The third annual Takulandirani Malawi International Tourism Expo (MITE) kicked off today in Lilongwe with 70+ exhibitors showcasing all that Malawi and its neighboring destinations have to offer. The Malawi Department of Tourism is hosting 41 buyers from 10 countries including 11 buyers from the United States and Canada during the two day expo. MITE has…
The US Department of Commerce’s National Travel and Tourism Office has released data that reveals a record 93 million outbound travellers in 2018, with Africa being the destination of choice of 423 000 of those. This marks a 7% increase from the previous period. The total growth of US outbound travel in 2018 was 6%, an…
Malawi has become the first nation to immunize children against malaria. Launched on Tuesday, the Malaria vaccine pilot programme will see at least 120,000 children in Malawi under the age of two injected with the RTS,S vaccine, for partial protection to malaria parasite. Malawi’s Ministry of Health, deputy director, Michael Kayange, said the new system of…
The newly appointed CEO for the African Tourism Board, Ms. Doris Woerfel from Pretoria, South Africa, issued her initial welcome message to ATB members today. She shared her vision for African Tourism and declared her commitment to contribute for Africa to become one tourist destination. She stated: I am thrilled to have been appointed as the CEO of…
Ethiopian Airlines has announced details for its new service from Houston. The thrice-weekly schedule will begin on June 24, with flights from Houston’s IAH airport operating on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. ET flight 519, utilizing Boeing 787-8 aircraft, will depart at 12 noon and arrive in Addis Ababa at 2:30pm the following day. There is…
If it was not for the standard gauge railway (SGR) train, Gilbert Wandera, a businessman in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, would not have taken his family for this Easter holiday to Mombasa, a tourist resort in the coastal region. Wandera booked the SGR train , dubbed Madaraka Express over a month in advance for his wife…
Rhino Fund Uganda is happy to announce the birth of baby number 22 on Ziwa rhino sanctuary. Malaika gave birth to a healthy boy the morning of 19 April 2019. Both mother and calf are doing well. Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch located in Nakasongola district is the proud home of the only wild rhinos…
The future is not bright for the little honeybee. In Kenya, bees are being destroyed by the widespread use of harmful pesticides. Whilst the destruction of habitat and disease are making it even more difficult for these essential pollinators to survive as their environment disappears. There are only a few pockets left in the world…
Jenman African Safaris has appointed Peter Pittendrigh as the new Head of Sales. Peter comes from a background of Sales, Adventure Travel, and Online Technology & Sales and has previously worked for Xscapesa and Travelbud. Peter says that he loves how intertwined the sales department is with the other departments and is very excited about…
Nicole Jacobs has been appointed as Hideaways Sales Manager. This is a new position as Hideaways is expanding significantly with exclusive new properties and activities. Nicole moved from Jenman African Safaris’ Series division and has been with the company for 6 years. Over the past years she has earned a proven track record in delivering…
JUST ONE SPOT REMAINING! Imvelo Safari Lodges North American Agent FAM – May 18-26, 2019 – Hosted by the Kusini Collection. Join Kusini’s Sonya Bradley for a comprehensive Zimbawe FAM visiting all of Imvelo’s properties in Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park! You’ll experience Imvelo’s Elephant Express game viewing train, the NEW Canyoning activity at…
Artist impression images of the completely new Selinda Camp have been released, and we hope you are excited as we are with what the finished product will look like. Selinda Camp opens on 1 June 2019 with just three, one bedroom tented units under canvas ceilings and cooling thatch roofs. Each has a shaded open-sided inside/outside…
United Airlines says it will return to Africa this winter, when it will become the only airline to fly non-stop between the United States and Cape Town, South Africa. Starting Dec. 15, United will fly a Boeing 787-9 between its Newark hub and Cape Town, the second largest city in South Africa with a metropolitan…
PLASTIC REDUCTION The report is frightening, today, a customer, in a week, consumes more than twenty small bottles of water of 50 cl to which are added the bottles of a liter and a hal An estimate of over 30 Millions bottles are used yearly for tourism industry in Tanzania … Empty bottle recycling channels…
Ethiopia experienced a travel boom last year according to a recent report from the World Travel & Tourism Council. The country’s tourism economy grew nearly 50% in 2018, the largest of any country in the world. Leisure and international travelers were the primary drivers of growth — accounting for 79% and 77%, respectively, of tourism…
From June, Kenya Airways (KQ) will increase its flight frequency from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport NBO to New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from five to seven days a week. The airline’s CEO Sebastian Mikosz says KQ seeks to cash in on the US summer high season. “The New York route continues to be…
