Travel news overview

• Flights
• 22/10/2026 05:57

Air Algérie adds sixth A330neo as Algiers builds long-haul muscle for Africa and beyond

North Africa's largest carrier by fleet ambition has quietly reached another milestone in one of the continent's most determined widebody renewal programmes. Air Algérie has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A330-900neo, with the group confirming the arrival on Saturday 17 October 2026 as part of a fleet renewal and expansion p… read more

• Destinations
• 22/10/2026 05:56

Zanzibar Seats to Jump 33% as Gulf Routes Surge and Hotel Rates Slide 18%

Zanzibar is heading into one of the most expansive periods in its aviation history, with available airline seats forecast to rise by 33% over the next six months. The figures, released by the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) during the Essence of Africa buyer forum on the island, paint a picture of… read more

• Attractions
• 22/10/2026 05:55

Addo Elephant Park gets R136,5m makeover: new family units, spa and community lodge arriving

One of South Africa's most accessible malaria-free safari destinations is undergoing a significant transformation, and consultants selling Eastern Cape itineraries should take note of what is changing and when. South African National Parks has committed R136,5 million to upgrading accommodation, visitor facilities and basic infrastructur… read more

• Flights
• 22/10/2026 05:55

Proflight Zambia Boosts Joburg and Cape Town Seats for 2026/27 Festive Peak

Proflight Zambia is opening up fresh capacity on its South African corridors just as the 2026/27 festive rush begins to take shape, handing the regional trade more seats, more weekend options and a cleaner path between Southern Africa's two busiest leisure markets.

The headline change sits on the Lusaka–Johannesburg route,… read more

• Destinations
• 22/10/2026 05:54

Congo Brazzaville Moves to Drop Visas for Africans, But an ETA Will Still Apply

The Republic of the Congo has moved a significant step closer to opening its borders to fellow Africans, after cabinet approved a bill on 14 October that would scrap visa requirements for African nationals from 1 January 2027. For the regional travel trade, it is a development worth watching closely, though one that comes with a… read more

• Destinations
• 22/10/2026 05:37

Seychelles Sets 21-Day Rule for DRC Arrivals as Ebola Vigilance Tightens

The Indian Ocean archipelago has moved early rather than late. Following a notice from the Ministry of Health dated 14 October 2026, Seychelles has introduced firm entry conditions for anyone arriving from or recently present in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak has spread … read more

• Flights
• 21/10/2026 05:43

Proflight Zambia grows to 13 aircraft as seven Jetstream 41s unlock safari and corporate routes

Southern Africa's regional aviation picture has shifted again. Proflight Zambia has completed the purchase of three BAE Jetstream 41 turboprops, each configured with 29 seats, from the now-insolvent British operator Eastern Airways. The deal lifts the Lusaka-based carrier's total fleet to 13 aircraft… read more

• Flights
• 21/10/2026 05:37

United Nigeria Airlines breaks new ground with N20bn debt market debut to power fleet growth

A quiet but significant shift is taking place in West African aviation finance. United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) is preparing to become the first domestic carrier in Nigeria to raise money through commercial paper, a short-term borrowing instrument sold directly to investors rather than borrowed from a bank. The airline is targetin… read more

• Destinations
• 21/10/2026 05:27

Kenya Faces Level 3 US Advisory as Ebola Cases Climb to Eight

East Africa's most visited gateway has been placed under renewed international scrutiny. The United States State Department has lifted its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, a decision announced on 19 October that arrives at a delicate moment for the region's tourism calendar.… read more

• Attractions
• 21/10/2026 05:22

Cape Point's hidden cove crowned South Africa's top beach as Garden Route shines

Travel professionals selling South Africa's coastline now have fresh data to work with. A new analysis of Google review scores across 119 public beaches has placed Dias Beach at Cape Point at the very top of the national list, with an average score of 4.87 out of five drawn from 333 reviews. The study, conducted by SEO Backlinks… read more