Please remember to register on this website, so we can send you your dose of travel news customized as per your requirements.
Kruger's Scenic S65 Road Reopens, Boosting Safari Options
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the reopening of the S65 gravel road in Kruger National Park, restoring a vital route for wildlife enthusiasts. This scenic road, connecting the S1 (leading to Phabeni Gate) and the H1-1 (towards Pretoriuskop Rest Camp), h… read more
KZN South Coast Beaches Reopen, Boosting Tourism Prospects
Thirteen South Coast beaches in KwaZulu-Natal have reopened for swimming, signaling positive news for the region's tourism sector. The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence made the announcement after careful monitoring of the annual sardine run revealed that the main sardine activity ha… read more
Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve: Navigating Seasonal Floodwaters for Unforgettable Safaris
The renowned Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana is currently experiencing higher-than-usual flood levels, impacting access routes and prompting operational adjustments for safari experiences. African travel agents are advised to stay informed about these changes to ensure seamless and enriching client journeys.
L… read more
Kruger to Gonarezhou: New Transfrontier Route Opens for 4x4 Eco-Tourism
A groundbreaking tourism initiative is set to reshape travel in Southern Africa, offering a seamless journey between South Africa and Zimbabwe. For the first time, a scheduled cross-border tourism route directly links Kruger and Gonarezhou National Parks, opening exc… read more
Cape Town Hikes to 4th Best Global Hiking City
Cape Town has secured its spot as a top global hiking destination, ranking 4th in a recent study by Sportsshoes.com. This recognition highlights the Mother City's exceptional appeal for adventure travelers and presents exciting opportunities for African travel agents.
The study, which evaluated over 180 tourist de… read more
Free Dinosaur Centre Access Boosts Golden Gate Park Visits
South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering free access to the newly opened Kgomomodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre in Golden Gate Highlands National Park until September 30, 2025. This presents a unique opportunity for African travel agents to promote the park and its educatio… read more
Kgalagadi Park Shop Hours Adjusted for Stocktaking in June
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary adjustments to shop operating hours in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during June 2025 for routine stocktaking. These changes may impact visitors relying on park shops for supplies, prompting travel agents to inform clients and adjust iti… read more
New Dinosaur Centre Set to Revive Free State Tourism
South African travel professionals have a new attraction to promote: the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre. Set to open next week in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, this cutting-edge facility promises to be a game-changer for tourism in the eastern Free State province.
The cen… read more
Durban Beaches Update: 17 Open, 6 Closed, Plus Enhanced Safety
Durban, a coastal gem in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, beckons travelers with its stunning beaches. The eThekwini Municipality recently provided a critical update for travel agents on beach status, water quality, and facilities as of June 12, 2025. This information is vital for craftin… read more
Table Mountain Trails Reopen: New Opportunities for Cape Town Tourism
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the reopening of several hiking trails in Table Mountain National Park on July 1, 2025. This positive development follows the extensive wildfires in late April, which necessitated closures for safety and ecological recovery. The reopening presents exciting new oppor… read more
travelnews.africa is the first of its kind portal exclusively servicing travel agents in the Sub Saharan Africa Region with travel news from various sectors of travel i.e. airlines, hotels etc.
Our travel news does not only focuse on transportation like airlines and rail, but also on hotels, IT, cruises, and other areas of interest for travel agents. Our travel news is not only for the benefit of the traveler but also serves to update and inform travel staff in the Sub Saharan Africa Region on the latest travel news and developments.
travelnews.africa is unique in the way it assists travel readers in sub Saharan Africa to be up-to-date in sub Saharan Africa with the latest news on a daily basis, and provides concise & relevant information without the waffle making it convenient for you to keep you and your colleagues up-to-date, to better inform customers and offer precise recommendations.
Our travel news portal has refined navigation so you can search per country in sub Saharan Africa, scroll to the bottom of the website to find a list of the countries, double click on a country to get that country’s news. and you could search per sector in travel i.e. flights, leisure, rail, IT etc. (at the top of the website). Or you could search the news portal by using specific words or phrases and entering these into the search bar and clicking search.