Travel news Eswatini

• Destinations
• 10/10/2023 07:25

Angola lifts tourist visa requirement for travellers from 98 countries

Angola has waived tourist visa requirements for citizens from several countries in a bid to boost local tourism. According to Presidential Decree No. 189/23 (29 September 2023), the country has passed a resolution to allow travellers fr… read more

• Accomodation
• 26/09/2023 05:48

Club Med has discovered a hidden South African gem

When people think of South Africa, the big names like Kruger National Park, Cape Town and Johannesburg often steal the limelight. But also worthy of attention is KwaZulu Natal, the country's answer to a tropical paradise. Known and loved by locals for its warm, subtropical climate and incredible white-sand beaches, KwaZulu Natal has remained a b… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 24/09/2023 19:03

Eswatini: Cheetah spotted for the first time in over 30 years

The Times of Swaziland, a daily newspaper in Eswatini (formerly called Swaziland), is reporting that a cheetah has been spotted in Esw… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 19/09/2023 06:31

CPT: International seat capacity for upcoming summer season to surge by impressive 25%

Cape Town Air Access – powered by Wesgro – held their 6th Annual Review showcase this evening. Reflecting on the significant achievements and milestones reached over the last year, the event was attended by airlines, Western Cape government partners, and business stakeholders.

Spotlighting plans in the pipeline to continue t… read more

• Rail
• 04/09/2023 22:37

Eswatini Railways Strategic Plan For 2023 – 2026

Eswatini Railways (ESR) has developed a three-year strategic plan to address its weaknesses and counter challenges in rail business operations by leveraging its strengths and capitalizing on identified opportunities. This plan is formulated during a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) period, marked by global threats such as the w… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 11/08/2023 20:03

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) offers up to 50% discount for Namibians & SADC tourists!

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that it has int… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 10/08/2023 18:55

The Africa Showcase Roadshow makes a return to North America in September

The highly anticipated annual Africa Showcase roadshow is set to return this September, offering an exceptional opportunity for travel industry professionals to connect with an extensive array of leading African suppliers. With an impressive lineup of African experiences and properties, the event promises a dynamic blend of networking, … read more

• Flights
• 10/05/2023 06:58

Eswatini Air makes Durban its second destination in South Africa

Eswatini Air launched its commercial operations on 26 March 2023. A start-up, in four stages, which will see the opening of three routes in South Africa by June. After Johannesburg, Durban will be added to the destination map of the young carrier, which operates Embraer aircraft.

• Rail
• 08/05/2023 22:37

Update On Eswatini Rail Link (ESRL) Project

The Eswatini Rail Link project team has spearheaded the project to reach significant milestones on its growth path. This is a joint effort between Transnet Freight Rail and Eswatini Railways. The project is currently at the Project Affected People resettlement phase. Many alternative resettlement sites have been prepared for the construct… read more

• Cruise
• 23/04/2023 22:05

Cape Town sees significant cruise tourism growth while Durban largely stagnates

Cape Town has seen significant growth in its tourism industry, with the support of its cruise tourism sector, but Durban has experienced only marginal growth, undermined by persistent load-shedding, health concerns regarding its beaches and damaged infrastructure.

Wesgro CEO Wrenelle Stander said cruise tourism had an annual economic impac… read more