British Airways has said it is stopping all flights to and from Uganda as they are “no longer commercially viable”. The last flight out from Entebbe airport to London’s Heathrow will depart on 3 October 2015, the UK carrier said. British Airways operates four flights a week to Entebbe. However, their rates are not as…
By Prof. Wolfgang H. Thome, Ph.D., eTN Africa Correspondent | Jul 27, 2015 Operations into the Masai Mara’s airstrip in Keekorok, Kenya, last week were suspended due to the state of the runway. Since then, emergency repairs have been carried out and an inspection earlier allows for the resumption of flights effective July 28. Many…
fastjet, Tanzania’s first flight between Dar es Salaam and Lilongwe in Malawi took off earlier, marking the launch of the low-cost airline’s sixth international route in Africa. Flight FN209 departed Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport at 09:40 with Tanzanian government officials, local passengers and media on board. Upon arrival at Malawi’s Lilongwe International…
AccorHotels announced an exclusive partnership with the major Angolan company AAA ACTIVOS LDA, to open 50 hotels (more than 6,200 rooms) in Angola from luxury to economy between 2015 and 2017. Carlos Manuel de Sao Vicente, Chairman of AAA, said, “We are sure that Angola will become soon a big player in the hospitality and…
Cultural highlights in the cities of Aswan and Luxor have had their opening hours extended after the Egyptian ministry of tourism completed a lighting project. The scheme is designed to boost cultural tourism to sites in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. The ministry of antiquities has agreed to open areas such as,…
In line with &Beyond’s position as a world-class, luxury, experiential travel company and its commitment to offering guests the best possible Safari Lodge experience, the much-loved &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge will undergo a full refurbishment. A $2 million rebuild and extensive renovation of the lodge commences on 15 January 2016 and the Lodge will be…
Wilderness Safaris, in partnership with the Botswana, South African and Zimbabwean Governments, has successfully completed the largest-ever cross-border translocation of critically-endangered black rhino. Over the past 12 months, the partnership has managed to move no less than 1% of the total global population of this highly-threatened species into a safe haven in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.…
Central African Wilderness Safaris are pleased to announce that on this morning of July 22nd 2015, the Government of the Republic of Malawi officially handed over the management of Liwonde National Park and Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve to the non-profit organization, African Parks. Chris Badger, Managing Director of Central African Wilderness Safaris, stated: “We (CAWS) have…
Air Namibia is proud to offer our valued travel agent partners discounted low fares for Agent only travel on flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Windhoek (WDH), Cape Town (CPT) and Johannesburg (JNB) Great low fares available for agents on routes: FRA/WDH FRA/JNB (via WDH) FRA/CPT (via WDH) Fare Rules: Fares are valid until 31 December2015.…
The Dubai-based airline, Emirates, has announced that it will launch flights to Bamako, the capital city of Mali, from October 25 this year. Bamako will be Emirates’ 28th destination in Africa and its sixth destination in West Africa. The service will also link the airline’s current four-times-weekly service to Dakar in Senegal, that is operated…
Sports Tourism International has partnered with Uganda Tourism Board to promote sports tourism in Uganda. The partnership will see the two entities organising sports Tourism around the country, starting with the Source of the Nile Corporate challenge, which is expected to kick off on the 28th-30th August in Jinja. The event is expected to attract…
Condé Nast Traveller-Jul 21, 2015 The UN lists the African nation of Chad as one of the least-visited countries on earth, though it’s safer than ever for tourists. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting this underrated country, filled with welcoming people and ancient landscapes. With a long history of political unrest, the Darfur…
Under African Skies is delighted to welcome Aquila Private Game Reserve to our portfolio. Aquila Safari Lodge is a 4 star establishment in the Southern Karoo. The reserve is a 10,000 hectare conservancy in the southern Karoo, and home to the big 5 legends of the wilderness – elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino. Aquila…
There is an old saying, “jack of all trades, expert in none.” In today’s highly competitive travel planning landscape, research is showing the opposite to be true. Advisors who differentiate themselves by specializing in popular segments are proving to be some of the biggest winners in the travel arena. In fact, 73 percent of agents…
On September 1, a new and exciting era will dawn at one of the world’s most romantic places to stay, when the new owners, Analjit Singh of Leeu Collection and his family, take over the boutique hotel, Le Quartier Français in Franschhoek, situated in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, from Susan Huxter and her family.…
As we reported earlier, ARP Travel Group has partnered with the innovative App “Herdtracker”, to provide accurate daily location of the wildebeest migration. This unique app has been hailed as one of the top innovations in the safari industry. Ranger Safaris, Pollmans Tours & Safaris and Serengeti Explorer Camp have all been certified as official…
What better way to travel than at your own pace, experiencing the things you really want to? Jenman Safaris’ new South Africa Self-Drive allows you to do just that. Clients choose what they want, when they want. We’ll provide a rental car, book accommodation and suggest the best highlights, but what clients do are completely…
