SANParks has confirmed an increase in daily conservation fees for visitors, effective November 1 to October 31 next year, across all 21 national parks. The revised rates show incremental adjustments of between R30 (US$1.73) and R70 (US$4.04) per person per day, depending on the park. The Kruger National Park, for instance, will see the international…
Marriott International and Aksaya Estates Limited have signed an agreement to bring a Courtyard by Marriott to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Scheduled to open in 2027, the hotel will feature around 180 rooms and suites designed for leisure and business travellers. Facilities will include two restaurants and bars, an expansive landscaped courtyard with…
A new Zimbabwean start-up, Flycristal Airways, is expected to launch charter flights on domestic, regional and international routes from December this year. Johannes Simau, Founder of Flycristal Airways, told Travel News that the company would begin with a hybrid model focusing on passenger and cargo operations, and once the brand became more established, it would likely split…
Steenberg Farm in the Constantia Valley, Western Cape, has completed the restoration of its historic Manor House. Located at the foot of the Constantiaberg mountains, the Manor House dates back to 1682 and is South Africa’s oldest registered farm building, originally home to founder Catharina Ras. The renovation, led by MD Catherine Schulze, focused on preserving the…
A new project that aims to position Livingstone as a “resilient, competitive and inclusive tourist destination” has been announced by the Zambian Minister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba. It will focus on improving the city’s streetscape and urban infrastructure to enhance visitor experience and overall destination appeal. The Livingstone Town Centre Development Programme (LTCDP) is part of…
Aeroportos de Moçambique has confirmed that renovation work at Beira International Airport is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 – a move aimed at strengthening the airport’s regional competitiveness. “We believe that, by the end of this year, the work will be completed and Beira International Airport will be competitive with other…
GREEN SEASON SPECIAL – STAY 3 NIGHTS, PAY ONLY 2 VALID FOR TRAVEL DATES BETWEEN 1st NOVEMBER 2025 – 31st MARCH 2026 Botswana’s green season, a time of vibrant transformation, from approximately from November-March, with abundant rainfall creating lush vegetation that makes the landscapes come alive! The perfect for photographers, birdwatchers, the birth of newborn…
Mozambique’s best-kept barefoot luxury secret A Private Beachfront Home Offering Barefoot Luxury and Exclusive Ocean Adventures Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique – Pambele, a private beachfront house on the coastline of the San Sebastian Peninsula – has relaunched as an exclusive-use beach house with a refreshed brand identity – positioning itself as a secluded barefoot-luxury destination for…