Travel news South Africa

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 07:08

Kenya lauded for Travel Management Portal

The African Union has lauded Kenya's move to to adopt the Africa CDC Trusted Travel platform for Managing travels through the Covid -19 Pandemic. This follows the announcement by Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe of the adoption of the platform, making Kenya the first country to take it up.

"The ministry has collaborated with the Afric… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 27/01/2021 07:07

Coronavirus in Africa could reverse 30 years of wildlife conservation gains, harming interconnected

For wild animals in Africa on the verge of extinction and the tight knit communities who protect them, COVID-19 is a specter, disrupting a delicate balancing act of survival for both humans and endangered species. African officials and conservation experts from Kenya, Uganda and Gabon briefed members of Congress on May 12 about the growing impac… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 27/01/2021 07:06

Newborn hippo calf in Kruger National Park takes first steps

A newborn hippo calf was filmed taking its first steps in the Kruger National Park. The tot is so tiny in comparison to its mother.

Hippos are fascinating creatures. When wading in the water, you’ll be forgiven for thinking these animals are docile and peaceful. Never forget though, there is a reason why hippos can co-exist in the same wat… read more

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 07:05

Air Seychelles could stop operating international

The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed Air Seychelles further into the financial crisis.

The loss-making company, in which Etihad Airways is a 40% shareholder, is a burden on the taxpayer. Its withdrawal from international routes could reduce the bleeding, believes the President of Seychelles. Air Seychelles could permanently clo… read more

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 07:04

South African Airways unlikely to return before July 2021

South African Airways’ newly revamped airline is now unlikely to return to the skies until July, despite The Department of Public Enterprises saying that it would be up and running by April 2021. In light of several ongoing issues that still need resolving, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that everything will be resolved by spring.

• Miscellaneous
• 27/01/2021 07:04

Africa Travel Week unveils 2021 roadmap to reignite travel and tourism in Africa

Africa Travel Week (ATW) has unveiled a plan for its 2021 shows, which virtual WTM Africa, from April 7 to 9, 2021.

Megan Oberholzer, Portfolio Director: Travel, Tourism and Creative Industries at Reed Exhibitions Africa, said the plan for WTM Africa has always been about offering value beyond the show floor. "This year, we are focu… read more

• Flights
• 27/01/2021 07:02

Airölines will operate between CPT and HRE

Airlink is increasingly positioning itself as the main airline in Southern Africa.

In addition to densifying its existing routes, the private South African company is opening of new routes. On March 3, Airlink will inaugurate a direct line between Cape Town and Harare. From that date, the private South African compan… read more

• Destinations
• 26/01/2021 06:59

Namibia has the best roads in Africa!

Namibia's Road Authority (RA) has announced that according to the findings of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitive R… read more

• Flights
• 26/01/2021 06:42

Qatar Airways expands African network

Qatar Airways expands African network. Image: Qatar Airways.  Image:  Qatar Airways

The destinations are:

•   Alexandria (two weekly flights resumed 25 January)
•   Cairo (up to 16 weekly flights resumed 18 January)
•   Cape Town (increasing to five weekly flights from 1 February)

• Flights
• 26/01/2021 06:42

Expansion: Air Peace interconnects multiple domestic routes, resumes suspended routes

Come February when Air Peace expects the return of all it’s aircraft out for maintenance, the airline has announced connections to more cities as part of its expansion drive with intent to resume previously suspended ones.

The new routes to be launched this February 2021 are: Enugu-Kano-Enugu, En… read more