Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a thrice-weekly passenger service to Freetown, Sierra Leone, via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, starting from May 31. The new service will be operated by a Boeing 787-800. The flight schedule is as follows: Flight ET 943 from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Freetown (FNA) via Ouagadougou (OUA) will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flight ET…
Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ experience at Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary has now reopened to visitors. The experience offers an exclusive look at the fascinating world of its chimp residents. Established in 1993, Ol Pejeta’s Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary provides safety and solace to rescued and orphaned chimpanzees that cannot be reintroduced back into the wild.…
Kenya Airways will launch direct flights from Nairobi to the Mozambican capital, Maputo, from June 14. The flights will operate on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flight KQ740 will depart Nairobi at 09h50 and arrive in Maputo at 13h00. Return flight KQ741 departs from Maputo at 13h50 and arrives in Nairobi at 18h45.The new route is…
To our dear friends in travel, We trust this finds you all well and no doubt, as excited as we are for the year ahead, and all the travel opportunities 2024 may bring. We are excited to announce the newest additions to our portfolio, and in our quest for keeping with our ethos…
In an exciting development, Hideaways Africa proudly announces its official takeover of Bumbusis Wilderness Camp’s reservations, sales and marketing, marking a significant expansion within its esteemed Hideaways Collection. Effective February 22, 2024, all bookings and reservations for Bumbusi Wilderness Camp will seamlessly transition to the capable hands of the Hideaways Africa team. The dedicated team…
A passion for the environment and Tanzania’s diverse wildlife is woven into the very fabric of the Chem Chem’s story. The safari brand’s conservation journey, which spans 15 years, has seen the Kwakuchinja Corridor — a vital wildlife migratory route linking the Tarangire and Manyara national parks — transform from a land listed as ‘abandoned’…
Effective from July 1st, 2024, there will be an increase in permit fees for primate trekking experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. The new tariffs are as follows; Gorilla trekking permit fee for non-resident visitors: $800 (previously $700) Chimpanzee permits in Kibale Forest…
In a stunning celebration of African wildlife, the 2023 JENMAN Photo of the Year Competition has declared Anya Koen from Namibia as the victor of the people’s choice photo competition! Showcasing the breathtaking beauty and diversity of Africa’s animals, birds, and insects, this competition allowed the public to become the judges, making it a truly…