“For my birthday, I can think of no better gift than connecting my global family with this beautiful country and the children who need our help most” Madonna will celebrate her upcoming 60th birthday with an online fundraiser to benefit her Raising Malawi foundation. “I have an unwavering commitment to providing vulnerable children with a loving home. For my birthday,…
The Elewana Collection has registered Kenya’s first ever apprentice guide-training programme, led by Head of Guide Training, Craig McFarlane. Elewana is also the only company in East Africa registered as a Training Provider with the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA). FGASA’s vision to train and support guides across Africa who commit to act…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), in collaboration with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, is in the process of translocating 15 giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Kidepo Valley National Park. The translocation is primarily due to conservation efforts that aim to boost the giraffe population in Kidepo, according to UWA Communications Director, Bashir Hangi. This will…
Government last week dissolved Air Zimbabwe management board and appointed Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants as caretaker administrators for the country’s airline. Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Joram Gumbo confirmed yesterday that the disbandment of the board and the appointment of a caretaker was meant to safeguard the airline’s assets. “The Ministry of Finance and Economic…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that, starting from August 1, 2018, it has rolled out stopover packages without any additional airfare that cater for all leisure needs with a view to promote tourism into Ethiopia. Passengers traveling through Addis Ababa and…
The Cape Milner’s restaurant and iconic bar get a glamorous update One of Cape Town’s best kept secrets, The Glass Lounge at The Cape Milner Hotel, and its sister restaurant, 2 on Milner, have just been given a sensational facelift, which has streamlined and updated the spaces’ look and feel and added to the elegant…
Hideaways is committed to improving the lives of those living in the Dingani community close to our lodge Elephant’s Eye, Hwange, either through employment, supporting local businesses or through the various projects organized through the Grow Africa Foundation. One of our most important initiatives is to address the lack of access to education, as is…
The architect who rebuilt the World Trade Center in New York has started work on a new museum celebrating human evolution that Richard Leakey has commissioned in the remote deserts of northern Kenya. Leakey, famous for discovering the most complete skeleton of an early human known as Turkana Boy, wants the building to become a…
Join us in Denver and hear from travel expert and TV host Nate Fluellen. “From Chicago to the Congo”. Nate Fluellen’s latest series “will change the way you think about exploring Africa” according to Forbes. Come and hear more from this amazing adventurer & story teller at our APTA National Forum in Denver on September…
The APTA National Forum will be taking place in Denver, Colorado at the historic Oxford Hotel situated in the popular Lower Downtown (LoDo) area 14-15 September. This is your chance to meet some of the influencers, change makers & pioneers in the world of Africa, conservation & travel plus reconnect with your fellow APTA members. The…
African Parks have been responsible for transforming Malawi’s wildlife in recent years, helping it to emerge as one of Africa’s most complete destinations. Their 2017 report shows all the success they’ve had in 12 months, including successful relocations of cheetah into Malawi’s Liwonde National Park and elephant into Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, developments to bring more…
Early in July Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge was privileged to host Dr. Jane Goodall, a world renowned scientist, anthropologist and primatologist who has dedicated her life to conservation, animal welfare and humanitarian causes. Dr. Jane Goodall arrived for the Cocktail fundraiser attended by 122 guests that raised a staggering USD 6,300 for the Roots &…
Often overlooked and rarely found on travelers’ bucket lists, Malawi has been mainly known as “the warm heart of Africa” thanks to its friendly and welcoming people. However, the country is starting to position itself as an interesting wildlife destination, as well. Three of the country’s reserves Majete, Liwonde and Nkhotakota are now run by…
DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, and Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, today signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company – DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services Ltd., to build the Leading Cargo Logistics provider JV company in Africa; the company will be based in Ethiopia and…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that in addition to being honored as the ‘Best Airline in Africa’, it has won Best Business class in Africa 2018’, ‘Best Economy Class in Africa 2018’ and topped among Skytrax’s World’s Top 100 Airlines 2018…
The tourism sector in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is set to receive a major boost as plans to construct a Grand Prix Circuit have been cemented. Feonirich, a Dubai-based company funding the construction, attended the ground-breaking ceremony in Victoria Falls over the weekend, which was presided over by Zimbabwe’s Vice President, Constantino Chiwenga, to commemorate the $1.2…
