Nature Expeditions Africa is expanding its international trade engagement this fall, with appearances planned at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Nairobi and World Travel Market London, alongside new efforts to promote Kenya’s broader tourism offering to international travelers. The owner-managed Kenyan DMC, established in 1994, will attend Magical Kenya Travel Expo at Uhuru Gardens…
Hideaways Africa has introduced the new Northern Hwange Walking Safari Trail, an eight-night safari experience designed around a guided walking safari through northern Hwange National Park. The new itinerary combines Victoria Falls with two contrasting areas of northern Hwange, linking Hideaways Nantwich Lodge and Hideaways Bumbusi Wilderness Camp through a series of days spent walking…
The 2026 APTA Global Forum is nearly sold out, with only 2 buyer spaces remaining for this year’s gathering in Livingstone, Zambia. Supplier slots are all already sold out! Taking place September 25–27 at Avani Victoria Falls Resort, the Forum will bring together leading travel advisors, tour operators, safari companies, lodges, tourism organizations, and industry…
With the APTA Global Forum in Livingstone just a month away, Kafunta Safaris is looking forward to welcoming members to Zambia from September 25-27, and to sharing some great networking opportunities along the way. Izzy Defourny, Kafunta’s Sales & Marketing Manager for over a decade, will be there to represent the company, catch up with…
At Nature Expeditions Africa, we have expanded our safari planning services to include flexible pre- and post-conference extensions for international delegates, exhibitors, investors and business travellers visiting Kenya. We developed this planning approach in response to a question we increasingly encounter: how can someone experience Kenya when their main reason for travelling is a conference…
Mantis Hiddn in Addo is set within the untamed beauty of the Eastern Cape, and is a rare luxury retreat designed for guests seeking privacy, presence, and a deeper connection to nature. Located in the greater Addo region, it offers an exceptional sense of seclusion while remaining within easy reach of key travel routes. This…
Family Travel at the pace of the land Heiko Dörgeloh Founder | CEO About Africa Co (c) 2026 There is a particular moment that happens when families travel well. It is not always the grandest sight. It is not always the first elephant, the first dune, the first sunset, or the carefully planned highlight in…
Auric Air is delighted to welcome Lake Natron as the newest destination on our network. Set beneath the dramatic presence of Ol Doinyo Lengai, Lake Natron is a place of striking beauty, extraordinary wildlife and unforgettable landscapes. From its shimmering waters and iconic pink flamingos to its volcanic surroundings and wide-open wilderness, this is Tanzania at its most…
Cheetah are roaming a secure area of North Luangwa National Park for the first time in three decades after six individuals were successfully translocated from South Africa. A joint operation between the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the Zambian Department of Wildlife and National Parks has seen the cats moved to a 2 000-hectare predator-proof part of North Luangwa where…
Malawi Airlines is expanding connectivity between Malawi and South Africa with additional nonstop flights between Lilongwe and Johannesburg beginning August 24, 2026. The new services will operate daily except Mondays, adding a late-afternoon option alongside the airline’s existing morning service via Blantyre. The expanded schedule is designed to give travelers greater flexibility, including the possibility…
Uganda Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights from Entebbe to Accra, Ghana, from October 27, and Kigali, Rwanda, from November 18. Flights to both destinations will operate three times per week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The flights will aim to increase intercontinental connectivity and strengthen Uganda Airlines’ presence in West Africa following the airline’s…
Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape will reopen its Explorer Camp in September following refurbishment. The camp now features three new tents with a screened bathroom, separate lounge, expanded deck and private plunge pool. New dining and lounge tents have also been added. Viewing decks have been repositioned to bring guests closer to…
Tintswalo Collection has announced the launch of its Thermal Night Safari and Stargazing Experience offering guests a new way to experience wildlife after dark using thermal imaging technology. The experience is available in the Greater Kruger at Tintswalo Safari and Tintswalo Manor House in the Manyeleti Game Reserve as well as Tintswalo Scops Rest in…
Great Plains has opened Zamara Private, a new six-suite private safari villa, on the northern edge of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Located on private land near Mara Plains Camp, Mara Toto Tree Camp and Mara Expedition Camp, the property is designed for exclusive use by families and small groups of up to 12 guests.…
