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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Lijersdraai Picnic Site gets an upgrade
The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the ablution facilities at Lijersdraai Picnic Site will get an updgrade. Work on the ablution facil… read more
Ethiopian To Take Delivery Of First A350-1000, Lists Initial Routes
Ethiopian Airlines is set to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, with an initial four routes tentatively scheduled to be served using the aircraft type.
The airline says the largest variant of the A350 family will arrive in November, making it the first African carrier to operate the model. Ethiopian h… read more
Tintswalo Boulders voted one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World by Fodor’s
Tintswalo Boulders has been voted as one of the Best 100 Hotels in the World by Fodor's Travel, a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for over 80 years. The … read more
Sun Express will wetlease four aircrafts to SAA
Sun Express, a well-established airline company that is a joint venture between two globally recognized airlines, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has recently announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with South African Airways. This development is a significant milestone in the aviation industry, symbolizi… read more
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Upgrading of the Kalahari Tented Camp commences
The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced it is in the process of upgrading the roofs of the units at … read more
Pioneering $3 Billion Malaba-Kampala Railway Initiative
On the 14th of October, a significant event took place with the formal signing of the contract for the ambitious Malaba-Kampala (Eastern Route) Railway project.
This groundbreaking initiative, estimated at around 3 billion dollars, will cover a distance of 273 kilometres. The key players in this venture are the Government … read more
Norwegian Cruise Line amends itinerary for Norwegian Dawn’s South African season
Norwegian Cruise Line has informed guests booked on upcoming sailings of the Norwegian Dawn that significant itinerary changes will impact itineraries between Port Louis, Mauritius, and Cape Town, South Africa.
The 12-night cruises, originally scheduled to include stops in Madagascar and Reunion, have been adjusted, wi… read more
Troutbeck Resort, the Gem of Nyanga
If you have not been to Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, you have not been anywhere meaningful in the world. Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, is home away from home and gives every discerning tourist that much needed ambiance of the Eastern Highlands.
Surrounded by high mountain heath, cascading waterfalls, grey rocks and rivers chatting with… read more
MSC Cruises replaces MSC Musica with MSC Opera for 2025/26 South African season
MSC Cruises has confirmed MSC Opera will homeport in Durban and Cape Town for the 2025/26 winter cruise season in South Africa, replacing MSC Musica which has been deployed to the country for the current 2024/25 season.
The 2004-built, 2,150-passenger MSC Opera is scheduled to sail a 26-night repositioning cruis… read more
Northern Cape: Unleaded fuel still not available in Augrabies National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Augrabies National Park has confirmed that unleaded fuel (95) is still not available inside the National Park.
For the time being, SANParks… read more
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