Two of Sabi Sand Reserves’ finest lodges – Savanna and Dulini – are working together to offer their shared guests the opportunity to shun the traditional vehicle transfer, in favour of taking a wilder, more adventurous approach and walking through the game-rich Sabi Sand, between the two lodges. These adventurous walkers will enjoy the thrill…
Cape Town – Table Mountain Cableway will be closed from Monday 27 July to Sunday 9 August for the scheduled annual maintenance. The annual maintenance is carried out with the help of a team of Swiss engineers, in order to meet the highest global cableway standards set by the Swiss Governing Body for Cableways (BAV)…
Jul 19 2015 21:00 Cape Town – According to the latest SA Tourism Review, greater collaboration between the private sector and SA Tourism is called for to increase SA’s global tourism market share,. This is one of the recommendations from a panel of experts appointed to review how SA Tourism is responding to the dynamics…
The television programme ‘Inside Africa‘ has thrown the spotlight on the Seychelles archipelago, producing three segments on various conservation endeavors taking place on islands further afield from the more commonly-visited ones. One of the segments, entitled ‘On this island, the birds are in charge’, covers one very unique island in a very remote location which…
Sanctuary Retreats is delighted to announce that Makanyane Safari Lodge will be joining our portfolio of luxury camps and lodges on 1st August 2015. Situated on private ground within Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s premier game-viewing destinations, the lodge has just eight secluded suites. Each suite has spectacular glass-walled bedrooms offering uninterrupted views of…
Following the recent killing by hunters of the well known lion, Cecil, just outside the boundary of Hwange National Park, we can confirm that this is now under the full investigation of Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority and the Industry at large. A meeting has been called for all stakeholders including the Zimbabwe Professional…
Immigration officials of the Government of Malawi will begin collecting entry fees from U.S. citizens arriving at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe as well as in Blantyre and at least some border crossing posts. The $75 USD entry fee was originally scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2015, but the Government of Malawi had…
By Sean Shuter a creative director based in Cape Town, South Africa, and New York City, for Style.com: Basotho Heritage Blankets, despite being largely unavailable outside of Africa for their 100-year-plus existence, are of such quality and have such a colorful, storied history that they are easily comparable to brands of a similar vintage, including…
SKYWISE, the low-cost airline, has announced a special promotion with tickets for flights between Johannesburg – Cape Town costing a lowly R466,64, all-inclusive, in support of Nelson Mandela Day this Saturday. The fare is based on 46664, Mandela’s prison number at his second imprisonment in Robben Island in 1964. He was the 466th prisoner that…
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Top Gorilla habitant, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and five other national parks in Uganda have been awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2015. Bordering Kanungu, Kabale and Kisoro districts in south western Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has now won this accolade for the fifth time in a row. The other national…
Several thousand wildebeest have crossed the Sand River into the Masai Mara about 4 km downstream from Sand River Masai Mara Camp. Approximately 10,000 are currently in the Hammerkop area between Keekorok and Talek, with even more zebra ‘pouring’ into the Mara. The Migration has arrived!
Victoria Falls is one of the world’s natural wonders and among the most spectacular sights in all Africa. The best place to witness this immense mass of water is tiny Livingstone Island, the place where Dr David Livingstone first glimpsed Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders). Tongabezi offers five trips a day to Livingstone Island. A…
Addis Ababa- (ENA) Ethiopia has been selected the winner of World Best Tourist Destination for 2015 and receiver of the Favorite Cultural Destination Distinction for 2015 by the General Assembly of the European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT). According to the report issued on June 25, 2015, the reasons for awarding World Best Tourist Destination for…
GLENDALE, Cali. – Great Safaris, in cooperation with Sun International Hotels, has just released the Golden Triangle Safari for 2015 travel. This 12-day luxury tour showcases Cape Town’s romantic waterfront seascape, Sun City’s lush volcanic setting and Victoria Falls awe-inspiring beauty. Special Offer: To celebrate this new release, travelers who book the Golden Triangle Safari…
Andrea Hugo Associates are proud to announce the addition of Kambaku River Sands and Kambaku Safari Lodge, situated in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, to our luxury portfolio of small boutique properties and safari lodges throughout East and Southern Africa. KAMBAKU (Solitary Bull elephant), takes its name from one of the ‘Magnificent…
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco, has been unveiled as host of the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2015. Hundreds of industry leaders will gather in the world-leading destination on December 12th, as World Travel Awards presents its coveted global titles. The announcement was made by World Travel Awards president…
