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26 November 2021
Relaxed Refund & Rebooking Policy by Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian AirlinesREMINDER - Relaxed Refund & Rebooking Policy by Ethiopian Airlines (Revised, November 10, 2021) This policy is applicable for Passengers holding ET document (071), for tickets issued on/before December 31, 2021 and for travel between 01 March 2020 to March 31, 2022.
Read More26 November 2021
CITW Zambezi Launches Jabulani Community Literacy Programme
Wilderness SafarisChildren in the Wilderness (CITW) Zambezi has launched a ground-breaking Adult Community Literacy Programme at Jabulani Primary School near Victoria Falls, starting with 90 books generously donated by Judith’s Reading Room. Delighted teenagers and adults of all levels of reading ability from the community have already joined the programme, with meetings taking place in the evenings when the school is quiet.
Read More24 November 2021
Painted Wolfs New Tasting Venue & ATTA Offer
Painted Wolf WinesTo celebrate a successful ATTA networking event in Cape Town and the Grand Opening of our new tasting venue, Painted Wolf Wines is offering an exclusive 20% discount to all ATTA members until midnight on Saturday 27 November.
Read More24 November 2021
2022 Nedbank Tour De Tuli Registrations are Now Open!
Wilderness SafarisChildren in the Wilderness is excited to confirm that registrations for the 2022 edition of the Nedbank Tour de Tuli are now open. Organisers are expecting a very high level of interest in what will be the first Tour since 2019.
Read More24 November 2021
The latest updates, post-opening
HBD Príncipe IslandThe excitement around our re-opening on the 1st October has been absolutely fantastic - thank you all so much for your support, questions, and enthusiasm for booking!
Read More23 November 2021
Safari Dreaming with Robin Pope Safaris
Robin Pope SafarisLast year, in the midst of the global pandemic we launched our Safari Dreaming E-book & 2021 Safari Dreaming Calendar with the aim of keeping the African safari dream alive while we waited in anticipation for travel to begin again. The money raised from the sale of these calendars went towards our conservation and community initiatives that were struggling during the international tourism downturn.
Read More22 November 2021
Royal Tree Lodge - Now part of the Natural Selection Family
Natural SelectionWe are excited to announce that we have added Royal Tree Lodge to our portfolio of unique Botswana camps. This 250-hectare private reserve on the banks of the Thamalakane river is packed with plains game, ideal habitats of river, riverine and dry savannah and offers an abundance of bird life in the area. Best of all, it is only a 20-minute drive or 5-minute helicopter from Maun airport. So as you can imagine – we are putting the champers on ice. Getting all our ducks in a row and slowly giving Royal Tree Lodge the Natural Selection royal treatment - ready to hit the ground running for 2022. Now under new management, you’ll be delighted to hear that Royal Tree Lodge is getting a stylish new revamp!
Read More19 November 2021
Wilderness Safaris Proudly Supports Vaccination Drive in Northern Botswana
Wilderness SafarisWilderness Safaris is proud to have been part of a pioneering partnership between the private sector and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, that has seen approximately 4,500 COVID-19 vaccinations delivered to more than 77 sites in Northern Botswana (Okavango, Ngamiland and Chobe Districts) during the last three months. It is hoped that this initiative will provide a much needed boost for the tourism industry, by assuring visitors to Botswana of their advanced state of COVID-19 vaccinations in the country, and its positive implications both for guests and staff.
Read More17 November 2021
Hope of Tourism Recovery as Victoria Falls Hits Highest Occupancies Since the Onset of Covid-19
Africa Albida TourismVictoria Falls Safari Lodge estate last month recorded its highest occupancies since the onset of Covid-19 in March 2020, with operators in Zimbabwe’s top tourist destination hopeful of a recovery following the collapse of the industry.
Read More16 November 2021
Kenya Tourism board and Kenya deputy High Commissioner hosts agents and press in London for VIP event
Kenya Tourism BoardOn Tuesday 9th November the Kenya Tourism board hosted a destination showcase in London together with the Deputy Head High Comissioner Joakim K. Kamere. The event was held to mark the reopening of Kenya to British travellers as well as the re-opening of theatres in London as guests were then treated to a showing of the Lion King.
