Along with several closures of camps and roads in Kruger National Park, specific tourism sites in Mpumalanga have temporarily closed following heavy rainfall with authorities citing safety concerns. The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency confirmed the temporary closure of Bourke’s Luck Potholes. In addition, The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) announced the temporary closure of…
Uganda has completed its first-ever translocation of rhinos between protected areas with four southern white rhinos moved from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Ajai Wildlife Reserve. The operation, led by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), marks the first phase of a national programme that will see 20 rhinos relocated to Ajai. The four animals are currently…
Enduata Camps has opened ‘Wild’ Wakati Camp – a new tented safari camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti. Lounge. Source: Enduata Camps ‘Wild’ Wakati Camp now operates year-round and is positioned in an area that is part of a key stage of the Great Migration. Bedroom. Source: Enduata Camps The camp has light-footprint tented structures handcrafted in…
Uganda will open a new passenger terminal at Entebbe International Airport by the end of this month. The 20 000sqm terminal will be commissioned in phases and is expected to boost the airport’s passenger-handling capacity from two million passengers to at least 3,5 million annually, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). The new…
After nearly a decade of lobbying, Kenya has launched its national convention bureau – a development the country’s MICE industry is calling a turning point for Kenya’s global competitiveness. The decision, announced this week, has been widely hailed by industry stakeholders as a strategic reset for a sector that has long punched below its weight…
Phil is PNW APTA Board Member and Chair for Responsible Tourism and Conservation. Phil has spent most of his adult life living and working deep in Africa’s wild places, guiding, managing, and training in some of the continent’s largest and most remote game reserves. A professional naturalist safari guide, Phil has led guests on…
Malawi’s Visa waiver scheme introduced in 2024 has now been revoked. As from 2 January 2026 most nationalities around the world now require visas to enter Malawi. The new regulations are based on reciprocity – visas are now required for any country that demands visas of Malawians. The official Gazette confirming this change in regulations…
Warm greetings from Baobab Beach Resort & Spa. As part of our ongoing journey to continuously refresh and elevate the Baobab experience, we would like to share an important operational update with you. Selected sections of the resort will be temporarily closed to allow for carefully planned enhancement and refurbishment works from 15 April 2026…
Marriot Bonvoy has opened Morea House in Camp’s Bay – the group’s first Autograph Collection hotel in Cape Town. The hotel features 90 rooms and suites designed by local interior architect Tristan du Plessis with mountain or ocean views. On the ground floor, the OMRI restaurant serves modern Lebanese-South African cuisine and features a beach-facing terrace and…
Zimbabwe’s move to apply standard-rated VAT of 15.5% to tourism services from January 1 is increasing financial and contractual pressure across the tourism sector, particularly for operators managing long-lead international bookings negotiated under the previous zero-rated framework. Confirmed in the 2026 national budget, the measure raises the standard VAT rate from 15% to 15.5% and, more…
Hilton is set to expand its presence in Africa this year with the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Kintele in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. Situated in the city’s Kintele district, the hotel will comprise 200 guest rooms and suites, a fitness centre, tennis court, spa and beauty salon. The hotel will also house a…
Malawi’s tourism sector has decried the country’s implementation of a reciprocal visa policy that requires travellers from numerous previously visa-exempt countries to apply for e-visas at costs of between US$50 for single entry (for a maximum stay of 90 days) to US$250 for multiple entries. The policy, which requires travellers from all countries that subject…
Zimbabwe has confirmed a change to the application of Value Added Tax (VAT) that will impact tourism activities and transfers effective 1 January 2026, following confirmation of new legislation signed into law. In addition to the previously announced VAT increase, VAT will now be applied to all tourism activities and transfers that were previously zero…
Voyager Beach Resort has announced a series of planned product enhancements scheduled for 2026, aimed at further improving the guest experience while ensuring continued resort operations throughout the refurbishment period. The resort plans to fully refurbish all 43 Pool View Rooms and remodel several key public areas, including the Sports Pool Area, Kaskazi Bar, Michezo…
Architectural vision by Belgian architect Bram Bortolin and locally made structures anchor a refined, place-first experience inside Tarangire National Park Tanzania, January 5, 2026 — Siringit Collection unveils Siringit Tarangire Camp, a new, design-forward safari camp set amid the indigenous flora and elephant corridors that define Tarangire National Park. Opening June 2026, the intimate camp brings Siringit’s…
Audit Confirmation Both Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris and Miracle Air recently received formal confirmation of compliance following independent on-site audits conducted in October 2025 by Bluesky by Bostonair, an internationally recognised authority in aviation safety. These audits were commissioned in response to earlier developments this year, when the EU and UK Civil Aviation Authority placed…
Emboo joins the Asilia portfolio – a partnership for impact Asilia was founded 21 years ago when a collection of owner-run camps came together with a shared belief that tourism, done right, could be a force for good. That same belief continues to guide us today, as we strive to create Impact at Scale…
Back by popular demand! Wondering how safe Africa really is? Phil breaks it down with practical, common-sense tactics that show why safari travel is not only safe, but smart. He’ll also guide you in matching your clients’ budgets with the right accommodations, from rustic to exotic, and help you confidently manage their expectations, so your…