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29 July 2022
Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge Upgrades their Accommodation
Evolve Back Gham Dhao LodgeEvolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge has three categories of tents – Luxury, Superior and Family. All the Luxury, Superior, and Family tents have undergone improvements which include, among others, fresh facelifts, upgradation of soft furnishings and installation of additional plug points for charging electronic devices with the aim of providing our guests with a more fulsome experience.
Read More29 July 2022
Meaningful Travel with The Safari Collection: 2021 Footprint
The Safari CollectionOur visual Footprint for 2021 has just been released. Despite the challenging year, our Footprint foundation made a positive impact on Kenya’s people and wildlife in 2021.
Read More28 July 2022
Ethiopian Airlines Orders Africa’s First A350-1000
Ethiopian AirlinesAddis Ababa, 28 July 2022 Ethiopian Airlines Group, the flag carrier of Ethiopia, Africa’s largest airline group, has upsized four of its A350-900 on order to the largest variant of the A350 Family, the A350-1000, becoming Africa’s first customer for the aircraft.
Read More28 July 2022
New ATTA® members this month – July 2022
ATTA®Jaci's Lodges - Accommodation - SuppliersSouth Africa Amazing Africa - African Based Travel Specialist - South Africa Scintilla - African Based Travel Specialist - South Africa Explore Safaris by Tufayn - African Based Travel Specialist - Kenya Adrift East Africa (Re-joined) - African Based Travel Specialist - Uganda White Shark Projects - African Based Travel Specialist - South Africa Waybird - Professional Partners - South Africa Boschendal - Accommodation Suppliers - South Africa Marijani Beach Resort & Spa - Accommodation Suppliers - Tanzania Niarra Travel - UK Based Travel Specialist - United Kingdom House of Safari - African Based Travel Specialist - Botswana Experience Africa Safaris - African Based Travel Specialist - Zimbabwe
Read More26 July 2022
Nomad Introduce Private Guide & Vehicle as Standard on All Nomad Bookings from May 2023
Nomad Tanzania - CampsThis is a manifestation of our safari philosophy. When we release our rates we could just show you the dollar price for a bed in a camp, but that would belie our true value. Because frankly, we’re not here to sell bed nights. We’re here to deliver the best safaris possible.
Read More26 July 2022
Moonraker Ridge, a rewarding trail run through nature
Gondwana Collection NamibiaAre you up for a relaxed yet challenging trail run in the Auas Mountains just outside Windhoek? Gondwana Collection Namibia and Moonraker Outdoor Adventure Rest camp are joining hands to invite runners to the first Gondwana Moonraker Ridge Trail Run on 17 September 2022.
Read More22 July 2022
Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge renovates its Private Airstrip
Evolve Back Gham Dhao LodgeOur private airstrip has been completely renovated and upgraded and is now compliant with the latest safety landing norms. Located on the northern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge, with its own private airstrip, is easily accessible within Botswana.
Read More21 July 2022
Introducing Jaci's Madikwe House
Jaci's LodgesSet in the magnificent Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa’s North-West Province, Jaci’s Lodges offers guests the ideal destination for unrivalled game-viewing, unique luxury accommodation options, outstanding service and tailor-made safari activities.
Read More21 July 2022
Conservation South Luangwa & Sungani - Sungani Will Match All Donations Up To $25,000
SunganiThis year, Sungani have donated $25,000 to CSL's work, and in addition have pledged to match donations to CSL's wildlife protection work up to a further $25,000 in 2022 in the hope of inspiring new donors to pledge their support for this extraordinary ecosystem, its habitat and wildlife.
Read More20 July 2022
Khwai Expeditions Camp - Supporting Local, Supporting Botswana
Khwai Expeditions CampLearn how Khwai Expeditions Camp is supporting locally made products in Botswana. Khwai Expeditions Camp is a six-tented luxury camp located between the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.