Read More16 November 2021
Mabula Guide Training Program Success
ExtraordinaryMabula Game Lodge are delighted to announce that the first two candidates have received their FGASA qualification and have completed the Mabula Guide Training internship. The pilot program was born in 2019 from a need to address the skills gaps within the industry and to offer upliftment within the Bela Bela community. After a pause during the lockdowns last year the dynamic duo who were part of the first selection have received their offers for full time employment as Junior Guides on the prestigious Mabula Private Reserve.
Read More15 November 2021
CITW Zambezi Facilitates Eye-Testing at Rural Schools Outside Hwange
Wilderness SafarisChildren in the Wilderness (CITW), in partnership with humanitarian Anton Poplett of 4x4OutFar, and his Global Vision team, recently visited six of the schools in the Tsholotsho region that CITW works with in Zimbabwe, to carry out eye-test screening for students between the ages of 10 and 14 years.
Read More15 November 2021
Saxon launches own local and sustainable amenities range
Saxon Hotel, Villas and SpaThe Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa is taking its renowned luxury further with a new bespoke and sustainable amenities range, ‘SOUL by Saxon’, that will be launched on 1 December. The amenities range is proudly South African, developed by local experts for the Saxon guests and embodies the Saxon’s offering of belonging, feeling at home in surroundings that form a natural extension of one’s own graceful lifestyle. The range has its own unique signature fragrance in all the products, is made of the finest local ingredients, and has a beautifully created logo and design for its packaging.
Read More12 November 2021
Congo Conservation Company CEO Elza Gillman joins the Africa Hub for a virtual tour of The Congo : Tuesday 16th November
Congo Conservation CompanyJoin our CEO Elza Gillman as she talks to The Africa Hub this Tuesday 16th November at 2pm GMT, for an 'Introduction to The Republic of Congo.'
Read More12 November 2021
Introducing Vine to Wine at One&Only Cape Town
One&Only ResortsGuests of One&Only Cape Town will be able to soon discover the Cape Winelands, home to some of the most renowned wine estates in the world, unlike before as of January 2022. The fruitful vineyards are home to Simonsig Wine Estate, one of the longest standing wine farms in South Africa, and, guided by Luvo Ntezo, Head Sommelier of One&Only Cape Town. Guests will be invited by the revered wine estate to participate in an interactive, behind-the-scenes harvest day experience.
Read More11 November 2021
New Ondjumba Cultural Village walk available from 12 November 2021
Gondwana Collection NamibiaThe new Ondjumba Cultural Village Tour from Etosha King Nehale is accessible to guest staying at the Etosha King Nehale. The 3 hours tour encapsulates interactive rudiments and in-depth knowledge about an Oshiwambo homestead and the Aawambo people.
Read More10 November 2021
Mosetlha joins the Umlingo Collection
Umlingo UK - Travel PR ServicesUmlingo is delighted to welcome to its Collection Mosetlha Bush Camp and Eco Lodge - a family-run eco-lodge in Madikwe that is firmly focused on “thrills over frills” and promises an authentic wilderness experience with a minimal ecological impact.
Read More10 November 2021
Ndutu Wilderness Camp to open 01 Jan 2021 for calving season
Wild FrontiersWild Frontiers' Ndutu Wilderness Camp is open for bookings 01 Jan - 06 March 2022. An intimate camp with just 10 tents (including one family tent), Ndutu is set under shady trees on a private site in the heart of the Ndutu plains - perfectly positioned for the Wildebeest calving season.
Read More09 November 2021
Beyond the breaking news: you can travel in safety with us in Sudan
I.T.C SudanThe past two weeks have been challenging for us, due to the military coup and the national/international reaction to it. Things have quite down so far and the population have been peaceful as usual, demanding for a better future with peaceful demonstration.
Read More09 November 2021
Love Made Visible - The Meaning of Food at Singita
SingitaSingita’s unique food journey is an intrinsic part of how our guests experience Africa, with fresh ingredients gathered from our on-site gardens and innovative menus that complement our wellness philosophy.
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