeping, and the installation of a solar-powered irrigation system. Read more here about how farmers in Malawi are fighting climate…

Auric Air Going Green and Enhancing Safety

Auric Air Services Limited has the pleasure to announce that it has taken its first step towards PERFECTING FLYING TRAINING ALL THE WHILE ELIMINATING CARBON EMISSIONS. Annually,  training flights cause emissions of excessive amounts of carbon from the burning of Hundred of thousands of litres of fuel. This has now been significantly reduced all the while training hours…

Safari Plains Achieves Five-Star Grading

Extraordinary is pleased to announce that Safari Plains, the newest property in its collection of luxury hotels and lodges in southern Africa, has achieved a five-star grading. This prestigious category, as determined by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, is based on a detailed, impartial assessment of the facilities, amenities and service offering at…

Indaba 2020 Registration Now Open

South African Tourism has officially opened registrations to exhibitors for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2020. The event will take place from May 11-14 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. Over 6,500 delegates – which included 1,033 exhibitors and 1,502 buyers – attended this year’s Indaba, which was filled with a series of…

South Africa Increases Black Rhino Trophy Hunting

South Africa has won permission to almost double the number of black rhinos that can be killed as trophies after arguing the money raised will support conservation of the critically endangered species. The decision was made at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) after receiving support from some African nations and opposition from…

Successful #OneZimbabwe Roadshow in Cape Town

On Thursday the 15th August in collaboration with industry partners, African Bush Camps held their first Zimbabwe Roadshow in Cape Town. The day was filled with knowledge sharing aimed to showcase the essence of Zimbabwe and debunk the concerns the tourism industry faces when considering Zimbabwe as a prominent African destination. We are all too…

Uganda Increases Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit Fees

Uganda Wildlife Authority have revised their tariff to introduce new products, new rates for some products, new fines as well as clarification on some UWA products and services. From 1st July 2020: Gorilla Permit fee will be $600 for Foreign Residents (FR) and $700 Foreign Non-Residents (FNR) — this is an increase of $100 Gorilla habituation permit will be $1500 (remains the same) both Foreign Residents (FR) and…

Jabulani Continues Construction of SA’s First Dedicated Elephant Orphanage

Jabulani continues with the building of Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD), South Africa’s first dedicated Elephant Orphanage, founded by Adine Roode. The orphanage, situated adjacent to the Jabulani Stables, is in its final stages as it prepares to welcome Mopane, an orphaned elephant currently in the care of Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Please follow their …

Hideaways CEO Katja Featured in Travel Africa Magazine

Hideaways CEO Katja has recently been featured not only once, but twice, in Travel Africa magazine. First, she shared her unique insights on how to sustainably and responsibly engage with local communities in Africa’s travel hotspots. In the latest issue, she discusses how she hopes to involve more travel agents in conservation and what inspires her to come…

Ethiopian Takes Delivery of Its 25th Dash 8-400 Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, has received its 25th Dash 8-400 Aircraft, with registration number ET-AXE, from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. Senior executives of Ethiopian Airlines, De Havilland Canada and Longview Aviation Capital, the parent company of De Havilland Canada, joined Ethiopian’s aircraft acceptance…

New Dar es Salaam Airport Terminal Opens

Terminal III at Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) has been officially opened by Tanzania’s President John Magufuli. The new terminal, which cost TZS705bn (€275m), will handle international flights and enable the airport to increase capacity. The opening of the new terminal comes at a time when Tanzania has embarked on a drive to…

Malawi Reintroduces Ban on Plastic Bags

Malawi’s High Court has reinstated a ban on plastic bags. The government imposed the ban on thin plastic bags in 2015 but the move was overturned by the High Court after a number of plastic manufacturers who operate in the country obtained an injunction, citing an infringement of business rights. Delivering the verdict on Thursday,…

New River Cruises at Mana Pools

Bushlife Safaris now offers river cruises on the Zambezi at Vundu Camp in Mana Pools. The motorised pontoon seats eight guests and has a removable canopy. The afternoon river cruises are favoured by wildlife enthusiasts and photographers as this is when the elephants and buffaloes move on to the islands, providing up-close wildlife encounters. Snacks…

Basecamp Explorer Offering Trade FAM This November

WELCOME TO NABOISHO CONSERVANCY– HOSTED BY BASECAMP EXPLORER 4-NIGHT/5-DAY TRADE FAM November 3-7 Basecamp Explorer Kenya will be hosting a trade FAM to its properties in Mara Naboisho Conservancy and the Masai Mara – from Nov 3-7, 2019. The 4-Night/5-Day Day offered FAM will include stays at their newest luxury property, Leopard Hill, Eagle View,…

Elewana Collection Receives Eco-Rating from Responsible Tourism Tanzania

Responsible Tourism Tanzania have announced the certification of a number of tourism properties, which have recently been awarded by Tanzania’s first Responsible Tourism certification. The certification scheme follows a systematic procedure to assess hotels and lodges on their environmental, economic and socio-cultural activities. This is based on criteria that have been tailored specifically to match…

16 Black Rhino Relocated to Eswatini

Following 11 months of preparation and planning, 16 critically endangered Black rhinos have been successfully captured, translocated, dehorned and released into the Kingdom of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland). The rhinos include adult breeding bulls and cows, young adults and calves from a private game reserve in South Africa, where the cost of protecting them from poachers…

Mozambique Doubles Cost of Visa on Arrival

The Mozambican government has doubled the cost of entry visas under a decree jointly signed by Economy and Finance Minister Adriano Maleiane and Interior Minister Basilio Monteiro, APA learnt on Wednesday.Under the decree, the cost of a single-entry visa valid for 30 days jumps to US$100 from US$50 with immediate effect while a visa valid…

Grow Africa Sponsors Teachers in Rural Zimbabwe

Education is a lifeline for many children in Zimbabwe, offering a path to a better life. However, the village school at Dingani, near Elephant’s Eye, Hwange, is significantly under-staffed and in urgent need of assistance. With over 350 children, the 6 teachers employed by the government are facing daily challenges. The Grow Africa Foundation has…

Shongwe Lookout Opens at Vic Falls

Shongwe Lookout in the suburbs of Victoria Falls has been opened by the Mayor, S Dhlamini, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The lodge has 23 bedrooms, a restaurant area, a bar, an outdoor infinity pool and a firepit. Deluxe and Executive rooms have a shower and a bath, and the studio rooms have a shower. All rooms…