After a year’s break, Malawi’s biggest international arts event, the Lake of Stars Festival, is returning to the central region for its 15th anniversary celebrations. The three day extravaganza will take place this year in a new location in Leopards Bay, Lifuwa Salima. The festival, which was recently voted one of the World’s Best in the…
Recently the team at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar come together from various departments to support the Elewana commitment to a greener environment. Everyone arrived at the beach house to commence the beach activity, a huge team effort to reduce waste in the oceans by cleaning the beaches on a regular basis. Prayers were said followed by…
The APTA National Forum will be taking place in Denver, Colorado at the historic Oxford Hotel situated in the popular Lower Downtown (LoDo) area. This is your chance to meet some of the influencers, changemakers and pioneers in the world of Africa, conservation and travel plus reconnect with your fellow APTA members. When: Friday, September…
Forbes has published their list of top 10 coolest cities to visit in 2018 and three of the 10 are in Africa. You can check out the whole list here – http://www3.forbes.com/business/the-10-coolest-cities-around-the-world-to-visit-in-2018/ #10 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia “Many travelers fly into Addis Ababa and then head straight out,” says Tom Marchant, the cofounder and owner of…
The Government of Malawi and African Parks have just announced the signing of the agreement to expand their management of Liwonde National Park to include Mangochi Forest Reserve, a 320 km2 adjoining forest and water catchment area. This agreement marks a very exciting development of the expansion of Malawi’s premier wildlife reserve. The signing took place…
After Itravelafrica’s warmly received presentations in October 2017 thru California their New York based team will make another presentation in Sacramento on Wednesday 11 April 2018. The presentation will be at the Aviator Restaurant at the Executive Airport, 6151 Freeport Blvd. CA 95822 and commences at 5:30 pm. The topic to be presented is Kenya.…
There are so many incredible places to visit while staying at Elewana The Manor, one being a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater forest to see the extraordinary Elephant Caves and picturesque waterfalls. Elewana The Manor is located adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), which is a World Heritage Site and named after Ngorongoro Crater,…
We are proud to work with some of the best guides in the industry. In order to keep them (and us) at the top of the game, staff development is very important at Jenman African Safaris. Training has many benefits for staff. They acquire new skills, increase their contribution to the business and build on…
A new in-depth elephant safari experience is set to launch at iMfolozi Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, affording participants the opportunity to study and explore one of the Big Five. The Elephant Experience will delve into the complex social structures of elephant cows and bulls, as well as their behavioural patterns, anatomy, and their importance…
South African anti-apartheid campaigner and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died aged 81. She and her former husband Nelson Mandela, who were both jailed, were a symbol of the country’s anti-apartheid struggle for three decades. However, in later years her reputation became tainted legally and politically. Crowds of mourners and political figures flocked to…
Camp Jabulani has taken a bold and considerable decision to keep the 2019 season rates UNCHANGED, as well as taking the decision to ABSORB the VAT INCREASE of 1%, which was recently imposed by the South African Government, for both the current rates, as well as the 2019 rates. Effectively this means their rates remain unchanged…
Extraordinary will be showcasing a distinctive collection of luxury lodges and hotels in Southern Africa at Indaba Africa ICC Durban. Extraordinary presents a distinctive collection of luxury lodges and hotels in Southern Africa. This solution to hospitality management offers a range of services including Management, Sales, Marketing and Reservations for small hospitality groups and individually…
Don’t miss your chance to explore Africa – a world of endless possibilities and unparalleled experiences. Salute Africa – 2018 AFRICA FAM – only 4 spaces left! SALUTE AFRICA 2018 FAM Highlights include: explore the wine country, visit Cape of Good Hope & Table Mountain, learn about the history of our Rainbow Nation, admire the magnificence of The…
Four years after the last lion was seen in Liwonde, African Parks have reintroduced the first of several wild lions back into the National Park. In partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), and with support from the Dutch Government and the Lion Recovery Fund, two mature males were released into…
AirKenya has suspended services into the Olare Orok Airstrip in Masai Mara, as well as the Nanyuki Civil Airstrip, owing to the heavy rainfall and resulting floods across the country. The runways have become slippery, making the airstrips unserviceable. Alternative airstrips have been recommended: Alternative to Olare Orok: Mara North and Olkiombo airstrips Alternative to…
(CNN)The world’s last male northern white rhino has died leaving only two females left to save the subspecies from extinction. The 45-year-old rhino named Sudan had been in poor health in recent days and was being treated for age-related issues and multiple infections. A veterinary team made the decision to euthanize Sudan after his condition deteriorated significantly,…
