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A collection of the latest news from around Africa
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 29 July 2025
July 18th we celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day Tourvest staff gathered to serve the community and dedicated themselves to cleaning up and assisting with waste removal at the river area behind the Soweto cooling towers. "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is the difference we haveRead More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 26 July 2025
Sense Of Africa's Exciting 2025 - 2026 Digital Brochure Have you had a look at our digital Brochure? This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to inspire and facilitate incredible journeys and you can now explore an extensive array of captivating destinations! The E-Brochure Maasai Mara National Reserve Recognized By World Book Of Records ForRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 22 July 2025
Namaqua National Park comes to life with its vibrant blooms The Northern Cape boasts stunning floral displays, drawing crowds each year to witness nature's spectacle. This year, the show begins sooner than expected. View Details here Telegraph Travel Awards 2025 crowns Mother City the top city in the world Over 20,000 UK-based travelers voted,Read More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 19 July 2025
Kenya Wildlife Service Proposes Park Fee Overhaul To Bridge Ksh 12 Billion Conservation Funding Gap Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has proposed a revised fee structure for entry to national parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and marine protected areas in a bid to narrow a Sh12 billion annual funding shortfall. The draft Wildlife Conservation and Management (AccessRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 15 July 2025
FlySafair expands flight routes connecting Cape Town to Kruger Starting October 2, FlySafair is set to introduce flights connecting Cape Town and Hoedspruit. Additionally, the airline will boost its flight frequency from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport effective October 1. View Details here Cape Town announces exciting new astronomy attraction TheRead More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 11th July 2025
Tanzania Update: Foreign Currency Exemption for Tour Operators Following a recent review, the Bank of Tanzania has confirmed that resident tour operators, acting on behalf of non-resident tourists, may now directly pay for goods and services using foreign currencies. This is a key development, simplifying transactions for all international clientele. Tour operators are alsoRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 08 July 2025
Save the date and secure your spot at the Indaba 2026 Trade Show South African Tourism has announced the dates for Indaba next year in good time for trade show planning in 2026. Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 will take place from 11–14 May. View Details here UK is South Africa's top growing tourism market In 2025,Read More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 05th July 2025
Tanzania rolls out mandatory travel insurance for foreign nationals In a public notice issued on the 4th of July, the Government of Tanzania confirmed the introduction of a mandatory travel insurance for all foreign nationals travelling to Tanzania. This is a similar insurance to the one already in effect for visitors to the IslandRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 01 July 2025
Cape Town recognized as one of the world's top LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in 2025 Cape Town's ranking in this list showcases its commitment to inclusivity, making it a preferred destination for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking a welcoming and vibrant environment. Sense of Africa, South Africa is a member of IGLTA, reflecting our support forRead More