Registrations have opened for exhibitors for Africa’s Travel Indaba, to take place from May 7-9, 2019. The event will once again take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban. The three-day tradeshow is hosted by South African Tourism, in partnership with Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and eThekwini Municipality and attracts buyers from all over…
Elewana Collection want to improve the standard of guiding across the industry and we are passionate about the people who work for us, we invest continuously in their development. Earlier this year we sent our Walking Guides to South Africa for enhanced training in a partnership with Royal Malewane. The aim was to further their…
Tsogo Sun will open a new hotel in Zambia next month – Garden Court Kitwe. Christopher Nsenje, General Manager says: “The hotel is well located close to the Makuba Mall and adjoins the ECL Business Park. It is an ideal base for conducting both business and corporate functions with a host of professional services.” There…
Wild Hospitality has announced the launch of two new lodges, as part of the Explorers Luxury Tented Lodge portfolio of lodges. The lodges are situated in the tourism mecca of Hazyview – the gateway to the Kruger National Park on the banks of the Sabi Sands. Lions Rock River Lodge is a family-friendly lodge situated…
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — While visiting Kenya, former U.S. President Barack Obama praised Kenya’s president and opposition leader for working together but said this East African country must do more to end corruption. On his first visit to Africa since stepping down as president, he commended President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga for…
Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp is delighted to announce it be will joining the exclusive boutique Africa Collection at Index Select to act as their new North America Trade representation agency. Comprised of five innovative and seasoned industry professionals with years of experience in the luxury travel space, Finch Hattons will join the Africa Collection…
On Friday 22nd June, Central African Wilderness Safaris (CAWS) signed a 20-year lease extension with the Government of Malawi for Chintheche Inn, a stunning property overlooking Lake Malawi. In 1993, CAWS signed the first-ever public-private partnership with the Government of Malawi, to run Mvuu Camp and Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park. The company is delighted to…
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that it has won SKYTRAX World Airline Award for the Best Airline in Africa for second successive year. Skytrax is the most respected global air transport rating organization that conducts the world’s largest annual airline passenger…
Operating in some of the most biodiverse areas on the continent, the Elewana Collection willingly embraces its responsibility of protecting the wildlife in the surrounding habitats and working with local communities to ensure human wildlife conflict is reduced. Elewana Tarangire Treetops is located in a private Wildlife Management Area (WMA) called Randilen. We are proud…
A full 100 years after Nelson Mandela’s July 18, 1918, birth, he is remembered around the world as a symbol of peace and freedom, for ushering South Africa into a democratic, post-apartheid future.
This year marks Pumulani Lodge’s 10th anniversary in Malawi! And what a wonderful ten years it has been. As Pumulani enters the double digits, we look back at a few fond memories and interesting facts over the decade. • Approximately 21,600 bed nights occupied since opening. • The ‘world’ has been to stay – hosted…
Extraordinary Showcases 2018 to be held in July in Johannesburg and Cape Town The popular annual roadshow organised by Extraordinary is off to a record number of attendees in both centres. This year due to the burgeoning volume of trade attending, the showcases are to be held at The Capital Moloko Hotel Sandton…
South African Airways (SAA), the leading airline from the U.S. to South Africa with the most daily flights, was honored with the “Best Airline Staff in Africa” award at the 2018 World Airline Awards hosted by world renowned aviation experts SkytraxTM. The award presented at a special ceremony held at the Farnborough International Airshow attributed…
In Residence is excited to become an APTA member, and to now have dedicated representation in North America so that your questions can be answered easily in real time. As of July 1, Brooke Berlin will be overseeing all North American industry relationships for In Residence. So many more families and groups of friends are…
Jenman Select itineraries are now online! This collection of private custom safaris in the most exclusive areas of Southern Africa and Madagascar are curated to provide an unforgettable holiday for the discerning traveller. Itineraries are focused on out of this world experiences in remote destinations, with careful attention to detail, and a strong focus on…
Have you heard about the new Hideaways experience that’s on the horizon? Zambezi Truth will launch in August in Victoria Falls on the banks of the Zambezi River. This romantic experience is a completely new offering in Vic Falls, and is perfect for travellers who are looking for that something extra to add to their…
During the 21st-25th October 2018, 60 luxury African travel exhibitors, along with 60 high-end luxury travel designers from across North America, will be descending on Sundance. For 4 days, this pop up event will consist of carefully curated business meetings, powerful bonding experiences as well as learning, discussing and sharing information about the majestic African continent.…
Ethiopia’s state-owned airlines will resume flights to Eritrea’s capital Asmara next week, a state-affiliated news agency reported on Monday, hours after the neighbours and longtime foes declared their “state of war” over. Fana television reported the news on its Twitter feed. The restoration of diplomatic ties and trade links was agreed on Monday after a…
