Great Plains, a leading eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic explorer-filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, has announced the forthcoming launch of Mara Toto Tree Camp. Set to open on 1st July 2024 in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, the newest offering from Great Plains will form part of its exclusive Réserve-Collection safari camps. The new Great Plains …
Zambia Tourism has appointed Geoffrey Weill Associates to establish and develop its public relations and trade representation in North America. The appointment is part of a four-country collaborative effort headed by London’s PC Agency, France’s Group Expression and Germany’s Kleber Group. WEILL will be responsible for promoting authentic and sustainable travel to Zambia in the …
Following the presidential directive that Kenya will be a visa free country from January 2024, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is in the process of development and implementation. The digital platform will ensure that all travelers to Kenya are identified in advance. All travelers coming to Kenya from countries that require visas shall continue …
Swan Hellenic is clearly striking a chord in its mission to take adventurous travelers beyond the norm to see what others don’t, having just announced that there is already limited availability for two of its four mold-breaking cultural expedition cruises of Southwest and West Africa between March and May 2024. Those cruises have been already …
For those looking for a digital detox from Slack, Gmail, ChatGPT etc, now is arguably the best time to get off-the-grid amidst falling temperatures, fantastic fall foliage, cheaper flights, and thinning tourist crowds. Hyatt invites travelers to post their OOO and experience the best of autumn before the days become too short and dreary. Cultural …
The anticipated reopening of the LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius, situated on the island’s wild east coast, near the quaint village of Belle Mare has welcomed guests back from October 1, 2023, after more than a year of extensive renovations. Located on one of the most impressive coastlines in the Indian Ocean, guests have returned to …
Wilderness Shumba and Wilderness Busanga Bush Camp, situated in the vast Busanga Plains in Zambia’s Kafue National Park, have enhanced their wellness offering to include a range of locally inspired, in-tent treatments. The camps have also introduced a complimentary 60-minute treatment for guests staying at the camps for a minimum of four nights, offering either …
Africa’s leading roadshow is back in September with the most extensive line-up of African suppliers. Agents from all over the country are invited to join in Seattle, Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, and Boston this September. Agents are invited for a networking lunch and a productive afternoon of destination presentations and pre-scheduled meetings with incredible African experiences and properties. …
Fabrics of bright and vibrant colors define and unite cultures across Africa, and in true celebration of Zambia, Chitenge fabric adds a splash of color and warmth throughout our camp, with every safari tent possessing a traditional, bold print. Set on the confluence of two mighty rivers in the Lower Zambezi, the Chongwe, and the …
The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) has launched the registration for the first Global Forum, which will be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa September 26-30, 2023. The theme of the global forum is, “Africa: Where It Begins,” representing the first time this event has been hosted on the African continent. …