New camp opens in Namibia
Bush Camp by Camp Kwando, situated on an island in the flood plains of the Kwando River in Namibia, opened recently. Accommodation comprises four private camp sites, each with its own braai (barbecue) facilities under a thatched roof, and ablutions with toilets. Each...
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New glamping camp to open in Mpumalanga
AfriCamps has announced the opening of AfriCamps at Mackers in Hazyview, Mpumalanga on July 1. AfriCamps at Mackers is the sixth camp in South Africa’s growing glamping brand, and AfriCamps first property outside of the Western Cape. The self-catering set up, with...
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Arusha to make travel easier for tourists
Tourist vehicles in Arusha, Tanzania, will soon be labelled to make travelling easier. This announcement was made by Regional Commissioner Mrisho Gambo. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, Gambo said that there have been complaints from tour...
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Electric mountain bike safaris introduced in Kenya
Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camps, situated in the Olderkesi Conservancy, bordering the Serengeti and Loliolondo reserves in Kenya, has introduced electric mountain bikes, known as E-Bike Bush Rides. The solar powered electric bikes are a product of the Meeco Group, a clean...
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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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