Early February, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy & KWS teamed up for a rhino notching exercise. The aim being to provide each Rhino with an identity by creating a unique notch pattern on the ears, which will enable rangers to identify individual animals during their anti-poaching patrols, determine when an animal goes missing, and also ensure that…
An official statement from South African Tourism has confirmed that ‘day zero’ – the date when the regular water supply would be cut off because of sever drought – will not be happening this year. Tolene van der Merwe, hub head UK & Ireland for South African Tourism said: “During this challenging time, the tourism…
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the appointment of Marlene Sanau as the new vice president of sales, North America, based at the airline’s North America Regional Office in Fort Lauderdale. In this role, she will be responsible for implementing sales strategies to strengthen and grow business relationships with SAA’s travel trade partners, online travel…
Most of us have learned in life that good things don’t last forever, but when something comes to an end a new chapter begins. This month, we are bidding farewell to Blessed Chalibamba, who has not only been managing our eco-lodge Elephant’s Eye, Hwange for the past 4 years but has literally built it to…
Imvelo Safari Lodges recently launched The Stimela Star, Zimbabwe’s only private overnight sleeper train. The Stimela Star operates from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, linking up to the regular Victoria Falls-Bulawayo passenger train, transporting guests on an overnight journey to Hwange. Imvelo is offering ten scheduled departures for 2018 but additional departures can be…
The continued violent tussle between Uber and metered taxi drivers has forced The Blue Train to implement further security measures, as passengers’ safety has become a growing concern. The Blue Train issued a statement on Friday (March 9) raising their concerns over the safety of both their guests and staff when being picked up or…
Satemwa Tea Estate is a 3rd generation family owned Tea and Coffee Estate in the Shire Highlands of Malawi. It’s one of only few remaining family around tea estates in the world as huge companies producing commodity tea have purchased most. Proud of its family heritage Satemwa tea and coffee is made with love, passion…
Ker & Downey’s luxury tented safari camp, Dinaka, opened its doors this month, after undergoing a total rebuild in December. The exclusive camp is alongside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, which has one of the most unique bio-diversities in Southern Africa, and offers a plethora of wildlife and safari experiences. The 16-bed tented camp is…
The Kenya Tourism Ministry has unveiled plans to deliver a refreshed marketing strategy that aims to reposition Kenya as a premium experiential destination in Africa. This will take place after the completion of two major studies done by two international consultants – one of which successfully developed the South African tourism strategy. With the current…
Who We Are: Heritage Tours sets the standard in custom-designed private travel to Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Jordan, Greece, Turkey, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1995, we pride ourselves on travel that is not only inspirational, but also responsible towards local communities, and respectful of our natural environment. The Position: We are seeking someone to…
Elewana Collection is investing heavily in Guide training to ensure we have the best guides in Africa. We train our current guides on a regular basis to ensure they are at the top of their field, in our continued efforts to make sure guests have a superior experience when they stay at an Elewana property.…
Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, is pleased to announce that it has started five weekly flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina, as of March 8, 2018. Buenos Aires is the world’s capital of Tango, home of centurion old buildings and a vibrant cultural scene. Argentina is one of the largest economies in Latin America and…
You are invited to an exclusive evening hosted by the Kenya Tourism Board. the Kenya Tourism Board invites you to an exclusive complementary evening to explore Africa’s most Magical destination. Network with top Kenyan suppliers and learn about their unique product offerings. Enter for a chance to win prizes, like a trip for two to…
In 2018, Great Plains Conservation invites you to join us on an exciting journey as we expand our horizons and launch camps within two diverse areas of this incredible country: the Mpala Jena Concession within the Zambezi National Park and the private Sapi Reserve in the Zambezi Valley which forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site…
Auric Air Services Limited announces that it will go ahead with the renewal process of its current GOLD status on the BARs audit. This echoes Auric Air’s commitment to invest on internationally recognised audits to ensure operational processes remain in line with or exceed standard and recommended practices. The BARS (Basic Aviation Risk Standard) was developed by the FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION for…
We particularly support the Chipembere Rhino Foundation in South Africa through The Rhino Ride initiative which encourages guests to make a voluntary contribution when traveling with us. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to hand over a significant amount to this NGO run foundation in the Eastern Cape. This is in support of…
Airlink regrets to announce the suspension of air services on their Pretoria-Cape Town route. “This was not a decision taken lightly, but after almost three years, the route has not developed as we expected it would and in order to stem losses, we will suspend services from the 8th of May 2018,” explained Airlink CEO,…