Situated right by the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, a brand new eco safari lodge has recently opened. Known as the Rafiki Safari Camp, the luxury tented safari units include private bathrooms with showers, and even a private verandah offering guests panoramic views over the reserve and distant mountains. Each unit includes electric fans and cotton percale fabric…
Elewana Collection has two stunning beach properties, one on the Kenya coast located on Diani Beach, a magical setting where white sandy beaches, rustling palm trees and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean are a stone throw away. Elewana AfroChic enjoys beach front ocean views and delicious sea breezes on a quieter, more secluded…
Greetings from Uganda-the Pearl of Africa and Africa’s Hidden Eden.Summit Tours and Travel joins APTA as a Tour Operator- Inbound .We are based in Uganda which is one of the countries in East Africa. Indeed,I am extremely proud and thankful for having been admitted into APTA because its a tourism industry leader in the the US…
Our Intimate Botswana and Zimbabwe Encounter remains one of our most popular NEW tours! This is why we have increased our departure dates for 2019. The new dates are as follows: 5 May 2019 25 September 2019 – Tour offered in reverse, starting in Maun and ending in Vic Falls. This tour expertly combines the…
WTM Africa 2019 opened yesterday on a high note with thousands of travel professionals visiting from across the globe to attend the leading event for the travel industry in Africa. BIG SHOW, BIG CONTENT Important discussions underscored the role of women in the tourism sector at the Women in travel Meetup, while Business Events Conference powered by IBTM Africa…
Marriott plans to open just under 20 hotels in the Middle East and Africa region in 2019, across brands including St Regis, W Hotels, JW Marriott and The Autograph Collection. The properties will add over 3,000 rooms to the group’s portfolio, and are part of plans to open 100 hotels and around 26,000 rooms across…
The Department of Tourism in the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture is working on revolutionalising the tourism industry in Malawi. Director of Tourism, Isaac Katopola, discusses some of the highlights of 2018 and expectations for 2019 with DENIS MZEMBE. Excerpts: What have been some of the major highlights of the tourism industry in Malawi…
The Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland) government is set to officially open its own Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Mbabane in May, Times of Swaziland reported. This announcement was made by the Minister of Public Service, Christian Ntshangase during a media press conference held at the Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) conference room recently. The multi-million…
The Elewana Collection is delighted to announce that Virginia McKenna will join guests at Elewana Elsa’s Kopje in Meru National Park to celebrate 20 years since the property opened. Special events will take place from the 3rd to 6th July 2019 including dinner under the stars followed by a screening of Born Free, a bush…
From tanzanites to cute travel trinkets, shopping in Cape Town has come along over the last few years. The international inflections and blend of Afro-Euro style is evident in the sophisticated and styled prints, decor items, art, jewels, accessories and clothing. While many designers have found themselves in boutiques around the globe, there is nothing…
“Nyamatusi” –lightly translates to “Wild Game,” this transcends perfectly to its location. Nyamatusi is set in one of the most remote parts of Africa the old untouched landscape of Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. African Bush Camps are proud to announce this wonderful addition to our Mana Pools portfolio which provides a signature alternate for…
Invitation to US Operators and Agents: JOIN BASECAMP EXPLORER ON A JUNE FAM WELCOME TO MARA NABOISHO – HOSTED BY BASECAMP EXPLORER 4-NIGHT/5-DAY TRADE FAM June 16-19, 2019 Basecamp Explorer Kenya will be hosting a trade FAM to its properties in Mara Naboisho Conservancy and the Masai Mara – from June 16-19, 2019.…
June 9 is the start date for Ethiopian’s new nonstops from Washington’s Dulles International (IAD) to Abidjan, with continuing service to Addis Ababa. The new route will be the airline’s second service from the U.S. to Côte d’Ivoire‘s largest city. Ethiopian will operate this route three times a week, on board Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The overnight…
The CEO of South African Tourism, Sisa Ntshona, has been suspended, the board said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon. The board is investigating allegations received against Ntshona via its anonymous tip-offs reporting mechanism, the statement said. It did not elaborate on what the allegations were. It said the investigations would be conducted in the…
Cycle Malawi currently have a collection of special offers on their tours and scheduled departures. With day trips such as the Zomba Plateau MTB Day Tour at only $90 per person, and 7-10 Day departures exploring the country from $1470 per person. There is limited availability, so enquire today for further information. Mount Mulanje is a dramatic towering…
Uganda’s newest lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Elephant Plains, is seeking to position itself as a destination for wedding and honeymoon business. Elephant Plains is a brand new luxury lodge located on the most spectacular view point in the whole of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Perched 941 metres above sea level, high upon the…
