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South African National Parks
(SANParks) has issued an important update for visitors to
Marakele National Park in Limpopo
Province, advising that some tourist roads within the park have
sustained damage and are currently undergoing rehabilitation. While the
affected roads remain open, SANParks strongly … read more
Namibia’s national railway operator, TransNamib
Holdings Limited, has been working tirelessly to address
the damage caused by recent heavy rains that have disrupted sections of
the railway network, particularly in the southern and western regions of
the country. The company has deployed civil engineering teams to assess
… read more
The future of travel will be increasingly connected,
personalized, and eco-conscious, according to Allen
Awosinkude, Senior Vice President, Account Management at
Sabre Central and West Africa (CWA).
Speaking at a recently held webinar themed “The Future of
Travel”, Awosinkude outlined … read more
Silversea Cruises, a leader in
luxury expedition travel, has unveiled its highly anticipated
2028 World Cruise, titled “An Ode to the
Moment.” Departing from Miami on January 5, 2028, aboard the elegant
Silver Shadow, this 132-day journey will
explore 58 destinations across 29 countrie… read more
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR),
the state-owned operator of tourism facilities within Namibia’s
protected areas, has issued an important advisory for travelers. Fuel is
currently unavailable at several of its popular resorts, including
Halali Resort and Okaukuejo
Resort in Etosha Natio… read more
Airports Council International (ACI)
World, in partnership with travel technology leader
Amadeus, has announced the winners of the prestigious 2024
Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Airport Experience Awards.
These globally recognized accolades celebrate excellence in airport
customer service, based entire… read more
Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace,
is in discussions with the Namibian government to establish direct
flights between Lagos, Nigeria, and Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. The
move is part of broader efforts to strengthen aviation ties between the
two nations and enhance seamless travel for passengers between West and
South… read more
The South African Air Traffic and Navigation
Services (ATNS) has issued a warning about potential
flight disruptions at George Airport (GRJ),
located in South Africa’s Western Cape. Severe weather conditions,
including hazardous winds and a low cloud base, are creating challenging
conditions for flight… read more
Discover Airlines, the leisure
carrier of the Lufthansa Group, is set to enhance connectivity between
Europe and Africa with the launch of direct flights from Munich to
Windhoek, Namibia. Starting April 1, 2025,
the airline will operate three weekly flights on this route, marking a
significant mileston… read more
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service
(BURS) has announced the reopening of two key border
posts between Botswana and South Africa as of 14 March 2025. The
Pont Drift Border Post and
Parr’s Halt Border Post (known as
Stockpoort Border Post on the South African side) are now operational … read more
Marakele National Park Roads Under Repair: High-Clearance Vehicles Advised
TransNamib Responds Swiftly to Heavy Rains Impacting Railway Network
Sabre CWA Envisions a Connected, Personalized, and Eco-Conscious Future of Travel
Silversea Announces 132-Day World Cruise for 2028, Featuring Africa and Beyond
Fuel Shortages at Namibia Wildlife Resorts: Travellers Advised to Plan Ahead
South Africa’s Bram Fischer and George Airports Shine in 2024 ASQ Awards
Air Peace and Namibia Discuss Direct Flights to Boost Nigeria-Windhoek Connectivity
Discover Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Munich to Windhoek
Botswana Reopens Pont Drift and Parr’s Halt Border Posts with South Africa
