The Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA] has announced a promotional offer for tourists visiting the various national parks this festive season. The promotion which will be running from December through March next year will see park entry fees reduced by half for both local and international tourists. The move is hoped to attract more visitors and boost the…
Four rhino calves have been born in Liwonde National Park in Malawi this year. One year ago, together with the Government of Malawi, African Parks undertook one of the largest international airlifts of black rhino when 17 black rhinos were flown from South Africa to Malawi. By translocating this endangered species, African Parks were able to boost…
Ethiopia’s profile has risen in recent years. The introduction of an e-visa in late 2017, which made it easier to visit, boosted tourism by 48.6 percent, while Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed caught the world’s attention when he was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. But even as visitors flocked to Ethiopia’s nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, its historic capital city remained a…
On the path to a slow yet steady recovery, the tropical paradise has seen the arrival of 98,894 up to November 15, 2020. Based on data provided by the National Bureau of Statistics, since re-opening to commercial flights on August 1, 2020, the Seychelles International Airport has seen the arrival of 9,272 visitors. Since then,…
Hilton’s award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand that provides business and leisure guests upscale, affordable accommodations and unexpected amenities arrives in South Africa. The 14-story, 203-room Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch opens its doors to guests in Umhlanga. Ideally located within the business hub of the mixed-use Umhlanga Arch, only 20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, Hilton…
We were elated with the news that we have, for the third consecutive year, been awarded ‘South Africa’s Leading Tour Operator 2020’ by the World Travel Awards! This awards programme is one of the most prestigious in the travel industry. Although there have been challenges this year, we look forward to 2021, and the exceptional…
Zimbabwe reopened to tourism on October 1st and Imvelo Safari Lodges have been thrilled to safely welcome international travelers back to their lodges in Hwange National Park. Rocky Mountain APTA chapter president Gretchen Healey hosted a group of North American agents and their family members on a visit to Imvelo’s four unique camps and lodges…