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Club Med KZN resort to combine beach and bush

Property · KwaZulu-Natal

Club Med KZN resort to combine beach and bush

Club Med’s first property in Southern Africa – set to open near Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), in 2026 – is aiming to bring locals and international visitors to the province with a concept that combines beach and bush. Speaking during last week’s WTM Africa event, Club Med representatives outlined how the R2 billion (€93 million) property, financed entirely by South African Read Article

Royal Portfolio opens new safari camp

South Africa · South Africa

Royal Portfolio opens new safari camp

From June 1, The Royal Portfolio will open Masiya’s Camp, its latest tented lodge within Royal Malewane in the Greater Kruger region. Masiya's Camp's final render. The Royal Portfolio The camp is named in honour of Wilson Masiya, a master tracker who played a foundational role in shaping Royal Malewane’s guiding legacy. The new property features six canvas-draped luxury tented See the Story

Public nominations open for new SANParks board members

South Africa · South Africa

Public nominations open for new SANParks board members

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George has issued a public call for nominations of suitable individuals to be considered for appointment to the board of South African National Parks (SANParks). The nominations will be made in accordance with Section 59 of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act No. 57 of 2003. Nominations must Read Article

Ethiopian Airlines to launch new UAE routes

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the introduction of a new service between Addis Ababa and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective June 1. Both routes will be operated with Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The new Addis Ababa-Sharjah route will operate four times per week: Flight ET 622 will depart Addis Ababa every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 22h05 – and arrive inEthiopian Airlines · Sharjah Read Article

Video captures Augrabies Falls in full force

A video shared by Northern Cape Tourism this week has highlighted the current high water levels at Augrabies Falls, drawing attention to the seasonal intensity of one of South Africa’s natural landmarks.Northern Cape · Northern Cape Read Article

Air access to lodges restored ahead of busy Easter

Progress has been made in restoring air access to private safari lodges ahead of the busy Easter weekend as the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) works through a high volume of applications from aerodrome operators who had to suspend operations due to non-compliance with new regulations. The regulations, gazetted on March 28, require all aerodromes and heliportsSouth Africa · South Africa Read Article

Global travel spend to leap in 2025

Global travel and tourism spend is set to reach unprecedented heights in 2025, with international visitor spending expected to hit a record-breaking US$2,1trn (R40,8trn) – a 10,5% increase over pre-pandemic levels, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Research. This is a US$164 billion (R3,1trn) increase from the previous high ofTourism Read Article

Zambia advances data-driven wildlife management

In a bid to better integrate environmental data into national economic planning, Zambia is updating its Wildlife and Protected Areas Accounts (WPAA) under the Zambia Natural Capital Accounting Programme. Zambia’s protected areas cover around 30% of the country’s land and include 20 national parks and 36 game management areas but limitations in data collection have made itZambia · Zambia Read Article

SAA ups flights to Windhoek

From May 1, South African Airways (SAA) will add a daily flight on its Johannesburg-Windhoek route, increasing operations on the route from two to three daily. The new flight SA70 will depart Johannesburg at 05h55 and arrive in Windhoek at 07h50. The return flight SA71 will depart Windhoek at 14h30 and arrive in Johannesburg at 16h15.Windhoek · Windhoek See the Story

A new chapter for Ugandan tourism

New high-end lodges, strategic marketing and increasing global interest have seen Uganda steadily emerge as one of Africa’s most promising tourism destinations. However, the destination will have to navigate several lingering challenges including past security concerns, limited infrastructure and a controversial track record in LGBTQI+ rights, which continues to impact itsTourism · Uganda Read Article

TATO completes driver guides conduct and ethics training

The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has completed the Safari Guiding Code of Conduct and Ethics Training for driver guides with 530 participants from its member companies. The training was done in two phases in Arusha, targeting driver guides with the goal of reinforcing professionalism, guest safety and ethical standards within Tanzania’s tourism sector. TheArusha · Arusha Read Article

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