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Although Mozambiques tourism industry is recovering, unlawful practices at its borders and on roads are deterring travellers driving to the country. Figures released at the FIKANI International Tourism Expo revealed a 10% increase in tourism during 2023 but bribery, fake passport stamps

The 7 th annual Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in Gaborone kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony that showcased Botswanas rich cultural heritage. The KTM Choir, which won a gold medal at the 2023 World Choir Games in South Korea, started proceedings with a selection of folk songs and a sti

The latest addition to the Karibu Camps Lodges collection of properties, Tarangire Elephant Springs, is open in Tanzanias picturesque Tarangire National Park. It combines luxury accommodations with an immersive safari experience. With 14 spacious luxury suites and views of the nearby El

Internationally renowned celebrities headlining local events organised by industry leading RX Africa this month include: Steve Harvey , a major name in global entertainment, leading the Botswana Ignite! initiative at FAME Week Africa 2024 in Cape Town from September 1-7. This

Skukuza Safari Lodge, nestled in Kruger National Parks Skukuza Rest Camp, is now managed by aha Hotels Lodges. Officially reopening this month, the lodge will offer guests a safari experience in one of South Africa's renowned natural settings. The lodge has 128 rooms (including 11 famil

Kenya Airways (KQ) has reported its first after-tax profit in more than a decade, driven by a 10% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers and 16% capacity expansion. The national carrier achieved an operating profit of Kshs 513 million (3.6m) in the first half of 2024 the first time

Local tour operators in the Kilimanjaro region are concerned that the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) seems to favour foreign operators over locals. KPAPs mission to ensure fair treatment of porters is praised but local operators feel KPAP discriminates against them by enc

International travellers passing through OR Tambo International Airport now have a luxurious new option to enhance the pre-flight experience: the recently opened Bottega Whisky Wine Bar at Gate 6 of the international terminal. Compared to other airports worldwide, OR Tambo International

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) attracted many visitors on Monday morning, September 2, when the iconic site reopened after a seven-week maintenance period. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said, the cableway, visited by over a million tourists every year, sold