Destinations

• Destinations
• 12/05/2022 07:01

Emirates signs Memorandum with South African Tourism Board to boost visitor arrivals

Emirates and the South African Tourism Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals and inbound traffic to South Africa from key markets across the Emirates network.

The MoU was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Africa, and S… read more

• Destinations
• 10/05/2022 07:09

Adventure Tourism one of the fastest growing experiences

Adventure, hiking, mountaineering experiences have been identified as key catalysts in the recovery of tourism businesses in Kenya.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala stated that Kenya is well placed to tap into these niche segments due to diverse opportunities and attractions.

Speaking after a hiking expediti… read more

• Destinations
• 10/05/2022 07:06

Uganda wins three international Tourism awards

Uganda won three accolades at this year's the International Tourism Film Festival Africa for its film Explore Uganda - The Pearl of Africa brand.

Earlier this year, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) launched the new brand identity, Explore Uganda, the Pearl of Africa that seeks to promote Uganda as the best destination for tourism.… read more

• Destinations
• 10/05/2022 06:56

Cape Town sees a promising increase in travellers

After South Africa endured one of the strictest lockdowns globally and experienced harsh travel bans in December 2021, the recent rise in air traffic indicates that things could be returning to normal.  More than two years have passed since the onset of the pandemic and Cape Town International Airport has seen a recovery rate of 76% … read more

• Destinations
• 09/05/2022 13:55

Destination study: Cape Town named third greatest city on Earth

According to the biggest independent destination study since the Covid-19 pandemic, Cape Town in … read more

• Destinations
• 08/05/2022 06:19

2022 Africa’s Travel Indaba: Ghanaian Tour Operators ready for business

A selected group from the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) have already touched down in Durban in readiness for this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba which takes place from May 2 – 5 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, South Africa.

The group which comprises 15 buyers is led by TOUGHA President, Mrs. … read more

• Destinations
• 06/05/2022 05:29

Updated entry requirements for international travellers

South African Health minister Joe Phaahla has gazetted new Covid-19 regulations under the National Health Act to replace … read more

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• Attractions
• 04/05/2022 18:52

Design Joburg 2022 kicks off in May

Design Joburg is on from 19 to 21 May 2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre, while the fringe event - Design Joburg Collective (which will include industry walk-arounds, trend talks and networking events) kicks off on 17 May and will be live in nearby décor and design districts Kramerville and 44 Stanley.

The creative panel drivi… read more

• Destinations
• 04/05/2022 07:02

Gauteng Tourism to showcase #SportingGP prowess at Africa Travel Indaba in Durban

With the country striving to move into full economic recovery mode and Gauteng province which account to just over 30% of South Africa’s GDP and just under 8% of Africa’s GDP is set to play a crucial role in leading this much-needed recovery. Tourism is at the heart of this recovery with the African continent now positioned as the … read more

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• Conservation & Wildlife
• 03/05/2022 05:45

Kruger National Park Calendar - June

Weather:

• days usually warm, sometimes hot
• generally wind free
• cold evenings
• rarely rain falls

Temperatures:

• between 9°C - 26°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
• visit our