There’s no denying that Mauritius is a country which looks at visitors with ‘come to the beach’ eyes. However, the seaside is not the be-all and end-all of this part of the Indian Ocean. The island abounds with mountain ranges, waterfalls, gorges and historical spots as well. Let this blog give you the low-down on…
Auric Air Services Ltd will be attending World Travel Market 2017. Please feel free to visit us on Tanzania Tourist Board Stand No. AF 140. Please arrange to meet with us to discuss Arusha/Serengeti, Serengeti/Zanzibar, Entebbe/Serengeti, Masai Mara/ Serengeti, Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park and Mafia Island flight schedule and STO Rates.
Under African Skies is excited to introduce this amazing lodge, in the Savuti area of Botswana, to our portfolio. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge aims to provide discerning travellers to Botswana with a unique, first-class safari experience in an eco-friendly and eco-sensitive environment. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge lies on the ledges of Ghoha Hills in the…
This year, TED Global 2017, was hosted in Arusha Tanzania, where Shanga was invited to showcase and sell its products at the Artisan market. The Shanga team worked very hard to put together a striking display. Besides this, they had the opportunity to teach guests sign language, as well as beading and weaving! Shanga is a heart-warming…
15 September 2017 Today, the member States of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) approved an historical document – the UNWTO Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics. The Convention, approved at the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly, transforms the Code of Ethics for Tourism into an international convention, the first in the life of the Organization. Read more:
With 54 countries calling it home, Africa’s topography, landscape and activities vary drastically by region. I’ve been to the continent 26 times, yet each time I go I’m surprised at just how many new things there are to see and do. To make it easier for you to plan a trip, I’ve highlighted some of…
The Seychelles are to welcome British Airways back in March 2018. British Airways has announced that it will be resuming scheduled flights to Seychelles as from March 2018. The United Kingdom’s flag carrier, also one of the world’s leading scheduled international passenger airlines, will launch direct flights to Seychelles as of March 24, 2018. British…
It is business as usual. The trips to Robben Island are continuing. On Friday 15 September 2017, Thandi, one of Robben Island Museum’s (RIM) chartered passenger ferries, experienced trouble during its return trip to Cape Town. Once Port Control received the distress call from the ferry, Port Control immediately implemented emergency procedures, along with notifying the…
Itravelafrica, Africa’s largest tour operator and DMC by footprint is hosting 3 seminars especially for APTA members and partners thru October in California. For 144 years the Itravelafrica Group has developed a wealth of knowledge and an unsurpassed product range thru all major tourist and business destinations on the continent. North American sales and marketing…
Travel agents in South Africa will soon be able to apply for the official designation of Travel Practitioner (TPrac), following the accreditation of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) by the South African Qualifications Authority. SAQA has recognised ASATA as a professional body and registered the professional designation Travel Practitioner on the National…
The major overhaul of Primate Lodge, located in the heart of Kibale rainforest National Park, has just been concluded. . This is Uganda’s primate paradise and home to more than 13 different species of primates, besides numerous other mammals, butterflies and birds. Primate Lodge Kibale’s principal edge is its location, tucked away deep in the…
African Bush Camps has updated the terms and conditions of our group bookings policy in order to streamline the process. Please take a look at the Agent’s Reserve for the updated provisos for group reservations. Please email your dedicated African Bush Camps Aficionado if you have any questions about the policy.
