Discover Victoria Falls (DVF) has launched a new tourism product, The Zambezi Lunch Safari, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.Clients are taken on a short game drive safari into the Zambezi National Park, and then enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks…

The Labotessa hotel, owned by first-time hoteliers, Jan Fourie and Johan du Plessis, will open in Church Square, Cape Town, in July.The hotel features seven suites. The six Signature suites are 65sqm with modern technology and equipment integrated into each…

Shamwari Private Game Reserve has opened reservations for Sindile, its new flagship tented camp in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.The camp offers nine elevated tents and will open on December 20. Sindile is set in deep bush and on a ridge,…

Nantwich Lodge is set to open next month in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.The lodge has nine suites, sleeping two guests each, one of which is a honeymoon suite.Spokesperson, Marguerite Engelbrecht, commented: “The main area and chalets all overlook a large…

Serena Hotels Tanzania has introduced a new Healing Spa concept across its entire spa offering in the country.The Healing Spa concept was officially introduced on June 1 and customised for Tanzania’s properties to give a holistic spa treatment with products…

This article has been updated since it was published.The Global Peace Index 2019 has been released with Mauritius, Botswana and Malawi making it into the top 40 countries worldwide.The Institute for Economics and Peace ranks countries according to their level…

Marriott International has announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel.The original New Africa Hotel was built as the official residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II…

Kenya’s Great Migration, which usually starts in the Maasai Mara in July and August, has started early this year, with wildebeest already being spotted in the Mara River area.“Herds have already been spotted along the Western Corridor/Grumeti Reserves,” says Chalo…

Bombay Brasserie, Taj Cape Town’s Indian cuisine restaurant, is being expanded and given a redesign.Dining at Bombay Brasserie will be suspended during the renovation but signature dishes will be offered at Taj Cape Town’s Mint Restaurant & Terrace during the…

Tourist experts and professionals are adamant that the industry in Mauritius has never caused so much concern. Is this the end of a cycle for a sector that has been a stimulus for the country’s economy? The report is certainly…