Rhino poaching has decreased by almost 53% in the first six months of 2020, with 166 animals being killed for their horns across the country since the beginning of the year. During the first six months of 2019, 316 rhino had been poached in South Africa. “After a decade of implementing various strategies, and campaigning…
Rwanda is honored to be among the latest top tourist destinations to receive the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The safety stamp means that Rwanda has adopted the global standardized health and hygiene protocols that were devised following the experience of WTTC members dealing with…
Namibia has today (August 3) opened its borders to tourists from a selected list of international markets as it gears up for the reopening of the country’s borders later this year. This trial period – which is due to end on September 17 – will help determine whether travellers from certain low-risk source markets can…
Major international airlines have resumed flights to Kenya, bringing hope to the tourism sector after months of travel restrictions. This follows the announcement by President Uhuru Kenyatta that international flights would resume on August 1. The country has also been awarded safe travel status by the World Travel and Tourism Council. “This stamp will allow travellers to…
A new tented camp has opened at Liwonde National Park. Situated at the base of Chinguni Hill, overlooking the Chikalongwe floodplain and the majestic Shire river, the camp is solar powered and has 4 en suite safari tents.