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The Botswana
Ministry of Environment and Tourism has issued an important advisory
following recent rains that have caused flooding in key areas of Chobe
National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. Several roads in these popular
safari destinations are temporarily inaccessible, and visitors are ad… read more
The Civil
Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced a revision to the
operating hours of Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) in
Francistown. Effective from 23 January 2025, the airport will now operate
Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00, while on weekends and public
holidays, … read more
The management team at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, operated by SANParks, has officially announced the temporary closure of the swimming pool located at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp for vital repairs. This essential maintenance work will render the pool out of service from January 27, 2025… read more
The Grobler's Bridge (Groblersbrug) Port of Entry,
which connects South Africa and Botswana at Martin's Drift, has
experienced a temporary halt in operations due to elevated water levels
resulting from recent heavy rainfall.
This announcement was made by the South African Border Management Authority (BMA)… read more
The latest updates from the Henley Passport Index reveal a decline in Kenya's passport ranking, which has dropped by one position to 68 in 2025.
This shift indicates that Kenyans
now have the ability to travel visa-free to fewer countries compared to
the previous year, highlighting a n… read more
The Board of Directors of Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Cuthbert Malindi as the new Managing Director, effective from January 2, 2025.
This strategic move is expected to steer the organization towards
enhanced operational e… read more
Africa,
a continent of unparalleled diversity, offers breathtaking destinations
for every traveler. Here are 11 must-visit countries for 2025 that
promise unforgettable experiences:
1. South Africa
From
Cape Town’s Table Mountain to Big Five safaris in Kruger National Park,
South Africa offers vibrant… read more
In
a significant move to enhance Namibia's transportation infrastructure,
the Namibian Roads Authority (RA) has announced the completion of a
crucial 170-kilometer section of Main Road 91 (MR 91) between the towns
of Gobabis and Aminuis. This strategic road upgrade, which has been
elevated to bitumen standards, not only improves… read more
The Air France-KLM Group, a prominent French-Dutch multinational airline holding company, has officially launched a new codeshare agreement with Airlink, a regional airline based in South Africa. This partnership took effect on December 3, 2024, and marks a significant step toward enhancing trav… read more
According the booking system on Air Botswana's website, flights to Durban in South Af… read more
Flooding in Botswana’s Chobe and Moremi Reserves: Key Travel Updates for Visitors
Botswana Adjusts Operating Hours for Francistown’s Phillip Gaonwe Matante Airport
Temporary Closure of Swimming Pool at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp for Maintenance
Temporary Suspension of Operations at Grobler's Bridge Port of Entry Due to Flooding
Kenya's Passport Ranking Declines as Visa-Free Travel Opportunities Decrease
Zambia Railways Limited Appoints Cuthbert Malindi as New Managing Director
Connecting Namibia's Past and Present: The Revitalized MR 91 Road Project
Air France-KLM Enhances Southern Africa Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement
Air Botswana launches flights to two regional destinations