It’s no accident that Nomad Tanzania’s Entamanu Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safari Camp are open all year round. Although April/May is often a time of year overlooked by travellers, this season is a truly remarkable hidden gem in the safari calendar. At this time of year, there are far fewer visitors, the wildlife is as extraordinary…
An analysis of seat capacity for travel to the top ten international airports in Africa, produced byForwardKeys, shows double-digit growth in flight arrivals for the first half of this year, with little indication that the pace of growth will slow down soon. The wider report makes encouraging reading for airlines, governments and hoteliers planning to…
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Today, at the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, market research company Euromonitor International revealed the key trends shaping travel and tourism in AfricaAccording to Euromonitor’s new data, international arrivals to Africa grew by 6.5 percent in 2017, to reach 18,550 million, up from 16,351 million in 2012. Key…
For the first time in a decade, Africa did not record any airline accident last year.Globally, 65 accidents with 268 fatalities were recorded last year, but sub-Saharan Africa’s zero passenger fatalities and jet hull losses was its best performance in a decade, thanks to enforcement of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) safety regulations.The feat…
More Lodges & Hotels has partnered with the Aujan family, owners of the Stanley and Livingstone Hotel at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to manage the hotel. Thanks to this partnership, More will include some of Southern Africa’s most distinctive destinations and experiences in its portfolio – Cape Town; Big 5 safaris in four South African game…
We have some very exciting team news at Cheli & Peacock – we’ve talked to many experienced safari hands and we really do think we have made a winning choice in appointing Gary Segal to be the new CEO of Cheli & Peacock Safaris. Originally from South Africa, Gary now calls East Africa home. He…
For a small, family-owned hotel, Cape Town‘s new Silo has certainly made a big impact. It was the talk of the town for years before it opened in March, defying any need for a hotshot global brand name, or endorsement by a celebrity chef. Of course, the novelty of the building helped stir up interest. A…
Spotting the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffalo, and rhinos—depends on a skilled guide, not to mention a decent dose of luck. Where visitors stay is also an important factor. Fortunately, visitors to Kenya are spoilt for choice with regard not only to wildlife safaris, but also to an enjoyable resort experience. The following properties offer close…
The increasing number of domestic and international tourists to Kenya has accelerated the development of accommodation for these visitors and 13 new hotels are expected to open their doors in the country by 2021, including additional units by Radisson, Marriot and Best Western brands. .Incentives aimed at attracting more visitors include the waiving of VAT…
NAIROBI September 08, 2017… As part of the ongoing process to commence flights to the US, Kenya Airways has received a final order from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This approval grants the airline permission to fly both passengers and cargo and is one of the many approval stages expected to be concluded soon. “The…
Shamwari Game Reserve (Eastern Cape, South Africa) will undertake a series of refurbishments and upgrades of its lodges during 2018 and 2019. Details of the properties which will be closed are as follows: Eagles Crag Lodge will be closed for May and June 2018 and will re-open on 01 July 2018. Riverdene Family Lodge will be closed…
Mr Karl Snarter, Hospitality Operations Director for Aujun, has confirmed that The Stanley and Livingstone will be closing its doors for a major refurbishment on the 12th November 2017.. Re-opening is set for the 1st August 2018. “All bookings confirmed over this period will be upgraded to Elephant Camp at no additional cost, while Ursula’s…
Since starting in 1985 as a small mobile safari company, Cheli & Peacock Safaris has grown and expanded over the years to become one of East Africa’s leading safari operators. Cheli & Peacock operates up-market, exclusive and bespoke safaris for clients who still want the “real safari” experience. More than 30 years of rapturous client feedback and…
Please note that the African Bush Camps properties in Zimbabwe and Botswana will be closed from the 25th of January to the 2nd of February. This includes Somalisa, Somalisa Acacia, Somalisa Expeditions, Kanga Camp, Zambezi Expeditions and Bumi Hills in Zimbabwe and Linyanti Bush Camp, Linyanti Ebony and Khwai Tented Camps. During this period, we…
African Travel, Inc. recently appointed Garrett Landry as the new district sales manager for the Northwestern United States. Landry, a Seattle native, will be overseeing the brand’s sales in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and parts of Northern California. Read more:
We’ve launched our new website and we’re excited to introduce you to our new look. All our social buttons are now on the right your screen – follow us, like us, tweet us – and be sure to check out Instagram We’re really proud of the new Inyati Game Lodge website and feel it will…
The folks at African Bush Camps have been telling you how wonderful their newly opened properties are looking, and now you can see for yourself. They have uploaded a new selection of photographs of Thorntree River Lodge and Somalisa Expeditions on their WETU catalog. Enjoy!
