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The Eastern Cape’s Untapped Gem: Gqeberha And Its Diverse Offerings

  You know Cape Town and its famous flat-topped mountain, Johannesburg’s city hustlers, the wild Kruger Park and the coastal scenes of the Garden Route, but there is one South African destination that often slips below the radar of tourists and locals alike: Gqeberha. Those in the know recognise this part of South Africa as […]

Secluded Inzolo Lodge at Lalibela Game Reserve Ince Again Welcomes Guests After Overcoming Flood Challenges

  Set in seclusion on the side of a hill overlooking a valley, the uniquely private nature of Lalibela Game Reserve’s Inzolo Lodge proved to be its undoing after much-needed rains arrived on the reserve and blocked access to the lodge. But, with a bit of ingenuity and teamwork, Inzolo Lodge is ready once again […]

WTM Africa Partners with China Travel Online to Tap into Chinese Outbound Travel Market

  The China Tourism Academy predicts that the recovery process of the inbound and outbound tourism market will further accelerate in 2024, with annual inbound and outbound tourism trips exceeding 264 million trips. WTM Africa has formed a strategic buyer and media partnership with China Travel Online, a leading Chinese outbound travel portal, to facilitate […]

Taking the Business of Luxury in Africa to the Next Level

  As we stand at the threshold of a brand-new year, we raise our glasses to the promise of endless possibilities and the excitement that comes with embracing new horizons. Here’s to an amazing 2024 that will see us collectively take the Business Of Luxury In Africa to unprecedented heights! Reflecting on the past year’s […]

South Africa’s Tallest Building Lights Up For a Golden Ferrero Rocher® Festive Celebration

  This festive season, South Africa joined Ferrero Rocher’s growing global community in celebrating the happiest time of the year in a dazzling display of lighting wizardry. The international Ferrero Rocher® Light Up Your Christmas campaign landed in Sandton, Johannesburg, where it made a grand statement by illuminating the tallest tower in the country’s most […]

Prints For A Purpose

  TSWALU KALAHARI RESERVE has launched Prints for a Purpose, a digital photographic gallery featuring a collection of limited-edition prints in support of the science behind conservation and a bold vision to restore the Kalahari to itself. Ordering online is simple and high-quality framed prints can be shipped anywhere in the world. From iconic wildlife […]

New beginnings at Lalibela Game Reserve

  This summer season has been marked by a feeling of excitement and anticipation at Lalibela Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, where the drought has broken, newborn life is being welcomed and a passionate new CEO has taken the helm. With its six magnificent lodges, unique 10 500-hectare multi-biome landscape, Big 5, vast herds […]

December Delights

  As the festive fiesta that is December approaches, South Africans and tourists across the country will be wondering what cool places will be worth a visit. For those looking for something more interesting than the usual hotspots, South Africa is filled with hidden gems and these treasures will help make this festive season a […]

Christmas In The Heart Of Africa With Tintswalo At Siankaba (Zambia)

  Tintswalo at Siankaba has launched a special rate for those wanting a truly African experience on the mighty Zambezi River in Zambia. The rate of US$490 per person sharing per night is valid over the upcoming Christmas holiday period, and is all-inclusive of all meals and house drinks, as well as a range of […]

ATW Media Awards 2024

  Cape Town, 9 November 2023 – Africa Travel Week (ATW) is inviting all travel and tourism media to submit their entries for the Africa Travel Week Media Awards by 30 January 2024. We also encourage nominations from the public for journalists whose work has significantly impacted travel journalism. Now in its inaugural year, the […]

Shalati The Train on the Bridge

  25th October 2023 – Kruger Shalati celebrates a momentous occasion: a century since the inaugural overnight railway stay and bush feast by tourists into the renowned Kruger National Park. The rich history of Kruger Shalati began in 1886 with the discovery of gold in the Selati River basin, drawing a surge of fortune seekers […]

African Music Stars Win Big At The Trace Awards In Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda – Davido and Rema scored big at the Trace Awards in Kigali on Saturday 21 October 2023. Davido took home the prizes for Best Male, and shared Best Collaboration with South Africa’s Musa Keys for “Unavailable”. Rema scored in the Global African Artist, and Song of the Year categories, with “Calm Down”.  “Love Damini” by […]

Brookdale Estate Wins In The Best Of Wine Tourism Awards For 2024 In The Accommodation Category

Brookdale Estate has won the Accommodation category in the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024, in recognition of the quality winelands guest experience offered by the Brookdale Manor House. The Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism & Ambassador Awards programme celebrates innovation and excellence in wine tourism throughout 12 of the greatest wine regions […]

The Plettenberg Ranks No2 as Best Hotel in Eastern and Southern Africa (Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards)

  Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its prestigious 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards, which saw The Liz McGrath Collection’s Plettenberg Bay hotel, The Plettenberg, voted as runner-up in the category of Best Hotels in Eastern and Southern Africa. With a score of 98.54, it followed hot on the heels of Babylonstoren, which was […]

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve Features Among The World’s Best Resorts In The Condé Nast Traveler 2023 Readers Choice Awards

  We are humbled and honoured to announce that Tswalu Kalahari Reserve has been included for the first time in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards, placing 12th in the Best Resorts in South Africa category for 2023. Being voted onto this prestigious list reflects our continued commitment towards regenerative conservation supported by […]

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