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CemAir to launch flights between Cape Town & Durban
South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in … read more
Air Tanzania takes delivery of its fifth Dash8-Q400
Between 2016 and 2019, Air Tanzania's fleet has been growing at a rate of two brand new aircraft every year. The Tanzanian state-owned carrier now has eight aircraft, including two Dreamliners. In line with its business plan, three new aircraft are expected to be added by next year. It is counting on this operational reinforcement to turn… read more
Turkish Airlines: Luanda scheduled in October, code-share with TAAG Angola Airlines
Turkey and Angola want to see their bilateral trade reach a volume of 500 million dollars in the next few years. This is the commitment made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan who received his Angolan counterpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço this week. They see their national airlines as effective levers for achieving this goal.
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Rwanda makes more room for gorillas
Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park is being expanded by nearly 40 square miles in order to accommodate the growing population of mountain gorillas, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Rwandan government disclosed.
Population research figures from 2016 show that the total gorilla population has topped 600 individuals, up from 480 in… read more
Great Plains' new Botswana tours transform guests into explorers
Dereck Joubert, CEO of Great Plains Conservation, and his wife, Beverly, will be launching a new range of conservation expeditions in Botswana.
The expeditions will be about discovery-based adventures, as opposed to ticking off a checklist, and will contribute to science by cataloguing events and wildlife. Travelers will reli… read more
Discovering cultural tours, the tamer side of Africa
In a post-Covid world, the draw of Africa's vast open spaces, natural beauty and spectacular wildlife has been incredible. People who were locked down in their houses for longer than they ever thought possible are now craving the freedom of the natural wilderness.
However, as travelers are looking for longer and more meaningful stay… read more
Nelson Mandela's home is now a luxury hotel
The former home of Nelson Mandela, located in the heart of Houghton, Johannesburg, is set to open as a luxury hotel on Aug. 1. Sanctuary Mandela is a nine-room, upmarket, boutique hotel that was where the South African revolutionary-turned-president lived after his release from prison in 1990. It was here that he hosted dignitaries… read more
Emirates extends suspension of flights from Nigeria to UAE
Emirates Airline has extended the suspension of its flights from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates to at least August 7. The initial suspension of flights was scheduled to end on July 31.
Suspension of flights from South Africa to UAE will also remain in place until the same date. “Affected flight bookings have been cancell… read more
Zimbabwe reintroduces black rhinos to 2nd largest national park
Zimbabwe is re-introducing black rhinos to its second-largest game reserve, Gonarezhou National Park, the first time that the wildlife sanctuary will be home to the critically endangered species in nearly 30 years.
The initiative is part of measures to restore and promote biodiversity through the reintroduction of locally ex… read more
Tourism Sector seeks support in Mid-Term budget
TOURISM industry leaders expect the 2021 mid-term fiscal policy review, which will be presented in Parliament today, to buttress the sector's recovery from the Covid-19 impact. Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, will present the mid-term policy review where he is expected to evaluate the performance of the budget … read more
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