Travel news overview

• Flights
• 06/07/2023 08:04

Ethiopian Airlines returns to Medina, its fourth destination in Saudi Arabia

Solidly established in Saudi Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines continues to consolidate its position in this market, which attracts a significant flow of passengers to and from Africa.

• Attractions
• 04/07/2023 23:16

Cape Town: Chapman's Peak Drive toll tariff increase

The toll fees for the Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town have been increased from 01 July 2023. In order to manage and maintain this valuable asset as well as working closely with partners such as the Government of Western Cape and … read more

• Flights
• 04/07/2023 05:21

South African Tourism shares its recipes for boosting tourism on the continent

In many African countries, tourism development is not considered a priority in economic planning in general, and aviation in particular. South African Tourism, South Africa's state tourism promotion agency, wants to deconstruct this reality.

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 04/07/2023 05:20

Lions are still being farmed in South Africa for hunters and Tourism

A man was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 23 June 2023 with five lion carcasses in his luggage. He was about to board a flight to Vietnam, where the use of lion bones in traditional medicines is practised.

The seizure is commendable but highlights South Africa's controversial legal industry … read more

• Cruise
• 04/07/2023 05:19

Celestyal reveal dining, entertainment, other features aboard Celestyal Journey

Celestyal Cruises has revealed dining and entertainment experiences aboard its new ship Celestyal Journey, which it purchased from Carnival Corporation earlier this year.

Celestyal Journey previously sailed as Ryndam for Holland America Line, and most recently as Pacific Aria for P& O Australia, but has now undergone a bo… read more

• Flights
• 04/07/2023 05:18

Madagascar Airlines: arrival of first of 3 Embraer E190-E2s postponed until September

On December 7, 2022, Madagascar Airlines, the new Malagasy national airline resulting from the merger of Air Madagascar and its domestic subsidiary, signed a contract with US lessor Azorra for the lease of three Embraer E190 E2s. Delivery of the first aircraft will take longer than expected.

• Attractions
• 04/07/2023 05:14

Kruger National Park Calendar - August

Weather:

• cool mornings and cold evenings
• temperatures & humidity rise during the day

Temperatures:

• between 12°C - 28°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
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• Flights
• 03/07/2023 23:30

Qatar Airways relaunches flights to Casablanca and Marrakech in Morocco

On March 7, at the opening of the ITB Berlin 2023 travel and tourism trade fair, Qatar Airways announced the forthcoming opening of two routes to Juba (South Sudan) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), as well as the resumption of services to Casablanca and Marrakech in Morocco.

• Flights
• 03/07/2023 23:30

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of its 29th Dreamliner, the eleventh delivered by AerCap

Ethiopian Airlines became the first African carrier to operate the Boeing 787-8 in 2012, followed by the Boeing 787-9 in October 2017.  It has placed the Dreamliner at the heart of its Vision 2025 strategy of investing in state-of-the-art aircraft.

• Flights
• 03/07/2023 21:30

Air France to introduce flights between Paris and Cape Town

The flag carrier of France, Air France, will introduce direct flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town during the European Winter Season 2023/24.

The airline is set to operate three week… read more