News from our Members
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23 December 2021
A Very Kenyan Christmas from The Safari Collection
The Safari CollectionThe Safari Collection team always enjoy coming together each December to dust off their Santa hats and join together in a festive singalong. This year, we celebrate the wonder of Africa through our Kenyan version of the song Paradise. We feel blessed to live in a magical land of safari. From the enchanting wildlife to the spectacular scenery, we often feel like we live in a paradise.
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Gamewatchers Safaris Wins Regenerative Travel 2021 Impact Award
Gamewatchers SafarisThe winners of the Regenerative Travel 2021 Impact Awards have been announced, and we are pleased that our Adopt An Acre Initiative has won in the “Conservation” category. The Regenerative Travel Impact Awards celebrate people and projects that embody the spirit of regeneration—improving people’s lives, communities, and the world around us.
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South African Guide recognised by Wanderlust
Umlingo UK - Travel PR ServicesWe thought we'd end off the year on a high note - celebrating the fact that Jonny Motsieloa, a ranger who has been based at Mosetlha Bush Camp & Eco Lodge in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve for the past 19 years, has been voted as one of the World's Top 3 Specialist Guides at the prestigious Wanderlust Travel Awards held in London in November 2021.
Read More21 December 2021
Matetsi Victoria Falls gets some TLC
Matetsi Victoria FallsAfter five years of operating, we are grateful to have had enough feet through our doors (particularly as almost two of the five have been during a pandemic) to warrant us giving our beautiful lodge some well-deserved TLC. We are committed to keeping up the excellence that we strive for in all that we do and the promise to deliver this by way of an exceptional guest experience to our valued guests.
Read More20 December 2021
Resumption of services to Southern Africa
RwandAirWe’re pleased to announce the resumption of services to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, effective 23rd December 2021.
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Joyful togetherness, meaningful connections & a spirit of kindness
SingitaSingita’s festive celebrations are all about renewed connections with loved ones – and a sense of togetherness enveloped in kindness, simplicity and the profound reawakening of being surrounded by nothing but nature. Share in Singita’s joyful festive spirit and join our beautifully curated & intimate celebrations in the wilderness.
Read More17 December 2021
2022 Uganda FAM Trip-7 Days Best of Uganda-Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife
Crystal SafarisUGANDA FAM TRIP -2022 We at Crystal Safaris and Crystal Lodges Uganda we are organizing a Fam trip in May 2022, starting on 07th.05.22. or 22nd .05.22(There are 2 groups)
Read More17 December 2021
New ATTA® members this month – December 2021
ATTA®We welcome the following new members to ATTA: Africa Geographic (Re-joined) - African Based Travel Specialist - United Kingdom The Singing Grass - Accommodation Suppliers - Tanzania Human Factor Hub - Professional Partner - South Africa Sanderson Phillips - Professional Partners - United Kingdom
Read More16 December 2021
Things have been a little up in the air...
Natural SelectionWith so much up in the air recently around Covid and travel... we wanted to put your minds at ease. Here is a quick update around all things Covid and Natural Selection.
Read More15 December 2021
Imvelo Safari Lodges' Smile and See Safari was another massive success and another miracle in Matabeleland
Imvelo Safari LodgesIf you’re looking for a story of triumph in the face of Covid-related adversity, this is it! Imvelo were able to bring our full Smile and See Safari back to the communities in Matabeleland this year. A multinational effort of individuals from Spain, Italy, The United Kingdom, The United States, South Africa and Zimbabwe coordinated to carry-out this mission.
Read More13 December 2021
Daily Flights Connecting Serengeti & Kigali with Rubondo Island National Park
Auric Air ServicesAuric Air Services is introducing daily flights to Rubondo Island National Park. The service offers connections between Serengeti and Rubondo Island National Park, with possible connections to and from Kigali.
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Miracle Experience take the first step towards sustainable tourism
Miracle Experiences TanzaniaAs global warming remains one of the most pressing concerns of our generation, technological advancements have allowed us to transform energy from renewable sources such as the sun and wind into power and electricity as alternatives to fossil fuels which continue to damage our planet. Watch Video--> https://swiy.io/6Zxn
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Join us for A Grand Tour of The Africa Hub | 14th December - 2pm & 5pm (UK)
The Africa HubJoin Sammy, our Partnerships Manager, tomorrow (Tuesday,14th December) where she will be hosting a full tour of The Africa Hub and how it can help you and your sales & marketing teams to sell Africa with confidence.
Read More09 December 2021
Governors' Camp Collection supports the Grevy's Zebra Trust during times of drought.
Governors' CampGovernors' Camp Collection has sponsored the purchase of 300 bails of hay to help support the work of the Grevy's Zebra Trust in Northern Kenya.
Read More08 December 2021
Introducing LING New York at the Saxon Spa
Saxon Hotel, Villas and SpaWe are excited to share that the Saxon Spa has introduced the fantastic New York based brand LING in the spa from 1 December 2021, making us the first property in Johannesburg to feature this renowned brand.
Read More06 December 2021
Africa-Experience now offers guided treks up Mount Kenya
Africa-ExperienceHiking up Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa, is on the bucket list of many travellers and offers an amazing trekking adventure for nature lovers from all over the world. The mountain’s diverse landscapes and its many endemic plants make it a UNESCO world heritage site and there is no better way to experience the beauty of Mount Kenya than on foot.When hiking on Mount Kenya, your guests pass through dense and lush mountain forests, open grass lands dotted with giant lobeli…
Read More03 December 2021
Legendary Expeditions' Mila Tented Camp is Relocating
Legendary ExpeditionsIn January, the sun will set for Mila Tented Camp’s current location in Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, and will rise for a new dawn in the remote and sought-after region of Nyasirori. Situated in the western corridor of the great Serengeti, our long awaited return to this superbly wildlife-rich landscape signals the end of a 2 year long dormancy, as tourism regains it's momentum. Mila Tented Camp makes its debut on 1 May 2022.
Read More02 December 2021
Kili Villa goes digital with new guest app
Kili VillaWe are extremely excited to announce that together with our friends at Vamoos we have introduced a contactless app to improve the experience of our guests, while reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Read More02 December 2021
Indemnities and the '7 Tiers of Protection' Part 3
Louis Nel -The-LawyerMy first two inserts on this topic addressed three of the 7 tiers namely common law and customer briefing. I will now address the remaining four tiers
Read More01 December 2021
The Africa Hub | NEW features… and FREE ACCESS for December!
The Africa HubA Christmas gift to support the trade in testing times. The Africa Hub has always been grounded in a desire to support the industry and, given the latest twist in the dreadful Covid news, the entire resource is today being opened for free throughout the month of December*. This entails full access to its 21 destinations, comprising comprehensive and authoritative in-depth content on popular countries such as Kenya and Botswana to less familiar destinations like Congo and Ethiopia.
Read More01 December 2021
Stepping Into 2022 in Style
AirKenya ExpressThe good news keeps coming. Our 2022 flight schedule is out, and we have made significant changes. Continuing with the Northern Circuit series, we have restructured our flight timings to allow connection flexibility from all corners within our route network.
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