Mozambique Carrier Reinstates Lisbon Flights

Mozambique’s state-owned national airline, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), plans to resume flights between Maputo and Lisbon, operated by Fly Modern Ark, starting from December 12. The airline is scheduled to operate flights on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, using a Boeing 777. This service to Portugal will be LAM’s longest non-stop route, and Lisbon will…

Interactive Rhino Conservation Experience

In a recent Rhino Conservation Experience with Ranger Buck Safaris, the commitment to conservation extended beyond traditional safaris, providing a unique journey for a wildlife enthusiast from the USA. Nestled in the heart of the pristine Kapama reserve, this adventure showcased the dedication of experienced rangers to safeguarding endangered species, the rhinos. One of the…

ARP Named “Best for Tackling Plastic Waste”

Plastic waste is one of the major environmental crises impacting the health of our planet. The tourism industry generates waste through single-use plastics. The sector also suffers from plastic waste generated by others which pollutes water courses and beaches and adds to littering in destinations. Destinations and tourism businesses can address plastic waste by disposing…

FlyNamibia Launches WDH-Vic Falls Route

FlyNamibia is to launch a Windhoek to Victoria Falls route, starting April 4 next year. Flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between Hoseo Kutako International Airport and the Zimbabwean resort town of Victoria Falls. “This new route is a key element in Zimbabwe’s regional network expansion strategy which aims to enhance regional connectivity,…

Pollman’s Tours & Safaris support Healing Littles Hearts in Kenya with Transport for Surgeons and Nurses

Healing Little Hearts is a UK based registered children’s charity that provides free heart surgery (open heart surgery and interventional cardiac catheterisation) to babies and children in the developing parts of the world. Every year more than a million children are born with congenital heart disease worldwide. Sadly, only 10% of these children receive the…

Join APTA for a Webinar on Wild Adventures in Kenya with Bush & Beyond

Wednesday, November 29th at 2pm Eastern REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5452628130477007959 There is no better place for an adventurous safari than at our owner run and managed camps – renowned for friendliness and warmth, you’ll feel like you’ve a member of the family when you leave. Crafted for all ages and abilities, the wide range of activities…

SAA Reveals New International Lounge

National carrier, SAA, has opened its new international lounge at OR Tambo International Airport. “Our commitment to offering customers exceptional services both in the air and on the ground, is revealed by the recent upgrades to our world-class airport lounges, called, The Lounge,” said an SAA spokesperson in a press release. The opening of the…

Cheetah and Buffalo Reintroduced into Limpopo Reserve

Lepogo Lodges, a non-profit safari lodge in South Africa’s Limpopo province, has recently successfully reintroduced cheetahs and buffalo to the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve, contributing to the preservation of native wildlife. Lapalala now boasts a third generation of lions and the birth of Wild Dog pups, further aiding endangered species conservation. Nestled within 50 000ha of pristine…

RwandAir Continues Fleet Expansion

RwandAir has continued to expand its fleet with the recent delivery of its seventh Boeing 737 aircraft. The Boeing 737-800 will be based at the carrier’s Kigali hub and will operate throughout Africa and the Middle East. The aircraft will allow RwandAir to further expand its regional operations and offers customers connectivity and quick transfers…

AURIC AIR and MONTE Sign Agreement to Explore Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies

Auric Air is excited to announce a collaborative agreement with MONTE, marked by a meeting between MONTE’s Executive Chairman, Raymond Eyre, and AURIC AIR SERVICES LIMITED’s Nurmohamed Hussein and Sajid Hussein. This agreement signifies a mutual commitment to explore the conversion of Auric Air’s fleet to low/zero-emission propulsion technologies. MONTE will work with Auric Air…

Imbali Safari Lodge Shines with Dual Win at 17th Annual World Luxury Hotel Awards

Johannesburg, 31 October – The World Luxury Hotel Awards, a globally recognised benchmark of excellence in the luxury hospitality industry, recently concluded its 17th Annual Awards ceremony. We are thrilled to announce that Imbali Safari Lodge received top honours in not one, but two prestigious categories: Luxury Eco Safari Lodge (Global) and Luxury Safari Lodge…

