Travel news overview

• Flights
• 31/01/2023 21:58

ValueJet signs exclusive distribution partnership with Wakanow Travel Agency

Operational since October 2022, ValueJet serves domestic routes with a fleet of three CRJ900s. To consolidate and even expand its domestic network, the Nigerian private airline has contracted the services of travel agency Wakanow.

• Attractions
• 31/01/2023 21:56

KwaZulu-Natal: Three beaches closed due to "Cheneso"

The KwaDukuza Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal in consultation with the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence (KZNSB) has taken the decision on 27 January 2023 to officially close three beaches from 28 Ja… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 31/01/2023 21:53

Registration opens for 2023 Malawi International Tourism Expo

• Destinations
• 31/01/2023 21:53

Tourism Rebounds in Erongo

THE Erongo region, known for its pristine beaches, natural attractions, and vibrant coastal towns, has recorded a rebound in tourism in the past year - a welcome reprieve from the devastating effects of Covid-19 on the industry the previous two years.

To help the industry recover, the government has put together the Namibia T… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 31/01/2023 21:52

Royal Tour Film continues to attract tourists

TANZANIA has continued to reap big from Royal Tour premiering after a group of tourists aboard Rovos Rail, the most luxurious tourist train, arrived yesterday in the country for tourism expedition.

Though the journey by the tourists is an annual vintage trip, the premiering of the Tanzania Royal Tour documentary last year has… read more

• Flights
• 31/01/2023 21:51

Cathay Pacific to return to South Africa

The flag carrier of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, is set to return to … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 31/01/2023 21:50

Rwanda slashes gorilla-trekking fees for its residents

Rwanda is slashing the price of gorilla-trekking permits to $500 for those who reside in that country in an effort to aid tourism recovery.

The permit fees had been priced at $1,500 for Rwandans and international visitors alike. The higher fee still applies for visitors to Rwanda.

All promotional gorilla-trekking permit… read more

• Flights
• 31/01/2023 21:48

Airlink to operate Boeing aircraft in its own livery for the first time in its history

Since its launch 17 years ago, Airlink has built its fleet of jets around Embraer aircraft. Today, the South African private carrier has more than 50 aircraft ranging from the ERJ135 to the ERJ195.

For the first time, Southern Africa's largest airline will operate a Boeing aircraft in its colours, a classic 737.

• Flights
• 31/01/2023 21:44

Emirates operates milestone demonstration flight powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and was commanded by Captain Fali Vajifdar and Captain Khalid Nasser Akram, flying for more than one hour over… read more

• Accomodation
• 30/01/2023 00:54

New tented safari camp is coming to Botswana

African Bush Camps is opening a new camp on the popular Khwai wildlife concession along the banks of the Khwai River near Moremi National Park in Botswana. Khwai Tented Camp will open in mid-2023, welcoming up to 16 guests.

With sturdy canvas walls and roof, each unit -- six doubles and one family tent -- will feature en suit… read more