The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the introduction of an online traveller declaration system to take effect, first at OR Tambo during November, and then to be rolled out to all international airports during the first quarter of 2023. SARS says it is to “simplify passenger movement at South African airports”. How it…
Botswana no longer has any COVID-19 restrictions on entry. Travellers no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test on entering the country. Masks are no longer mandatory in public spaces. The Botswana Ministry of Health advises residents to ensure they are fully vaccinated.
The 48-room Vivari Hotel & Spa by Mantis is now welcoming guests to its tranquil setting at Featherbrooke Estates, close to the Cradle of Humankind, north of Johannesburg. Vivari – a Sanskrit word that loosely translated means ‘uncovered’ – is the first hotel of its kind in Africa, encompassing the hotel and spa along with an aesthetic clinic and state-of-the-art hospital…
Seychelles reached a significant milestone with the arrival of over 258 000 tourists from January to date, surpassing the best-case scenario for visitor arrivals this year, a top official said this week. In January, during its strategic marketing meeting, the tourism department said the country was expecting 218 000 visitors as a worst-case scenario or 258…
RwandAir will launch direct flights between London Heathrow and Kigali from November 6. The airline has been operating flights to London via Brussels for the past five years, but from next month these will be replaced with a new non-stop service to cater for increased customer demand. The new direct flights, which are now on…
Dr. Allan Kijazi, a former Director General of the state-run conservation and tourism agency of Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), along with the serving TANAPA Conservation Chief, Mr. William Mwakilema, and the Arusha Region Commissioner, Mr. John Mongella, have been recognized by the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) for their outstanding work in conservation and…