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Batoka Safaris has launched a new sunset cruise on the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, after the company recently acquired a 90-seat double-decked boat, the Uhambo (The Journey).On the cruise, which…
Serena Hotels Tanzania has introduced a new Healing Spa concept across its entire spa offering in the country.The Healing Spa concept was officially introduced on June 1 and customised for…
Nantwich Lodge is set to open next month in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.The lodge has nine suites, sleeping two guests each, one of which is a honeymoon suite. Spokesperson, Marguerite Engelbrecht, commented: “The…
The Global Peace Index 2019 has been released with Mauritius, Botswana and Malawi making it into the top 40 countries worldwide.The Institute for Economics and Peace ranks countries according to…
Namibian Reservations has announced that the Desert Express train will be operational again from the end of June.Details about the weekend Windhoek-Swakopmund have been released, with passengers able to choose either…
Bushtracks Africa launched its new Agents’ Resource Library on June 14.The online platform is available to agents globally and provides them with information on the properties and activities featured in…
The current draft of the Tourism Amendment Bill fails to distinguish between the formal and informal accommodation sectors and could create unfair conditions for home sharing, according to Airbnb.A proposed…
Tuesday, 18 June 2019 14:30
Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris 2020 – Guided Southern Africa Brochure
Written by Springbok Atlas
Our 2020 Guided Southern Africa Brochure has just been released! We want to guide you through Southern Africa and its many splendours, offering a range of day tours and overland…
Following the success of the photo safari in May hosted by Paul Joynson-Hicks, a professional wildlife photographer, Governors’ Camp Collection will host two more next year.Taking place from March 23-29 and…
Kenya Airways has launched a flight to Geneva and Rome in a bid to expand its network strategy. The flight will be operated with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.The flight to…
Tanzania is finalising the establishment of a special authority that will be responsible for promoting beach tourism, in a bid to increase international tourist arrivals.Tourism Minister Hamisi Kigwangalla said the country had…
Statistics South Africa released the Tourism and Migrations figures between March 2018 and March 2019. According to the data, South African tourist arrivals have shown no growth, with overseas tourists…
The Minister of Tourism & Hospitality Industry, Priscah Mupfumira, and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority team will host a series of events taking place across the UK in July.The events are…
Ethiopian Airlines has received fifth-freedom rights between Dublin and Madrid.The route is an extension of Ethiopian Airlines’ existing service between Addis Ababa and Dublin.Flights will operate with a Dreamliner 787-8…
Marriott International has opened the Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel.The property is in the heart of the central business district, overlooking the harbour. There are…
The new Mara Treetops Tented Camp in Kenya, set to open on July 19, is a combination of a safari lodge, tented camp and hotel.Located at the junction of Mara’s…
Namibia’s private airline Westair Aviation has announced the launch of its domestic passenger flights.Westair Aviation’s first scheduled passenger flight will take place on June 24 after the company was granted…
All flights to the in the Masai Mara have been suspended until further notice, due to heavy rains that have affected the condition of the runway.AirKenya has said it will amend…
Bombay Brasserie, Taj Cape Town’s Indian cuisine restaurant, is being expanded and given a redesign.Dining at Bombay Brasserie will be suspended during the renovation but signature dishes will be offered…
Air Seychelles has expanded its codeshare with South African Airways to Perth and Windhoek.Air Seychelles will place its HM code on SAA’s daily service to Perth and on its daily…
Namibian Reservations has announced that the Desert Express Train will be operational again from the end of June.Prior to stopping operations, the Desert Express Train travelled from Windhoek to Swakopmund,…
