Destinations

• 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

• Destinations
• 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

• Destinations
• 19/04/2021 05:28

Kenyans urged to embrace local Tourism to revive the economy

Kenyans have been urged to embrace local tourism to help revive the economy, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking in Machakos County during the launch of the Tembea Tujenge Kenya quarter three campaign, the initiative's Ambassador Maina Kageni urged Kenyans especially locals within Nairobi, Machakos, … read more

• Destinations
• 18/04/2021 06:59

Mauritius Receives 100,000 Doses of the Sinopharm Vaccine

Mauritius has received a first delivery of 100,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine from China today and confirmed an additional order for 500,000 doses. This will allow the vaccination campaign to progress as planned with a targeted 700,000 people due to be vaccinated for the country to reach herd immunity.

The vaccination cam… read more