Kenya Airways has rolled out its new loyalty programme, Asante Rewards, with redemptions due to begin in October. Customers can redeem points for benefits such as reward ticket flights, seat upgrades, extra baggage allowance, priority services, seat selection, and more, reports afritraveller.com. Ruby is the lowest tier, giving savings on extra checked baggage, discounts on preferred…
MORE Family Collection, which owns and manages a collection of luxury safari lodges, boutique hotels, and exclusive-use residences in South Africa and Zimbabwe, welcomed Monwana Game Lodge to its property portfolio last week. Previously allied with Safari Lodges and Classic Retreats (SLACRSA), Monwana Game Lodge offers an exclusive safari experience in the Thornybush Nature Reserve,…
African hotel chain, CityBlue Hotels, signed an agreement this month with Diar Hospitality and The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa in Kampala, Uganda, to add the luxury four-star hotel to its growing portfolio. The Emin Pasha Hotel’s 20 rooms include Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Suites, Executive Suites, and Superior Suites. There are also two lounge areas,…
Ila Safari Lodge in Kafue National Park, Zambia, has closed after its main lodge area was destroyed in a devastating fire that started around midnight last Thursday (June 15), There were no injuries to guests or staff. According to Vincent Kouwenhoven, Green Safaris Founder and Director of the lodge, the boma area (reception, dining, bar, and…
A new ultra-luxury tented lodge will open in the Babanango Game Reserve in the Zululand region of KwaZulu Natal in September, adding to the reserve’s appeal as a new, highly attractive safari destination. Madwaleni River Lodge on the banks of the White Umfolozi River is the fourth and most exclusive lodge to be opened in…
In an effort to raise awareness on the challenges conservationists face in Africa, four cyclists will embark on a journey of 5000km across Africa, passing through Malawi and three of its top national parks. The project, named the Cycling 4 Wildlife Foundation, sees four cycling enthusiasts on a mission to raise €100k in donations for…