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Just when the country thought it had seen the last of the baby boomers for a while, a fifth gorilla birth was witnessed in Uganda when a baby mountain gorilla was born in Buhoma located in the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Southwestern Uganda.
The Rushegura gorilla family welcomed the bouncing baby gorilla … read more
Due to the drop in passenger numbers, Kenya Airways (KQ) has decided to send back some of its planes earlier than its stipulated return date. At the same time, the East African carrier is in the process of transforming some of its Boeing 787s into freighters. The airline has resumed flying domestically and internationally for over … read more
Ugandaon Saturday announced that it has fully opened all its national parks as the country continues to ease lockdown restrictions. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a state owned conservation agency, said in a statement issued here that all parks including the primate parks are open after instituting standard operating proce… read more
Emirates in the last 48 – 72 hours further filed schedule changes for Northern winter 2020/21 season. Latest adjustment as of 2100GMT 05SEP20 sees additional service reduction, including previously planned reduction in November being expanded to entire winter season.
Further changes remain highly possible. Due to … read more
In interviews on Saturday to L’Echo and La Libre Belgique, Brussels Airlines CEO Dieter Vranckx said he hoped to reach 40% of the airline’s capacity by the end of September, but for the moment he has to limit the aircraft use at 23%. After a relatively good summer, this month is indeed catastrophic for attendance due to the p… read more
The 4th edition of the African Travel and Tourism Conference is scheduled to take place as a virtual event on September 21, 2020.
Organized as part of the annual Akwaaba African Travel Market, the leading Pan-African Tourism Expo, the African Travel and Tourism Conference is in its fourth year. The theme for this… read more
AIDA Cruises has joined MSC Cruises in confirming that it will return to the Arabian Gulf cruise sector for the 2020/21 cruise season, deploying its second-largest ship AIDAprima out of Dubai. The announcement was made as part of the reveal of the cruise line’s winter program for 2020 and 2021, during which AIDAmar will cruise the … read more
Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Lagos (7 September) and Abuja (9 September) in Nigeria. The resumption of flights to both Nigerian cities takes Emirates’ African network to 13 destinations, as the airline works hard to help its customers travel safely and confidently, implementing industry-leading… read more
Waterfalls have long captured the imaginations of intrepid travellers and adventurers the world over — the meandering waters of a river gushing over a high precipice to create a vision of power and glory. While there are myriad magnificent waterfalls across the planet, here are some of the global classics and less-eulogised natural marvel… read more
In such a crisis, if some are tempted to abdicate, others see it more as an opportunity. This is the case of Richard Powell, the co-founder and managing director of the emerging carrier FlyWestAf. His team is currently finalizing the procedures for the launch of the first low-cost airline in West Africa.
Banjul Internationa… read more
More Gorillas born in Uganda, a huge boost to primate tourism
Kenya Airways Looking To Return Some Leased Aircraft Early
Uganda opens tourism parks
Emirates NW20 Network changes
Brussels Airlines to use only 23% of pre-Covid capacity
Akwaaba African Travel Market to be a virtual summit
AIDA back into Dubai in 2020/21
Here is the list of the most impressive waterfalls
FlyWestAf: West Africa's first low-cost airline takes shape
