Travel news overview

• Accomodation
• 04/09/2021 02:35

Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island Hotel & Resort set to open in 2024

Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has signed a deal to open a new Mantis property on Bahrain’s Hawar Island, merging luxury with eco-tourism, while redefining adventure.

Mantis was founded in 2000 by global entrepreneur and conservationist Adrian Gar… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Attractions
• 04/09/2021 02:34

KwaZulu-Natal: Free entry to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves for the first 200 visitors every Friday

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the governmental organisation responsible for maintaining more than 120 wildlife conservation areas and biodiversity in … read more

• Attractions
• 03/09/2021 12:11

Kenya to organize inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo naming festival

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife is targeting to raise KSH 100 Million during the upcoming inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival.

This was said by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala when he received contributions towards the initiative from four organizations: East Africa Safari Rally, Chandari… read more

• Destinations
• 02/09/2021 05:12

What are the most beautiful beaches in Africa?

Africa; a vast continent with a coastline that seems to never end. South Africa is a popular destination, but Mauritius, Zanzibar and Mozambique are also ideal for a stay with sun, sea and sand. Making a choice was difficult, but below we have listed the most beautiful beaches in Africa for you. So pack your bags, tassen in Dutch, and visit one … read more

• Destinations
• 01/09/2021 21:22

Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2021 - March 2022) outlook

According to the findings of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-25), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely t… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2021 21:22

Malawi Airlines revises its flight schedule!

The flag carrier airline of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has revised its schedule for flights to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesbu… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2021 21:22

Kulula re-introduces fligths between Johannesburg & East London

South African low-cost airline kulula has announced the re-introduction of its non-stop service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Phalo Airport (formely known as East London Airp… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2021 21:21

Inside Turkish Airlines’ incredible Africa growth

Turkish Airlines serves 44 passenger destinations across Africa from Istanbul this year, down from 52 in 2019 for an obvious reason. Cairo is the leading route, and Egypt is the top country. One-stops and narrowbodies are utterly vital to the airline’s African effort. We check it out.

Big growth to Africa

Africa … read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2021 21:21

Nigeria’s Azman Air starts flying its Airbus A340 commercially

While most airlines are replacing four-engined widebodies for more fuel-efficient twin-engine jets, Nigeria’s Azman Air has decided to fly an Airbus A340-600. After completing its certification with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the aircraft registration number 5N-AAM is ready to begin commercial operations.

The NCAA issued… read more

• Flights
• 01/09/2021 21:17

Emirates to receive final Airbus A380 in November

Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from June 2022.

All three new A380s to be delivered will be fitted out with Emirates’ much-lauded Premium Economy cabin as well as its latest… read more