Severe flooding has struck the Luangwa Valley in Zambia following heavy rainfall that caused both the Lupande and Msandile Rivers to burst their banks. The region is experiencing its worst flooding in nearly two decades, with widespread impact on communities surrounding one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations, South Luangwa National Park. The flooding has…
Uganda Airlines will receive $113 million in government funding to acquire 10 new aircraft, boosting direct connectivity and tourism. The move comes as disruptions affecting Gulf carriers such as Qatar Airways and Emirates are pushing African airlines to expand routes and reduce reliance on Middle East hubs. Read more from Tourism Update
Following an exceptional season in Ndutu, marked by dramatic wildlife encounters, lush plains, and abundant rainfall, TAASA Migration Camp now follows the herds northwest as they move toward the Grumeti River. Reopening near the Belo Belo plains, the camp is ideally positioned to witness large concentrations of the Great Migration. Set just meters from the…
Join the PNW APTA Chapter for a delightful afternoon as our guest speaker, Debora Roberts, brings the magic of Karen Blixen properties to life! Experience where classic safari romance meets effortless luxury, think vintage elegance, sweeping savannahs, and those unforgettable “this is Africa” moments your clients will cherish forever. You’ll leave inspired, energized, and ready to…
The Diar Group has announced the development of two mixed-use residential and hospitality properties on Kenya’s coastline: Diani Beach Residences and Oceara Residences. Both properties will be branded CityBlue Hotels. The group will partner with Staroot Real Estate in the development and management of Diani Beach Residences. Oceara Residences is secured through a deal with Sands…
Bush Ways Botswana will open Mababe Tented Camp this month (April 2026). The property is set on the banks of the Khwai River in the Mababe private concession and will open seasonally from April to December. Shared spaced includes a tented lounge. Mababe Tented Camp will comprise eight Meru-style tents accommodating a maximum of 16…
As part of Hilton’s broader strategy to grow in sub-Saharan Africa, the global hospitality company is to open a new Hilton Garden Inn Polokwane in South Africa and a Hilton Lusaka Pyramid in Zambia. Hilton said it had signed 29 deals in 15 countries over the past year, which would see its African footprint growth…