The US market continues to top as Kenya’s tourist source market recording a 9.391 % growth in the 2019 half year (Jan.-June) compared to the same period last year. The market reported 110,668 arrivals up from 101,167 posted in the same period in 2018 There was however a slight drop of -0.723&% in the international arrivals within the period with a total…
During the Business of Conservation Conference in Kigali, Rwanda over the weekend a topic which was openly discussed by a panel of industry experts was that of keystone species. These are species whose presence or dominance in a landscape if reduced to nothing will have a domino effect on the loss of other species. The Lion…
Many people have never heard of a pangolin. For serious safari goers, it tends to become a big wish because they never see a pangolin. Sadly, the pangolin is thought to be the most heavily poached/trafficked animal in the world due to the medicinal beliefs of the far East. In reality, its scales are simply…
Enaidura Camp is honored and excited to share that legendary guide-owners Paul Kirui and Johnson Ping’ua “Ping” Nkukuu have been recognized by Travelog as two of the top five safari guides for all of the Mara. As co-founders of the Lalashe Guiding Coalition and Enaidura Camp, Ping and Paul have set the standard for flexible…
This past week, APTA has learned of the passing of one of our own, Valerie Sewell. A member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter and also the APTA Executive Board, Val played a key role in APTA’s success over the past 7+ years and was personally responsible for organizing the annual APTA Forum as well as…
Sierra Leone late last week became the latest African country to announce a new visa policy that gives visa on arrival for all African nationals and other selected citizens from across the world. A statement from the Internal Affairs Ministry through the Immigration Service said the new regime will with immediate effect grant visa-free entry…
Image: Business of Conservation Conference 2019 “Investing in one of Africa’s great assets” the theme that has run through the annual Business of Conservation Conference in Kigali, Rwanda over the weekend. The African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation the hosts for the event believe that to truly improve wildlife conservation in Africa it must be owned and…
We are excited to announce that The Royal Madikwe has joined Andrea Hugo Associates’ portfolio. The Royal Madikwe is an intimate luxury safari lodge situated in the western section of South Africa’s malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, which is located just an hour’s flight or 4.5 hr drive from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. Madikwe is…
In May this year, following multiple joint operations by the Malawi Police Service and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, three Malawian and nine Chinese nationals were arrested in connection with a variety of wildlife crimes. The suspects were charged with offenses including the illegal possession of protected species and their parts, such as live pangolins,…
Namibia has some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, from the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei to the flat white expanse of the Etosha Pan, and the dramatic granite peaks of the Spitzkoppe. The new Jenman Select lodge safari, Grand Landscapes of Namibia, takes guests on a journey through these striking destinations. Guests can…
Season one saw an impressive 830 turtles hatch from seven nests and season two will surpass that easily with nine nests holding 1084 eggs, of which 599 have hatched from five of the nests that makes 1299 tiny turtles hatched to date. There are still four nests to hatch over the next couple of months,…
image: Main Camp Primary School, Hwange National Park We need to raise a minimum of US$5,000 through 40 different supporters between 9th – 27th September!! In order to be accepted to launch a permanent profile on GlobalGiving and enable our international donors to make seamless, safe and tax-deductible donations towards specific projects into the future. African Bush Camps Foundation have…
We are delighted to notify you that we have completed the latest BARS audit and have received our BARS GOLD certification for the coming year, 2019-2020, kudos to our entire team for making this possible! You can view the certificate by clicking here Our commitment to safety and efficiency is echoed at every level of Auric…
Surfing the internet with seamless reliable connectivity has now become the new normal onboard Ethiopian Airlines flights thanks to the onboard WiFi internet connectivity the Airline introduced on its A350 fleet using the latest broadband satellite technology (Ka-band). With the state-of-the-art broadband satellite technology, passengers can rest assured that they will enjoy reliable connectivity for…
Registration is now open for APTA Forum 2019: Chicago. Africa Inspires is the theme for the 2019 APTA Forum taking place in Chicago, Illinois at the Downtown Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago. This is your chance to meet some of the influencers, change makers and pioneers in the world of Africa, conservation & travel. Plus, reconnect with your…
• PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve embarks on dehorning its rhinos to combat the impact of poaching #conservationinaction Cape Town, 5 September 2019 – Located in South Africa’s remote Great Karoo region, the 14,000-hectare game reserve, Mount Camdeboo, offers a natural habitat where wildlife, including rhinos roam freely. Sadly,…
Introduced as part of a national initiative to transform Ethiopia’s tourism sector, the e-visa service allows international tourists to enjoy hassle-free visa processing which saves their time, energy and cost. The online service has made travel to Ethiopia convenient, dependable and easy. Between July 2018 and June 2019, tens of thousands of travelers have secured…
