(Posted 08th December 2025)     Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025  to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation. Winners at the VIP reception included Maldives, voted ‘World’s Leading Destination’, and Athens, named ‘World’s Leading […]

(Posted 07th December 2025)     South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced adjusted operating hours for selected rest camp shops in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during December 2025. The temporary schedule is linked to routine monthly stocktaking and will affect shops at Nossob Rest Camp, Mata Mata Rest Camp and Twee Rivieren Rest Camp on specific dates…. READ MORE

(Posted 07th December 2025)     Amon Katungulu, Nile Post (Uganda), December 2025 Burundi’s former Attorney General, Léonard Manirakiza, has been detained by the National Intelligence Service (SNR) following the discovery of two gold bars, several elephant tusks, and close to one billion Burundian francs in his former office. Burundian media reported that Manirakiza […]

(Posted 07th December 2025)     Visiting Victoria Falls in January offers a unique blend of rising water levels, lush green landscapes and dramatic tropical weather. Situated on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, the Falls during this time of year feel atmospheric, wild and refreshingly uncrowded. Here’s what to expect in January – and how to make the […]

(Posted 07th December 2025)   Sheree Bega, Mail & Guardian (South Africa) Attempts by several Southern African nations to relax international trade restrictions on giraffes, elephants and rhinos have been rejected at a major United Nations wildlife summit. Countries voted down all four proposals that sought to weaken existing protections at the 20th Conference […]

(Posted 07th December 2025)     Alan Mwesigwa, Nile Post (Uganda), December 2025 Farming communities neighbouring Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) in Buliisa district have threatened to demonstrate during a presidential visit over repeated elephant incursions that have destroyed crops, killed livestock, and left some residents homeless. The concerns were raised during community engagements […]

(Posted 06th December 2025)     January brings a dramatic shift to Etosha National Park in Namibia. The parched, shimmering plains of the dry season transform into a lush, green landscape filled with new life, scattered water sources, and spectacular skies. While wildlife viewing becomes less predictable compared to winter, the rewards of a January visit are […]

(Posted 06th December 2025) CREATIVES CONNECT AFRIKA 2025 MARKS A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE FOR AFRICA’S CREATIVE AND TOURISM ECONOMY.   The Creatives Connect Afrika Forum and Festival 2025 took place from November 24 to 26, 2025, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. This groundbreaking event brought together creatives, investors, and industry […]

(Posted 06th December 2025)   The World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, recognising the achievements of the world’s leading travel and tourism organisations, will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 6 December. Hosted at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the red carpet reception, organised in partnership with Official Host Destination Bahrain, will bring together […]

(Posted 06th December 2025)   From the 17th of December to the 07th of January, will Airlink operate an additional Wednesday flight to the tropical paradise of Nosy Be on the island of Madagascar.

(Posted 05th December 2025)     January in Kruger National Park marks the height of the summer rainy season – a time when the landscape transforms into a lush, vibrant wilderness. While dense vegetation can make game viewing more challenging than during the dry winter months, the park rewards visitors with dramatic scenery, newborn animals, and exceptional birdlife. Here’s what awaits […]

(Posted 05th December 2025)   Entire ultra-long-range fleet to feature high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi by early 2026   Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways Group, is proud to announce a major milestone in private aviation connectivity. By early 2026, every Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft type in the Qatar Executive fleet will be equipped with Starlink, […]

(Posted 05th December 2025)   The North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) has announced substantial 2025/26 tariff increases across major provincial reserves, including Pilanesberg National Park, Madikwe Game Reserve, and Vaalkop Dam. Some fees will rise by over 500%, with the board arguing that the increases are essential to fund conservation work, infrastructure upgrades, and long-delayed maintenance…. READ MORE

(Posted 05th December 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News     A joint team of law enforcement officers drawn from Mbeere South-based detectives and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers has arrested three wildlife traffickers and recovered six elephant tusks. Michael Kariuki Kithaka, Morris Kariuki Njuki, and Margaret Syombua Mutua were arrested in Mbeere […]

(Posted 05th December 2025)   In the global rush toward more sustainable business practices, the events industry is increasingly being challenged to look inward: are they still talking ‘goals and aspirations’, or is the sector finally delivering meaningful action? As climate pressures intensify and global audiences demand more responsible experiences, Africa’s events industry is […]

(Posted 05th December 2025)     The City of Cape Town has made significant progress on the Muizenberg beachfront redevelopment, now ten months underway. While major work on the new seawall and upgraded public amenities continues, temporary measures will ensure smooth access for holiday visitors…. READ MORE

(Posted 04th December 2025)   South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an important travel advisory for visitors to the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. The Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp fuel station is currently out of diesel until further notice, which may impact travellers relying on the facility for refuelling…. READ MORE

(Posted 04th December 2025)   UN Tourism – in cooperation with the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – have released practical guidelines helping businesses from across the sector enhance their impact by increasing accessibility.   Released on the occasion […]

(Posted 04th December 2025)     The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released its latest Seasonal Climate Watch for the period December 2025 to April 2026. According to the outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is still in a neutral state; however, it is closing in on transitioning to a weak La Niña state. Predictions indicate that South Africa is moving towards a […]

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(Posted 04th December 2025)   Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, Publisher of ‘Diary of a Muzungu’     From Kampala to Karamoja I flick through my notebook — the eponymous Diary of a Muzungu. How far we have travelled in one week! From Kampala, we drove to Jinja, Soroti, Amuria, Abim, Kotido, Kaabong and Moroto. Matoke […]

(Posted 03rd December 2025)     Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued an important travel advisory for OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg after an aircraft experienced a tyre burst on one of the runways. The affected aircraft is currently being attended to by airline engineers, resulting in temporary single-runway operations at South Africa’s busiest airport…. READ MORE

(Posted 03rd December 2025)   The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has finally amended their travel advisory for South Western Uganda as follows:   Updated: 2 December 2025 Latest update: FCDO no longer advise against all but essential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the area immediately south-west of Kasese town, or to Semuliki […]

(Posted 03rd December 2025)   Company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025, in light of recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow 2025 financial guidance remains unchanged   Based on a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow, Airbus […]