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Air France to land in Gambia as of November
Air France is continuing to adapt its network and strengthen its "leisure" destinations. For the 2021 winter season, the carrier will open almost ten new routes, including two in Africa.
From 1 November, Air France will offer a seasonal route to Gambia. The route will be operated during the winter season until March 2022, followi… read more
Ghana: Closed for 6 years, Sunyani Airport set to resume regular traffic
Inaugurated in July 1974, Sunyani Airport had suffered from the ravages of time. The hub, which serves central Ghana, was closed to regular traffic in 2015 for rehabilitation.
Customer experience: EgyptAir launches its E-upgrade offer to facilitate upgrades
EgyptAir launched on Tuesday 17 August 2021 its new service called "E-upgrade". This is a customer offer that allows passengers of the Egyptian national airline to obtain a seat in a higher class (Economy to Comfort or Business) through a bidding system.
Specifically, for a specific flight, "the passenger will have … read more
Adventurer Holly Budge & 20 elephant specialists come together on World Elephant Day
On World Elephant Day this year, on August 12th, Holly Budge, founder and leader of international non-profit, How Many Elephants, was among the impressive line-up of speakers at the global online event - 'Elephants - from conflict to coexistence.'
Hosted by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Founda… read more
Could Mauritius be opening to South Africans by October?
Mauritius will fully open its borders by October 1. And, it seems fully vaccinated South Africans can visit.
Mauritius
Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) said that travellers need to present
a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before their departure.
Those two requirements will allow them to explore the island with ease, d… read more
Keith Frisley has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Keith Frisley has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, with him trading the vibrant city life in Johannesburg for the serene beauty of the Serengeti National Park.
Formerly Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, Frisley is a native South African, who has worked across a num… read more
Inspiring stay at AndBeyond's Phinda Vlei Lodge
Anyone would feel like Meryl Streep or Robert Redford in the film "Out of Africa" when visiting AndBeyond's Phinda Vlei lodge in northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. I know I did.
The lodge was created in vintage style and offers a colonial chic experience with majestic chairs, dark wood furniture, a four-poster bed and even a bras… read more
Libya's wildlife treasure island at risk of ruin
Once famed for its exceptional wildlife, Libya's Farwa island risks
becoming just another victim of lawlessness in the war-ravaged North
African nation, activists struggling to save it warn.
An uninhabited 13-kilometre-long sandbar cut off at high tide in far western Libya, Farwa appears picture-postcard idyllic, with scatter… read more
Uganda welcomes new State Ministers for Works and Transport
On the 24 June, Minister of Works and Transport Hon. Katumba Wamala officiated at the handover ceremony to the new Minister's of State. Hon Peter Lokeris, Minister of State for Works and Hon. Joy Kabatsi, Minister of State for Transport handed over office to Hon. Musa Ecweru and Hon. Fred Byamukama respectively.
Hon. Katumba expressed grea… read more
Qantas delays South Africa return until December 2021
Airlines across the globe are continuing to return flights to South Africa after a long period of downturn amid the complications of the pandemic. However, it looks Qantas passengers will have to wait a little longer. The flag carrier of Australia has shared that it won’t be restarting scheduled services to South Africa until at least December 2… read more
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