Travel news overview

• Attractions
• 05/09/2024 06:43

Govt Allocates Shs7.5bn to Revamp Ankole Mugaba Palace for Tourism

The government invests Shs7.5 billion in revamping the Ankole Mugaba Palace in Mbarara City, with plans to officially open the historic site to tourists in December, featuring restored artifacts and faith-based tourism experiences.

The palace, now managed by the Ministry of Tourism, is scheduled to officially open to tourists in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 05/09/2024 06:41

SANParks reintroduces Red Hartebeest and Elands to Marakele National Park

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has reintroduced Red Hartebeest and Elands to the Kwaggasvlakte section of Marakele National Park to reestablish a balanced ecosystem … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 05/09/2024 06:40

African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024: Catalyzing transformation in tourism

• Destinations
• 05/09/2024 06:39

Zanzibar introduces mandatory travel insurance for visitors

Travellers to the island of Zanzibar will soon be required to present a mandatory travel insurance at all points of entry.

“This policy, effective from 1st October 2024, applies to all foreign visitors entering Zanzibar through seaports and airports, excluding residents” a statement issued by the Zanzibar Commission for T… read more

• Flights
• 03/09/2024 07:32

Virgin Atlantic's return to Ghana: A new chapter in Air Travel

Virgin Atlantic is poised to make a triumphant return to Ghana, marking a significant milestone in its operations. The airline is gearing up to reestablish its flight services, bridging the gap between Accra, the vibrant capital of Ghana, and London Heathrow, one of the world's busiest international airports. This move signifi… read more

• Flights
• 03/09/2024 05:37

NCAA: US ban a technicality, Nigerian Airlines can still operate

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says, the US ban on Nigerian airline is not due to safety concerns but rather a technicality related to the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program.

This is just as the NCAA says, Nigerian airlines can still operate to the U.S. by wet-leasing aircraft from airlines in countries wi… read more

• Flights
• 02/09/2024 20:47

ET suspends Asmara

Ethiopian Airlines sincerely regrets to inform its esteemed and valued customers who are planning to travel to or from Asmara that it has made the difficult decision to suspend all of its flights to Asmara, effective September 3, 2024.

This suspension is due to the extremely challenging operating conditions … read more

• Attractions
• 02/09/2024 20:19

Kruger National Park calendar for October

Weather:

• daytime temperatures soar
• first hard rains
• it can get extremely hot & humid if the rains are late

Temperatures:

• between 16°C - 32°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)

… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/09/2024 20:15

International travellers in South Africa should carry their original passport at all times

The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), a non-profit organization based in South Africa that serves as the leading voice for inbound tourism in the region, is asking all inte… read more

• Cruise
• 02/09/2024 20:12

Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town

Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The luxury cruise line first started sailing the West African coast in 2011, but suspended the service in 2020 during the Coronavirus outbreak, which shut down the gl… read more