Travel news overview

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 29/03/2023 16:39

Addo Elephant National Park: Annual elephant contraception exercise to take place

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the annual elephant contraception exercise will be taking place in Addo Elephant National Park's Main Camp section on 31 March 2023. For safety reasons SANParks… read more

• Flights
• 29/03/2023 16:38

Kenya Airways and South African Airways delay the launch of their joint venture until 2024

On 28 September 2021, Kenya Airways (KQ) and South African Airways (SAA) signed a memorandum of cooperation with a view to creating a pan-African airline group in 2023. This deadline is not expected to be met as the two airlines work on their respective turnarounds.

• Flights
• 29/03/2023 16:36

TAAG increases flights to Portugal

The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, increases the number of flights to Portugal. E… read more

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 21:09

Nigeria now holds US$743 million in frozen airline funds

Preventing airlines from repatriating funds may seem like an easy way to replenish depleted coffers, but ultimately the local economy will pay dearly, says IATA. Over the years, Nigeria, the continent's largest economy, has emerged as one of the world's worst performers in blocking airline funds.

• Miscellaneous
• 27/03/2023 21:08

The changing face of the safari guest

Remember the days when African safaris were a luxury that was reserved for rich, retired couples making the most of their golden years? That picture has fundamentally changed.

Today luxury travelers to Africa are young (in their late 20s, 30s and 40s), savvy, and craving connection with others, with nature and with themselves. That … read more

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 21:07

Air Peace leads Fastest growth by fleet

Air Peace has recorded the fastest growth by fleet when compared to its African rivals in the continent’s aviation market, Prime Business Africa’s finding has shown.

In Africa’s aviation market, there are several African heavyweight air transports; such as Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines, Egyptair, Royal Air Maroc and Air Algérie comp… read more

• Opinion
• 27/03/2023 21:03

The elephant in the room: Overtourism in Africa

Recent media reports about aggressive tourism and overcrowding in the Kenyan Masai Mara has put the spotlight on a much larger problem in sub-Saharan Africa. With travelers worldwide looking for authentic and untouched experiences, could Africa become a victim of its own success? Could it be destroying the pristine wilderness it is sel… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 27/03/2023 21:01

Destination Zimbabwe shines at MATTA

Zimbabwe successfully exhibited for the first time at the recently concluded Malaysian Association Of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The fair ran for two days from 17 to 19 this month.

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), Executive Director for International Marketing, Mr. Jeffreys Manjen… read more

• Flights
• 27/03/2023 21:00

Air Peace begins direct flights from Nigeria to Israel

West Africa’s biggest carrier, Air Peace has attained another milestone, as it begins its first direct flight from Nigeria to the State of Israel on April 20, 2023. This is a great feat for the airline and a huge relief to Nigerians and Israelis who have to travel for 27 hours from Nigeria to Israel via other nations but direct fli… read more

• Cruise
• 27/03/2023 20:57

Silversea lays keel of new luxury ship Silver Ray at Meyer Werft shipyard

Silversea Cruises and Meyer Werft have celebrated the keel laying of the second Nova-class ship, Silver Ray, on March 23rd, 2023. The keel laying marks the start of a ship’s assembly and comes after the steel cutting, which marked the start of construction.

The ship’s pre-built blocks will now be assembled in dry-dock and welded tog… read more