A new luxury lodge, Kuoom Serengeti, is set to open in Tanzania on Nov. 1. Located just minutes from the Serengeti Gate, Kuoom offers guests views of the park’s landscapes. Its position, close to both Seronera and Kogatende, ensures easy access to…
In the aftermath of Hamas’ devastating Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel and the all-out war that followed, companies that focus on tours and cruises to Israel and the Palestinian territories braced themselves for what is likely to be a long-term hit…
Travel to popular African safari destinations from the U.S. is skyrocketing, according to recent data released by both U.S. travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com, and SA Tourism. The numbers revealed that policy sales for destinations known for safari tourism more than tripled from…
Wellness has become an important focus throughout the global travel and tourism industry. Just over a fifth (21%) of global travelers are currently travelling for health- and wellness- driven reasons, according to the 2022 Travel Trends research by luxury travel network Virtuoso,…
The hotel company Atzaro has revealed plans for its upcoming Atzaro Okavango camp, slated to open in March. Located within a 425-square-mile, private concession in northern Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, the camp will offer 12 suites, with two…
Pure Life Experiences, the hosted-buyer show that takes place annually in Marrakech, Morocco, was canceled in the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit outside the city Friday night. The quake, which had a magnitude of 6.8, killed more than 2,000 people,…
The cost of intra-Africa travel has been a subject of much debate in recent years, with tourism professionals suggesting it is holding back the immense potential of Africa as a tourism destination. As the BBC recently reported, flying from Berlin, the capital…
South African Airways (SAA) has entered a strategic partnership with Discover the World, which will become the airline’s general sales agent in North America. The move is designed to boost the airline’s revenue in North America by enhancing its visibility among trade…
Natural Habitat Adventures has deployed one of the first solar-powered electric safari vehicles (ESV) in Botswana. The initiative was done in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund. The ESV, stationed at Natural Habitat’s Gomoti Camp in the Okavango Delta, is a converted Land…
Damaraland has long been at the forefront of environmental conservation in Africa. Animal populations in the area, situated in northwest Namibia within the Kunene region, once faced significant threats from wildlife hunting. However, the tide has turned in recent years, with ecotourism…