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Good news is flowing out of
South Africa's Klein Karoo region as the
celebrated Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn have
officially reopened to the public, restoring one of the most iconic
stops on the Garden Route itinerary. After a challenging two-month
closure caused by a major rockfall and storm damage, th… read more
The
Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles has
strengthened its tourism leadership with the appointment of
Mrs Maria Azemia as the new Deputy Chief
Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB). The
announcement, made by the Office of the President, signals a fresh
chapter for one of Africa… read more
Duwisib Castle in southern Namibia remains
closed to visitors, and industry professionals arranging
self-drive itineraries through the region are urged to update their
client briefings accordingly. Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state
entity responsible for managing the property on behalf of the Namibian
governmen… read more
Tanzania has firmly cemented its
position as one of Africa's most powerful tourism economies, with the
sector generating a record 4.41 billion US dollars in
2025, equivalent to roughly 11.598 trillion Tanzanian
shillings. The latest figures, drawn from the International Visitors'
Exit Survey (IVES) 2025, reveal a count… read more
Rwanda's tourism marketing machine
has just delivered one of the boldest strokes in African destination
branding to date. On Tuesday, 14 July 2026,
Visit Rwanda and English Premier League club Aston Villa officially
unveiled a landmark global partnership that will place the
Visit Rwanda logo on the front of the… read more
Kenya's
tourism sector is placing cultural festivals at the heart
of its diversification and growth strategy, as the
country accelerates its drive toward welcoming 5 million international
visitors by 2027. This strategic direction was reinforced by Kenya
Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer, Ms. June Chepkemei, at the… read more
Air
connectivity between Europe and Southern Africa is set to receive a
significant boost as Discover Airlines expands its
long-haul programme from Munich Airport to the Namibian
capital, Windhoek. Effective April 2027, the Lufthansa Group leisure
carrier will operate five weekly year-round flights on the route, a
no… read more
For
safari planners across the continent, August continues to
rank as one of the most rewarding months to experience Etosha National
Park. With Namibia's dry season firmly in full swing,
wildlife naturally gathers around the park's permanent waterholes,
delivering some of the most consistent game viewing anywhere in Af… read more
The
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Dr.
Allen Onyema, has made a powerful appeal to tour
operators to intensify the promotion of Nigerian destinations on the
international stage. Speaking at the 5th Annual General Meeting of the
Nigeria Association of Tour Operators
(NATOP) held re… read more
A long-awaited breakthrough is
unfolding in the Indian Ocean's aviation landscape, and it carries
meaningful implications for tourism, trade, and family reunification
across the region. Direct flights between the Union of the
Comoros and Madagascar are
set to resume this July, ending roughly four years… read more
Cango Caves reopens: Klein Karoo's underground icon welcomes visitors back after rockfall closure
Seychelles Tourism Board welcomes Maria Azemia as new Deputy CEO to steer destination growth
Duwisib Castle in Namibia remains closed until further notice
Tanzania tourism hits record \$4.41 billion in 2025 as high-value visitors drive earnings surge
Rwanda scores big: Visit Rwanda lands historic Aston Villa front-of-shirt deal in tourism power play
Kenya Bets Big on Cultural Festivals to Unlock 5 Million Visitor Target by 2027
Discover Airlines Doubles Down on Namibia: Munich–Windhoek Route Jumps to 5 Weekly Flights
Etosha in August 2026: Why Namibia's Iconic Park Delivers Africa's Finest Dry-Season Safari
Air Peace Chairman Champions Nigerian Tourism as Untapped Foreign Exchange Goldmine
Comoros and Madagascar Restore Direct Flights After Four-Year Freeze, Reopening Indian Ocean Corrido
