Effective October 1, 2024, it will be mandatory for all foreign visitors to Zanzibar to possess a valid Inbound Travel Insurance which will provide coverage for the duration of their stay (up to 92 days). The three-month scheme is expected to cost each visitor USD 44 and must be acquired ONLY from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation through a…
We are thrilled that two of Volcanoes Safaris Great Ape lodges are included in the Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards top 10 Safari Lodges in 2024! Travel+Leisure readers have voted Mount Gahinga Lodge 4th and Kyambura Gorge Lodge 6th favorite safari lodges in Africa, and both lodges feature in the top 100 Hotels in the World!…
Hideaways Africa is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its portfolio, Hideaways Mhara River Camp, located in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Officially joining the Hideaways family on August 20th, this exceptional camp offers an unparalleled wilderness experience on a remote, private, and previously unexplored concession. About the camp Located in Mana Pools National Park,…
Uganda has announced the resumption of hiking activities to the Margherita Peak, the highest peak of the Rwenzori Mountains following months of suspension due to safety concerns. The suspension was announced in May by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a state agency responsible for wildlife conservation, following the formation of a crevasse or deep open…
Thursday, August 22nd at 2pm Eastern Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/570388590842203989 Everyone has heard of Victoria Falls (for good reason!), but Zimbabwe offers so much more than that. Zimbabwe is a destination that has it all – amazing wildlife, national parks with very few crowds, access to both land and water environments, diverse activities, impressive safari accommodations,…
On 14th August, the World Health Organisation declared outbreaks of mpox in Africa to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What is mpox? Mpox is a viral infection that was previously known as “monkeypox”. It shares some similarities with smallpox, to the extent that smallpox vaccine may be protective; however it is much less…