Africa Travel Archives - Page 7 of 15

24Jun

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Events, South Africa News, travel

An Oil and Gas Drive for Cape Town and Multi-Sectoral Growth

Taking place in Cape Town, African Energy Week 2021 ensures Africa-focused events benefit African tourism and associated sectors. African concerts, sporting events, and even oil and gas events are beginning to take shape in 2021 after a significant period of inactivity due to COVID-19 restrictions. African cities including Cape Town in South Africa and Dakar in Senegal have created amazing hospitality and tourism industries that have brought in millions of visitors each year and fueled millions of dollars in economic output. While most foreign event firms like London based Hyve group/Africa Oil Week have deserted the continent for ‘greener pastures’ elsewhere, Africans and Africa-focused energy events are leading the way and cities like Cape Town stand to benefit. The ongoing coronavirus p...

23Jun

By Paul TomNo Comments

Africa Travel, travel

3 Tips for Taking a Business Trip to Africa

For most of the business world, significant travel was put on hold during 2020 and the start of 2021. As a result, a number of professionals may not have made international business trips that they otherwise would have. The good news is that more and more places are loosening COVID-19 restrictions, which makes now a great time to travel to exciting destinations in Africa. If you have a business trip to Africa on the horizon, make sure to read this blog first. Here are three tips you should keep in mind before you set off: Pack Accordingly Any time you plan an international trip, it’s important to pack accordingly. This includes essential items such as your wallet, smartphone, and personal effects. It also extends to necessary paperwork like passports and other forms of documentation. Note ...

Trip to Egypt! Buckle Up for the Most Luxurious Staycation at Rixos Hotels Egypt

21May

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Egypt News, travel

Trip to Egypt! Buckle Up for the Most Luxurious Staycation at Rixos Hotels Egypt

Pack your bags and head to Rixos Hotels Egypt’s chain of luxurious properties! Egypt is finally welcoming back international tourists from the GCC region after the travel restrictions and Rixos Hotels Egypt is offering discerning guests with the most blissful getaway to take a breather and escape the stresses of life. There are loads of ways to spend a relaxing retreat in the country, but none is better than to unwind with a rich horizon brought by Rixos Alamein, the majestic combination of golden sands and turquoise waters of Rixos Sharm El Sheikh and Rixos Premium Seagate at the Red Sea, and the luxurious leisure activities at Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas. Following all protocols and hygiene measurements imposed by the Egyptian Ministry, all Rixos Hotels Egypt are operat...

13Apr

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, African News, Mozambique News, South Africa News, travel

Air France extends its operations in Africa as it launches a new route to Maputo and increases frequency

Air France announces today that it will be expanding its operations on the African continent with increased frequency of flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Johannesburg, and a brand-new route to Maputo, Mozambique from 20 June 2021. The flight to Maputo will be a continuation of the Johannesburg flight. Wouter Vermeulen, General Manager Southern Africa Air France-KLM, affirms that Air France remains strongly committed to Africa as a strategic asset in their global network. “Air France is very pleased to announce that we will increase our flights to Johannesburg again and add Maputo to our network starting from June. In recent years, Mozambique has emerged as an important business destination, due to its rich natural energy reserves. We will connect Maputo to all major cities i...

24Mar

By Shahina ParvinNo Comments

Africa Travel, Nigeria News, travel

Hotel Developments in West Africa

For being the second largest Continent on earth, Africa has a wide range of options for hotel development in many of its regions having more space for expansion and capital growth. The middle-class population is estimated to be near 350 million people by the African Development Bank. A portion of this population holds the probability to be potential travelers. These people can benefit the economy. The tourism and travel industry has an important part in keeping up with the rising number of travelers. Hotel development has been affiliated with advanced economies in countries like South Africa, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania in comparison to a mire of the West African countries while there is a noticeable development in the major cities lately. West Africa is the most densely populated area in enti...

