Travel news overview

• Destinations
• 24/07/2023 20:20

Angola has lifted all Covid-19 travel related restrictions at points of entry

The Government of Angola has lifted with effect vom 15 July 2023 all Covid-19 travel related restrictions for entry into the country. A Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative Covid-19 PCR test result are no … read more

• Rail
• 24/07/2023 20:17

Zanzibar Railways Aims To Streamline Shipping Processes

The Secretary General of the Ministry of Construction and Transport, Gabriel Migire, has urged the Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC) to work closely with the Ministry of Construction, Transport, and Communications in Zanzibar. The collaboration aims to ensure that the proposed railway across the islands meets standards and fulfils expect… read more

• Attractions
• 24/07/2023 20:16

Addo Elephant National Park: No water provision due to supply problems!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that there is currently no water provision in Addo Elephant National Park in … read more

• Flights
• 24/07/2023 19:45

EgyptAir relaunches Cairo-Tokyo, the only direct route between Africa and Japan

EgyptAir has had mixed fortunes in the Japanese market to date. Its flights to the Asian country have been interrupted four times in the last ten years, with the longest pause occurring between 2013 and 2017.

• Flights
• 21/07/2023 20:15

Tourist Arrivals Up 35% to 680,000 in January-May

Tourist arrivals in Kenya increased by 35 percent to 680,000 between January and May this year, compared to a similar period in 2022, as the sector rebounds from Covid-19's induced lockdown measures in 2020 and 2021.

According to Magical Kenya, the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) received most of them with 470,000, repres… read more

• Destinations
• 20/07/2023 20:40

Botswana Tourism promises a diversified 2023 Magkadigadi Epic

Members of the Public are informed that the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) in partnership with the Parachute Association of Botswana (PAB), hosted by BOTASH in collaboration with the Sowa Township Council & Tutume District Council will host the annual Makgadikgadi Epic 2023 in the world-renowned Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.… read more

• Accomodation
• 20/07/2023 20:37

LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius to reopen in october after extensive renovation

The highly anticipated reopening of the beloved LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius - situated on the island's wild east coast, tucked away in lush tropical gardens near the quaint village of Belle Mare - will welcome guests back on 1 Octo… read more

• Destinations
• 20/07/2023 20:35

Tanzania best safari country

TANZANIA has been voted among Africa's Best Safari Country this year. The country ranks second, only behind Botswana in a latest survey published by SafariBookings.com.

Nonetheless, Tanzania piped Botswana among experts and travelers when the survey was restricted to wildlife alone. Tanzania was the winner in 2013 when SafariBooking… read more

• Destinations
• 20/07/2023 20:32

Zimbabwe/Zambia: Suspension of Kariba Border Post as port of entry

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announed that the Kariba Border Post between Zimbabwe and … read more

• Destinations
• 20/07/2023 20:30

South Africa wins big at 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards