Communities and conservancy groups in the Mara, northern and coastal regions will get Sh759.5 million from the US government to support recovery from a slump in tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The funds will be granted by US Agency for International Development (USAID) through a three-year locally-led development programme, coordinated under its flagship Local…
The Department of Health has, with immediate effect, rolled out antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 at all ports of entry in South Africa with immediate effect. Media liaison for the Department, Dr Lwazi Manzi, pointed out that while this did not replace the required certified negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result (not older than 72 hours), this test…
The Uganda Minister Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) Col. Tom Butime, unveiled eleven Uganda wildlife sculptures along the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters on Kira Road stretching for approximately 2 kilometers between Mulago Hospital roundabout and Kira Road Police Station in Kampala. Hosted by the Executive Director, Sam Mawanda, on behalf of sponsor Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the unveiling of…
With many source markets requiring a negative PCR test to enter the country, some lodges in Southern Africa have started offering on-site testing to spare travellers the hassle of having to travel away from their destination to get tested. While a number of private laboratories have testing facilities in the region, these are primarily located…
A 20-year-old elephant has been successfully translocated in KwaZulu Natal from Tembe Elephant Park to the Somkhanda Community Game Reserve in an effort to strengthen the elephant gene pool. The move was a collaboration between WILDLANDS – a programme of the WILDTRUST – the Aspinall Foundation in partnership with Albus Environmental, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and…
MINT Hotels has opened the first of two properties planned for Johannesburg. The first two phases of the MINT Hotel, located on Katherine Street in Sandton, have already opened and the third and final phase will open in November. On the opening of the third phase, the property will offer 148 apartment-style rooms, each equipped…
Gearing up to take control of the wheels of adventure once again, Jenman African Safaris has created a product training series to illustrate our various itineraries. Safari Studies is an interactive training session by safari specialists, professional guides, lodge owners and product wizards who share our passion for Africa and present our most popular safaris. The first three sessions showcase Jenman’s most sought-after packages – imparting stories and insights to…
Index Select, Kartagener Assocaites Inc. (KAI), TL Portfolio, Janine Cifelli Representation, and Bennett + Mercado Hospitality are thrilled to announce RepFest, a fun modern approach to a virtual celebration of travel featuring some of the world’s best travel experiences. Modeled after a music festival, RepFest is presented by five luxury travel representation companies that have come…