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• Conservation & Wildlife
• 02/05/2021 06:45

Remote and wild Zimbabwe with Great Plains

With no WiFi or elaborate technology available, Zimbabwe's Sapi Reserve is a wild and remote destination where travelers can escape, reconnect with nature and truly recharge their batteries.

The 500-square-mile private reserve forms part of the Greater Mana area, which is a two-hour flight from Victoria Falls by small plane (about 9… read more

• Destinations
• 02/05/2021 06:37

Namibia extends (amended) mitigation measures until 31 May 2021

Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 27th Covid-19 briefing on the national resp… read more

• Destinations
• 30/04/2021 07:26

Zambia/Botswana: The Kazungula Bridge to be commissioned in May 2021

The Kazungula Bridge, a 923-metre-long and 18.5-metre-wide road and rail bridge that connects Zambia and … read more

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• Conservation & Wildlife
• 30/04/2021 07:23

Zimbabwe's decision to sell rights to hunt elephants causes outcry

Zimbabwe's recent decision to sell hunting rights to shoot up to 500 endangered elephants this year has been met with harsh criticism from local conservation groups.

Earlier this week, the government of Zimbabwe announced a controversial decision aimed at generating more public revenue amid the pandemic.

Legal elephant hunting… read more

• Destinations
• 27/04/2021 07:43

Animal Protection groups outraged as Mauritius gvt.gives permission for capture of wild monkeys

Animal Protection groups have condemned as a 'backward step' the decision by the government of Mauritius to grant permission for the expansion of Biosphere Trading Ltd and to allow the company to capture around 1,000 wild monkeys. Biosphere Trading, a company at Closel in Tamarin Falls, breeds and exports long-tailed macaques for research. It ha… read more

• Destinations
• 24/04/2021 05:30

Liberia Among 20 Countries Safe to Travel - U.S. State Department Declares

The State Department of the United States of America has placed Liberia among 20 countries safe to travel, out of 197 countries in the world.

"This report will boost the country image around the globe, the message is clear, Liberia is doing many things right, which our international partners are closely monitoring, we should receive this n… read more

• Destinations
• 23/04/2021 07:39

Recovery plan for tourism sector

Cabinet approved the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan at a meeting on Wednesday.

When South Africa implemented lockdown restrictions, one of the sectors that was most affected was tourism, with businesses remaining shut even when economic activity resumed. "The plan represents the collective response by government and the tourism sector… read more

• Miscellaneous
• Destinations
• 21/04/2021 06:23

3 extravagant underwater hotel experiences to add your post-pandemic travel list

Ocean lovers will appreciate these extravagant underwater hotel experiences that will allow you to marvel at marine life without disturbing them. Three we recommend:

The Underwater Room, Manta Resort in Pemba Island, Tanzania

The Underwater Room at Manta Resort in Pemba Island in Tanzania is a three-level accommo… read more

• Destinations
• 20/04/2021 19:49

Book Zanzibar PCR tests online

Mango has notified travellers of the Covid-19 testing arrangements for passengers returning from Zanzibar. Passengers may now book an appointment for a COVID-19 test and obtain their certificate in Zanzibar through the website www.zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz.

• Destinations
• 20/04/2021 19:48

Kenya banks on charter flights to boost tourist arrivals

Kenya will rely on charter flights to boost tourism numbers during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period, a government official said Saturday.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said the charter flights Kenya is receiving signals the growing confidence in the country's tourism products and preparedness … read more