We are thrilled to announce the opening of Robin Pope Safaris’ Kuthengo Camp in Liwonde National Park, Malawi. Meaning “the wild” or “the bush” Kuthengo is located among fever trees on a large open plain along the spectacular Shire River. The camp boasts four spacious en-suite safari tents, each featuring an outdoor shower, bathtub, basin…
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has launched the annual Kwita Izina Festival, which will culminate in September with the naming of 23 gorillas born over the last year. This is the 14th annual Kwita Izina Festival and, under this year’s theme of ‘Conservation in Life’, organisers aim to highlight the need for conservation, particularly of the…
South African Tourism, Travel LAB South Africa, Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, Nelson Mandela Museums and Mqhekezwein Great Place in the Eastern Cape are proud to launch the upcoming “Heroes Walk 2018” in honor of Nelson Mandela. The walk is comprised of a 10 km (blue), 20km (yellow), 40 km (green) routes aimed at…
Nosy Saba is located near Nosy Be Island, North West Madagascar. A very wonderful and luxurious destination. Ideal for Incentives, weddings, private parties, honey moon or just a private family. Choices of accommodations and gastronomic meals are available. Despite the distance with the main island, activities like Trampoline, Snorkeling, Knee board, fishing, Canoe and Trekking…
Elewana Collection is continuously working with the communities in the areas we operate, striving to improve the standards of living for those who reside nearby through our charitable arm, Land & Life Foundation. Recently, we received a donation from Birgit Reimann and Constantine Panoussi of SKÅL International Monaco, which was allocated towards a new project…
On Monday the Portfolio Committee on Tourism in Parliament welcomed the development. The Makhonjwa Mountains, known as the Barberton Greenstone Belt in Mpumalanga, have been declared as South Africa’s 10th World Heritage Site. On Monday the Portfolio Committee on Tourism in Parliament “welcomed” the development. Chairperson of the Committee Lusizo Sharon Makhubele-Mashele said: “The Committee…
Virunga – Africa’s oldest national park – is home to over half the global population of mountain gorillas The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to open up parts of two protected national parks, home to endangered species such as mountain gorillas, to oil drilling. The proposals to allow oil exploration in Virunga and Salonga were met with fierce opposition from environmental activists,…
Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp will have some refurbishment done over the coming months; all the tents are to have new hyrax proof flysheets. As cute as these little creatures are, they enjoy the shelter provided by the gap between tent and flysheet; we’d like to persuade them to take their rest elsewhere. Elewana Collection has…
Join us as we celebrate the year that would have marked Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday with our ‘Memories of Mandela’ offer. This remarkable offer includes luxurious accommodation, a copy of Dare Not Linger: The Presidential Years, the long-awaited second volume of Nelson Mandela’s memoirs, a three-course meal inspired by Mandela’s favourite dishes, two-hour story-telling walk with a Footsteps…
Cape Town Ziplines, an SA Forest Adventures initiative, reopened on Monday, July 2. The zipline is 2.3km long and located in Silvermist Estate on the Hout Bay Road. The zipline tour, one of the longest and highest in Africa, begins with a 4×4 trail up the mountain, offering guests views of Table Mountain, the Constantia…
Hideaways’ lodge Elephant’s Eye, Hwange is located on a borderless concession adjoining Hwange National Park and although guests are able to enjoy game drives on the concession and in the park, when guests enter Hwange National Park they currently need to momentarily leave the concession and spend a portion of their journey to the park…
Jenman African Safaris has a new tour that is part of their exclusive new product range, Jenman Select. The Best of Hwange Safari is the perfect opportunity to discover the richness of Hwange National Park, one of Africa’s best-kept secrets. The park is home to one of the highest concentrations of game in the world and is particularly…
For the past 12 months, African Bush Camps has added a new word to our vocabulary, Iktsuarpok (n): When visitors are due to arrive, a fidgety feeling sprouts up. We might keep glancing out of the window, or pause mid-sentence, thinking we’ve heard the sound of a car. It’s been a year of Iktsuapok for us, and finally, we…
Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is proud to announce that it has taken delivery of the largest B737 MAX fleet in the Continent on July 2, 2018. The B737 MAX 8 features the new Boeing sky interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals,…
Tristar Air, a new passenger airline, has joined a growing number of budget airlines taking to the Kenyan skies. Donald Kigali Band, Head of Sales and Marketing at Tristar Air, told Tourism Update that the new airline is a product of a joint venture between three other airlines in Kenya, namely BushAir, Rudufu and BuffAir. Each airline…
Renowned primatologist and anthropologist, Dr Jane Goodall, believes that chimpanzees provide Uganda the opportunity to unlock tourism fortunes in a way not imagined before, adding that chimpanzee tourism could earn the country as much in tourism revenue as gorilla trekking. The last study done in Uganda (2002) revealed that there were 5 000 chimpanzees in the country,…