African Wild Dogs Return to Malawi

On 27 July 2021, 14 African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) were translocated successfully from South Africa and Mozambique to Liwonde National Park and Majete Wildlife Reserve, in an historic project to reintroduce this endangered and iconic species to Malawi. The translocation was undertaken through a collaboration between the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and African Parks, which manages Liwonde…

Kenya Rolls Out New Domestic Traveller Locator Form

The Government of Kenya has implemented a domestic traveller passenger locator form for domestic flights to enhance Covid19 prevention measures. All passengers on scheduled and charter flights, departing from, or arriving at airports with Port Health Authorities are required to complete the online form via bit.ly/LOCALCOVID19MOH prior to their flight. Upon submission of the form, the QR…

Mango Suspends Flights Until Further Notice

South African airline Mango has suspended all flights until further notice. This follows Tuesday’s flight interruptions and delays. Reuters reported on Monday that Mango will enter into a local form of bankruptcy protection known as business rescue. The airline’s acting CEO, William Ndlovu, said in a statement that the reason for the suspension was due…

Ndabenhle David Simelane Named Chief Pilot for SANParks Air Services

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Ndabenhle David Simelane has become the first black Chief Pilot for SANParks Air Services. SANParks Chief Operating Officer Lize McCourt, said: “Simelane’s most recent promotion sees him moving from the rank of pilot to SANParks Chief Pilot and Person Responsible for Operations as per the South African Civil Aviation Authority’s…

Jenman Safaris Releases 2022 Tailor Made Tours

As animals naturally migrate through the wildlife corridors of Africa, moving between landscapes, we too have the innate need to explore the terrain of this rich and diverse continent. Embodying the essence of travel, akin to the wildebeest in the great migrations of East Africa, we invite you to explore our bucket list destination tailor…

Updates to Uganda’s Online Visa Program

ONLINE VISA APPLICATION – UGANDA (July 2021). The Government of the Republic of Uganda has given the following directives effective 3rd July 2021 until 31 July 2021 regarding clearance of tourists and other residents returning to Uganda: Airlines shall carry only travellers with approved and authorized visas or valid resident facility (entry/work permits, passes or…

Tanzania Launches Black Rhino Tourism at Mkomazi

As Tanzania gets prepared for the influx of tourists after Covid-19 pandemic, spectacular black rhino tourism has been launched. The Rhino Sanctuary is at Mkomazi National Park ‘The Home of Black Rhinos’ that extends in Kilimanjaro and Tanga regions, overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro in the north and Tsavo West National Park. The first Africa’s wildlife park…

Qatar Airways Increases Service to Seychelles

Qatar Airways has joined Tourism Seychelles in a strategic marketing partnership to support tourism recovery in the country. In anticipation of the increased demand for travel to the Seychelles, Qatar Airways has increased its flights to the island destination from three a week to daily, using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 22 seats in business…

Botswana Streamlines Tourist Entry Procedures

Recent changes in Botswana’s lockdown regulations have caused some confusion for tourists visiting the country. But the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (Hatab) has now released a statement confirming that travellers only have to present a PCR negative test result not older than 72 hours on boarding, and do a rapid test at the…

Air France to Begin Flights to Zanzibar

Air France will start flights to Zanzibar, via Nairobi, from October 18. The flights will operate twice weekly using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. On Mondays and Fridays, flight AF0836 will depart Paris-Charles De Gaulle at 23h45 and arrive in Nairobi at 08h55 the next day. It will depart at 10h35 and arrive in Zanzibar at…

RwandAir and Qatar Airways Join Loyalty Programs

RwandAir has become the first sub-Saharan airline to launch a loyalty partnership with Qatar Airways. The two carriers have joined to offer RwandAir Dream Miles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club loyalty members access to each other’s destinations with the opportunity to earn points across their reciprocal route networks. Under the new deal, RwandAir Dream Miles…

Elewana Needs Help Sighting Warthogs

Kenya’s Loisaba Conservancy recently discovery a previously unknown inhabitant — the Desert Warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus). This arid-climate swine is one of Africa’s least studied and most poorly known large mammals. Although described in 1766, confusion concerning its taxonomy resulted in the recognition of only one species of warthog (Phacochoerus africanus). Or “Pumbaa” as it’s known to millions…

Ethiopian Airlines Leads in Passenger and Freight Traffic during COVID

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest Pan-African airline, has become Africa’s top airline in passenger and freight traffic retaining its leadership position in the continent. According to the African Airlines Association’s (AFRAA) report, Ethiopian has been ranked first by passenger and cargo traffic in 2020. Ethiopian carried 500 thousand tons of freight and 5.5 million passengers…

Botswana’s Safari Bookings on the Rise

Botswana properties are seeing an increase in bookings as travellers return to the country for photographic safaris. Toby Jermyn, Director of Pangolin, says: “The Pangolin Chobe Hotel has returned to pre-pandemic levels of occupancy for June as wildlife photographers have raced back to make the most of Botswana’s extraordinary wildlife and photo opportunities with the…