Trafalgar has launched a new series of Africa trips for 2020. There are 11 itineraries across nine countries, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya.On the seven-nigh…
Okavango Delta lodge burnt down by bushfire
On the weekend of May 17 and 18, a bushfire broke out in one of &Beyond’s concessions in the Okavango Delta, burning its way through Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge.Teams from &Beyond and …
New camp opens in Zambezi National Park
Isibindi Africa Lodges will open an exclusive new tented camp in the Zambezi National Park, 40km upstream from Victoria Falls and halfway between Victoria Falls and Kasane.Tsowa Safari Island, whic…
KZN a growing destination for corporate travel
KwaZulu Natal may see growth as a corporate destination, thanks to the deliberate efforts of the KZN Tourism Board, and the province’s climate.According to Garnet Basson, Chief Operating Offi…
Tanzania bans plastic bags – advises travellers
The Government of Tanzania advises travellers to the country that, from June 1, all plastic carrier bags, regardless of thickness, will be prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured, so…
€62m Club Med for KZN
Landowner, Tongaat Hulett Developments, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Club Med for the development of the first international-branded beach resort in Southern Africa.The R1bn (€62.…
Camp in Laikipia, Kenya, gets fresh look
Offbeat Safaris has given its Ekorian’s Mugie Camp, situated in Laikipia in Kenya, a fresh look.Additional rooms have been added to the camp, along with new roofs and new facing on existing t…
Two new camps open in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Classic Portfolio has added two new camps in Hwange National Park to its collection.Machaba Safaris launched Deteema Springs in the northwest of the park on May 1. It will be open year round. Deka …
Plett High Five adventure week launches
Plett Tourism, based in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, has launched its newest tourism product: Plett High Five adventure week.After making the announcement at World Travel Market Africa 2019…
PrideInn opens Mombasa spa
The PrideInn Group of Hotels has opened a wellness facility at Paradise Beach Resort in Mombasa, to tap into the international wellness tourism sector and travellers visiting the country for meetin…