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One of the biggest obstacles to selling regional travel in West Africa has always been the price of a short flight. A journey of ninety minutes between two neighbouring capitals can cost more than a flight to Europe, and much of that burden comes not from the airline but from the layers of charges, taxes and fees attached to every ticket. Nigeri… read more
A fresh approach to selling South Africa to South Africans is about to reach millions of living rooms. Just Travel SA, a nine-part domestic tourism series, premieres on SABC1 on Monday, 26 October 2026 at 18:00, and it is built around a question that every consultant hears across the counter: what can I actually afford?
Ra… read more
Durban's coastline is once again showing that water quality can shift quickly from one stretch of sand to the next, and the latest municipal testing round gives the African travel trade a clear picture of where clients can safely swim this season.
According to the newest beach water quality results dated 08 October 2026, t… read more
South African National Parks has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease in kudu at Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape, following a second round of diagnostic testing on samples collected from affected animals that returned positive results. Working in coordination with the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, the conse… read more
Essence of Africa, Africa’s international buyer forum, has announced its content programme for the 2026 edition, taking place in Zanzibar from 20–22 October. The programme brings together African tourism businesses and international travel buyers to discuss changing market demand, opportunities for tourism growth and the experiences attracting t… read more
Tanzania's aviation sector is turning a page. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed it will end the temporary measures introduced in 2025, the extraordinary arrangements put in place after the European Union added the country's carriers to its air safety list. From 1 November, operators return to t… read more
Access to one of Africa's most valuable wildlife experiences is becoming harder to guarantee. In south-western Uganda, pressure is building over the worsening state of roads that carry visitors towards the gorilla tracking sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and local leaders are now calling for public action to force … read more
One of Southern Africa's most historic rail corridors is preparing for a dramatic turnaround, and the numbers now on the table suggest the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is serious about reclaiming its place as a backbone of regional movement.
Meeting at the Authority's head office in Dar es Salaam on 12 Octobe… read more
Operators building self-drive adventure itineraries through the Eastern Cape need to adjust their plans. The Bedrogfontein 4x4 Trail in Addo Elephant National Park has been temporarily closed after a large rock came down and blocked the route, leaving no way for vehicles to pass. South African National Parks has confirmed that r… read more
Southern Africa's airline community has new leadership at the top of its representative body. At the 56th Annual General Meeting of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa, held in Mauritius, delegates elected a fresh Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson to guide the organisation through the coming twelve months. Both appointm… read more
Nigeria Moves to Cut West African Airfares With New Aviation Cost Oversight Body
New SABC1 Series Puts Nine Provinces Within Reach From Just R1 050 a Day
Durban Beach Update: Two Closures as uShaka, North and South Beach Score Excellent Water
Addo Stays Open for Safaris as Foot-and-Mouth Confirmed in Kudu, Biosecurity Tightened
Essence of Africa 2026 announces programme exploring new tourism opportunities
Tanzania Returns to Normal Aviation Rules From 1 November as Emergency Measures End
Bwindi Gorilla Access Under Threat as Kisoro Road Crisis Deepens
TAZARA Targets 1.8 Million Tonnes by 2031 Under US\$1.4 Billion Revitalisation Deal
