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As
the southern African autumn settles in, Kruger National
Park enters one of its most rewarding periods for
wildlife viewing. April represents a sweet spot in the safari calendar —
a transitional month when the intense summer heat gives way to more
comfortable conditions, while the landscape remains lush and water
s… read more
Mozambique's
devastating 2025-26 rainy season has claimed at least 257
lives and affected nearly 870,000 people across the
nation since October, marking one of the most severe weather periods in
recent memory. As the country transitions from emergency response to
active reconstruction, African travel professionals must… read more
The
National Institute for Communicable Diseases has released
its latest malaria risk assessment for South Africa,
providing crucial guidance for travel professionals coordinating client
itineraries to the country's north-eastern regions. This updated mapping
resource offers clear geographic classifications that will a… read more
A
significant development is reshaping how African airline content
reaches the global market. Air Peace Limited, West
Africa's largest carrier, has entered into a multi-year
distribution agreement with Travelport, one
of the world's leading travel technology providers. Announced on
1 March 20… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier has announced ambitious
plans to launch new intra-African routes, signalling
continued growth aspirations despite experiencing delays in the delivery
of regional aircraft from its strategic partner Ethiopian Airlines. The
development highlights both the opportunities … read more
3 March 2026, Berlin – For the first time, five nations – Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe – are marketing their shared conservation estate as a single tourism destination.
The Great Kavango Zambezi Birding Route, launched in February 2026 and presented jointly at ITB Berlin 2026 this week, is the first tangible product of th… read more
A
tragic incident has struck one of Africa's most celebrated luxury rail
operators. Rovos Rail has confirmed that
one of its trains was involved in a serious accident in Namibia during
the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident claimed the lives of two
crew members, casting a shadow over the renowned tourism compa… read more
South
Africa arrives at ITB Berlin 2026 riding a wave of unprecedented
tourism success, having welcomed a record-breaking 10.5
million international visitors during 2025. The rainbow nation's
delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Tourism Maggie Sotyu, descends
upon the German capital this week with clear objectives to … read more
After
years of delays and shifting priorities, Angola has
confirmed that its national carrier, TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola, is
back on the privatisation agenda. The government in
Luanda has set an ambitious target: complete the sale process by the
end of 2026. For travel trade professionals
across t… read more
A
significant milestone in Angola's transport
infrastructure has been reached with the official start
of construction on a new railway branch that will link the eastern
interior to the country's vital Atlantic coast. The ceremony, attended
by senior government officials, marks the beginning of an ambitious
project se… read more