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After Gorrilla sightings tourism gets a lift
Months after the first images of a group of gorillas with a number of infants were spotted at the Cross Rivers National Park (CRNP), the management of the park have yet again recorded trap photos of a large herd of forest elephants in some parts of the park.
According to the management, the herd of elephant was spotted around… read more
Kenya to introduce e-visa from January 1, 2021
Mozambique calling: What South Africans should know before travelling to the beach destination
South Africans love Mozambique, and with the easing of travel restrictions, travelling to the country is so much easier. The Mozambique government recently revealed new travel requirements for visitors. Travellers are now allowed to produce a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based Covid-19 test results. The tests needs to be taken… read more
Mozambique drops mandatory quarantine period
Travellers to Mozambique with a negative PCR test will be exempt from undergoing a quarantine period when entering the country. A PCR test needs to be taken within 72 hours before arrival.
The previous regulations stipulated that all visitors must undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine. Anyone who tests positive, or … read more
Tanzania: Number of visitors on the rise
Tourists are arriving in droves in Tanzania as the country proves to be the safest destination from the coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged world economies and hit travel particularly hard. Tanzania has managed to restore travellers' confidence as no signs of new coronavirus infections have been reported lately.
Last June, … read more
Mozambique: Two reserves named World Heritage candidates
The Maputo Special Reserve and the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve, two conservation areas in Maputo will be candidates for World Heritage, an official source told Lusa on Monday. The application will be made as an extension of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South Africa which is already classified as World Heritage b… read more
Let's all move to Mauritius
We understand if right now seems like an opportune time to unwind, leave the country, or bury your head in the sand. Choose the right destination, and you can do all three.
Especially now that Mauritius has launched a new one-year renewable … read more
How Tanzania has improved tourists security
A new study has revealed that Tanzania’s security and safety for tourists has been significantly improved, offering a ray of hope for the multi-billion-dollar industry. Tanzania is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, attracting nearly 1.5 million visitors, who contribute $2.4 billion annually. This is all thanks to its amazi… read more
It is complicated: Releationshop of hotels and governement on Mauritius
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Sunday said that his government was under pressure from the tourism industry over the manner and the pace with which the country is re-opening its borders since they have been closed since March following the Covid-19 outbreak. Why are the government and the tourism industry not on the same … read more
Ishaka-Katunguru Road to Boost Trade, Tourism
The Ishaka-Katunguru road that had turned into a death trap has since become an enabler to booming trade and tourism, three years later. The rehabilitation of the 58.2km road cost government Shs188b. The contractor, Mota-Engil, says the road is set for commissioning. It runs from Ishaka Town in Bushenyi District to Kasese Distri… read more
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