Travel Alert: Mandatory Online Traveller Declaration Effective 1 July 2026 | South Africa Dear Valued Customer, As of 1 July 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) requires all travellers entering or departing South Africa to complete a mandatory online Traveller Declaration before travelling. This declaration forms part of the Customs process Read More
Lufthansa Adds More Flights Between South Africa and Europe Lufthansa is expanding flights to South Africa, offering 38 weekly routes between SA and Europe. This includes more Munich–Johannesburg flights, new overnight schedules, and an extra Cape Town–Frankfurt service from October 2026. Swiss Airline and Read More
/Ai-/Ais Hotspring & Spa Namibia Wildlife Resorts has confirmed that /Ai-/Ais Hot Spring & Spa is fully open and operational following the recent flooding. • All guest services and facilities are operating normally • Hot water has been restored throughout the resort Please note Read More
Namibia Just Got a Major Flight Upgrade! We are delighted to share some fantastic news for travel to Namibia. From June 2027, Condor will return to Namibia with three weekly direct flights between Frankfurt and Windhoek, further expanding the growing range of nonstop air services to Namibia. From April 2027, Discover Airlines Read More
Shametu River Lodge Kindly be informed that Shametu River Lodge will be carrying out maintenance work on its main swimming pool. During this period, guests will still have full access to the spa swimming pool. All maintenance activities will be conducted with minimal disruption to Read More
Knysna Oyster Festival 2026: A Global Family Celebration Awaits South Africa’s Knysna Oyster Festival (3–12 July) promises a vibrant winter escape, blending outdoor adventure, food, markets and entertainment. The Festival Hub is at the heart of the action, offering activities for all ages—from kids’ Read More
Uganda: Kidepo International Airport Construction Begins to Improve Access to Kidepo Valley National Park Construction has officially started on Kidepo International Airport in Uganda’s Karamoja region, a major infrastructure project set to significantly improve access to Kidepo Valley National Park. Located in Lomej, near Read More
Youth Day – 16 June Youth Day, on 16 June, is a public holiday in South Africa that commemorates the 1976 Soweto Uprising, when thousands of students protested against the inequalities of the apartheid education system. The day honours the courage and sacrifice Read More
East Africa Safari Lodges Redefining Luxury in the Wild Across East Africa, a new wave of safari lodges is reshaping what luxury in the bush actually feels like, with Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda at the centre of a clear move toward more intimate, design-led Read More
New Lounge Opens at Hoedspruit Airport The Baobab Lounge has opened at Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, offering travellers a comfortable pre-flight space with snacks, refreshments, Wi‑Fi, and restrooms. While mainly for FedAir passengers, limited public access is available. Another Baobab Lounge is set to Read More
