The 2026 Great Migration season in Kenya’s Maasai Mara is unfolding with steady visitor demand, strong wildlife sightings and cautious optimism among tourism operators even as concerns grow about environmental pressures, infrastructure gaps and changing global travel trends. Unlike previous peak seasons, which saw sharp spikes in last minute bookings, this year’s migration has seen…
The JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp has opened in the 45 000 acre Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia. Solio Game Reserve is known for its role in rhino conservation and as home to one of Africa’s largest populations of black and white rhino alongside other wildlife. The camp features 19 tented suites, including a…
As Uganda responds to the Ebola outbreak, its tourism industry is drawing on strategies developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on providing timely information, countering misinformation and keeping the travel trade informed. “The primary lesson from COVID-19 is that rapid, accurate, coordinated communication from authoritative sources is the most effective tool available to the industry,”…
The Cango Caves have been reopened following a road closure due to fallen rocks on the R38 Caves Road. The site was closed from July 2. According to a media statement issued by Cango Caves Management, the national heritage site resumed full operations after the affected access road was cleared. A stop-and-go traffic system remains in…
Nyathi Rest Camp in the Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, will close for six months for a planned renovation. According to SANParks, the camp will remain closed to all bookings from September 1 to March 31, 2027. Accommodation remains available at Addo Main Rest Camp, Matyholweni Rest Camp, Spekboom Tented Rest Camp and Langebos Huts.
Following the opening of &Beyond Suyian Lodge, the group has announced plans to launch &Beyond Suyian Homestead as an exclusive-use, five-suite private lodge within the 44 000 acre Suyian Conservancy in northern Kenya. Opening in June 2027, &Beyond Suyian Homestead has been designed for small groups, couples or multi-generational families. It will accommodate up to 11 guests…