Hideaways’ philosophy is all about guests being part of creating their own adventure on a daily basis – Hideaways doesn’t offer passive experiences. Did you know that everyone who stays at Rio Azul, Mozambique, gets their very own tinnie boat to explore the lagoon and river system? Guests feel the freedom of embarking on an…
We work in an industry where communication is key, collaboration is essential and evoking new ideas to adapt to travel trends is critical. Travel shows are the pinnacle platform. African Bush Camps will be present at both PURE and SANGANAI to catalyze the energy and share our news. We have a new camp, Migrations Expeditions,…
Africa has become “a second home” to Prince Harry, he revealed this weekend. The Duke of Sussex said he was looking forward to introducing Meghan and baby Archie to South Africa during his trip to the continent this autumn. Harry will also carry out solo visits to Angola, Malawi and Botswana. In a post on…
WETU is a wonderful tool that has become the industry standard for online itineraries by providing great images, detailed itineraries, maps, and concise information. You will be pleased to know that you can now find all Jenman African Safaris 2020 guided group tours on this platform featuring such fantastic destinations as… Botswana Lodge Safari Botswana…
Uganda Airlines has finally resumed operations after an 18-year hiatus. The inaugural flight to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport took off from Entebbe International Airport on August 27, with technical officers, government officials and media on board. The flight came a day ahead of the airline’s first scheduled commercial flight on August 28. The first…
A large sign on the way to the Ghanaian city of Assin Manso shows an image of two African slaves. Each person is wearing a single piece of cloth. Their arms and legs are secured in chains. Next to them are the words, “Never Again!” The sign marks what is known as “slave river.” Centuries ago,…
The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) has confirmed its commitment to the closure of domestic ivory markets, agreeing by consensus to focus scrutiny on remaining legal markets such as Japan and the European Union. A number of parties, including several African elephant range States such…
Conservation-led travel company &Beyond has reintroduced the highly endangered Temminck’s ground pangolin at Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa, to reverse the local extinction of the species KwaZulu Natal. Working in conjunction with the African Pangolin Working Group (APWG), the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and the Humane Society International (HSI) Africa, &Beyond has released…
Anastasia’s Africa, a safari company based in Los Angeles, CA has 4 Nights Available at Singita Boulders October 13, 14 , 15, 16 for 2 guests… We can release this space to any travel agent or tour operator for use for your clients… If you can use this space, please contact Karin Jones, Managing Director kj@AAfrica. co …
Around 80 per cent of Malawi’s and indeed the world’s agriculture depends on rain, however rainfall is becoming more erratic forcing farmers to change traditional practices. A UN Development Programme-supported (UNDP) project in the southern African country is helping to mitigate variable rainfall patterns through the introduction of new crops and practices, such as tomatoes and beekeeping, and the installation of a solar-powered irrigation system. Read more here about how farmers in Malawi are fighting climate…
At Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris, we have curated an exclusive journey through South Africa. Geared for the discerning traveller, it includes two of the country’s most luxurious destinations! Your journey begins at the Ellerman House in the heart of Cape Town and then continues to South Africa’s largest private game reserve, Tswalu Kalahari—a unique…
Auric Air Services Limited has the pleasure to announce that it has taken its first step towards PERFECTING FLYING TRAINING ALL THE WHILE ELIMINATING CARBON EMISSIONS. Annually, training flights cause emissions of excessive amounts of carbon from the burning of Hundred of thousands of litres of fuel. This has now been significantly reduced all the while training hours…
Extraordinary is pleased to announce that Safari Plains, the newest property in its collection of luxury hotels and lodges in southern Africa, has achieved a five-star grading. This prestigious category, as determined by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, is based on a detailed, impartial assessment of the facilities, amenities and service offering at…
South African Tourism has officially opened registrations to exhibitors for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2020. The event will take place from May 11-14 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. Over 6,500 delegates – which included 1,033 exhibitors and 1,502 buyers – attended this year’s Indaba, which was filled with a series of…
Just 16 years ago, Majete was an empty forest with nothing but a few remaining antelope, only 12 employees and zero tourists. Today, after we reintroduced more than 2,900 animals of 15 species, employment is up 10-fold with more than 160 full-time employees, and over 11,000 tourists (50% of whom are nationals) who contributed $500,000…
South Africa has won permission to almost double the number of black rhinos that can be killed as trophies after arguing the money raised will support conservation of the critically endangered species. The decision was made at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) after receiving support from some African nations and opposition from…