Beach & Safari Holidays has expanded its safari portfolio with two new lodges in Tanzania: Africa Safari Serengeti Ndutu and Africa Safari Serengeti Kogatende. Africa Safari Serengeti Ndutu overlooks Lake Ndutu, in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, on the edge of the Southern Serengeti. Just 31km from the border between Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation…
Tanzanian Wildlife Management Authority has completed construction of Engaresero Airstrip in Ngorongoro District, Arusha Region. It was built to enhance local tourism through improved access to Lake Natron. After completion in June, the airstrip – with a 1.2km, 23m-wide runway – was certified by the Tanzania Airports Authority when it met the required aviation safety…
The Dubai-based carrier and South African Airways (SAA) have expanded their nearly 30-year partnership into a reciprocal codeshare agreement, opening access to nine additional destinations across South Africa and neighbouring countries while strengthening Johannesburg’s position as one of Africa’s leading aviation hubs. The agreement marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two airlines.…
The new Namoni Lodge has opened on the edge of Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park as part of a broader conservation and community tourism initiative in the Karamoja region. Located metres from the park boundary within a community conservancy, the lodge features 10 mid-luxury cabins overlooking the surrounding landscape as well as a restaurant and…
Following a scheduled two-week closure for maintenance, Table Mountain’s cableway reopened on Monday, August 10. The Upper Cable Station and all visitor facilities at the top, including restaurants and shops, have also reopened.
The Namibian government’s plans to establish a new national carrier have progressed with Namibia Air’s licence applications. According to a July 8 Government Gazette, Namibia Air has submitted applications to the Transport Commission of Namibia for scheduled air services and non-scheduled air services licences. If approved, Namibia Air intends to operate domestic, regional and intercontinental services…
Sierra Leone has long had the ingredients of a compelling tourism destination — spectacular beaches, rainforest, wildlife, history and a strong cultural identity — but it has remained largely outside the mainstream African tourism circuit. That may be starting to change. A new feature from Pan African Visions highlights the country’s growing tourism ambitions and…
As interest in birdwatching continues to soar, a new generation of travellers is discovering that some of the world’s most memorable wildlife encounters happen through binoculars, not always a camera lens. Recent industry reports from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds points to growing demand from international markets, particularly the United Kingdom, for…
The Government of Kenya has issued a clarification regarding its proposed mandatory inbound travel health insurance requirement for international visitors, following widespread discussion and some confusion over how the new framework would operate. Under the proposed rules, non-Kenyan visitors staying in the country for less than 12 months would be required to hold travel health…
Ticket sales for the 2026 APTA Global Forum in Livingstone, Zambia are nearly sold out—and now there’s even more reason to secure one of the final spots. APTA Global Forum pre- and post-Forum FAM opportunities are now available, giving attendees the chance to extend their stay and experience some of Southern Africa’s most compelling tourism…
The Wolwedans Collection has unveiled a refreshed look and feel across Desert Lodge, Dune Camp and Mountain View Suite in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, guided by a simple compass: Of the Earth. Working closely with the on-site team and local artisans, Wolwedans has brought every detail back into harmony with the surrounding desert. Natural earth…
Veteran tourism marketer David Germain is back at the Seychelles Tourism Board, bringing more than 40 years of global industry experience to lead the destination’s marketing efforts across the Americas and Canada. His return signals a renewed push to strengthen Seychelles’ presence in one of its most important long-haul tourism markets. The Seychelles Tourism Board…
CemAir has expanded its Bloemfontein schedule with additional weekly services to both Durban and George. With immediate effect, an additional return flight between Bloemfontein and Durban will operate every Tuesday, and between Bloemfontein and George every Thursday. CemAir has also launched additional flights between East London and Johannesburg and Cape Town. An additional return flight…
Mozambique’s elephant population has shown dramatic growth since 2018, increasing from 9 122 to 22 178 animals, according to the country’s 2025 wildlife census released by the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC). The figures suggest that conservation and wildlife protection efforts have been effective. The census also recorded growing populations of elephants and other large mammals…
Nomad Tanzania has released The Map Makers of the Serengeti, a short film documentary following the guides and staff of its mobile Serengeti Safari Camp through the height of the wildebeest migration. The film is the first release from the Nomad Film Unit, Nomad Tanzania’s internal documentary team, and launches the Nomad Series, a run…