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Zambia Airways lands in Harare, its first regional route
Zambia Airways started commercial operations in December 2021. One year later, the joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines is set to conquer the regional market with the aim of connecting all SADC countries.
New Chiawa Safaris experience has star power
Chiawa Safaris, a collection of luxury safari camps in the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa, will debut its Star Drift experience and Star Bed tower when it opens for the 2023 season on May 1.
The Star Drift experience includes a romantic floating private dinner on the Zambezi River aboard a custom-built pontoon boat followed … read more
Zambia: Lifting of all Covid-19 travel related restrictions at points of entry
The Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) announced on 21 March 2023 (Ref No: ZNPHI/CIR/09/0004) that all Covid-19 travel related restrictions for entry into … read more
Radisson Hotel Group continues to break hotel-opening records in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in Africa, plans to strengthen its robust African presence in 2023 further with the opening of eight new hotel already confirmed to date. The Group aims to reach 150 hotels within the next five years across the continent, reinforcing Africa as a key growth market.… read more
Accra Weizo returns with a Bang after a 3 year break due to...
Accra Weizo Travel Expo is a travel event that seeks to grow seamless Travel in West Africa and it is organised by Akwaaba African Travel Market in partnership with Ghana Tourism Authority.
West Africa is the biggest region in Africa with over 400 million people rich in culture and tourist attractions. It receive… read more
What Is Up Next For The Machipanda Line?
The Machipanda railway line is part of the Beira corridor, serving the landlocked countries of Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The original 317km railway was built in 1899. Rehabilitation of this line began in August 2021, and is a vital line for the economy of the central region of the count… read more
Zambia Airways to launch flights to Zimbabwe
The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights to Zimbabwe. The ai… read more
Zambia Airways to fly to South Africa in the second quarter of this year
Zambia Airways started commercial operations in December 2021 as a 55/45 joint venture between the Zambian government and Ethiopian Airlines. With the imminent introduction of its first jet, a Boeing 737, the carrier is gradually unveiling its regional ambitions.
South Africa safaris are gaining in popularity
According to the annual African Safari Travel Report by Go2Africa, an African-based travel company specializing in safaris, South Africa is currently experiencing the biggest growth in popularity, although Kenya remains the most popular safari destination in Africa. The report was created using internal data from inquiries and bookings ma… read more
Eswatini Air and Zambia Airways receive regulatory approval to serve Zimbabwe
Eswatini Air plans to start operations by the end of the first quarter of this year. For Zambia Airways, this corresponds to the launch of its regional flights. Both Eswatini and Zambia's national airlines are on track, following the granting of a foreign operator's permit (FOP) in Zimbabwe.
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