President Joe Biden is expected to block travel for non-United States citizens who have recently visited South Africa as the spread of a new and concerning coronavirus variant has been detected. The ban is to begin on Saturday. Biden will also reinstate a ban on most travel from the United Kingdom, many countries in Europe,…
Uganda is conducting clinical trials of a domestically developed drug to cure COVID-19 infections after nearly a year of research by Ugandan scientists, the government said on Wednesday. Uganda has confirmed 39,188 COVID-19 cases and 318 deaths – a much lower toll than in most countries. Experts attribute the East African country’s relative success so…
Emirates will increase its weekly flights to Zimbabwe and Zambia from February. The airline, which has recorded a gradual increase in travel on the Dubai-Harare-Lusaka route, said frequency would be increased from three flights a week to four. The fourth flight will operate on Wednesdays, using a Boeing 777-300ER. This complements its current Friday, Saturday and…
For their 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, Conde Nast readers leaned in heavily into nostalgia. With travel largely on pause this year, it seems what they may have missed most was a coveted beach vacation where they could get away from it all. Whether you’re looking for a calm stretch of sand in the Caribbean or a family-friendly…
Airlink will resume scheduled air services to and from Skukuza Airport in the Kruger National Park, with effect from Thursday, January 28. The airport was temporarily closed on January 14, after a local outbreak of COVID-19 in the nearby Lower Sabie rest camp. A media release said Airlink flights would operate on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays…
Qatar Airways has signed an interline agreement with Mango, further expanding its presence in South Africa. The agreement with Mango will provide passengers with connectivity via Johannesburg and Cape Town to Zanzibar, and Durban, Port Elizabeth, George, Bloemfontein and East London in South Africa. “Mango Airlines is delighted to announce an interline e-ticketing agreement between…
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our very own private charter company based out of Lewa Wilderness. Air Wilderness will offer charter flights in to any part of Kenya you wish to travel to. Our charter flights are completely private giving you the quickest access from any of Kenya’s main entry points direct to…
A walking safari with legendary guide Steve Bolnick through two of Zimbabwe’s iconic wildlife areas is not just a walk in the park. Our last two Safari Planning sessions are an invitation extended to awake the wild wanderer, rouse the traveller and curate the curiosity which feeds our wanderlust – our Walking Wild Mana Pools & Hwange itinerary…
With immediate effect, Seychelles will be welcoming vaccinated visitors from any part of the world. Vaccinated Visitors: To be recognized as “vaccinated”, visitors must be able to show that they have taken the complete dose of the vaccine i.e., two doses plus 2 weeks after the second dose for the four vaccines currently receiving heavy media…
Mozambique has instituted a lockdown with effect from today, Friday, January 15. Beaches must close, along with casinos, nightclubs, bars, gymnasiums, cinemas, theatres, museums and galleries. President Filipe Nyusi announced new restrictive measures for 21 days, to combat the spread of the pandemic. Other measures are: All commercial establishments must close at 18h00. No private events, including…
Emirates has announced the suspension of its flights between Dubai and South Africa, with effect from Saturday, January 16. Flights are expected to resume on January 28. The last three flights from Dubai to South Africa will be on Friday, January 15. EK772 will depart Dubai at 02h50 and arrive in Cape Town at 10h35.…
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has reopened nature reserves, with adequate access control measures in place. According to a statement made on the organisation’s Facebook page, the following reserves have reopened in line with current COVID-19 regulations: Kloofendal Municipal Nature Reserve in Roodepoort Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve in Johannesburg South Rietfontein Nature Reserve in Sandton Beaulieu Bird…
Land and Lake Safaris, one of Malawi’s most reputable tour operators, has created a new initiative that helps preserve the country’s beautiful hotspots, supports local communities, and encourages tourism – a Picnic Sites Project. Land and Lake Safaris regularly run guided tours across Malawi and something that has become clear is that guests often like…
Taking place February 1-3, 2021 and February 22-24, 2021 on digital screens across the world, the Africa’s Eden Travel Trade Show is an interactive three-day virtual conference featuring 65+ destination partners from across the Kaza region and tour operators and travel buyers from the Americas. You can see a list of participating exhibitors here. Qualified…
