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Royal Madikwe is delighted to introduce its much-anticipated Sovereign House - its brand new “home from home” in South Africa’s popular Madikwe Game Reserve. Malaria-free and teeming with all of…
Ethos is delighted to have been appointed UK representatives for Kambaku Lodges from 1 September 2019. Owned and managed by Bryce and Nicola, Kambaku comprises Kambaku Safari Lodge and Kambaku…
Don’t miss Channel 5 (UK) on Friday night at 8pm! The World’s Most Luxurious Trains’ first hour-long episode will focus on The Blue Train - South Africa So proud of…
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Uganda Airlines has finally resumed operations after an 18-year hiatus.The inaugural flight to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport took off from Entebbe International Airport on August 27, with technical officers,…
Tourism stakeholders were invited by parliament’s Portfolio committees on Tourism and Police to address tourist safety in South Africa.The workshop, which was held yesterday, was initiated by the government in the…
Thursday, 29 August 2019 12:44
Shamwari to offer guided bush-walks with San trackers
Written by SATOA
In 2020, guests at Shamwari Private Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth, South Africa, will be able to undertake guided bush walks with San hunter-gatherers as their guides.Dates for the specialised…
Kenya is poised for growth as a Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) destination in East Africa.The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) has lined up roadshows in the US market,…
As South Africa looks to increase its international tourism arrival numbers, South African Tourism along with the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) will embark on a global roadshow…
The Namibia Tourism Board has revealed findings from research on the UK outbound market that show that 33% of UK visitors to the country booked their visit via a travel…
Tanzania and Kenya are projected to have the next fastest-growing hotel industry in Africa after Nigeria, due to ongoing tourism promotional campaigns, a healthy economy and strong visitor appeal, a…
Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park, is now under the management of African Inspiration Hotels and Lodges and has refined its…
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 12:35
Slight increase in foreign travellers to South Africa
Written by SATOA
Statistics SA’s latest tourism and migration report, reflecting arrivals for June, reveals that South Africa saw 3 355 904 travellers pass through ports of entry/exit.Foreign arrivals increased by 0.3% year-on-year to more…
Tuesday, 27 August 2019 10:25
Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris - The Exclusive South African Journey
Written by Springbok Atlas
At Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris, we have curated an exclusive journey through South Africa. Geared for the discerning traveller, it includes two of the country’s most luxurious destinations! Your…
Thursday, 22 August 2019 13:45
'Gentle Giants' greet you at Bukela Game Lodge
Written by AfriAsia & Beyond
A 'huge' welcome awaits you at Bukela Game Lodge, Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape.
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Thursday, 22 August 2019 13:26
SATSA calls on members to help protect South Africa’s reputation
Written by SATOA
Satsa is calling on members of the South African tourism industry to assist it in responding to harmful coverage of the country due to safety and security concerns.One of the…
South African Tourism has officially opened registrations to exhibitors for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2020.The event will take place from May 11-14 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in…
Wild Horizons has launched a new 32-seat double-decker boat, the Malachite, for sunset cruises on the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.Wild Horizons Spokesperson, Barbra Murasiranwa, commented: “It’s a twin-hull fibreglass boat,…
Thursday, 22 August 2019 13:16
Red Carnation Hotels to open luxury lodge in the Delta
Written by SATOA
Red Carnation Hotels will open Xigera Safari Lodge, its first safari property in Botswana, in June next year.The lodge, on the western side of the Moremi Game Reserve, will have…
MSC Cruises will bring two ships to South Africa’s shores for the 2020/2021 cruise season.This will mark the first time that two different class MSC Cruises’ ships (Lirica and Musica…
The Ombu Cultural Village has recently opened in Namibia, showcasing the Ovaherero tradition and culture to tourists.Situated on Ombu Farm, half-way between Etosha National Park and Windhoek, the Ombu Cultural…
The new extension to the Delaire Graff Estate, Owner’s Villa, has opened.The estate, part of the Classic Portfolio, is in South Africa’s Western Cape, with views of the Simonsberg Mountain…
