Africa travel tips

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday officially confirmed its intent to bid for Go First, which filed for bankruptcy in May this year.

Namibian authorities have heavily criticised a group of tourists who posed naked on the popular ‘Big Daddy’ dune in the Namib desert.

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Expedition travel leader Lindblad Expeditions announced this week the acquisition of Wineland-Thomson Adventures, an award-winning adventure travel group, through its subsidiary Natural Habitat Adventures.

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Egypt dominates the African hotel development pipeline each year, with almost 26,250 rooms in 109 hotels.

Egypt is a land of ancient wonders and incredible culture, and it’s quickly becoming a popular destination for travelers of all kinds — check out new developments, quick figures and some important information on traveling to Egypt this year. 

Within the past 12 months, the Group signed five new hotels, adding over 1,000 rooms to the region’s portfolio.

Lengishu, the luxury Kenyan safari home and esteemed member of the environmental membership organisation, The Long Run, is one of only twelve properties worldwide to have achieved Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER®) status, recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Members of The Long Run organisation diligently work towards gaining GER® status, considered the gold standard in sustainability audits for the hospitality industry. They adhere to the charity’s sustainability standards, focusing on the 4Cs: Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce. Lengishu’s steadfast commitment to responsible tourism, particularly in protecting the surrounding wilderness and environment and local community education, has earned them global recognition within the community of the membership organisation The Long Run and beyond. Lengishu’s distinction is underscored by the exclusive nature of its achievement. Notably, no other private houses have garnered the esteemed GER® accreditation, amplifying Lengishu’s exceptional standing within the industry. This accolade not only sets them apart but also solidifies their position as trailblazers in the realm of sustainable luxury accommodations. It reflects the house’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible tourism, elevating Lengishu to a unique echelon where luxury seamlessly intertwines with conscientious conservation practices. Anne-Kathrin Zschiegner, Executive Director for The Long Run comments: “We’re delighted to welcome another property on Borana Conservancy to the Global Ecosphere Retreat fold. It has been inspiring to watch the whole Lengishu team grow more committed and experienced in implementing the 4Cs since they joined The Long Run in 2020. Congratulations to them all!”

Egypt received a record-breaking number of tourists in 2023 despite the war between Israel and Hamas, according to a statement by the country’s tourism ministry on Thursday. 

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Every year since 2009, the World’s 50 Best Bars has released its list of top tipple temples from across the globe. Not once has a single bar from Africa ever qualified for that list. It actually remains the only habitable continent on earth to be denied such a spot. And it’s not for lack of trying. There are countless candidates from Morocco all the way down to Cape Town befitting of the merit. None are knocking on the door quite so loudly as Hero Bar in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya.

Flights on the new route will commence from 04 April 2024.

South Africa's diverse offerings make it a dream destination for anyone who can't sit still. From incredible wildlife encounters to vibrant food and wine scenes, not to mention its incredibly rich history and culture, the abundance of activities ensures you'll never be idle for too long.

A detailed analysis of 2,494 reviews written by safari-goers and African travel experts was carried out to determine the 50 best safari parks on the continent. And the winner is once again Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, which is Africa’s top safari park for 2023. 

2024 programme includes WTM Africa, ILTM Africa, and various bolt-on events, conferences, and awards ceremonies running concurrently

It’s worth noting that as of Q4 2023, international flight routes from China to the rest of the world had only recovered to around 30-40% of pre-pandemic levels. This presents a great opportunity for South Africa to bring these visitors to its shores.

Botswana is a country where an array of tribes, each having transmitted from generation to generation, its culture, and traditions. Although their art and crafts, beliefs, ceremonies, legends, and rituals differ, they live in perfect harmony, united by their rich history.

According to the US Department of State, Botswana has the best credit rating in mainland Sub-Saharan Africa. The Government of Botswana offers a cutting-edge package of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to attract foreign investments to its tourism industry in the context of the structural reforms it has undertaken to enhance the industry’s value chain and its multiplier effect on other sectors of the economy. This strategy falls under the ‘Reset Agenda’ rolled out by the authorities of Botswana to transform the country into a high income economy by 2036.