News from our Members
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18 October 2021
Our new Lemala Website has launched today!
Lemala Camps and LodgesWe are absolutely delighted to share our new Lemala website with you all. Our website reflects just how important our communities are - our staff, our travel industry friends all over the world and our local communities coming together to create memorable and authentic Lemala experiences, ~ what we refer to as The Spirit Of Lemala.
Read More18 October 2021
It's green for GO at Nomad Tanzania
Nomad Tanzania - CampsIt's green for go We're off UK's red list! We're jumping for joy at the UK giving Tanzania the green light, just in time for green season.
Read More18 October 2021
Asisten Travel - Madagascar is Reopening
Asisten Travel MadagascarAsisten Travel are excited to announce that travellers will be able to visit Madagascar from November. Flights between Madagascar, La Réunion and Mauritius will begin again on October the 23rd, but as of the 6th of November flights will restart from Europe.
Read More15 October 2021
Hello Again George
AirlinkWith summer on the doorstep, Airlink will re-introduce scheduled services between Johannesburg and George from 01 November 2021.
Read More15 October 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Enter into an Interline Agreement with South Africa’s Airlink
Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines (ET) is delighted to announce that it has signed an interline agreement with Airlink(4Z), an airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Read More14 October 2021
Okavango Spirit House Boat
Natural SelectionSwitching off has always been top priority for us at Natural Selection and the sheer thought of exploring the pristine waterways of the Okavango Delta from the privacy of your bedroom, totally floats our boat!
Read More12 October 2021
Ethiopian Airlines Renews USD 110 Million Deal with the Texas Based SabreSonic and Adopts Set of Solutions to Power Recovery
Ethiopian AirlinesADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia and SOUTHLAKE, Texas– 11 October 2021– Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, and Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia’s flag carrier and the largest airline in Africa, have renewed their long-term strategic partnership for another seven years with minimum commitment of USD 110 million.
Read More07 October 2021
Kili Villa launches innovative booking engine at the 1st EAC Regional Tourism Expo in Arusha
Kili VillaVisit us this upcoming weekend during the 1st tourism expo organized by the Tanzanian Tourist Board in cooperation with the East African Community.
Read More07 October 2021
Ethiopian Airlines is delighted to introduce a new product - My Sheba Space.
Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines has unveiled a new digital option when booking seats, called ‘My Sheba Space’, this option enables economy class travellers to purchase one or more empty seats on-board to get extra space and relax during the flight.
Read More06 October 2021
Airlink to resume Polokwane flights
AirlinkAirlink, the independent regional airline, will resume scheduled air services to and from Polokwane from the 18 October 2021.
Read More06 October 2021
Sigh of relief as Ngorongoro entrance fee proposal Scrapped
ZaraTours Inc.The management of Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) would like to inform all Tour Operators that we are aware you received a notice of intention to collect tourism fees from the Ngorongoro District Council – Executive Director. The notice mentioned the said to commence on 1st October 2021.
Read More05 October 2021
Tongabezi, Livingstone Island, and Shawa Luangwa Camp celebrate being vaccinated
Green SafarisGreen Safaris has been on a mission to vaccinate all of our teams across Zambia and Malawi. Since each of our properties is hidden in handpicked in wild, isolated locations, this has been a fun challenge.
Read More05 October 2021
Wilderness Rwanda's War on Waste: Re-Using, Reducing, Recycling - And Upcycling!
Wilderness SafarisIn an ongoing drive to minimise waste, Wilderness Safaris Rwanda, together with local communities and businesses, has developed novel ways to tackle waste at Magashi in Akagera and Bisate Lodge near Volcanoes National Park.
Read More04 October 2021
Flatdogs Camp gets Vaccinated
Flatdogs CampWe are pleased to announce that all Flatdogs Camp hospitality staff have now been fully vaccinated and continue to maintain some of the best COVID protocols you will come across anywhere.
Read More04 October 2021
Jenman African Safaris Launches New Zimbabwe Villa Collection
Jenman African SafarisJenman African Safaris is excited to announce the launch of our Zimbabwe Villa Collection, encouraging exclusive and safe family travel. Our carefully selected high-end, socially conscious and remote properties offer the perfect solution to provide peace of mind for a COVID friendly getaway.
Read More29 September 2021
New ATTA® members this month – September 2021
ATTA®A Tent With A View Safaris - (Re-joined) African Based Travel Specialist - Tanzania Best African Safari - African Based Travel Specialist - South Africa Sungani - Accommodation Suppliers - Zambia Benroso Safaris - African Based Travel Specialist - Kenya Spike Insight - Professional Partners - United Kingdom Corporate Air - Transport - Zambia Destination Jungle Safaris - (Re-joined) African Based Travel Specialist - Uganda
Read More29 September 2021
Jabulani Head Ranger Ruan Roos is Jabulani’s New Assistant Manager
JabulaniExciting news! Our dedicated and hardworking, photography-loving, wild-wandering, story-spinning Head Ranger Ruan Roos is Jabulani’s new Assistant Manager, working alongside GM Stefan du Toit!
Read More28 September 2021
The Inyati family have been vaccinated!
Inyati Game LodgeThe COVID-19 vaccination rollout took place from the 30th of August to the 1st of September 2021. Temporary COVID-19 vaccination stations within the Sabi Sand at Ulusaba and our neighbouring community administration facilities were set up.
Read More27 September 2021
Newsflash! Lemala Camps and Lodges Are Fully Vaccinated.
Lemala Camps and LodgesNewsflash! Every one of our 267 Lemala staff are now fully vaccinated with either the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in Tanzania or Astra Zeneca in Uganda.
Read More27 September 2021
Exciting new documentary coming out of the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Robin Pope SafarisThe Hippo King From the makers of the award winning documentary Leopard Legacy comes the Hippo King - a compelling life story of a hippo, from birth to adulthood.
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