Read More20 July 2022
Tourism in Equatorial Guinea: the first fam trip and the online visa
Luxury Hotels Management Company - Grand Hotel DjiblohoIn the Tourism Opening Project in Equatorial Guinea, under the vision, leadership, and sponsorship of H.E. the Vice President of the Republic, with the assistance of the Secretary of State in charge of Tourism Exc. Catalina Martínez Asumu and
Read More18 July 2022
Safari Portal celebrates its first birthday!
Safari PortalSafari Portal celebrates its first birthday! What is it? -An itinerary builder created by safari specialists, with a strong focus on design and efficiency -A content management system and resource library to find all the information you need to sell in one place including rates and live availability
Read More13 July 2022
Wilderness Launches Eagerly Anticipated 2022 Africa in Focus Competition, Celebrating Six Years of Iconic African Photography
Wilderness SafarisWilderness Safaris is proud to announce the sixth edition of its celebrated Africa in Focus Photographic Competition, in partnership with OM SYSTEM (previously Olympus cameras).
Read More12 July 2022
Exciting new documentary filmed at Nkwali Camp
Robin Pope SafarisWe were thrilled to have Julz Braavedt back in the South Luangwa Valley last year, after many years, this time working on his own new project which is now complete:
Read More12 July 2022
One of the lesser celebrated 'great migrations' - high season for whales at Morukuru Family De Hoop
Small World MarketingThe winter months mark the natural phenomenon that is the whale calving season, where whales gather in great numbers off the shores of the De Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa.
Read More11 July 2022
Adrift River Club and Adrift Overland Camp are now open!
Adrift East AfricaAdrift Announces the opening of two new properties and an enhanced range of Adventure activities in Uganda. Adrift, the popular Ugandan based adventure brand associated with Lemala Camps and Lodges whose essence has been the desire to provide the most exciting, safe, reliable and reputable adventure activities on and around the River Nile downstream of Jinja and Lake Victoria, is delighted to announce the expansion of their range of activities and the opening of their two new Adrift branded properties close to our private island escape - Lemala Wildwaters.
Read More08 July 2022
Join us! Introduction to Sierra Leone | Tues, 19 July 2022 @ 2pm (UK)
The Africa HubJoin us on Tuesday the 19th of July at 2pm (UK) for the launch of a brand new destination to the Africa Hub: Sierra Leone! Join our new Destination Expert who will showcase this unique country in detail, giving you the perfect toolkit to sell the destination.
Read More07 July 2022
Evolve Back Ghan Dhao Lodge joins Safari Portal
Evolve Back Gham Dhao LodgeEvolve Back Gham Dhao Lodges is a member of Safari Portal. Safari Portal is a revolutionary content management system and itinerary builder connecting agents with supplier content for proposals for prospective guests.
Read More06 July 2022
Nedbank Tour de Tuli and Wilderness Safaris Introduce Innovative Race Number Bracket - A First for the Sports Industry
Wilderness SafarisWilderness Safaris and the Nedbank Tour de Tuli have moved to a greener option to secure riders’ race numbers to their bikes, eliminating the use of traditional plastic zip ties on their handlebars.
Read More05 July 2022
Sala Beach House Joins Travel Promoters
Travel PromotersWe are delighted to welcome the effortlessly stylish Sala Beach House (which opens this month) on KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast, to our Travel Promoters portfolio.
Read More04 July 2022
The Legendary Expeditions Helicopter is back for private aerial adventures in East Africa!
Legendary ExpeditionsWe're thrilled to announce that the Legendary helicopter is back, once again providing guests with the opportunity to indulge in exhilarating aerial adventures.
Read More01 July 2022
Qatar Airways and Airlink Sign Comprehensive Codeshare Agreement to Enhance Connectivity Across Southern Africa
AirlinkQatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travellers more choice, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world.
Read More01 July 2022
Resident artists from Ardmore embody the spirit of ubuntu at Singita
SingitaWith Singita’s first dedicated contemporary African art gallery now open in Singita Sabi Sand and the second in Singita Kruger National Park imminently opening its doors, the art concept that is unfolding across our properties is increasingly creating opportunities for our guests to engage with the depth of Africa’s artistic heritage.
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