Travel news overview

• Accomodation
• 02/02/2022 17:03

Wilderness Safaris Vumbura Plains Camp undergoes extensive refirbishment

Wilderness Safaris’ much-loved Vumbura Plains Camp, set in the heart of the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site in Botswana, will re-open in early April 2022 after an extensive refurbishment of both the camp’s exteriors and interiors. Vumbura Plains’ refreshed look and feel will celebrate its sense of place and culture, bring… read more

• Destinations
• 02/02/2022 17:02

Zimbabwe has eased entry requirements for all arrivals

The Government of Zimbabwe has amended the current Covid-19 Level 2 National Lockdown Measures. According to a press release issued by the Department of Presi… read more

• Flights
• 02/02/2022 17:02

South African Airways to resume flights to Mauritius

South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will returm to Mauritius after the island nation lifted its travel ban on … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 02/02/2022 17:02

The Ebonyi airport in south-eastern Nigeria is expected to become operational by June 2022

In September 2019, Ebonyi State had obtained the approval of the federal government for the construction of an airport with international status. This is a boon to the economic potential of this mainly agricultural state in south-eastern Nigeria.

The construction site of the Ebonyi airport is progressing well and should be delivered… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 01/02/2022 18:09

Reopening of Rwanda Border puts DRC squarely on EAC horizon

When you’re stuck in the same boat but paddling in opposite directions, chances are the boat is going nowhere. This had been the situation with Rwanda and Uganda since February 2019 until recently when the common border was reopened.

Along with Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania, both are members of the East African Community (… read more

• Destinations
• 01/02/2022 18:08

President Weah outdoors Liberia’s National Tourism Brand and Marketing strategy

The President of the Republic of Liberia George Weah has today 27th January 2022 unveiled the country’s national tourism brand and marketing strategy in a ceremony in the capital, Monrovia.

This momentous feat is part of the Government’s commitment to improving its economic growth and employment opportunities through tourism.

Speakin… read more

• Flights
• 01/02/2022 18:08

Etihad Airways returns to South Africa

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, the second flag carrier of the … read more

• Flights
• 01/02/2022 18:08

Without aircraft, Chadia Airlines suspends operations indefinitely

Tchadia Airlines has been operating since 2018 and has succeeded in revitalising domestic traffic in the country. However, the 49/51 joint venture between Ethiopian Airlines and the State of Chad has been struggling with a capacity shortage since last year, which is undermining its operations.

• Destinations
• 01/02/2022 18:05

Covid-19: South Africa has introduced changes to its Adjusted Alert Level 1 lockdown regulations

South Africa implemented a five-level Covid-19 alert system in … read more

• Attractions
• 01/02/2022 18:05

Kruger National Park Calendar - March

Weather:

• end of summer...
• still hot and humid during the day, but nights begin to get colder
• last major rainfalls of the season

Temperatures:

• between 18°C - 33°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 33°C = [(33x9)]/5 + 32 = 91.4°F)
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