Traditional African safari meets health & wellness retreat in the incredibly unique Healing Safari, now in both Tanzania and South Africa. Participants experience the power of ancient wisdom traditions as they behold awe-inspiring wildlife, re-connecting them to their own natural rhythms for a deeper sense of well-being. Clients can nurture a yoga and meditation practice…
Guy Aubrey Chalkley once set up camp in a majestic centuries-old Leadwood Tree to escape the predators roaming the plains below. We decided that this would be the ideal place to build the ultimate bush bedroom, and so came to be The Chalkley Treehouse. A secure and lavish platform under the stars, the treehouse has…
Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, has renewed its passenger reservations system with global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR). The airline also signed up for a suite of new technology solutions to support its continued growth as a world-class carrier. Consistently posting record profits for the past seven years, Ethiopian Airlines has been…
The mode of transportation one uses to move from one location to another has a direct effect on one’s travelling experience, either for the good or bad. No wonder the launch of the new railway from Mombasa to Nairobi, a feat resulting from a prolonged effort by the government, was embraced with overwhelming enthusiasm. Apart from…
Praveen Moman was born in Uganda. Until he was 16, his backyard was a place his father called paradise: the Western Rift Valley, which runs along Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC, creating spectacular geological formations, ecosystems, and wildlife parks in its path.Read more:Praveen Moman (Illustration by Chantel Delulio)
Zambia may be home to Victoria Falls, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a vast country, as large as France, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary combined, with a rich history of conservation and responsible tourism that continues to thrive today. It’s also culturally diverse, with more than 70 tribes living seamlessly side by side.Many, including…
Great Plains Conservation Announces Set Dates for Wild Studio Photography Workshops in both Botswana and Kenya between November 2017 and April 2018 4 to 7 night fixed date photography workshops with special rates representing a savings of up to 25% Dates Include 2017 Duba Expedition Camp – Botswana 4 Nights – Wild Studio Photography Tuition…
African Bush Camps is thrilled and delighted to announce that Lewis Mangaba, one of our best-loved and most respected professional guides, has been nominated for a PURE Award. The ‘Unsung Hero’ award recognizes the dedication and passion of guides who go an extra mile to offer a truly transformational experience to their guests. We believe…
This year, Zimbabwe’s premier tourist resort, Victoria Falls, has witnessed a tourism boom equivalent to a record last experienced in 1999, Africa Albida Tourism, chief executive, Ross Kennedy reports. Kennedy, who heads a leading hospitality group, pointed out that room occupancy in Victoria Falls for the six months ended June 30, 2017, had increased by…
Terrorism and political turmoil have slashed tourism revenue in some North African countries, leaving governments and businesses desperate to re-ignite interest in the wake of the reputational damage and dwindling numbers. Three countries, in particular, manifest the grave penalties paid for the outbreak of violence at home and the battle to overcome bad reputations. However,…
AFAR magazine has announced the winners of the annual 2017 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards, naming Kenya’s premier luxury safari lodge Angama Mara as the number one hotel in the world in its “Top Outdoor Adventure Hotels”.Click Here
Celebrity Cruises is to become the first to recruit female bridge officers from West Africa, thanks to its new Celebrity Cadet Program, which is being run in partnership with the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Ghana. The partnership with RMU was formed after Celebrity’s president and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo met with students from the Mandela…
Virtuoso recently honored its top destination, cruise, lifestyle, member and advisor partners at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, drawing a record-breaking 5,760 travel professionals from 103 countries. The event also saw the debut of Virtuoso’s inaugural Community Globetrotting event, focusing on adventure travel, cruising, wellness, and – for the first time this year –…
Jenman Madagascar Safaris has introduced a fantastic new guided group tour that explores the wonders of north Madagascar. The Madagascar North Adventure showcases the best of the region, ensuring that guests easily experience all the highlights on that side of the island. It’s a great opportunity to discover Madagascar’s varied habitats on a journey that…
Due to a shortage of stickers, KAZA Univisas have once a again been suspended temporarily from Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone), Victoria Falls border post (the bridge border on the Zambian side), and Kazungula Border Post (Zambian side from Botswana), and there is speculation that supplies are low on the Zimbabwean side of border…
Follow David DiGregorio as he goes on a Safari in Kenya with his family. This article is a must read for anyone who has been curious about taking their kids on a Safari. David gives you full insight into everything you need to know before and during your trip with your kids. Filled with insider…
NYC & Company has signed a deal with Cape Town Tourism that will see the two cities market each other as tourist destinations. It is the first accord NYC & Company has signed with a destination marketing body on the African continent. Sixty million tourists visit New York City annually, while the Mother City welcomes five…
Travel is an exciting journey, made up of anticipation, unforgettable moments and thrilling experiences. A trip to East Africa is all this and so much more. We’re delighted to announce a special SkySafari photography tour, hosted by award-winning wildlife photographer, cameraman and Leica Ambassador, Luke Massey. Luke will help you understand the intricacies of freezing moments in…
There is more to wine than swirling and sipping, as the beverage’s earliest origins and places of produce hold historical and cultural significance in South Africa’s diverse heritage. While many of us visit local wine estates for tastings, pairings or to get a ‘little tipsy’, an abundance of the wine estates – particularly the century-old…
In a bid to increasing its special products and draw more holiday-making tourists to the island nation, the Seychelles’ national airline is now offering ‘scenic flights’ especially for tourists.Air Seychelles’ panoramic flights at low altitudes will allow guests to enjoy a bird’s eye view of some of the most beautiful spots of the Seychelles’ main…
For the first time in history, well-heeled foreigners can now obtain tenure to villas in Zanzibar. Project developers, Pennyroyal Gibraltar Ltd, have appointed the Pam Golding Property Group to market this exclusive opportunity. Namibians who regard their own exclusive abodes on Zanzibar as ideal houses by the sea, need only contact one of the local…