Travel news overview

• Leisure
• 30/10/2023 20:55

Railbookers introduces its first South Africa trips

Railbookers has expanded its luxury tour offerings into South Africa with 15 new rail itineraries that showcase the country's popular Blue Train and Rovos Rail.

The new journeys range from nine to 20 days and explore South Africa's natural wonders and culture while treating guests to five-star accommodations and service onboa… read more

• Attractions
• 30/10/2023 20:53

A new luxury lodge in the Serengeti features dome-like suites

Located just minutes from the Serengeti Gate, Kuoom offers guests views of the park's landscapes. Its position, close to both Seronera and Kogatende, ensures easy access to key safari spots, including the wildebeest migration and Mara River crossings. The lodge aims to offer both wildlife experiences and a sense of calm.

The … read more

• Cruise
• 30/10/2023 20:51

New superyacht is accepting charter bookings in South Africa

The Hazendal Yacht - Princess Eve, an 85-foot vessel launched by the Hazendal Wine Estate and managed by Newmark Hotels & Reserves, is now available for charters and private events on the waters in and around Cape Town.

The superyacht can accommodate up to eight people on overnight cruises and larger parties on daytrips. … read more

• Flights
• 30/10/2023 20:49

New flight will connect key safari destinations in Zimbabwe and South Africa

Halsted's Aviation Corp. will begin operating weekly flights between Buffalo Range Airport in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe, and Kruger Mpumalanga Airport in Mbombela, South Africa, in March. The new service will connect popular safari destinations in the two countries: Singita Malilangwe in Zimbabwe and the Singita Kruger National Park or Sabi Sand… read more

• Accomodation
• 30/10/2023 20:03

Diamonds Resorts triumphs in Kenya

Kenya was named ‘Africa’s Leading Destination’ at the 30^th World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held in Dubai in mid-October making it the continent’s best place to visit.

But it was Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf resort in Diani (https://leisurebeachgolfresort.diamondsresorts.c… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 30/10/2023 07:11

WTM London to reveal worldwide trends in annual WTM Global Report

• Accomodation
• 30/10/2023 07:10

World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean 2023 winners revealed

Big winners at the red carpet World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2023 included the paradise nation of the Maldives, emerging as winner of ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination’ as well as ‘Indian Ocea… read more

• Destinations
• 30/10/2023 07:09

Tourism Minister reviews measures to boost sector's activities

Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Mohamed Moez Belhassine, reviewed on Saturday the measures taken during the ministerial working sessions held in June and July. The main objective of these measures was to strengthen the handicraft sector and to establish a dedicated Destination Management Organisation (DMO) to promote tourism in the S… read more

• Flights
• 30/10/2023 07:08

Etihad Airways to resume Nairobi flights

Etihad Airways will restart service between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) next year.

The AUH-NBO route, exclusive to the UAE carrier, will be flown daily from May 1, 2024, with an Airbus A320. “The link will further stimulate cross-business and … read more

• Cruise
• 30/10/2023 07:07

Cape Town Cruise Terminal says recent award win will spur cruise sector growth

Cape Town Cruise Terminal says its recent win of ‘Africa’s Leading Cruise Port 2023’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards will further uplift the local tourism market. Cape Town won the award on the back of the busiest cruise season ever for South Africa’s primary cruise port during the 2022/23 season.

Now cruise tourism officials… read more