Vertis Aviation adds Africa-based Challenger 604 to portfolio

14Mar

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, African News, Ghana News, travel

Vertis Aviation adds Africa-based Challenger 604 to portfolio

Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 604 to the Vertis Charter Management Programme, VCMP. This is the second aircraft to sign up to the VCMP in as many months and represents the first Challenger 604 that the Argus Certified Broker will exclusively market for charter. Based in Accra, Ghana the Challenger 604 seats up to 11 passengers, and also welcomes small pets when in a travel carrier. Equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, a full galley, divan and club seating the spacious cabin provides a productive and comfortable environment. Vertis anticipates the home-base location in West Africa and the range – the Challenger 604 can fly nonstop across the continent – will stimulate demand from regional and international ...

Ngaren: The Museum Designed to Revolutionize Travel to Kenya, Post Covid-19

25Sep

By Josephine WawiraNo Comments

Africa Travel, Kenya News

Ngaren: The Museum Designed to Revolutionize Travel to Kenya, Post Covid-19

Dr. Richard Leakey’s plans for a new museum dedicated to the story of humankind aims to revolutionize travel to Kenya in the post pandemic world. Ngaren: The Museum of Humankind, being built in Kenya’s Rift Valley, a region synonymous with human origins, is the culmination of Dr. Leakey’s life’s work – whose fossil discoveries have helped reveal how humans evolved. The museum will be the first of its kind offering a life-changing experience, an educational day out, social interaction, and stimulation of all senses. Ngaren will allow visitors to explore human origin and evolution from a scientific perspective, in the context of the natural processes and serendipitous events that led to the survival of Homo sapiens as the only human species alive today. The project aims to contribute...

Top Destinations in East Africa that You Should Visit

23Jan

By Ana LopezNo Comments

Africa Travel, Ethiopia News, Kenya News, Tanzania News

Top Destinations in East Africa that You Should Visit

The appeal of East Africa has led to an increased number of direct international flights into the Region. Europe and the USA are providing the most tourists at present, but numbers are increasing both from within elsewhere in Africa and from Asia and the Far East. Those who decide on East Africa as a tourist destination will not regret their choice. Kenya The World first saw Africa’s stunning wildlife in documentaries filmed in East Africa. The popularity of Kenya Safari Tours increased as air travel became more widespread and that popularity has been maintained to this day. It is not surprising because the battles between predators and their prey species are compulsive. The annual wildebeest migration where zebras join in in significant numbers is another spectacle that is captivating. Th...

18Jan

By Ana LopezNo Comments

Africa Travel, Tanzania News

A Guide to Backpacking in Tanzania

Tanzania is a perfect safari holiday even for backpackers. Find out what you need to know about backpacking in Tanzania to have that dream safari experience! Lush, verdant, rich in history and home to some of the most magnificent wildlife species on this part of the planet, Tanzania’s simply got it all! Here you can climb Africa’s highest peak (Mount Kilimanjaro), explore stunning plains packed with wildlife, swimming with dolphins, and kitesurf across the clear, turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. And that’s just to name a few activities you can look forward to in Tanzania. It promises to be one of those trips of a lifetime. But what if your wallet isn’t so sure? No worries, you can always go backpacking. It’s much cheaper and way more immersive anyway. Plus you’ve got this guide to h...

13Jan

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Africa Travel, Uganda News

15 Things to Do on a Safari in Uganda

Uganda is a land locked country found in East Africa. It’s bordered by Kenya in East, Tanzania in the south, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the west and Sudan in the north. The country is gifted with amazing wildlife, relief, drainage and interesting culture among others. The fact that Uganda has a lot to offer, it justifies the fact that there are a number of different trips to be enjoyed. Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park hosts a variety of mountain Gorillas with currently 18 habituated groups and others which are not yet habituated. For that case, the park conducts Gorilla trekking on daily basis making it the most expensive and attractive tourist activity in Uganda. The cost of Uganda Gorilla permit currently cost US$600 but starting from 1st July 2020, it ...