Africa tips

Adventure travel is growing by leaps and bounds this year, and especially so for these destinations that are emerging as top contenders attracting travelers to experience their unique natural landscapes and all the incredible adventures they offer. 

The African Travel and Tourism Association introduces the ATTA for Action Awards to honor organizations excelling in sustainable and impactful tourism practices across Africa.

The second edition of Wings of Change Focus Africa aims to strengthen African aviation’s economic and social contributions, focusing on enhancing safety, security, and sustainability in Johannesburg on July 2-3, 2024.

The idea of a South African safari often conjures up images of five-star lodges and luxury game drives — but a holiday in the bush doesn't have to be out of reach for travelers on a tighter budget.

The Essence of Africa, Africa’s leading meeting-driven event, has been rescheduled to December 2-4, 2024, to avoid conflicting with the Magical Kenya Travel Expo.

Dr. Alain St.Ange, Seychelles tourism luminary, is set to influence East Africa’s tourism landscape at the upcoming POATE. Representing the African Tourism Board, St.Ange will engage with key stakeholders to enhance tourism strategies.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts drives growth in the Middle East with new openings, midscale market focus, and sustainability initiatives, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

An hour north of Cape Town, the Swartland, one of the largest wine-producing areas in the Western Cape, doesn’t receive nearly the same attention as its polished neighbors in the Cape Winelands; the clean-cut vineyards of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek, where a hop-on, hop-off wine tram runs through the valley. Instead, the Swartland is the opposite of a wine tourism hub, with dirt roads carving through golden wheat fields that form a pattern of stripes along the foothills of Paardeberg mountain. Along the highway, carefully stacked hay bales form a makeshift café—one of the sole roadside stops—and the only pop of color punctuating the blonde, desert-like expanse (which could double as a backdrop for a Clint Eastwood film) comes from the patchwork of old-bush vines and olive groves. After the winter rains, the native rhinoceros bush takes on an inky hue, which is how the Swartland (Afrikaans for “black land”) earned its name.

It's been 30 years since two workers, one French, one English, dug through an undersea wall and met for the first time in what would become the Channel Tunnel, linking continental Europe with the U.K. via a land route.

Imagine being able to board a train from Spain to Morocco, and travel efficiently—and sustainably—between Europe and Africa in under six hours. Thanks to a historic rail tunnel project currently being considered by the two countries’ transportation ministries, the first-ever rail link between the two continents could become a reality in just a few years.

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

In the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands, Jordan Wine Estate epitomizes the region's abundance of riches. Not only is the winery (or wine farm as they are called in South Africa) among the most acclaimed in Stellenbosch, but it’s also home to a world-class restaurant. And for those seeking the ultimate winelands getaway, Jordan Wine Estate offers some of the most sought-after accommodation in the area. This iconic destination seamlessly combines the art of winemaking, culinary excellence and unparalleled hospitality, creating an immersive experience that captivates the senses and leaves a lasting impression. Discover for yourself why Jordan Wine Estate is the place to visit in Stellenbosch.

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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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Set in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape, Stellenbosch is widely regarded as one of the top wine regions in the world. Famed for its full-bodied reds and crisp chenin blancs, the region is equally acclaimed for its jaw-dropping landscape of lush vineyards set against towering mountains. Equally rich in wine and natural beauty, Stellenbosch offers extraordinary experiences that cater to both the wine aficionado and the enthusiastic traveler alike. Here’s some of the best things to do on your visit to this remarkable region.

Located in the eastern reaches of Sub-Saharan Africa, the verdant nation of Uganda has cemented itself as one of the region’s foremost destinations for ecotourism, with no shortage of fascinating native species to discover during a visit. While birds like the broad-billed roller, brown snake eagle and red-chested sunbird serve as a prominent draw for avian aficionados, the country is best known for its large population of mountain gorillas—and for those hoping to marvel at these gentle creatures in the flesh, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge serves as the perfect base.

TUI Group’s hotel division, TUI Hotels & Resorts, said on Tuesday it planned to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa, a region with significant tourism potential.

Our life is ruled by time.

A group of passengers left stranded on a small African island after missing a boarding deadline finally managed to rejoin their cruise ship on Tuesday after chasing it for almost a week.