Travel news overview

• Rail
• 05/09/2024 06:48

Zambia Railways news on the Chipata-Mchinji Railway

Emmanuel Hachipuka, the Chairperson of Zambia Railways Limited, has expressed a strong belief in the potential for a public-private partnership (PPP) to be established within the coming year. This partnership is intended to be a key component of the Chipata-Mchinji project. In addition to the railway project, the PPP will al… read more

• Flights
• 05/09/2024 06:46

Lufthansa resumes its seasonal Munich to Cape Town flights

German flag carrier Lufthansa is set to resume its seasonal service between Munich Airport (MUC) in Munich and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in … read more

• Attractions
• 05/09/2024 06:43

Govt Allocates Shs7.5bn to Revamp Ankole Mugaba Palace for Tourism

The government invests Shs7.5 billion in revamping the Ankole Mugaba Palace in Mbarara City, with plans to officially open the historic site to tourists in December, featuring restored artifacts and faith-based tourism experiences.

The palace, now managed by the Ministry of Tourism, is scheduled to officially open to tourists in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 05/09/2024 06:41

SANParks reintroduces Red Hartebeest and Elands to Marakele National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has reintroduced Red Hartebeest and Elands to the Kwaggasvlakte section of Marakele National Park to reestablish a balanced ecosystem … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/09/2024 06:40

African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024: Catalyzing transformation in tourism

• Destinations
• 05/09/2024 06:39

Zanzibar introduces mandatory travel insurance for visitors

Travellers to the island of Zanzibar will soon be required to present a mandatory travel insurance at all points of entry.

“This policy, effective from 1st October 2024, applies to all foreign visitors entering Zanzibar through seaports and airports, excluding residents” a statement issued by the Zanzibar Commission for T… read more

• Flights
• 03/09/2024 07:32

Virgin Atlantic's return to Ghana: A new chapter in Air Travel

Virgin Atlantic is poised to make a triumphant return to Ghana, marking a significant milestone in its operations. The airline is gearing up to reestablish its flight services, bridging the gap between Accra, the vibrant capital of Ghana, and London Heathrow, one of the world's busiest international airports. This move signifi… read more

• Flights
• 03/09/2024 05:37

NCAA: US ban a technicality, Nigerian Airlines can still operate

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says, the US ban on Nigerian airline is not due to safety concerns but rather a technicality related to the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program.

This is just as the NCAA says, Nigerian airlines can still operate to the U.S. by wet-leasing aircraft from airlines in countries wi… read more

• Flights
• 02/09/2024 20:47

ET suspends Asmara

Ethiopian Airlines sincerely regrets to inform its esteemed and valued customers who are planning to travel to or from Asmara that it has made the difficult decision to suspend all of its flights to Asmara, effective September 3, 2024.

This suspension is due to the extremely challenging operating conditions … read more

• Attractions
• 02/09/2024 20:19

Kruger National Park calendar for 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)

… read more