APTA is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 APTA Global Forum, taking place 24-26 September 2025 in Arusha, Tanzania! Hosted in partnership with the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) at the stunning Gran Meliá Arusha, this year’s forum promises to be an unforgettable gathering of Africa travel industry leaders,…
CornerSun Destination Marketing is honored to announce its newest client, Cottar’s Safaris, one of the most iconic names in African safari. Beginning March 15, 2025, CornerSun will represent Cottar’s Safaris in North America, continuing the company’s extraordinary legacy of conservation, hospitality, and unparalleled luxury in the Maasai Mara. For more than a century, Cottar’s Safaris…
Qatar Airways has increased its flights from Doha to Durban (via Maputo) from five to seven weekly flights. The airline has also announced frequency increases to several other African cities. Dar es Salaam-Kilimanjaro has seen an increase from three to seven weekly flights, while Entebbe now has 11 weekly flights, up from seven.
Two lionesses introduced into Addo Elephant National Park’s Main Camp in Colchester on March 3 are now roaming the game viewing section of the park. The two-and-a-half-year-old sisters, from !Khamab Kalahari Reserve, had been acclimatising in a boma since December before their release. The new arrivals bring valuable genetic diversity to Addo’s lion population, which…
Ethiopian Airlines will increase frequencies to Nosy Be, Madagascar, from four to six weekly flights on June 20. The two additional services will operate on Wednesdays and Fridays. Flight ET 837 will depart from Addis Ababa at 10h25 and arrive in Nosy Be at 14h35. The return flight ET 836 will depart from Nosy Be…
The East African Community (EAC) is intensifying efforts to position the region as a leading global tourism destination through collaborative marketing. This follows the decision to take a joint stand at ITB Berlin this year, representing the region as a single tourism destination. It is the first step in a broader campaign aimed at improving…
Newmark Hotels & Reserves has opened the Modjadji Master Suite – a new addition to Geiger’s Camp at Motswari Private Game Reserve in Timbavati. The suite has been designed to accommodate two guests with a convertible lounge area for a family of four within its 139 square metre layout. The design embraces alfresco living –…
South Africa recorded a decline in rhino poaching incidents in 2024 with a total of 420 rhinos poached – 79 less than in 2023 when the total was 499. This is according to numbers released by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, showing that KwaZulu-Natal remained the hardest-hit province with a loss of…
Hello fellow Africa lovers! I would like to take a moment to introduce Tembo Wild, a boutique DMC based out of Nairobi, Kenya. Our mission is to build genuine connections through bespoke travel that inspire collective change. We curate custom adventures in over a dozen countries throughout Eastern and Southern Africa, as well as multi-country…
We are looking for an experienced candidate for a major role in established company. 1. You must have traveled to Africa and have an understanding of different countries and what they offer. 2. Candidate must have at least 3 years of planning custom trips to Africa, including competitive quotations. 3. Detailed knowledge on how to…