Airlink announced the cancellation of January 7 flights to Nampula in Mozambique following a claim for damages instituted by the province’s court. The instituting of the claim was accompanied by a court application to have Airlink’s aircraft seized pending the outcome. The claim was filed with the Judicial Court in the province of Nampula by…
Industry leaders have welcomed Zambia’s “progressive” visa policy relaxing requirements for another 53 countries from January 1. This brings to 167 the total number of countries that no longer require a visa to enter Zambia for tourism or trade – including major global source markets. The move reinforces the country’s position as a leader in…
After an extensive refurbishment, Radisson Blu Waterfront Cape Town has rebranded as the first South African hotel under the global hotel group’s luxury lifestyle portfolio, Radisson Collection. Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town, features 175 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies overlooking either the ocean or the marina. In line with the…
The European Commission has added Air Tanzania to the EU Air Safety List, banning it from flying in the EU. “The latest update adds Air Tanzania to the list due to safety concerns identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency,” said the Commission, which did not specify any particular violations. The airline has subsequently…
Volcanoes Safaris is delighted to share a new photo-essay “The Journey of the First 25 Years 1997-2022”. Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, navigates his past to tell the story of how Volcanoes Safaris became the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda. Read more here.
Book the ‘Primates of the Great Rift Valley’ safari before 31 March 2025 and receive a complimentary night at Kibale Lodge worth up to $2,000 and a free gorilla permit worth $800 at Mount Gahinga Lodge. Stay at our new chimpanzee lodge, Kibale Lodge, and trek chimps in ‘the Primate Capital of the World’, see the ‘Lost chimps of Kyambura’ and…
We are delighted to share with you a short film celebrating twenty years of gorilla conservation and ecotourism at Virunga Lodge! To celebrate Virunga Lodge’s 20 year journey, Prosper Uwingeli the Chief Park Warden of Volcanoes National Park and Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, hosted an informal conversation on gorilla conservation and ecotourism with key conservation partners from the…