Siringit Tarangire Camp has opened in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park. The Siringit Collection property, designed by Belgian Architect Bram Bortolin, features eight luxury tented suites, including one interconnecting family suite. Each suite features en-suite bathrooms with double vanity sinks, indoor and outdoor showers, flushing toilets and private viewing decks. The camp’s interiors were developed in collaboration…
CemAir has signed a unilateral interline agreement with Air Europa with immediate effect. The airlines say this move is aimed at enhancing connectivity between Southern Africa and key international markets. The agreement will allow Air Europa passengers to connect to CemAir’s domestic and regional network via South Africa with access to destinations across Southern Africa…
Three key international airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot, have resumed or expanded services to Seychelles earlier than in previous years. The move is expected to enhance global connectivity and visitor access during the traditionally quieter northern summer months. Qatar Airways now operates four weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from Doha…
Sabi Sabi Collection has added Sandringham Private Game Reserve to its portfolio. The reserve is expected to welcome the first guests in August. The reserve is located along the Timbavati River and shares a border with the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and Thornybush Game Reserve. Accommodation at the reserve includes two safari camps: N’weti and…
Ngorongoro Crater Camp, an A&K Sanctuary, has reopened following its relocation within Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The camp, accessible by fly-in and overland itineraries, has been repositioned on an elevated site overlooking the Serengeti plains, approximately 25 minutes from the Ngorongoro Crater descent road. Source: A&K Sanctuary Located within the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the…
The 2026 APTA Global Forum is heading to Livingstone, Zambia, September 25–27, 2026, bringing the African tourism community together at Avani Victoria Falls Resort, just steps from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This year’s Forum marks a major milestone: the first time APTA Global Forum will be hosted in Zambia. Over…
Beyond The Plains Safaris Expands Into Tanzania With New Arusha Office Through Sister Company Serengeti Trails Safaris The Nairobi-based Kenya safari specialist deepens its East Africa footprint with dedicated Tanzania ground operations, offering travel advisors and international clients a single trusted partner for seamless Kenya and Tanzania safari itineraries. NAIROBI, Kenya / ARUSHA, Tanzania —…
Pearl of Africa Experiences is proud to announce the launch of a collection of immersive travel experiences designed to showcase Uganda’s extraordinary wildlife, rich cultural heritage, and meaningful connections for travelers from around the world. As interest in authentic and sustainable travel continues to grow, Pearl of Africa Experiences offers carefully curated journeys that combine…
Lufthansa’s Brussels Airlines Launches Direct Flight to Tanzania As a Strategic Bridge for EU–EAC Economic and Diplomatic Ties The launch of Brussels Airlines’ new direct service between Brussels and Kilimanjaro marks a significant milestone in strengthening economic, tourism, and diplomatic ties between Tanzania and Belgium, while reinforcing Tanzania’s position as a gateway to East Africa…
Kafunta Safaris has officially reopened its two off-the-beaten-track bush camps, Three Rivers Camp and Island Bush Camp, for the start of the 2026 safari season in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. Accessible only during the dry season, both camps offer an intimate safari experience in some of the park’s most remote and scenic areas. Open…
Air Zimbabwe is set to return to the UK market after a 14-year absence, launching nonstop flights between Harare and London Gatwick on July 1, 2026. The historic route restoration promises faster travel for Zimbabwe’s diaspora, stronger business links, increased tourism, and a renewed chapter for the national carrier. Air Zimbabwe is about to rewrite…
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, June 10, 2026 — Siringit Collection officially announces the opening of Siringit Tarangire Camp, a new luxury safari camp bringing contemporary East African design, locally rooted craftsmanship, and low-impact hospitality to one of Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich regions. Located in the Tarangire National Park amid indigenous flora and elephant corridors, the intimate camp features just 8…
Greetings from Uganda, At Adventure Consults, we have noticed increased concerns among travelers as a result of propaganda, wrong reporting and subsequently negative perception towards Uganda in relation to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In order to contain the spread of the virus, the Ugandan government has closed off all Congo-Uganda…
Bushwise Exclusive has officially relocated and launched its Bushwise Advanced Safari in Botswana, marking a significant product upgrade now available on the Agent Portal. Moving from its previous base at Dunn’s Camp in South Africa, all remaining 2026 and upcoming 2027 advanced safari packages have moved to a new wilderness location in the heart of…
The 2026 APTA Global Forum in Livingstone, Zambia will offer delegates more than a front-row seat to one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders. As part of the Forum program, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the destination firsthand through a curated Day of Adventure designed to showcase the extraordinary range of experiences available…
The Cape Winelands Airport has cleared a major regulatory hurdle after the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning concluded the appeals process for the project’s environmental authorisation, paving the way for the development to move closer to construction. The airport project received environmental authorisation in October last year following an extensive environmental…
&Beyond has opened two new camps: &Beyond Sandibe Under Canvas and &Beyond Nxabega Under Canvas. Together with the newly refurbished &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas, the camps complete a seven-night circuit through the Okavango Delta. Located just outside the Moremi Game Reserve, &Beyond Sandibe Under Canvas offers game drives, walking safaris and community visits… Read more…
Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to expand its fleet with up to 60 aircraft by 2035. The announcement was made during the KQ Aviation Media Lab in Mombasa at the end of May and reported by the Kenya Association of Travel Agents. The expansion is expected to nearly triple the airline’s current fleet with an initial target…
The elephant population in Mozambique has doubled since 2018 to approximately 21 700, according to the country’s Minister of Agriculture Roberto Albino, citing 2025 census data from the National Administration of Conservation Areas. The data shows a reversal of the earlier decline with elephant numbers falling from 20 000 in 2008 to 10 800 in 2014 and further to…
The rehabilitation of Tanzania’s Nduli Airport has been completed. The airport, a key gateway to Ruaha National Park, reportedly faced infrastructure and operational challenges that may have deterred international visitors. According to Streamline, the US$22.6 million infrastructure project included an expanded runway, which can now accommodate larger aircraft, terminal modernisation and new advanced navigation systems to ensure…
The Wellworth Collection has opened Mikumi Wildlife Lodge in southern Tanzania’s Mikumi National Park. Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, presided over the opening ceremony on May 8. The lodge has 32 double rooms, 14 twin rooms and two suites with outdoor showers. Amenities include air-conditioning, mini-bar fridge, bathroom amenities and space for a baby cot (on…
The Mozambican government has established the National Agency for Tourism Development and Investment (Anditur) to coordinate tourism development, facilitate investment and promote the country as a tourism destination. According to Lusa, a Cabinet-approved decree mandates the agency to coordinate and monitor tourism investments, support strategic tourism projects and promote public-private partnerships in the sector. Anidtur will…
APTA members selling South Africa now have another domestic air option to consider for client itineraries, as LIFT Airlines has joined ARC and the AirlinePros portfolio of represented carriers. Based in South Africa, LIFT operates key domestic routes between Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, known as the country’s “Golden Triangle.” The airline currently offers up…
Shenton Safaris, a name synonymous with authentic safari experiences, is proud to announce the unveiling of River Song, an extraordinary new star bed experience at Kaingo Camp that invites guests to spend a night immersed in the sights, sounds and serenity of the Luangwa Valley. For over 33 years, Shenton Safaris has welcomed travellers seeking…
Namibian hospitality leader returns to where her journey began Wolwedans is delighted to announce the appointment of Selma Simaneka Benyameni as Executive Hospitality Manager, marking a meaningful homecoming for one of Namibia’s most accomplished hospitality leaders. Selma returns to Wolwedans nearly two decades after first joining the company in 2007, where she began her career as a Trainee…