Travel news South Sudan

• Flights
• 11/02/2022 07:56

Emirates resumes double-daily services from London Gatwick

Emirates has expanded its Gatwick service to double-daily, with the airport served by both the 777 and the A380. The introduction of the second daily Gatwick service takes Emirates’ total UK weekly flights to 91.

“We have seen a considerable uptick in demand for international travel in recent weeks, particularly from the South East and a… read more

• Flights
• 11/02/2022 07:56

United Airlines to expand service to Cape Town from New York/Newark

United Airlines today announced it plans to expand service to one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations by offering three nonstop flights per week, year-round, between New York/Newark and Cape Town International Airport, subject to government approval.  The new schedule starts on June 5.

United will fly a … read more

• Leisure
• Accomodation
• 10/02/2022 18:15

THE LIZ McGRATH COLLECTION UNVEILS NEW-LOOK INTERIORS AT THE PLETTENBERG AND THE MARINE

The Liz McGrath Collection has unveiled new-look interiors at two of its three hotels. The summer lounges at both The Plettenberg and  The Marine (Hermanus) have undergone a complete transformation, each boasting fresh and distinctly different interior design to reflect their uniquely individual settings.

Situated on a rocky headl… read more

• Flights
• 10/02/2022 09:14

Turkish Airlines expands its African network with the addition of Juba in South Sudan

In Africa, Turkish Airlines currently connects 50 cities in 32 countries and, following an agreement between the governments of South Sudan and Turkey, the airline will start direct flights between the two countries.

Turkish Airlines will strengthen its presence in the African sky from the second half of this year. The… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 09/02/2022 22:00

The cities with the most sustainable hotels

Vancouver has more sustainable hotels on offer than any other city in the world, according to new research by the energy comparison website, Uswitch.

The study analysed the eco-credentials of thousands of hotels in the world’s 200 largest cities on Booking.com. Using the holiday site’s ‘sustainable’ filter, researchers discovered how many … read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2022 21:58

Airlink to re-introduce flights between Durban & Mbombela

South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to re-introduce scheduled direct services between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban and Mbombela Kruger Mpumulanga International(KMIA; MQP… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 09/02/2022 11:56

South Africa has released rhino poaching statistics for 2021

South Africa's Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has released the rhino poaching numbers for 2021. According to … read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2022 05:59

Air Seychelles to return to the Maldives in March

Due to health restrictions in force in some countries, Air Seychelles had been forced to temporarily close some of its routes. The Seychelles' public flagship is gradually reopening these routes, depending on the lifting of the restrictions and market demand.

Air Seychelles will return to the Maldives from 4 March 2022, "offering… read more

• Flights
• 09/02/2022 05:56

TAAG Angola Airlines wants to more than triple its number of flights by 2022.

In recent months, TAAG Angola Airlines' operations have suffered from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, namely the restrictions put in place by some countries following the discovery of the Omicron variant. But the storm now seems to have passed, and the horizon is brightening.

TAAG Angola Airlines is dreaming big in early 20… read more

• Miscellaneous
• Attractions
• 08/02/2022 01:23

10 reasons to not miss the Investec Cape Town Art Fair

This year visitors can look forward to the added extras that come with attending the fair in person: parties, talks, hosted debates, a bookshop, a space to hang out with artists and curators, drink bubbly or grab Something South African from Crystal Birch, Pichulik, Marigold, Missibaba or Moon… read more