After two long years, the South African government announced on June 22 that it was scrapping all Covid-related regulations. Masks are no longer mandatory, limits on the size of gatherings are no more, and travelers will not need to produce a vaccination…
The LGBTQ+ travel market has been instrumental in leading the global tourism recovery after the pandemic. The purchasing power, especially in the travel industry, of this market reached more than $211 billion prior to the pandemic with no signs of it abating…
The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa holds an incredible appeal for many South Africans. After all, the Johannesburg hotel was once the residence of the country’s most beloved president, Nelson Mandela. When Mandela was released from prison, he completed his bestselling autobiography,…
Air Wilderness has partnered with Scenic Air Safaris to create Scenic Wilderness, which will operate direct flights between Kenya’s Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the Masai Mara beginning in June. • Related: JW Marriott lodge coming to Masai Mara The Scenic Wilderness charter…
African-based safari operator Machaba Safaris will open Kiri Camp, a luxury tented camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, in June. With just 10 luxury tents, including two family tents, Kiri Camp is an intimate camp situated on a private concession in the heart…
Delta Air Lines has doubled its frequency on the Atlanta-Johannesburg nonstop route from three to six flights per week. According to a Delta spokesperson, “We are seeing significant demand for travel between South Africa and the U.S. from both points of sale,…
Luxury travel brand Sanctuary Retreats has added two Namibia properties to its portfolio, its first in the country, bringing its collection of African lodges and camps to 14 locations. The newcomers are the Okahirongo River Camp, which is located in the region…
Delta Air Lines’ long-awaited triangular route between Atlanta, Johannesburg and Cape Town will debut later this year. according to the airline. The announcement comes after what the South African press has called a “regulatory stalemate” following South Africa’s refusal to amend Delta’s…
The Radisson Hotel Group has opened its first Radisson Individuals property in Egypt, the Marina Resort Port Ghalib. The 159-room Marina Resort Port Ghalib is located along the desert coastline of the Red Sea, next to Port Ghalib’s palm tree-lined promenade and…
Tswalu, South Africa’s largest private game reserve, is introducing a conservation experience focusing on generic data collection of endangered rhino populations of the Southern Kalahari ecosystem. From April to September, travelers are invited to join the rhino-notching initiative to analyze and support…