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A collection of the latest news from around Africa
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 24 September 2024
Qantas doubles capacity on the SYD-JNB route Commencing on 30 September, the Australian carrier Qantas will double its capacity on the Sydney to Johannesburg route. View details here £193 million redevelopment planned for V&A Waterfront The iconic V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is to be redeveloped over the next 10 years. A significant portionRead More
Sense of Africa Botswana Newsflash 23 September 2024
Botswana Product Updates. An African Anthology Offers Stay Pay Specials. An African Anthology is delighted to announce the extension of their Botswana "Stay 3 Nights & Only Pay for 2 Nights" specials, valid from 01 November 2024 to 31 March 2025 at three of their lodges.Read More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 17 September 2024
High-end luxury travel reshapes the Tourism sector Travelers seek luxury travel experiences with private guides, helicopter flights, luxury vehicles, and personalized services. Suzanne Benadie, Sales Director of Sense of Africa featured here. View details here Record tourist arrivals from the US market this year The US market has been key in boosting the recoveryRead More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 14th September 2024
Zanzibar Island Infrastructure Tax Increase for Mnemba, Bawe and Chumbe Islands Infrastructure Tax for Mnemba, Bawe and Chumbe Islands has increased from USD 5 to USD 10 Per Person per Night - with immediate effect. Unfortunately, this change is beyond our control and is effective immediately. All fully paid bookings for &Beyond Mnemba IslandRead More
Sense of Africa Botswana Newsflash 12 September 2024
Botswana Launches Pathology Monitoring Program at Ports of Entry In Order To Safeguard Public Health. Dear Valued Clients. The Government of Botswana, through the Ministry of Health in collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks LLC, will on 16 September 2024, introduce a pathogen (disease causing micro-organisms) monitoring program at certain ports of entry. The programRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 10 September 2024
The first desert botanical garden has opened in the Northern Cape Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, the driest area in the Northern Cape, is known for its seemingly lifeless appearance, but it boasts some of the richest desert flora in the world. View details here Table Mountain Aerial Cableway re-opens The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway reopened 2Read More
Sense of Africa Botswana Newsflash 9 September 2024
Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia Product Updates. Natural Selection Introduces New Camp in Northern Okavango Delta, Botswana. Natural Selection has a new addition to their properties, aptly named 'Mbamba' which means 'Hello' in Botswana's Bukakhwe San Bushmen dialect. The tented camp is set to open in April 2025, and it offers a blend ofRead More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 9th September 2024
Official Statement: Fire Incident at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa wishes to inform esteemed guests and stakeholders of a fire incident that occurred today at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa. At approximately 14:30, a fire broke out in the spa building, which is located separately fromRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 03 September 2024
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway re-opens The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway reopened 2 September 2024 after the completion of a seven-week maintenance. View details here Upgrades at Kruger National Park are currently in progress South Africa's Kruger National Park is currently undergoing infrastructure upgrades and road maintenance. View details here Experience wildflower season at South Africa’s WestRead More