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…
Travellers entering Kenya will be required to have a health insurance with a minimum policy benefit of Ksh.6.4 million (US$50,000) under new government rules. The mandatory cover will include at least Ksh.3.2 million (US$25,000) for emergency medical transportation and Ksh.2.5 million (US$20,000) for medical expenses, according to Gazette Notice No. 11492 issued by Health Cabinet…
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…