Sierra Leone Wins Earth Shot Prize

COMBINING COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND DIGITAL TOOLS, THE CITY OF FREETOWN’S INITIATIVE, FREETOWN THE TREETOWN, IS GALVANISING A GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT FOR TREE PRESERVATION IN SIERRA LEONE’S CAPITAL. Over the past half century, Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, has undergone rapid population growth, resulting in the loss of millions of trees due to urban development in…

More Nature Reserves in the Pipeline for Cape Town

The Council of the City of Cape Town has supported the proclamation of six new City-managed nature reserves across Cape Town, and the extension of various nature reserves. The proposed new nature reserves are Ariesfontein Nature Reserve; Haasendal Nature Reserve; Soetwater Nature Reserve; Symphony Way Nature Reserve; Van Schoorsdrift Nature Reserve and Westlake Nature Reserve.…

Seychelles Kicks Off New Cruise Season

Seychelles’ highly anticipated 2023-2024 cruise season was launched with the arrival of the newly built SH Diana late last month. To kick off the new season, Mahé Shipping, the Seychelles shipping agent responsible for co-ordinating this year’s launch event, orchestrated a ceremony in collaboration with the Seychelles Ports Authority, the Tourism Department, and key partners such as…

New flight to Link Zimbabwe and Kruger

Starting March 1, 2024, Halsted’s Aviation Corporation (HAC) will begin operating weekly flights between Buffalo Range Airport (Chiredzi, Zimbabwe) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (Mbombela, South Africa), enhancing connectivity between two sought-after safari destinations in sub-Saharan Africa. This new flight routing will enable guests to seamlessly link Singita Malilangwe in Zimbabwe and the Singita Kruger…

Gondwana Collection Opens The Pearls

Gondwana Collection Namibia has recently unveiled the latest addition to its upmarket Secret Collection, The Pearls, in the coastal town of Swakopmund. Situated just steps from the beach, The Pearls’ accommodation offering includes all meals and drinks, a fully stocked kitchen, and a private bar. There is also a central dining area and lounge with…

Botswana Unveils First Cable Car Project

Cable Cars Botswana (CCB) has revealed ambitious plans for the installation of cable cars in the southern region of Gaborone, atop the scenic Kgale Hill. The cable cars will offer an exciting urban adventure, providing visitors with panoramic views of Gaborone and its surroundings. In 2019, CCB initially tried to launch cable cars in Chobe…

Terror Threat Advisory Issued for Small Part of Tanzania

Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice to Tanzania yesterday (October 30), advising against all but essential travel to any area within 20km of the Tanzanian border with the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique. This is due to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism and follows an earlier terrorism warning regarding certain…

KZN South Coast Focuses on Building Rural Tourism

There is a drive to develop rural tourism assets globally, with inclusive tourism economies beneficial for both tourists and hosts. Through rural tourism, outlying communities are included in mainstream economies, tourists are afforded more authentic, nature-based experiences, and conservation becomes a central tenet. On the KZN South Coast, this welcome trend has unearthed unique tourism…

Fastjet’s New Flight a Boost for Bulawayo

Zimbabwe’s tourism industry has welcomed fastjet Zimbabwe’s continued route investment into the country, celebrating the additional flight frequencies from Bulawayo’s JM Nkomo International Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport that launched on Monday (October 30). The new weekday flights increase the daily service to 12 weekly flights from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, introducing choice and…

Upcoming Webinars from APTA Members

WETRAVEL – THE BOOKING & PAYMENTS PLATFORM FOR MULTI-DAY AND GROUP TRAVEL BUSINESSES EVENT DETAILS Wednesday, November 15th at 2pm Eastern REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/292904651107414 Join this webinar to learn about WeTravel, a platform built to support travel businesses by digitizing and simplifying the booking and payment process. Now used by more than 5,000 travel companies,…

Airlink Expands Malawi Operations

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will expand its South Africa – Malawi operations with additional flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe from 16 December 2023. In September, Airlink launched services to both Lilongwe and Blantyre in its foray into the Malawi market, which became the 15th country in the independent regional airline’s comprehensive route network. “As anticipated,…

Kapama Kruger Homestead Opens

The moment we’ve all been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived – the official opening of Kapama Kruger Homestead!   Nestled in the heart of the renowned Kapama Private Game Reserve, Kapama Kruger Homestead is a testament to luxury and untamed beauty.   We invite you to explore a haven where your wildest dreams of an…