Travel news overview

• Rail
• 04/04/2024 07:44

Upgrades set for Nakonde border post to boost Zambia-Tanzania trade

The Government of Zambia, represented by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, and TradeMark Africa (TMA), have entered into a Partner Support Agreement (PSA) to upgrade the Nakonde One Stop Border Post, a key trade route between Zambia and Tanzania. Funded by the UK government, the ZMK 197 million (£7.1 million) project will improve th… read more

• Cruise
• 04/04/2024 07:43

Norwegian Cruise Line cancels Dubai 2025 departure, South Africa season unaffected

Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling several sailings across its fleet for 2025, including the April 19th, departure from Dubai in the UAE, but Norwegian Dawn’s South African season is unaffected.

According to a statement sent to travel agents, a total of 20 departures across seven different vessels have been affected, but Nor… read more

• Accomodation
• Travel-tech
• 04/04/2024 07:40

Integrating the right hotel technology to drive more group business

Standing out and driving more business for your hotel requires more than just exceptional service and amenities; it necessitates leveraging the right hotel technology to enhance visibility, attract more customers, and close more deals. Tripleseat for Hotels… read more

• Attractions
• 04/04/2024 07:39

Kruger National Park: R536 Paul Kruger Gate road unaccessible at Cork Village

South African National Parks (SANParks) just informed all travellers intending to enter Kruger National Park through the… read more

• Attractions
• 04/04/2024 07:38

Western Cape: Lambert's Bay Bird Island Nature Reserve closes for planned maintenance

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's … read more

• Attractions
• 04/04/2024 07:36

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Roads north of Nossob Rest Camp unaccessible for normal sedan vehicles

The Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the roads north of Nossob Rest Camp are curently… read more

• Accomodation
• 04/04/2024 07:35

ENVI Lodges expands its African footprint with the launch of a luxury tented nature camp in Tanzania

ENVI Lodges, a pioneering luxury ecolodge brand known for its commitment to sustainability and immersive experiences in nature, is expanding its African presence after signing … read more

• Rail
• 03/04/2024 06:46

Botswana Railways collaboration opportunity for passenger train services

In the twelfth issue of Railways Africa Magazine, an article entitled “Botswana Continues Strategic Rail Expansion and Infrastructure Enhancement” sheds light on Botswana’s ambitious rail sector developments. The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana, revealed plans under consideration by the Ministr… read more

• Destinations
• 03/04/2024 06:45

Namibia/Angola: Oshikango/Santa Clara Border Post to operate on a 24 hour basis

According to the national news agency of  Namibia, the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), the Namibian Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration,… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 03/04/2024 06:36

Head of State introduces Ministers of Culture and Tourism

Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, inducted today, in Luanda, the new ministers of Tourism, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, and Culture, Filipe Silvino de Pina Zau.

The secretaries of State for Tourism, Hélder Jonas Leonardo Marcelino, and for Culture, Maria da Piedade de Jesus, also took office.

In his inauguration sp… read more