Kenya Airways has announced that it’s adding two direct flights to the weekly Cape Town – Nairobi service commencing from 27 October 2019 on a Boeing 737-800. Kenya Airways started flying the Cape Town route network in June 2016 with three flights between Cape Town and Nairobi. The addition of two direct flights on the…
A couple captured stunning images of a rare “strawberry” leopard feasting on a dead giraffe at a South African game reserve. Images of the leopard, named for its red-colored coat, were caught on a motion-sensitive camera set up by Alan Watson, 45, and his wife Lynsey, 41, at the Thaba Tholo Wilderness Reserve in late July. The pair pinned…
On Thursday the 15th August in collaboration with industry partners, African Bush Camps held their first Zimbabwe Roadshow in Cape Town. The day was filled with knowledge sharing aimed to showcase the essence of Zimbabwe and debunk the concerns the tourism industry faces when considering Zimbabwe as a prominent African destination. We are all too…
Invitation to US Operators and Agents: WELCOME TO MARA NABOISHO – HOSTED BY BASECAMP EXPLORER 4-NIGHT/5-DAY TRADE FAM November 3-7 Basecamp Explorer Kenya will be hosting a trade FAM to its properties in Mara Naboisho Conservancy and the Masai Mara – from Nov 3-7, 2019. The 4-Night/5-Day Day offered FAM will include stays…
Zimbabwe is facing its most devastating drought in 40 years. The World Food Program USA reports that more than five million people in Zimbabwe need food aid, with many being pushed toward starvation. To combat hunger during this record drought, Imvelo Safari Lodges are providing free lunch to 2,660 school children each school day at…
With immediate effect, the government of Tanzania has changed the process of issuing visas on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Visa’s are still available on arrival following the new process is as below: Queue for a Government Control number which is required for any government payment Queue to pay the visa fee against the control number at…
Uganda Wildlife Authority have revised their tariff to introduce new products, new rates for some products, new fines as well as clarification on some UWA products and services. From 1st July 2020: Gorilla Permit fee will be $600 for Foreign Residents (FR) and $700 Foreign Non-Residents (FNR) — this is an increase of $100 Gorilla habituation permit will be $1500 (remains the same) both Foreign Residents (FR) and…
Jabulani continues with the building of Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD), South Africa’s first dedicated Elephant Orphanage, founded by Adine Roode. The orphanage, situated adjacent to the Jabulani Stables, is in its final stages as it prepares to welcome Mopane, an orphaned elephant currently in the care of Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Please follow their …
Something new is coming to the lake, Lake of Stars Discovery. A boutique festival like no other, taking place in a beautiful, remote part of Malawi where a castle stands on the curve of a tropical lake. Offering a unique, immersive adventure, Lake of Stars Discovery will bring your clients a curated line up of music, talks, poetry,…
Witness the migration of the humpback whale as they make their seasonal journey from Antarctica towards Madagascar seas, from June to October. If Ile Sainte Marie island which lies in the north-east coast of Madagascar is the most popular destination for whale watching, the remote western coast with its warm and shallow waters offers an…
Jabulani in the Kapama Private Game Reserve is uniting with world-renowned South African wildlife veterinary specialist, Dr Johan Marais to present a 3-day elephant workshop in this incredible wilderness area in South Africa. This is a chance for elephant and nature lovers to learn more about these special animals – to explore their complex social…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it will launch thrice weekly service to the city of Beira in central Mozambique via Malawi effective September 3, 2019. Beira is the fourth largest and one of the main commercial cities in Mozambique and…
African Tourism Board Chairman Cuthbert Ncube today officially declared the African Tourism Board open and operational after less than 2 years in the making and more than 400 members included in 36 African and 25 non-African countries. It is a New Dawn for the Continent as we usher in the voice of Africa by Africa…
Hideaways CEO Katja has recently been featured not only once, but twice, in Travel Africa magazine. First, she shared her unique insights on how to sustainably and responsibly engage with local communities in Africa’s travel hotspots. In the latest issue, she discusses how she hopes to involve more travel agents in conservation and what inspires her to come…
Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, has received its 25th Dash 8-400 Aircraft, with registration number ET-AXE, from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. Senior executives of Ethiopian Airlines, De Havilland Canada and Longview Aviation Capital, the parent company of De Havilland Canada, joined Ethiopian’s aircraft acceptance…
Terminal III at Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) has been officially opened by Tanzania’s President John Magufuli. The new terminal, which cost TZS705bn (€275m), will handle international flights and enable the airport to increase capacity. The opening of the new terminal comes at a time when Tanzania has embarked on a drive to…
The Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House in Rwanda officially opened on August 1, spread over 72 hectares on the edge of the Volcanoes National Park. Singita Kwitonda Lodge consists of eight individual suites. Most of the building materials were sourced from the local community in the Musanze district. The lodge also has an on-site…