Africa

South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) gazetted three new SanParks Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on May 23. They will come into effect on August 1.The areas include Addo Elepha…

AviaDev Consult – powered by Midas Aviation – has launched to provide tailored consultancy to the African and regional European markets.The consultancy has been formulated following a succ…

Inyati Game Lodge in the western section of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, has had a substantial refurbishment.Major structural renovations included an exten…

A unique two-day tour has been launched in the Western Cape that promises to immerse visitors in the best of the picturesque, culinary and culture-rich Cape West Coast.Called the Port Owen Experience,…

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom recently met with representatives from Airbnb to discuss the regulation of short-term rentals, amongst other policy issues.The meeting took place as part of the current …

Santorini Mozambique in Vilanculos has built and launched its own wooden dhow and is now offering a sunset dhow cruise for guests as well as short trips to Pansy Shell Island. The activity runs with a…

Guided walking safaris have been temporarily suspended at both Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, and Elewana Kifaru House, in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya.This is due to the Conservancy waiting for …

Abseil Victoria Falls (AVF) has temporarily suspended abseiling activity in the Batoka Gorge in Victoria Falls due to high water levels on the Zambezi River, which makes it dangerous to abseil. The ad…

The R880m (€55m) Houghton Hotel launched in Johannesburg on May 13, bringing another five-star* luxury brand to South Africa.The property is a synergy of residential and hotel accommodation, situ…

Shangani Vulture Restaurant (SVR) has opened at Shangani Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland North Province, along the Gweru-Bulawayo road.The restaurant gives tourists the oppor…