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• 02/02/2022 17:05

Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival promotes Gambian heritage, Boosts Tourism

Bringing people together and preserving a unique heritage inspired local youth leader Omar Jammeh and other young people from Janjanbureh in The Gambia to revive the Kankurang Festival five years ago.

The Kankurang masquerade is a Mandinka tradition and an integral part of the rite of passage of young boys. The Kankurang is a protective sp… read more

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• 01/02/2022 18:05

Kruger National Park Calendar - March

Weather:

• end of summer...
• still hot and humid during the day, but nights begin to get colder
• last major rainfalls of the season

Temperatures:

• between 18°C - 33°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 33°C = [(33x9)]/5 + 32 = 91.4°F)
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• 28/01/2022 12:22

South Africa: SANParks closes three viewing decks due to high waters in Augrabies National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Augrabies Falls National Park in … read more

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• 25/01/2022 18:22

Local tourists to get 44% discount on hot Air Balloon ride

Rwandan citizens will have to pay $250 dollars to be able to experience the new adventurous hot air balloon that was introduced in Akagera National Park last week.

This was confirmed by Atilla Turkmen, Managing Director of Royal Ballon Rwanda, while responding to concerns that recently emerged from the public with the majorit… read more

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• 20/01/2022 13:49

Rwanda launches Air Balloon rides in Akagera Park

Tourists visiting Akagera National Park will be exposed to a new adventurous product following the launch of the first air balloon experience in Rwanda.

The development comes as a result of an agreement between Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Royal Balloon as well as Akagera Management Company. Under the agreement, Ro… read more

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• 05/01/2022 04:32

Kruger National Park Calendar - February 2022

Weather:

• much the same as January
• traditionally flood season
• heavy rains can cause rivers to suddenly burst their banks

Temperatures:

• between 18°C - 33°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 33°C = [(33x9)]/5 + 32 = 91.4°F)
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• 20/12/2021 15:55

Govt to renovate infrastructure at Great Zimbabwe

Cabinet has announced that it has approved plans to renovate infrastructure at the Great Zimbabwe World Heritage Site, in a bid to attract more tourists. The renovations will be undertaken under a cooperation project between the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) and the French Development Agency (AFD).

Great Z… read more

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• 17/12/2021 18:56

Fish River Canyon Hike a must for nature lovers

Surrounded by panoramic natural scenery and with the 80km hike being a challenge to be conquered, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts' (NWR) Fish River Canyon still remains one of Namibia's main tourist attractions for both foreign and local tourists.

As the first entry point to this internationally-renowned, breathtaking landscape … read more

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• 09/12/2021 19:04

V&A Waterfront festive exhibition heroes African creativity and community

The hand-created decorations form part of the V& A Waterfront’s overarching Joy from Africa to the World project, based on a vision that kicked off two years ago to reimagine a festive season that celebrates the creativity of the African continent while honouring its commitme… read more

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• 08/12/2021 05:02

Update on the Rhodes Memorial Section of Table Mountain National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the current situation in the Rhodes Memorial Section of Table Mountain National Park in … read more