Hideaways is offering agents the opportunity to familiarise themselves with its amazing new property Rio Azul. Spend 4 days unwinding after the hustle and bustle of Indaba in a secluded tropical wilderness where you can explore the pristine mangrove forest and blue lagoon surrounding the lodge, while feasting on fresh seafood. Exciting activities such as…
A core part of Jenman African Safaris’ business beliefs is responsible tourism, and part of this is a mission to positively and beneficially engage with the local communities of the areas we travel to. When it comes to the children of those communities we take extra care to ensure that they benefit sustainably from any…
Extraordinary is celebrating 10 years of creating memories this year! Anniversaries are opportunities to recollect our memories and to cherish them again. We are so grateful to have this opportunity to celebrate our milestone with all of you. We all value your loyal support and friendship over the past ten years. It is rightly…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as the Official Carrier for the 2019 World Press Freedom Day Global Conference to be held in Addis Ababa from May 1-3, 2019. The conference is jointly organized by UNESCO, the…
African Bush Camps annual guides training took place last month, at Somalisa Camp, Hwange National Park. African Bush Camps founder Beks Ndlovu, himself a professional guide for over 23 years was on site to formally welcome and thank his colleagues and good friends. Beks and Africa Bush Camps have long acknowledged the need for sustained…
It has been more than two weeks since the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302. The heartbreak for the families of the passengers and crew who perished will be lasting. This has forever changed their lives, and we at Ethiopian Airlines will feel the pain forever. We pray that we all continue to find strength…
Zimbabwe’s biggest tourism expo, the annual Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo (SHWTE), is predicted to see even greater numbers than last year. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has announced that the expo will take place from September 12 to 14 at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds in Bulawayo, and will showcase a wide variety of…
Tongole Wilderness Lodge is excited to finally be within the fenced sanctuary area of Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve (NKKWR). The fence was initially erected by African Parks to ensure a safe and controlled release of the 500 elephants and other wildlife that was translocated from Liwonde and Majete to Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve in 2016 and 2017. The fence line…
We are extremely proud of the work done in the Randelin WMA. The WMA (Wildlife Management Areas) concept provides communities with economic benefits and the Tarangire ecosystem is expanded for the wildlife. Protecting these areas are essential to the conservation of our wildlife and working with the communities within Tarangires is the key to its…
Madagascar still remains a bit of a mystery to the rest of the world, but not to us. Jenman African Safaris have been the Madagascar experts for many years now and we know it’s an incredible destination for the adventurous traveller. So to help agents learn more about the country, understand its unique allure and…
Hideaways CEO Katja Quasdorf has been invited to give a talk at WTM about a subject very dear to our hearts: Combining forces in the pursuit of the greater good! In fact, she has since adopted the neologism ‘co-opetition’ – the practice of business competitors putting aside their rivalries in the spirit of selfless cooperation,…
“Almost every successful endeavor begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and we have the power to make it so.” – David Brooks Somalisa Camp has been nominated for Zimbabwe’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2019 at the World Travel Awards and we need your help to win! We’ve created countless lifetime…
Elewana Afrochic works hand in hand with Diani Turtle watch to help the species thrive. We currently have four nests in our hatching grounds with a total of 398 eggs expected to hatch around Easter time. Stay tuned for updates as we work to save these endangered species. Come and stay with us at Elewana…
AirKenya will launch flights between the Maasai Mara and Entebbe, Uganda, starting June 1, via Kisumu for immigration purposes. AirKenya Reservations Manager, Catherine Kimwele, told Tourism Update that the flights would be daily, “initially starting with a Grand Caravan (11-seater), and will progress to an 18 or 50-seater, depending on the loads”. The flight will depart the Maasai…
Most of the wildlife in Kenya lives outside of government parks and reserves, so it is critical to work with communities that are sharing land and resources with the wildlife that we want to protect. To better understand the ways that people are interacting with and perceiving leopards, in June 2017 a collaborative partnership between…
The decision to evolve and simplify our Jabulani brand identity follows a fourteen-year inspirational journey that has grown from an “Extraordinary African Experience” to a “Unique and Soulful Safari Experience.” Read more about our decision here
Vineyard Global Appointed US Representative for Basecamp Explorer Kenya March, 2019 Vineyard Global, a boutique PR and Marketing firm headquartered in Boston has been appointed to represent Basecamp Explorer Kenya’s five properties in the Masai Mara Reserve area. With the opening of its newest luxury lodge, Leopard Hill in the exclusive Mara Naboisho Conservancy, in…
