All US-bound airline passengers who have been in Uganda in the 21 days before their arrival will be routed to one of five US airports for enhanced Ebola screening, according to a health alert issued last week by the US Embassy in Uganda. This is in response to Uganda declaring an Ebola outbreak on September 20. Passengers…
Sun International is in talks with airlines to reinstate the direct flights between Cape Town and Pilanesberg International Airport following the demise of SA Express, which offered this service. So said COO Hospitality of Sun International (SI), Graham Wood. He said this would increase domestic and international traveller numbers to the region, which counts the Big-Five…
Industry has widely welcome the announcement by South American carrier, LATAM Airlines, that it will resume its commercial route between São Paulo (GRU), Brazil, and Johannesburg, South Africa. The airline said in a statement over the weekend that the route would resume in July 2023, with three weekly frequencies using the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This is after a three-year hiatus due…
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has launched its Namibia Digital Nomad Visa programme, which will be applicable for six months. The new visa, which will be available to freelancers or people working remotely for companies outside Namibia, makes it easier for foreign nationals to live and work in the country. It would…
Taking its name from the Zambezi River that flows through it, Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Its 73 ethnic groups highlight the country’s diverse cultures which are showcased through vibrant traditional festivals throughout the year. On a trip to Zambia, you’ll spend your days ticking off “the Big Five” on safari in one or…
FlySafair has just received approval from the International Air Licensing Council to operate flights to 11 new destinations within the Southern African region and slightly further afield. FlySafair applied for rights to operate connections to a number of new destinations throughout the region, as well as rights to add to its current twice-weekly frequency to Mauritius. The airline has approval to operate flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Gaborone, Livingstone, Luanda, Lusaka, Maputo and Victoria Falls. In addition, it has also…
Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara is inviting adventurers to soar above Victoria Falls in a microlight aircraft. The hotel’s “African Adventure Experience” offers guests the chance to enjoy views of the world’s largest waterfall from a private craft as they glide over the Zambezi River. Guests can also enjoy a breakfast, lunch or…
As we step into a new era of travel, one which prioritizes planetary wellbeing, authenticity and transparency, Volcanoes Safaris, pioneers of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, reflects on the last 25 years while looking ahead as they announce the launch of their 5th lodge to open in 2023 near Kibale National…