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Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to select museums on International Museum Day
On Tuesday, 18 May 2021, Iziko Museums of South Africa will be joining the International Museum community in celebrating International Museum Day (IMD), with free entry to selected Iziko museums sites in Cape Town and half-pric… read more
The Pretoria National Botanical Garden is going cashless
The Pretoria National Botanical Garden, located in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria, has announced that it is migrating to a card only payment system, phasing out cash payments. Cash will still be accepted, but the management of the Nationa… read more
Pandemic and war hit tourism in Lalibela, holy Ethiopian site
As they have done for hundreds of years on the Orthodox Easter weekend, priests wrapped in traditional white robes read the Bible by candlelight on Saturday evening in the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in northern Ethiopia.
The ancient ritual has been a tourist draw in recent years. Tens of thousands of visitors from around Ethiopi… read more
Chapman's Peak Drive named one of the "World's Most Beautiful Road Trip Routes"
The Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town is one of the World's Most Beautiful Road Trip Routes. The Pentagon Motor Group, a motor dealer… read more
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
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