Travel news overview

• Flights
• 26/09/2023 06:34

Tourist Arrivals Exceed Target of Two Million

Tourist arrivals have exceeded the set target of two million since the opening of the frontiers following the COVID-19 pandemic from October 2021 to September 2023.

The Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism, Mr Louis Steven Obeegadoo, provided the information, this afternoon, du… read more

• Opinion
• 26/09/2023 06:28

Why are safaris so expensive?

Travel to popular African safari destinations from the U.S. is skyrocketing, according to recent data released by both U.S. travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com, and SA Tourism. The numbers revealed that policy sales for destinations known for safari tourism more than tripled from 2020 to 2022, with South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania emer… read more

• Attractions
• 26/09/2023 06:28

The Cellars-Hohenort unveils its new interiors

The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa (Constantia, Cape Town) has unveiled the new design and interiors of its restaurant and public spaces, following an extensive re-design of The Conservatory Restaurant and Terrace, as well as the Lounge and Bar ar… read more

• Cruise
• 26/09/2023 06:28

Royal Caribbean completes biofuel testing in fleetwide decarbonisation effort

Royal Caribbean Group has announced the completion of over 12 consecutive weeks of biofuel testing in Europe as it seeks to significantly cut emissions across its fleet. Royal Caribbean has pursued the use of biofuels to cut its carbon footprint, while MSC Cruises recently sailed the world’s first zero emissions cruise using a blend of bi… read more

• Flights
• 26/09/2023 06:27

FlyNamibia launches a new service to South Africa

Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia is set to introduce a new service to South Africa. The airline, which is now a f… read more

• Flights
• 26/09/2023 06:25

Level 1 accreditation for the Seychelles International Airport

• Attractions
• 26/09/2023 06:24

Table Mountain National Park: Tap water unsafe to drink at several locations

South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public not to consume tap water at the several sites in the Cape of Good Hope Section of Table Mountain National Park in … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 26/09/2023 05:49

Namibia launches a new online tourist visa application service

The "e-services" website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is working again

The Namibian Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, announced on the occasion of the commemoration of … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 26/09/2023 05:49

Luxury safari camp opens at Unesco site in Zimbabwe

Molori Safari, a safari company from South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve, has expanded its footprint with the launch of Molori Mashuma in Mana Pools, a Unesco World Heritage Site in Zimbabwe. The camp is part of the Rora Private Collection, offers travelers a unique African safari experience in a Unesco World Heritage site.

The camp… 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