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Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 30th August 2024
Update On Mpox In Tanzania In a statement released by the Ministry of Health for Tanzania, there have been no officially confirmed cases in the country. The Ministry of Health has stated it continues to take precautionary measures to curb the spread of the virus. Attached below is the official statement from the MinistryRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 27 August 2024
SA’s astro-tourism strategy unveiled for launching South Africa’s National Astro-Tourism Strategy is set to launch in the Northern Cape on World Tourism Day, September 27. View details here Virgin Atlantic announces extension on seasonal route to Cape Town Due to popular demand, Virgin Atlantic will continue the seasonal route from London to CapeRead More
Sense of Africa Botswana Newsflash 26 August 2024
Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia Product Updates. African Bush Camps Reintroduces Pay2, Stay 3 Offer. African Bush Camps is offering a pay for 2 stay, 3 special for your last minute travelers valid until 20 December 2024. With the drier conditions, currently being experienced in Botswana and Zimbabwe, this special makes for a moreRead More
Sense of Africa, Namibia Newsflash 23 August 2024
Elephant - Human Relations Aid A new and thrilling Tourist Elephant Information Center has opened. A new and thrilling Tourist Elephant Information Center has opened along the banks of the ephemeral Ugab River and features a picnic area, souvenir shop, and very interesting information surrounding the Desert Elephant. Additionally, groups can make advance bookingsRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 20 August 2024
SA welcomed over 1 million international visitors in H1 2024 Statistics South Africa announced an increase in international visitors in the first half of 2024 with top source markets being Europe and the United States, followed by Central and South America, and then Asia and Australasia. View details here Experience the start ofRead More
Sense of Africa Botswana Newsflash 19 August 2024
Mpox Update : Southern Africa Is Safe For Travel. Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) is a viral infection that has been known since the mid-20th century. It's important to understand that Mpox is not a single entity, but rather consists of four distinct scenarios that are often conflated in public discourse. Clade 1a: ThisRead More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 16th August 2024
Update On Mpox Following the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency by The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the centre has stated that significant efforts are underway to help reinforce measures to curb mpox. Kenya has recorded only one confirmed case and the patient involved has received treatment and madeRead More
Sense of Africa Botswana Newsflash 15 August 2024
Wild Expeditions Specials and Offers. Karangoma – Camp Hwange Combo: Stay 7 / Pay 6 Enjoy a 7-night stay split between Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Karangoma in Botswana, and only pay for 6. Split the nights as 4 and 3 and the free night applies at the camp where you choose to stayRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 13 August 2024
Experience the start of wildflower season at South Africa’s West Coast National Park Numerous indigenous flower species bloom along the 800-kilometre Namaqualand Flower Route from August to October, showcasing a dazzling array of colours. Visitors can enjoy the blooms daily from 9:00 to 17:00. View details here Condé Nast Traveller announced Walker BayRead More