Kenya Plans to Privatize Beaches

Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to privatise five beaches and four islands in a bid to attract high-end investment and reposition the country as a premium coastal destination. According to the draft National Tourism Strategy 2025-2030, the targeted islands are Chale, Funzi, Kiwayu and Manda while the beaches identified for potential privatisation are…

New Accor Hotel Opens in Kigali

Mövenpick Hotel Kigali opened in the Rwandan capital city on November 1. The 124-key property is located in the city’s diplomatic zone and a 15-minute drive from Kigali International Airport. Room and suite options include standard rooms with one king bed, standard rooms with two single beds, superior rooms, deluxe rooms, executive suites and the…

Airlink Adds Destination to Moz Network

Airlink will begin flights from Johannesburg to Nacala in Mozambique from February 2, 2026, expanding the airline’s Mozambique network to seven destinations. Twice-weekly flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays. Flight 4Z263 will depart from Johannesburg at 10h30 and arrive in Nacala at 13h10. Return flight 4Z237 will depart from Nacala at 13h45 and arrive…

Anantara to Open Kafue Tented Camp

Minor Hotels’ Anantara Hotels & Resorts will launch its first safari tented camp, Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, in April 2026. Located above the Kafue River in Zambia’s Kafue National Park, the camp will be built 3.5 metres above the ground on rosewood timber platforms with a design that minimises environmental impact by protecting seasonal…

Hideaways Africa Launches New 2026 Safari Packages with Built-In Savings and Flexible Design

Hideaways Africa has launched a new collection of safari packages across Southern Africa, created to make safari travel simpler, smarter, and better value for guests and agents alike. Built-In Savings for Every Traveler All Hideaways Africa safari packages now include a built-in savings benefit, offering travellers 5–7% off their total trip cost compared to booking…