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Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 27th June 2025
Tanzania Opens Airspace To Foreign Airlines Following EU Ban Tanzania has issued temporary traffic rights to a number of international airlines following the European Union's ban on aircraft registered in the country. The six-month measure, announced by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), aims to maintain uninterrupted international connectivity for tourism, trade, and businessRead More
Sense of Africa Botswana Newsflash 25 June 2025
Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia Updates. A&K SANCTUARY ONGOING 2025 SPECIALS Family or Group Travel Experience a family group safari like no other at A&K Sanctuary camps and lodges across Southern Africa. Annual Offer For Groups of eight Full Paying Guests, One Guests travels free. For Groups of 12 Full Paying Guests, Two Guests travelRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 24 June 2025
Shamwari introduces new air shuttle service Starting in mid-December, Shamwari plans to introduce direct flights between Shamwari Game Reserve and Cape Town International Airport and OR Tambo International Airport. View Details here South Africa's hotel sector shows robust growth for May 2025 Statistics show that in May 2025, South Africa's hotel occupancy rose toRead More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 23rd June 2025
KATO Addresses Member Concerns On Kenya's Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Applications - June 2025 The organization has noted recurring concerns raised by its members through regular interactions. To address these, a tabulation of frequently encountered eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) issues and their corresponding responses has been compiled for members' information. Should your clients haveRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 17 June 2025
Cathay Pacific will operate daily flights to Johannesburg Cathay Pacific has announced that they will now fly daily between Johannesburg and Hong Kong, starting on July 1st. View Details here Robben Island closed refurbishment Please note that Robben Island will be closed for a refurbishment program from 16 June until 1 September 2025.Read More
Sense of Africa Botswana Newsflash 10 June 2025
Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia Updates. MACHABA SAFARIS OFFICIALLY OPENS MONACHIRA CAMP Machaba Safaris has officially opened their newest camp Monachira, a water based destination in the Okavango Delta. The camp is located along the Monachira channel, Northeast of the Moremi Game Reserve and has access to year round water in this channel. Although theRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 10 June 2025
Robben Island closed refurbishment Please note that Robben Island will be closed for a refurbishment program from 16 June until 1 September 2025. View Details here Thornybush fly-in safari Guests can book direct charter flights from Johannesburg to the Thornybush Game Lodge private airstrip, which services the Thornybush collection of luxury lodges. Additionally,Read More
Sense of Africa, East Africa Newsflash 07th June 2025
Meet Us At Experience Africa 2025 We cordially invite you to join us at Experience Africa, taking place at 155 Bishopsgate, London, from June 23rd - 25th, 2025. This premier event presents an invaluable opportunity to cultivate meaningful connections, explore synergistic collaborations, and meticulously curate bespoke itineraries that truly capture the profound essence ofRead More
Sense of Africa, South Africa Newsflash 03 June 2025
Robben Island closed for a refurbishment program Please note that Robben Island will be closed for a refurbishment program from June 20 to August 31 2025, inclusive. A night to remember at Mashatu Fly Camp surrounded by Hyenas Sense of Africa, South Africa had a busy month with staff educationals. Diane Jacobs (TeamRead More