Travel news overview

• Opinion
• 01/09/2023 05:51

Are high airfares grounding intra-Africa tourism?

The cost of intra-Africa travel has been a subject of much debate in recent years, with tourism professionals suggesting it is holding back the immense potential of Africa as a tourism destination.

As the BBC recently reported, flying from Berlin, the capital of Germany, to Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, might cost you around $150 for a … read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:51

Flysafair relaunches a key route in the Western Cape in time for summer

South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced the relaunch of a key local route in South Africa's … read more

• Attractions
• 01/09/2023 05:49

Kruger National Park Calendar - October

Weather:

• daytime temperatures soar
• first hard rains
• it can get extremely hot & humid if the rains are late

Temperatures:

• between 16°C - 32°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
• visit our

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:49

Fastjet to increase flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg

Low-cost carrier Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of additional flight frequencies from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, … read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:47

Kenya Airways and AFRAA to host Africa Aviation Innovation Summit

Kenya Airways and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) will host the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit, scheduled to be held on 18th and 19th October in Cape Town, South Africa.

According to the organisers the Innovation Summit under the theme Customer Obsession in Aviation “provides a forum for African aviation leaders a… read more

• Destinations
• 01/09/2023 05:47

Minister engages stakeholders to propel Ghana’s tourism industry toward remarkable growth

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, convened a significant breakfast meeting with key industry stakeholders at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre in Accra. The meeting, held on August 30, aimed to assess the current state of Ghana’s burgeoning tourism industry and strategize its future trajectory.

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• Accomodation
• 01/09/2023 05:43

Mhondoro Lodge creates luxury Overland Safaris

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the Waterberg region of South Africa launched an Overland Safaris product, curated specifically for groups of up to 14 guests. These tailor-made adventures take guests to Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. While three itineraries are currently available between May and September, a special Nam… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:29

Dana Air recruits and trains more Nigerian pilots & engineers

As part of its strategic expansion of flights and fleet in the coming months, Dana Air has also recruited and trained more eminently qualified Nigerian Pilots, Engineers and Flight Dispatchers.

Speaking on the recruitment drive, the Chief Operating Officer of the airline Ememobong Etette said,”about 9 Nigerian pilots, over 10 Engine… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2023 05:28

Max Air assures commitment to Safety, commends NCAA on recent audit

Max Air, has assured it will remain committed to safe operation which is its number one priority since inception.

An Executive Director of the airline, Barr. Shehu Wada in a chat with aviation correspondents says, “What we sell is safety and we pride ourselves by our sincerity and commitment to safe and secure operation which we hav… read more

• Attractions
• 23/08/2023 21:48

Namibia to upgrade gravel roads in Etosha National Park

The Executive Director of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Teofilus Nghitila, announced at the launch of the annual tourism statistical report for 2022 that the Government of … read more