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Western Cape: Jonkershoek Nature Reserve & Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve are currently closed
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more
Cape Town: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden implements dual pricing
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), which manages South Africa's National Botanical and Zoological Gardens,… read more
5 Most Beautiful Beaches on the Continent
Africa is home to numerous gorgeous beaches both inland and coastal. We spanned the continent to find the most beautiful beaches on the continent. Here is a select list of 5 magnificent beaches that will leave you captivated by their beauty.
Bazaruto, Mozambique
The Bazaruto Archipelago is paradise for divers who’ll mar… read more
New sculpture garden opens in KwaZulu-Natal
The recently opened AmmaZulu Garden and Sculpture Precinct in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal is the perfect new weekend outing. The eight-hectare garden houses in excess of 120 marvellous sculptures by artists from all over the world, waiting to be discovered between the lush trees and plants. The sculpture precinct consists of five e… read more
Uganda’s mountain gorillas experience rare ‘baby boom’
The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda has welcomed seven infants so far this year, a rare victory compared to only two born in the whole of 2019.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) says the births of these silverbacks show that consistent conservation efforts, anti-poaching patrols, round-the-clock veterinary team … read more
Istanbul; Hagia Sophia to be converted into a mosque
Dating back to the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited cultural sites in Turkey, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO has expressed concern over Erdogan’s vision for the historic structure, noting in a statement on Friday that the building has a“strong symbolic and universal value.” It called on Turke… read more
MENALAC appoints new Secretary-General
The Board of the Middle East and North Africa Leisure Attractions Council (MENALAC), which represents the Middle East’s growing leisure attractions sector, has appointed Rosa Tahmaseb as its new Secretary-General, effective June 2020.
According to MENALAC, Tahmaseb, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience brings with he… read more
Deep Dive - Lockdown Gives Dive Operators Time to Rethink Sustainability
The world is at a standstill to flatten the COVID-19 curve, a pause that has been especially devastating to the travel industry. But for some marine tourism operators in Indonesia and Malaysia, the lockdown has inspired new innovations.
The picturesque Ceningan Divers Resort in Bali, Indo… read more
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