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…
Over the next decade, Africa’s travel and tourism sector could add US$168 billion to the continent’s economy and create over 18 million jobs. This was revealed at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, last week based on a report by the WTTC titled, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth…
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.…
Wilderness’s luxury tented camp Desert Rhino Camp in Namibia’s vast Palmwag Concession in Damaraland, will close on December 7 to undergo an extensive rebuild. The reconstruction will enhance guests’ safari experience in the unique Namib Desert landscape. The camp, which is expected to reopen in July, was built in 2003, with eight Meru-style tents and…
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…
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…
Angama Amboseli, a new 10-suite lodge from the team behind Maasai Mara’s Angama Mara, has opened in Kenya’s private 5,700-acre Kimana Sanctuary against the dramatic backdrop of Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. Angama, which was opened in partnership with Big Life Foundation, helps protect a critical wildlife corridor. Elephants are the star of the show at…
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…
Land and Lake Safaris, one of Malawi’s longstanding tour operators offering some of the best experiences in the country, have just launched a huge discount on their vehicle hire during the green season, giving adventurous travellers the opportunity to travel Malawi on their own terms for a fraction of the price! The discount is available…