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Durban: Fourteen beaches are currently open for swimming
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has … read more
Maiden Flight From Poland Arrives With 189 Tourists
As this year tourist season promises a good number of arrivals, the first maiden flight from Poland on Friday arrived in The Gambia with 189 on board.
The aircraft was received on arrival at the Banjul International Airport by officials of the Gambia Tourism Board as well as Tour Operators.
Speaking to journalists shortly afte… read more
South Africa excites tourism industry at WTM London
The opening day of South Africa’s participation at this year’s World Travel Market London saw great interest by the … read more
eSwatini srcaps all Covid-19 entry requirements
The Government of the Kingdom of eSwatini has announced that it has suspended all Covid-19 entry restrictions. Effective immediately, travellers intending to visit the country no longer require to produce a proof of full vaccination and a Covid-19 … read more
Kenya’s Tourism Sector to benefit from UNESCO’s recovery programme
Kenya is among eight countries set to benefit from the UNESCO Covid-19 crisis response programme aimed at supporting tourism recovery around World Heritage Sites.
Sensitization of the project has kicked off in Lamu and Mombasa targeted at those earning a living through tourism economic activities such as artisans… read more
Botswana voted one of the ten friendliest countries in the world
As part of Condé Nast Traveler's 2022 Readers' Choice Awards, the readers of the travel magazine also voted for the countries they consider to be home to the friendliest people and … read more
Zambia does away with its tourist visa
Zambia recently waived visa requirements for its largest source markets, including the U.S. Travelers from the U.S., U.K, Canada, Norway, Australia and the EU no longer need to purchase a tourist visa to enter Zambia.
The country's president, Hakainde Hichelema, said in a recent budget speech that Zambia was focused on increasing the number of foreign visitors to the country.
Botswana named by National Geographic as a must-see destination in 2023
National Geographic has unveiled its Best of the World 2023 list, and Botswana was selected as one of the 25 must-see destinations for the year ahea… read more
South Africa's tourism sector already in its prime as the summer season approaches
South Africa's tourism sector is recovering very well from the health crisis. Since the beginning of the year, South Africa has welcomed a total of 3.3 million international visitors, an increase of 165% compared to the same period last year. The African and European continents remain the main sources of the Rainbow Nation's tourism windfa… read more
Namibia is now offering a digital nomad visa
Last week, Namibia joined the increasing number of African countries offering digital nomad visas.
The Namibia Digital Nomad Visa which is valid for six months allows those seeking priceless memories while also gaining international working experiences and establishing lifelong contacts for only approximate $62 excluding other cost… read more
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