Travel news overview

• Cruise
• 03/02/2022 07:06

Silver Explorer sold to Exploris but 2022 South Africa cruise unaffected

Silversea Cruises has sold its expedition cruise ship Silver Explorer to a new cruise line called Exploris, but her 2022 Cape Town departure is not affected. Silver Explorer will transition out of the Silversea fleet in September, 2023 and will sail her first voyage with her new owners in December that year.

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• Flights
• 03/02/2022 06:54

ASKY returns to Equatorial Guinea after a 2-month break

The President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, signed a decree on 21 January 2022, easing restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the wake of this, the Central African country reopened its skies, but under certain conditions.

This Thursday, February 3, 2022, ASKY will reopen its Lomé - Malabo route. For the re… read more

• Flights
• 02/02/2022 17:07

Dana Air reintroduces early flights from Abuja Feb 1, as Captain Shokunbi retires

Dana Air has announced that it will reintroduce it’s early morning flights from Abuja to Lagos from February 1, 2022.

A statement  from the airline said, with more of our aircraft back to full service after comprehensive maintenance, we are introducing additional flights but most importantly our early morning flights from Abuja… read more

• Cruise
• 02/02/2022 17:06

Norwegian Viva to spend 2023 inaugural cruise season in the Mediterranean

Norwegian Cruise Line ‘s new Prima-class cruise ship Norwegian Viva will debut in 2023 with a program of cruises to Europe and the Caribbean, but her inaugural season will be spent in the Mediterranean. Norwegian Viva will sail her first cruise on June 15th, 2023, with the season set to feature a series of eight-, nine- and ten-night… read more

• Attractions
• 02/02/2022 17:05

Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival promotes Gambian heritage, Boosts Tourism

Bringing people together and preserving a unique heritage inspired local youth leader Omar Jammeh and other young people from Janjanbureh in The Gambia to revive the Kankurang Festival five years ago.

The Kankurang masquerade is a Mandinka tradition and an integral part of the rite of passage of young boys. The Kankurang is a protective sp… read more

• Flights
• 02/02/2022 17:05

FG reinstates Emirates winter schedule as Air Peace gets nod for UAE flights

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• Destinations
• 02/02/2022 17:04

Tourists stranded as rains damage bridges

Tourists and some residents are trapped in the Mana Pools National Park after the recent heavy rains extensively damaged access bridges leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Food and fresh water supplies have since been affected.

Evacuation by air or by boats is now required for the people trapped in the area, while the da… read more

• Flights
• 02/02/2022 17:04

Ethiopian Airlines resumes passenger 737 MAX flights

Ethiopian Airlines flew a passenger 737 MAX flight on February 1st – its first since the tragic crash in March 2019. While Boeing’s 737 MAX airplane has resumed flying for most airlines around the world, Tuesday’s flight was particularly significant as Ethiopian was one of two airlines that suffered fatalities due to the jet’s anomalies.… read more

• Accomodation
• 02/02/2022 17:03

Wilderness Safaris Vumbura Plains Camp undergoes extensive refirbishment

Wilderness Safaris’ much-loved Vumbura Plains Camp, set in the heart of the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site in Botswana, will re-open in early April 2022 after an extensive refurbishment of both the camp’s exteriors and interiors. Vumbura Plains’ refreshed look and feel will celebrate its sense of place and culture, bring… read more

• Destinations
• 02/02/2022 17:02

Zimbabwe has eased entry requirements for all arrivals

The Government of Zimbabwe has amended the current Covid-19 Level 2 National Lockdown Measures. According to a press release issued by the Department of Presi… read more