The Dzalanyama Forest Reserve, close to Lilongwe, provides both international and domestic tourists an experience different from Malawi’s more famous lake, national parks and mountains: a hilly Brachystegia/miombo forest escape that is great for walking, forest bathing, trekking and mountain biking as well as being a premier woodland birding location. Its distinctive ecosystem attracts both animal…
Nigeria’s air transport is set to experience a revolution as a proposed low-cost carrier – Green Africa Airways – is set to commence operations. It has already reached the final stage of certification. Regulatory sources hinted that promoters of the carrier are putting finishing touches to secure the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian…
Kenya’s electronic visa (eVisa) came into effect this month and is mandatory for visitors from all applicable countries. Principal Secretary in the Kenyan Ministry of Home Affairs, Alexander Mukeshi Imbenzi, said in a statement that implementation was timely as it eliminated the need for physical contact between applicants and officials as well as reducing the handling of…
South Africa says it will import 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to inoculate the country’s health workers. This is South Africa’s first announcement of the purchase of a COVID-19 vaccine as its cases soar. The first 1 million doses will be delivered later this month from the Serum Institute of India, followed by an additional…
Wesgro has appointed Monika Iuel as its new chief marketing officer. David Maynier, Western Cape Minister of finance and economic opportunities comments: “We welcome Monika Iuel to the team. With the tourism industry hard-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are grateful to have someone of her calibre and experience on the team to promote Cape…
Four of the singer’s six kids were born in the African nation before she adopted them. David Banda, 15, Mercy James, 14 and eight-year-old twin girls Stella and Estere were all born there. Madonna, 62, also shares Lourdes, 24, with former personal trainer Carlos Leon, and Rocco, 20, with ex-husband and film director Guy Ritchie.…
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to announce that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has confirmed the birth of a baby gorilla in the Nkuringo family in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On January 4th, the Nkuringo family’s adult female, Nderema, gave birth to a baby bringing the family size to 12 members. This birth marks…
As part of the new measures enforced and effective immediately, visitors already in Seychelles will be required to remain in one accommodation establishment for the first ten days of their stay in the destination and this measure extends to all new visitors entering Seychelles as of Sunday, January 3, 2020. No transfer of accommodation will…
Prospective South African airline, Webclift Airways, has ambitious plans. The start-up is yet to get planes, its air operator’s certificate and is seeking further funding. But already, Webclift Airways is eyeing flights between Johannesburg and Miami sometime in 2022. According to the airline’s website, Webclift Airways wants to operate international services in and out of…
British Airways will suspend its direct flights between Durban and London as part of a network reduction due to the impact of COVID-19. Durban-Heathrow is just one of 13 destinations earmarked for suspension. “Coronavirus is having a major impact on customer travel. Like other airlines, due to the pandemic and global travel restrictions, we are…
Happy New Year to you all and may 2021 bring us all better and brighter days! In these times when most of us are working virtually we invite you to dream from the comfort of your home and enjoy our brand new video that will help you Find the Magic in Tanzania! From its endless…
After almost a decade, St Lucia Lake has reconnected with the sea following a recommendation to iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authorities that natural processes needed assistance in the re-establishment of the estuary. According to a statement from the park, without the flow of water to and from the sea, the ecology of the estuary has been…
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The Rwenzori mountain ranges are among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. In a fresh drive to revive the tourism sector that has suffered as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns globally and locally, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), sponsored by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organised an expedition to Mt. Rwenzori located in Kasese and Bundibugyo districts.…
Watch all the incredible safari highlights from Imvelo’s first American visitors since the start of the pandemic. This group of seven, hosted by Rocky Mountain APTA chapter president Gretchen Healey, visited Hwange in early November and enjoyed a 9 night safari featuring all four of Imvelo’s very diverse and unique camps. For a more in-depth discussion,…