The African travel community has lost one of its most respected and recognizable figures with the passing of Jim Holden, founder of Holden Safaris and a longtime friend to many across the APTA community. Born in Lusaka, Zambia (then Northern Rhodesia), Jim’s life and career were deeply shaped by Africa from the very beginning. He…
The Zimbabwean government has increased VAT (value-added tax) and applied it to tourism services. In light of this the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has announced increases to entry fees for the Victoria Falls rainforest. Entry for international day visitors is now as follows until further notice: Rainforest main gate: USD58 per person VIP gate: USD174pp…
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) wishes to inform all tourism stakeholders, including tour operators, guides, and drivers, that we are receiving alarming reports of severe flooding in Serengeti, where several vehicles have already been swept away by flood waters and there are reports of people missing. It is extremely concerning that some drivers…