SANParks has provided updates on the status of several camps in the Kruger National Park (KNP) affected by heavy flooding in January. Partial reopening of Letaba Rest Camp – which suffered extensive damage to accommodation, fencing and main areas – will take at least three months. The camp will only be fully operational towards the…
Following last year’s successful second edition on the Kenyan coast, Essence of Africa has announced that its third edition will take place at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar from 20–22 October 2026, continuing the event’s journey across Africa’s leading tourism destinations. The decision to host the 2026 edition in Zanzibar aligns with growing global interest in…
Malawi’s position as one of Africa’s most compelling emerging safari destinations continues to strengthen, with significant upgrades and new experiences rolled out across the country’s leading parks and lodges in 2025 — and further developments planned for 2026. In Liwonde National Park, managed by African Parks, infrastructure improvements enhanced both guest comfort and safari capacity.…
RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened Riu Palace Swahili, its third hotel in Tanzania, in Nungwi, northern Zanzibar. The 505-room, adults-only property is RIU’s first Elite Club hotel in Zanzibar. The Elite Club area of the property comprises 76 rooms, including 52 with private pools and 24 with sea views. Elite Club guests have access…
Nomad Tanzania is proud to announce the evolution of one of its most iconic adventure experiences. The Expeditionary Walking Camp, beloved for its pioneering spirit and lightweight mobility, has been re‑imagined, refined, and renamed. Today, we introduce Charlie — Nomad’s roving, ultra‑light private camp that embodies the original ethos of expeditionary safaris in Tanzania. Charlie…