New Airport Opens in North-Central Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Airlines Group has opened a new airport, Wollo Kombolcha Airport, in north-central Ethiopia. The newly enhanced airport facility includes a passenger terminal building, a VIP terminal, and support facility. The airport development, worth over €12 million (R250 million), included the construction of a new terminal building, parking areas, ancillary buildings such as an airport…

Should Operators Rethink Great Migration Messaging?

The recent overcrowding issues in the Serengeti have raised questions about the impact of tourism marketing on one of Africa’s most well-known spectacles – the Great Migration. Since safari guide Nick Kleer’s video went viral in mid-July, the overcrowding has been attributed to various factors including claims of inadequate rule enforcement, unethical guiding behaviour and a high-volume tourism…

Spier Launches Exclusive-Use Villas

Spier Wine Farm has launched two new exclusive-use villas as the final stage of an extensive renovation of Spier Hotel. The double-storey Garden and Riverside villas each offer an open-plan dining room, lounge with fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, guest cloakroom and an en-suite bedroom on the ground floors. French doors lead onto a verandah, garden…

TAASA Exclusive Combo Deal

Save on a combo deal booking at TAASA Lodge and TAASA Migration Camp for stays between July 2025 and October 2025. TAASA MIGRATION CAMP • Full Board: Inclusive of luxury accommodation, all meals, selected house beverages, limited laundry services, Wi-Fi and safari activities at the camp •Game Package – Inclusive of luxury accommodation, all meals,…