The Simple Joys of Sundowners with Elephants

Nature has a way of bringing us back to the simple things. To the things we often miss, caught up in faster, mechanical worlds. Nature has a way of slowing us down, softening us and sharpening our animal senses. We all have our different ways of starting and ending a day. Sometimes these bookends are planned, routines, sometimes…

Beemagic with Elewana Collection in Kenya

The future is not bright for the little honeybee. In Kenya, bees are being destroyed by the widespread use of harmful pesticides. Whilst the destruction of habitat and disease are making it even more difficult for these essential pollinators to survive as their environment disappears. There are only a few pockets left in the world…

Hideaways Welcomes Nicole Jacobs As Sales Manager

Nicole Jacobs has been appointed as Hideaways Sales Manager. This is a new position as Hideaways is expanding significantly with exclusive new properties and activities. Nicole moved from Jenman African Safaris’ Series division and has been with the company for 6 years. Over the past years she has earned a proven track record in delivering…

Kenya Airways to Re-instate Daily US Flights

From June, Kenya Airways (KQ) will increase its flight frequency from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport NBO to New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from five  to seven days a week. The airline’s CEO Sebastian Mikosz says KQ seeks to cash in on the US summer high season. “The New York route continues to be…

Summit Tours and Travel Joins APTA

Greetings from Uganda-the Pearl of Africa and Africa’s Hidden Eden.Summit Tours and Travel  joins APTA as a Tour Operator- Inbound .We are based in Uganda which is one of the countries in East Africa. Indeed,I am extremely proud and thankful for having been admitted into APTA because its a tourism industry leader in the the US…

WTM Africa Kicks Off in Cape Town

WTM Africa 2019 opened yesterday on a high note with thousands of travel professionals visiting from across the globe to attend the leading event for the travel industry in Africa.  BIG SHOW, BIG CONTENT Important discussions underscored the role of women in the tourism sector at the Women in travel Meetup, while Business Events Conference powered by IBTM Africa…

Malawi Tourism Sector Continues to Grow

The Department of Tourism in the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture is working on revolutionalising the tourism industry in Malawi. Director of Tourism, Isaac Katopola, discusses some of the highlights of 2018 and expectations for 2019 with DENIS MZEMBE. Excerpts: What have been some of the major highlights of the tourism industry in Malawi…

African Bush Camps “Wild Game” is Open

“Nyamatusi” –lightly translates to “Wild Game,” this transcends perfectly to its location. Nyamatusi is set in one of the most remote parts of Africa the old untouched landscape of Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. African Bush Camps are proud to announce this wonderful addition to our Mana Pools portfolio which provides a signature alternate for…

Ethiopia to Launch Washington DC – Abidjan Service

June 9 is the start date for Ethiopian’s new nonstops from Washington’s Dulles International (IAD) to Abidjan, with continuing service to Addis Ababa. The new route will be the airline’s second service from the U.S. to Côte d’Ivoire‘s largest city. Ethiopian will operate this route three times a week, on board Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The overnight…

Special Offers to Cycle Malawi

Cycle Malawi currently have a collection of special offers on their tours and scheduled departures. With day trips such as the Zomba Plateau MTB Day Tour at only $90 per person, and 7-10 Day departures exploring the country from $1470 per person. There is limited availability, so enquire today for further information. Mount Mulanje is a dramatic towering…

Hideaways Offering Two Fantastic Indaba FAM Trips

Hideaways is offering agents the opportunity to familiarise themselves with its amazing new property Rio Azul. Spend 4 days unwinding after the hustle and bustle of Indaba in a secluded tropical wilderness where you can explore the pristine mangrove forest and blue lagoon surrounding the lodge, while feasting on fresh seafood. Exciting activities such as…