Effective July 1, 2015, visas can be applied for online before arrival to Kenya. Visitors can still obtain visas on arrival at their port of entry until the end of August 31st, 2015. Until then, travelers have the option to either apply online or to obtain their visa upon arrival. For arrivals after September 1, 2015,…
In conjunction with the new room refurbishment we’re delighted to launch the 4-night Best of Chobe Package. During your 4-night stay one of the days will include a full-day trip to the remote parts of the park with a magical sunset game-drive along the riverfront back to Chobe Game Lodge. The itinerary also includes a…
Kartagener Associates Inc. looks forward to connecting Machaba Camp with their extensive network throughout the travel trade in North America. Machaba Camp is situated in the game rich Khwai area of the northeastern Okavango Delta, Botswana. The concession is a 30,000 hectare reserve adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve and is accessible by light aircraft…
The visa fee for all foreign visitors traveling into Uganda has increased to US$100 per person, effective from 1st July 2015. Effective immediately, all visitors to Uganda must be prepared to pay $100 for their visas which are still obtainable upon arrival. Meanwhile, the Single Tourist Visa for East Africa allows tourists multiple entries into…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has started flights to Cape Town and Gaborone, Botswana on 30 June 2015. The new services will offer passengers more choice and flexibility, as well as facilitate trade, investment, and tourism ties between Ethiopia and these two countries. READ MORE
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 9am Pacific • 10am Mountain • 11am Central • 12pm Eastern Learn about the magical and mysterious country of Namibia. People use all sorts of words to describe it: vast, endless, magnificent. In Namibia, you have the opportunity to venture into the unknown and yet be completely safe. There simply is…
Qatar Airways launched its second new destination of the year, and the airline’s third route in Tanzania, following Dar-es-Salaam and Kilimanjaro. Commencing 1st October 2015, the airline will offer two additional weekly flights making it a daily operation. Out of the daily flights from October, passengers will be able to fly non-stop to Zanzibar three…
Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 1, 2015) – South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa and the most awarded airline on the African continent, will celebrate 10 years of service to Washington D.C. Dulles International Airport on July 2nd. SAA introduced new service between Johannesburg, South Africa and Washington D.C. on July 2nd,…
The South African government’s new child visa laws came into play on 1 June and they “are here for the foreseeable future”, according to Mayihlome Tshwete, the Department of Home Affairs spokesperson. The department published standard operating procedures that airlines and the tourism industry must follow; information was also published its website, to explain the…
The Department of Immigration Services-Kenya has informed Kenya Airways that effective 1st July 2015, the above Ministry is launching an on-line visa application portal which can be accessed by going to www.ecitizen.go.ke. This pilot scheme will run for two months after which from 1st September 2015, all applicants will be required to apply and pay…
Trumarketing now proudly represents Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, a unique first class safari experience in Botswana with an eco-friendly flair. This unique property lies on the ledges of Ghoha Hills in the stunning Savuti area of the Chobe National Park, featuring 11 luxury tents including two with quad occupancy, ideal for families. An exceptional staff…
Efforts by the industry to reverse or delay this decision have so far not been successful and it seems that these taxes go into effect on July 1 2015. BEDNIGHT TAX – “INFRASTRUCTURE TAX” This tax is US Dollars $1.00 per adult and child per night at any hotel, lodge or resort on the islands…
Air Seychelles has announced the appointment of as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 July 2015. Mr Kinnear joins Air Seychelles from strategic partner Etihad Airways, where he held the position of Senior Vice President – Revenue Management and Planning, responsible for leading the airline’s revenue management, inventory control, pricing, and revenue…
The prize for two for the winning agent and partner includes international flights on SAA from New York of Washington to Johannesburg, 3 nights in Cape Town at the One&Only, 2 nights in Franschhoek at La Residence, 1 night on Blue Train, 1 night in Johannesburg at Saxon and 3 nights at Singita Sabi Sand…
Kartagener Associates Inc. (KAI), a pioneering New York based sales representation and marketing firm, has been selected to represent Naibor Camp in Masai Mara, Kenya. Naibor Camp is the newest addition to KAI’s award-winning portfolio. Naibor Camp is a luxury tented camp, a beautiful combination of contemporary style and comfort, in the heart of Kenya’s…
Springbok Atlas Luxury Charter, part of Cullinan Transport Division, will be moving its headquarters in Cape Town to a new centralized depot in Salt River (Cape Town) on 31 July 2015. They’ve also been actively upgrading their fleet over the last year and a half. With eight vehicles replaced in South Africa in 2014, a…
Cape Town – South Africa’s oldest working harbour is finally set to get a luxury cruise terminal with the V&A Waterfront being announced as the preferred bidder by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). TNPA said it had awarded V&A Waterfront the status of preferred bidder for an estimated R179 million investment in an agreement that…