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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Andrea Hugo Associates is proud to announce the addition of Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp, exclusively located at the lower end of the Zambezi National Park in Zambia, to our luxury portfolio of small boutique properties and safari lodges throughout East and Southern Africa. Anabezi has been built on the foundations of the historical camp, Ana…
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…
Save these dates! Following directly on the APTA National Forum in Scottsdale, AZ on September 25 & 26, the annual Africa Showcase will visit Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Boston, MA and, for the first time, Toronto, Canada. The SAA Africa Showcase is the largest travel trade event in North America featuring exclusively African suppliers…
Accra will play host to a historic gathering of tourism operators for the debut travel expo, “Accra Weizo”, scheduled for July 3. Taking place at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, the one-day travel event will be a combination of exhibition and talks on various tourism-related topics by experienced speakers and prominent travel operators from Africa…
The United States government, through its US Agency for International Development (USAID) has pledged millions of US dollars in the next five years to boost wildlife and environment conservation efforts in Tanzania. Read more. To this end, the Tanzanian government plans re-open closed wildlife corridors across the country, stated the Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism,…
WTM Africa has increased fees on premium space, including aisle stands near the doors and island stands where visitors have access from all sides. “This prime space is more valuable in a growing show and this way exhibitors who feel that the foot flow in those areas is advantageous, may choose those spots.”, believes Penny…
African Parks is to translocate seven lions from South Africa as part of the reintroduction of the species into Akagera National Park in Rwanda in a ground-breaking conservation initiative for both the park and the country of Rwanda. Lions became extinct in Akagera 15 years ago when numbers of the species were poisoned by cattle…
Registration is now open for our annual National Forum to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 25th & 26th, 2015 at The Boulders. Our annual meeting brings together the movers and shakers in our niche market with chapter officials and members from all 12 local chapters in attendance. Our Forums have evolved into a…
Book your clients at the Classic, Superior or Luxe Level and their companions travel for free GLENDALE, Cali. – Award-winning luxury safari outfitter Great Safaris just released a limited time 2-for-1 offer on its popular Cape & Kruger safari! Book your client on this 10-day journey to experience Cape Town and Kruger National Park and…
Nelson Mandela’s luxurious holiday home was recently opened to the public as a holistic retreat where travelers can explore South Africa’s rich wildlife offerings. The Nelson Mandela Centre for Reconciliation House is located in the 24,000-acre Shambala Private Game Reserve, a 2.5-hour drive north of Johannesburg. Mandela considered his house at Shambala a haven of…
Her name is Alice Runyutu, a 20-year-old who’s currently a student pilot. The beautiful and humble young lady reveals that her passion for flying came from “the love that I have for adventure and traveling.” Her maiden flight was on a Cessna 152 and for her, she found it a really exciting experience. “I find…