Botswana lodge reopens following renovations
Natural Selection’s Mapula Lodge, situated in a private reserve just outside the Okavango Delta in Botswana, has reopened following extensive renovations. The nine-room lodge is on an island in the middle of floodplains. It looks out over a lagoon and is just north of...
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Botswana issues malaria warning
Botswana’s Ministry of Health and Wellness said that the ongoing malaria outbreak, which started in October, was expected to continue until end of May. In a recent press release, the ministry said the sporadic outbreak was reported in Okavango, Ngamiland and Chobe,...
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New luxury lodge opens in Serengeti
Meliá Hotels International has opened a new luxury lodge, Meliá Serengeti Lodge, in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, on the western border of Lake Victoria. Ana Rubio, Communication Manager of Communication Manager of Melia Hotels International, said the 50-room...
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park
South Africa is home to many diverse safari experiences and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a natural wonder, and notably a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formerly known as the St Lucia Wetland Park, this area is a glowing testament to nature, comprising eight...
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New camp opens in the Lubombo Conservancy, Swaziland
Mhlumeni Bush Camp has opened in the Lubombo Conservancy in Swaziland. The camp’s four tents can each accommodate three people, and a dedicated campsite for travellers with their own equipment can hold up to 40 guests. Traditional meals are prepared by the camp staff....
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Durban and KZN in a new light
Durban has seen the emergence of a growing number of entrepreneurs who are keen to counter the perception that the city is somehow inferior to Cape Town. These business impresarios are keen to show off the city and its surrounds in a different light. Here are some...
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Star gazing in Africa – an opportunity not to be missed
Astro tourism has been gaining popularity worldwide, with many travellers adding viewing the Northern and Southern Lights to their bucket lists. The total solar eclipse in the US last year saw many small towns overrun by travellers wishing to see the rare occurrence....
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SANCTUARY CHOBE CHILWERO
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is a luxurious riverside retreat in the heart of the bush on the edge of Chobe National Park, home to the world's largest remaining population of elephants Sitting above the Chobe River, the lodge offers unparalleled panoramic views across the...
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New lodge to open in Kruger National Park
&Beyond will open the Tengile River Lodge in South Africa's Sabi Sand Game Reserve on December 1 this year. The lodge will share unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park and feature nine riverfront suites, each with a private deck, lap pool and an outdoor...
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New camp opens in Nkhotakota in Malawi
Kachenga Bush Camp has opened in the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve in Malawi. The camp’s three chalets are self-contained, with two bedrooms, communal lounge area, bathroom and kitchen and have views to Kasukusuku mountain. The chalets sleep four people and offer...
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