The Community Cooker at Loisaba

Loisaba Conservancy is remote and located a three hour drive from the nearest major town, meaning disposing of waste can be challenging. We have to be mindful when disposing of items, and ensure waste is sorted into biodegradable (that can be used in our BioDigester!), items to burn and items to recycle. Plastic is an…

Sanad and Ethiopian Airlines Join Forces to Create MRO Center of Excellence in Africa

Sanad Aerotech (Sanad), the leading provider of aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions and part of Sanad – a wholly owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has elevated its business expansion ambitions in Africa by signing a landmark agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, the continent’s fastest growing airline and one of the reputed…

New Bank Notes for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe will soon release new higher denomination Zimbabwe dollar banknotes to meet transactional demand for both locals and tourists. Zimbabwe’s Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, said the new notes – $10, $20 and $50 – would be in circulation within the next few months. “We are injecting cash into the economy, but we…

Albino Elephant Calf Brought into HERD’s Care

It is the mission of HERD, the Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation & Development, South Africa’s first dedicated elephant orphanage, to rehabilitate orphaned elephants. On 7 January 2020, HERD received a four-month-old albino elephant that was found trapped in a snare with severe injuries. Her wounds indicated that she had been trying desperately to free herself for…

Nomad Tanzania’s New Film

This is our meaningful pursuit. Today, we’re asking you for just eight minutes and 55 seconds. Watch the first episode of our new series of films. EPISODE 1: HEALTH We believe that for us to make a meaningful contribution to the conservation of our wildlife, we need to take care of the needs of our…

Hwange’s Nantwich Now Taking Bookings

Nantwich is officially open and taking bookings. Now that Nantwich is ready for guests (but currently closed for the rainy season) we are happy to provide our updated Rate Sheet which has all the information about what is included and excluded, as well as the difference in price for Green, Mid and High season.  The talented team and…

Malawi’s Tongole Rebrands as “Tongole Wilderness Retreat”

Tongole Wilderness Lodge, located in the untouched rugged terrain of the Nkhotakota Wilderness Reserve, have rebranded to the Tongole Wilderness Retreat (TWR). TWR is made to make guests rest and reflect disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature in the pristine Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. Because of its tranquil surroundings and healthy fresh air, staying at Tongole, whether…

Ghana’s “Go Back to Africa” Campaign Shows Early Success

Almost a year later, Black & Abroad is still getting dividends from its provocative Go Back to Africa marketing campaign, designed to combat racism, diversify travel advertising, and help black Americans envision themselves on the continent. The boutique Atlanta-based company sells international trips and is a staple of the black travel movement. The campaign was unexpectedly popular in Ghana, according to…

Malawi is Home to Africa’s First Drone Academy

Malawi this month opened the first African Drone and Data Academy, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF.  The academy aims to improve drone technology skills across Africa, beginning with Malawi and neighboring countries. Karen Asaba developed an interest in drones at Uganda Flying Labs, a Kampala-based drone mapping and data hub. As…

Wilderness Safaris Completes Refurbs at Hwange Camp

Wilderness Safaris’ Linkwasha Camp – situated on a private concession in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park – has completed refurbishments that incorporate the local Ndebele culture. PR and Media Relations Manager, Nirvani Pillay, said the vibrant Ndebele pattern was also incorporated into the handmade embroidered cushions, which add a colorful touch to the natural hues, while locally sourced…

Nomad Tanzania on Wetu

For those of you using Wetu please make a note that all Nomad content has been refreshed and updated with new imagery and information. You can view our full catalogue here: https://wetu.com/Rack/View/Catalogue/1388 Please also pay special attention to Serengeti Safari Camp, whose locations are now listed as follows: Serengeti Safari Camp North Serengeti Safari Camp South…

Malawi Going Greener

Ecotourism, sustainability and responsible travel may be current ‘buzz words‘ but Malawi’s tourism operators have always taken their responsibilities to the local environment and local communities very seriously – long before it started to become common practice. They are behind a very wide range of conservation initiatives and projects, as well as introducing practices within their…

Seychelles to Market ‘Best of Both Worlds’

International visitors to Africa are to be offered ‘twin-centre’ packages by the Seychelles Tourism Board this year. These offer the combination of a safari in Africa followed by a stay on the beaches of the Seychelles. This programme targets European and American travellers to Africa. This marketing strategy is supported by daily flights between Africa…

“Chimpolitics” in Mahale

We’ve started the year with the mountain air full of change in Mahale. The chimpanzees, clearly not wanting to be left behind when it comes to tumultuous politics, have had a dramatic shift in hierarchy. Primus, M Community Alpha male for the past seven years, has been ousted. Grab a cuppa (it’s no doubt been…

Hideaways Goes Botswana

Hideaways ‘is going Botswana’. Camp Kuzuma in Botswana will be joining the Hideaways collection of life-changing experiences. The luxurious and secluded Boutique Tented Camp is a true hideaway, and the firm and real commitment to eco-tourism and providing a green travel experience is what makes this safari experience an unapologetically real fit for the Hideaways…

SAA Implements Adhoc Cancellations on Livingston Flights

SAA will be implementing ADHOC cancellations on our flights operating between JNB-LVI-JNB, Effective 08 Jan 2020 through 31 January 2020, on flights SA048 JNB-LVI and SA049 LVI-JNB. Due to above flight cancellations, South African Airways (SAA) would like to notify its customers of its decision to re-accommodate passengers on the alternate scheduled flights or the following options listed below: …

Endangered Black Rhinos Relocated to Malawi from South Africa by British Troops

British troops have helped a conservation organization relocate critically endangered black rhinos from South Africa to Malawi, the Ministry of Defence announced Thursday, in what it described as “one of the largest international rhino translocations to date.” Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles worked alongside African Parks to transport the animals by air and road…

New Hotel Set to Launch in Sandton

Newmark Hotels is set to launch The Catalyst Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, toward the end of the year. The Catalyst Hotel will offer 207 rooms for long or short stays by business and leisure travellers. The hotel will also feature a restaurant, conference facility, gym, swimming pool and a full-service spa. It will be situated…

New International Airport for Tanzania

The Tanzanian government has secured funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for construction of a new international airport 12km from the administrative capital, Dodoma. Work will be carried out over four years and the new facility is expected to handle at least 50 000 aircraft and a million passengers per year – the majority of…

Wildlife Transformation ‘Completing’ Malawi

For a long time Malawi’s stunning beaches, beautiful and varied landscapes and fascinating and friendly cultural experiences have been some of the best that Africa has to offer. With the wildlife transformations continuing courtesy of African Parks, Malawi’s safari experiences are now starting to match its other attractions as it emerges as one of the most…