The countdown is on—and you do not want to miss this. The APTA Global Forum 2025, our most immersive and impactful gathering yet, is heading to Arusha, Tanzania from September 24–26, 2025—and space is filling fast. This isn’t just another conference. It’s a front-row seat to the future of tourism to Africa, surrounded by the…
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has initiated a formal stakeholder consultation process on a proposal to extend the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site across the border into Mozambique’s Maputo National Park. This follows a request from the government of Mozambique, which is seeking to inscribe Maputo National Park as part of…
Sabi Sabi has completed upgrades at two of its properties: Little Bush Camp and Bush Lodge. The six guest suites at Little Bush Camp now feature bigger bathrooms with stone vanities, oversized mirrors and bespoke wall lighting. Other additions include timber-slat and leather headboards, a custom-designed drinks armoire, curated artworks, an array of patterned cushions,…
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (Fundo Soberano de Angola) to bring the Sheraton Hotels and Resorts brand to Angola with the planned opening of Sheraton Luanda in early 2026. The 326-room hotel will be located on Luanda Bay near the city’s commercial, cultural and diplomatic districts. Planned facilities include…
The interline agreement between SAA and Uganda Airlines (UR) has gone live, enabling seamless travel across both carriers on single ticket. The interline agreement enables agents to book trips from the following domestic destinations to Entebbe, via Johannesburg, on a single UR ticket: Cape Town Durban Port Elizabeth Additionally, the interline agreement enables agents to…
Qatar Airways has resumed flights from Doha to Kigali with immediate effect. The route will be operated with an Airbus A320, featuring 12 flat-bed Business and 120 Economy class seats. Flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday as follows: Doha to Kigali – flight QR1389 departing at 08h20 and arriving at 13h30 Kigali…
We’re excited to launch our new long-stay savings – a 10% discount on accommodation for guests staying 5 nights or more at any one, or combination, of Bush & Beyond properties. Here’s how it works: A minimum two-night stay per property is required. Day rooms and split-night stays at The Emakoko aren’t eligible. The Emakoko…