NBA Invests Big in Africa

In 2019, Africa was deemed the second fastest growing tourism region in the world. Travel contributed $194 billion to the continent’s gross domestic product, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria had made the largest tourism contributions to GDP, and Tunisia and Rwanda showed over 10 percent growth, ranking among the…

Magical Kenya Travel Expo Returns 5-6 October

Kenya will next month host a virtual international tourism fair bringing influential travel trade representatives from more than 50 key tourism market countries across the globe to help market the country as a tourist destination, organizers said on Wednesday. Najib Balala, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary said the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) set to…

Kenya to Host Inaugural Tembo Naming Festival

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife is targeting to raise Ksh100 Million during the upcoming inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival. This was said by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala when he received contributions towards the initiative from 4 organizations: East Africa Safari Rally, Chandaria Foundation, Oltukai Lodges and African Wildlife Foundation at…

Wrenelle Stander Named CEO of Wesgro

The Board of Directors of Wesgro – the official tourism, trade investment and film promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape – has appointed Wrenelle Stander as CEO. After a “lengthy and rigorous” recruitment process, Stander takes over from Tim Harris as CEO of Wesgro. She will begin her tenure in October. Michael Spicer, Chairman of the Wesgro Board,…

Elewana Announces Upgrades & Renovations

An Elewana Collection Update   Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar’s series of 15 white-domed Pavilion guest rooms, set within 50 acres of lush tropical gardens, offer a new, cooler feel for guests. Renovations included structural updates to the guest pavilions to improve the air conditioning experience while white wooden-slatted shutters allow the gentle Indian Ocean breeze to waft throughout, maintaining Kilindi’s ‘open-to-nature’ atmosphere. At Elewana Collection,…

Uganda & Rwanda Updated COVID Protocols AUG 2021

Uganda COVID travel protocols – August 2021 Here is the latest info on Uganda’s travel protocols. The information shared by Adventure Consults’ team covers protocols as they are at the time of compilation. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) keep changing and sometimes at very short notice. We therefore recommend that you keep checking with our team (sales@adventureconsults.com)…

Uganda Updates Entry Requirements

Please take note of the below-updated entry requirements for Uganda, with effect 3rd September 2021. 1. All travellers (including children) irrespective of vaccination status or country of origin, are required to arrive with a negative PCR test done 72 hours prior to travel. 2. All travellers are required to submit the Test and Fly document prior to departure for…

South Africa to Host Hybrid “Africa’s Travel & Tourism Summit” 19-21 September

The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism have announced, 20 August, they will host the first ever Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit (ATTS). It is set to take place in a hybrid format, 19-21 September 2021, coinciding with Tourism Month in South Africa.  ATTS aims to attract African community delegates, African tourism ministers, industry associations, Tourism…

How Tourism-Based Charities In Kenya Have Adapted to COVID

While staying at Elewana Kifaru House in the biodiverse Lewa Wildilfe Conservancy, podcaster Eric Rosen spoke to the CEO of Lewa, Mike Watson, about how the conservancy is persevering through tough financial times with projects like rhino anti-poaching activities to protect the area’s animals, and micro-lending programs that help local women support their families. Check out the…

The Largest Luxury Resort in Africa Is Coming Soon

A massive new resort in Zanzibar will have multiple hotels, luxury residences, and East Africa’s first Signature golf course.  A new vacation playground is coming to Africa. Spanning some 1,016 acres across Zanzibar‘s Muyuni coastline, Blue Amber Zanzibar is a “luxury tropical community” that will host East Africa’s first Signature golf course and deep water marina, luxury villas for…

Uganda Wildlife Launches ePayment Platform

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has launched an online payment platform option for guests visiting any of the country’s national parks. The UWA ePayments portal, which replaces the old ‘Wildlife Card’ system established in 2017, accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Guests can visit the website and create a personal profile. After a transaction, a receipt is sent…

New Migration Camp Opens in Tanzania

Conservation-focused hotel group, Mantis, has opened its newest property in Tanzania, the Siringit Migration Camp by Mantis. The mobile camp moves every few months to follow the wildebeest herds, zebra, Thomson’s gazelles, and the predators that the Great Migration attracts within the Serengeti National Park. Paul Gardiner, CEO of the Mantis Group comments: “The Great…

Upgraded Zambian Airport Terminal Opened

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has opened its newly upgraded passenger terminal, Terminal 2, at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. The terminal upgrades were implemented to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic, cargo volumes and passenger numbers. The spacious Terminal 2 is being used for international arrivals and departures and has an annual capacity of four…

Simon Newton-Smith Appointed Interim Executive: Commercial for South African Airways

South African Airways (SAA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of airline industry veteran, Mr. Simon Newton-Smith, in the position of SAA Interim Executive: Commercial. Simon joins the South African Airways’ executive leadership team in Johannesburg, South Africa with an extensive international airline background having previously joined SAA in 2000 and served as Vice…

Hurtigruten Set to Debut New African Expedition Cruises in 2022

Hurtigruten Expeditions is responding to guest demand for more warm water destinations by adding the West Coast of Africa and its archipelagos—the Bissagos Islands and Cape Verde—to its ever-growing list of new destinations. The 13-day itinerary includes four countries—Cape Verde, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal—on MS Spitsbergen based out of Dakar. This latest expansion follows…

Green Africa Airline to Begins Operations

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has presented ‘Air Operator Certificate’ to Green Africa Airline, following completion of the airline’s application processes. NCAA Director-General, Capt. Musa Nuhu said on Tuesday in Lagos that the airline will begin its first commercial flight operations on Thursday. Nuhu said with the certificate, Green Africa would begin operations in…

Malawi’s Pygmy Chameleon Has Reappeared

South African researchers are calling on the Malawian government to stop deforestation in Mikundi, in the south of the country. According to researchers from the South African National Biodiversity Institute, the loss of vegetation cover in the Mikundi area could lead to the extermination of the Chapman’s pygmy chameleon. One of the world’s rarest animals,…

Zimbabwe Reopens Two Tourism Land Borders

The Zimbabwean Cabinet has approved measures to reopen the country to tourists arriving by road.  It announced last week that its Victoria Falls and Kazungula land border posts would be reopened to tourists who were fully vaccinated. Operators are welcoming the move and clarify that no quarantine requirements are currently in place for international tourists,…

Delta Airlines Returns to South Africa

Delta Air Lines has resumed its Atlanta-Johannesburg service, with the arrival of the first inbound flight in the late afternoon of Monday, August 2. The service, which was first launched by Delta in December 2006, will initially operate three times weekly. Inbound flights will depart Atlanta on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 19h00 and arrive…