Lions will soon return to Liwonde National Park after years of absence as African Parks has started the introduction process. The first stage in the process was completed on Saturday when two lions were caught at Majete Wildlife Reserve. Liwonde National ParkThe movement of these two pride males paves way for African Parks’ plans of…
Finance minister Malusi Gigaba has announced that South Africa will see its first VAT rate increase for the first time in 25 years. As of 1 April 2018, the effective VAT rate will rise from 14% to 15% adding approximately R22,9 billion to the fiscus, Gigaba said in his budget speech on Wednesday. “In developing…
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp continues to support great initiatives in the area. The latest being Lion Landscapes collaring for coexistence. The first Lion collars were deployed on Loisaba Conservancy earlier this month. The matriarch of the Narok pride, one of the largest prides in the area was fitted with an iridium collar after two nights…
Beginning 1 July Flightlink will be operating new service between Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro and then onward to Zanzibar. Departure/Arrival Times: DAR/JRO – 18:30 / 19:30 JRO/ZNZ – 20:00 / 21:00 ZNZ/DAR – 21:20 / 21:40 Book online at www.flightlink.co.tz
Imvelo Safari Lodges lead the pack in offering new experiences for travelers to Zimbabwe. Their newest innovation is The Stimela Star, the nation’s only private overnight sleeper train operating from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park. Travel on The Stimela Star harkens back to the glory days of train travel in Africa. Stimela is the…
The African Union Commission is set to launch the first AU Agenda 2063 Flagship project, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 28th January 2018 as a historic event at the African Union Summit, nearly two decades after the adoption of the 1999 Yamoussoukro Decision. Speaking ahead of the launch…
Set to take place 31st March 2018, TEDxBend is pleased to announce the lineup for their 7th annual event which will include Praveen Moman of Volcanoes Safaris as a speaker about why conservation has to make economic sense in post-conflict zones. At the forefront of reviving mountain gorilla tourism in Rwanda and Uganda, Praveen founded…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it has achieved yet another milestone, becoming the first A350 XWB Simulator Operator in Africa and among the few in the world. This machine is fitted with a full electrical motion system which delivers improved…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it will start thrice weekly service (Tues, Thurs, Sat) to Nosy-Be, Madagascar on March 27, 2018. An island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, Nosy-Be is the largest and busiest tourist resort of the island…
The new APTA membership platform and website will launch to the public on March 1st. This constitutes the first major overhaul of the APTA platform since its last major redesign over five years ago. The new platform will allow greater access to education and news on Africa to our individual members and greater exposure for…
The prime minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn, resigned on Thursday, state media reported, after deadly unrest pushed the government to release several high-profile political prisoners. The announcement followed the release this week of Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye, two prominent journalists who spent seven years in prison, and of Bekele Gerba, one of the country’s…
We have some great new images taken by Mario Moreno from South Cape Images Photographic Safaris who has taken a number of exquisite photographs and videos of Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp. To view click; https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iuc9wvs6sdoqtxf/AAC4aFJRURtrQtNHlUrNI2Zaa?dl=0Standing on the deck at Elewana Loisaba Tented camp, the first glimpse of the panoramic view across the immense Laikipia landscape…
Combine Vic Falls/Hwange and Mana Pools, and include a stop-over at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge and get a USD120 per person saving on your Safari Logistics flights. Only pay the cost of the flight between Vic Falls/Hwange and Mana Pools. T&Cs apply.
Safari Logistics, African Bush Camps’ sister company, is an initiative to promote cost-effective travel around Zimbabwe with both road and air access to some of the country’s top safari and wildlife areas, including Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools National Park. We have created a handy document that shows which international…
African Bush Camps is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alexandra Nägeli as our Germanic and Nordic Market Representative (in 2018 Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, from 2019 also Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark). Alexandra has a background in and passion for travel in Africa and she is a respected member of the safari industry. Alexandra…
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, a master tactician who survived a string of corruption scandals and harsh court judgments during his nearly nine-year presidency, agreed on Wednesday night to step down, repudiated by the governing African National Congress Party, threatened by a no-confidence vote in Parliament, cornered by opposition parties and abandoned by millions…
Malawi,the “Warm Heart of Africa” links the Southern and Eastern Africa region and offers unique flora and fauna which include the magnificent Lake Malawi, diverse nature which includes rivers, mountains and valleys; wide variety of wildlife in spectacular surroundings; vibrant culture and people legendarily renowned for friendliness and hospitality and international standard MICE facilities. Malawi…