Travel news overview

• Leisure
• 08/07/2023 07:52

Introducing Tswalu Kalahari’s new private wilderness experience: Loapi Tented Camp

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, which stretches for114,000 hectares across the southern Kalahari, has opened its new Loapi tented camp. Designed to exacting environmental stan… read more

• Destinations
• 08/07/2023 07:21

Seychelles' Tourism environmental sustainability levy takes effect August 1

The Seychelles' tourism environmental sustainability levy will be effective as of August 1 with a three-tiered approach, said Vice President Ahmed Afif on Thursday.

The levy was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in its meeting on Wednesday.

Afif told reporters that "The government decided after several discussions with all … read more

• Destinations
• 08/07/2023 06:39

Morocco announced as Premier Partner of WTM London 2023

The Premier Partnership announcement comes as Morocco experiences growth in its tourism activity, aiming to double the number of incoming tourists to 26 million by 2030, elevating Morocco as a leading leisure destination to the world’s travel trade.

It is already known that Morocco’s presence at World Travel Market London will foc… read more

• Flights
• 08/07/2023 06:38

Green Africa secures its fourth ATR72 aircraft

Operational since 12 August 2021, Green Africa aims to use the power of air transport to efficiently network Nigeria's 36 states and, later, regional services in Central and West Africa. As it gains experience and notoriety, the private carrier, founded by a former Morgan Stanley banker, is rolling out the plan to refloat its fleet.

• Flights
• 08/07/2023 06:34

Air passenger traffic and capacity recovery in Africa – IATA CHART OF THE WEEK

The International Air Transport Association, IATA’s recent Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, attracted the participation of more than 400 aviation leaders and stakeholders. The conference tackled critical issues affecting air travel and cargo transportation in Africa, covering topics such as safety, regulation, sustainability, tr… read more

• Opinion
• 08/07/2023 06:28

Can Malawi edge into safari's Big Five?

Receptive tour operator Mike Varndell of Crafted Africa reaches into the past to talk about Malawi’s future. And in summarizing its appeal, he also hints at its challenges. “It’s like going back in time to 50 years ago,” he said.

But it may not take Malawi 50 years to catch up. The country is one year into a 20-… read more

• Destinations
• 07/07/2023 23:11

South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (July - November 2023)

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period July 2023 to November 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currentl… read more

• Flights
• 07/07/2023 21:19

Mohahlaula Airlines files a complaint against the State of Lesotho for "fraudulent" licenses

Mohahlaula Airlines obtained its AOC in February 2020. Based in Maseru, the young private carrier says it has been wronged by the actions of the Ministry of Transport, which are undermining local investors in the civil aviation sector.

• Rail
• 06/07/2023 08:13

Afreximbank and Ghana Railway Company to develop Western Railway corridor

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Ghana Railway Company, the national railway operator of Ghana, have signed a Project Preparation Facility Head of Terms agreement and Pre-Mandate Letter to finance the development and implementation of an integrated 299km standard gauge railway network that connects Ghana’s western corridor… read more

• Attractions
• 06/07/2023 08:09

One-day protest action scheduled to take place in Marakele National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has received a notification for a planned protest scheduled to take place in Marakele National Park on 06 July 2023. According to SANParks the o… read more