Following the arrival of Air Seychelles' first Airbus A330-200, the airline has announced that it would double its Johannesburg services to four return flights a week from 1 December.
9 Jul 2012 06:51
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Brian Berkman recently had a Q&A with Jonathan Duiker, executive sous chef at Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Maldives in the Maldives' South Male Atoll, to find out - among other things - what prompted Jonathan to make the move from Melrose Arch to The Maldives.
6 Jul 2012 11:54
Seasonal Lufthansa connection to the South African city moves from Frankfurt to Munich. Lufthansa passengers will for the first time be able to reach the South African coastal city of Cape Town non-stop from Munich when the upcoming 2012/2013 winter flight schedule goes into effect.
5 Jul 2012 05:27
The Department of Environmental Affairs has called on animal rights activists to join hands with government in its efforts to curb rhino poaching in the country.
4 Jul 2012 13:56
Survival strategies for tough times and cost effective marketing initiatives are two of the issues that will come under the spotlight at the third annual Getaway Travel & Tourism Conference, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, which takes place at the Coca-Cola Dome on 30 August.
2 Jul 2012 12:41
Etihad Airways' has started its six flights a week service between the airline's Abu Dhabi home-base and the Nigerian city, Lagos.
2 Jul 2012 11:24
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk on Tuesday announced the appointment of the new Awards Committee of the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA).
27 Jun 2012 12:38
Following the success of &Beyond and Africa Foundation's Footprints of Hope 10-day rhino awareness walk (through the Sabi Sand and Kruger wilderness and surrounding communities) earlier this year, the teams are now returning to two of those communities to help inspire the youth and educate them about the threat of rhino poaching.
27 Jun 2012 10:20
Low-cost airline Mango's third aircraft, enabled with G-Connect In-Flight Wi-Fi, comes online today; the airline has dedicated the final stage of its beta-phase introduction to its Lanseria-Cape Town route.
27 Jun 2012 08:41
[Sibongile Khumalo] South Africa's world-renowned Kruger National Park is to get its first luxury hotel, but not everyone is impressed by the decision aimed at attracting the growing black middle class.
26 Jun 2012 11:12
[Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] I am not a happy camper. Or, any kind of camper. I have never seen the point of leaving a home full of things like comfy beds, dishwashing machines and microwave ovens to attempt to relax on a skinny little back-busting stretcher, waiting for wood to turn to charcoal before being able to cook anything and worst of all, having to do the washing up by hand in cold water.
26 Jun 2012 06:36
Addo Elephant Park's legendary bull Hapoor, who ruled the Eastern Cape elephant reserve for 24 years and was famous for his deep hatred of humans, has a new granddaughter, born at African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve.
25 Jun 2012 14:20
For year's residents of and visitors to the UAE city of Dubai knew that it was a force with which to be reckoned as a tourist destination. Not only does it boast world class tourist attractions, magnificent accommodation and a variety of activities, but also Dubai is a city that is centrally located and provides the perfect stopover for travel from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Far East.
19 Jun 2012 06:26
Angola
Botswana
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Cote D'Ivoire
Ghana
Nigeria
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Mauritius
Seychelles
Algeria
Egypt
Morocco
Zambia
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] The next few months are probably the best in the Drakensberg where there is the chance of snow and crisp, beautiful days. 29 Jun 2012 06:40
