The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has confirmed that there were no cases of Ebola in Rwanda and that the country remains open for tourism. In a May 25 statement, the RDB said national parks, hotels, conference venues and tourism facilities continue to operate as normal while maintaining health and safety standards. The Ministry of Health has…
Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania is set to open Uhuru VIP Terminal – its newest airport terminal – on July 1. The terminal will be operated by Miracle Concierge. It will provide check-in support, immigration assistance and security screening alongside direct boarding and arrival clearance services. A lounge area will serve meals and drinks while additional…
Uganda Airlines has suspended Kinshasa flights until further notice, following recent Ebola developments in the region. “This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure in the interest of health, safety and wellbeing of our passengers, crew and the wider public,” the airline said in a statement. Those affected by the cancellations are advised to…
Effective June 10, Emirates will operate its direct daily Durban services, EK775 and EK776. Currently, the flights operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flights operate according to the following schedule: EK776 departs Durban at 18h40 and arrives in Dubai at 05h00, the following day. EK775 departs Dubai at 10h15 and arrives in Durban…
Effective June 15, Etihad will resume flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg. The flights will operate three times weekly. The route restoration comes as Gulf carriers continue rebuilding schedules after severe operational disruptions caused by regional airspace restrictions and conflict-related closures earlier this year. In March, Etihad suspended scheduled commercial services to and from Abu…
Mashatu Game Reserve once again welcomed guests and riders from around the world for the 2026 edition of the Land of the Giants Cycling Event — a seven-day wilderness cycling experience combining adventure, conservation and connection in one of Botswana’s largest private game reserves. Held within the vast and varied terrain of the Northern Tuli…