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6 add-on activities to consider

Safari BlueSafari Blue is possibly the most talked-about sea adventure on the island, says Proos. “It is a long, full day of activity, but an absolute blast. They are really amazing regardless of whether you are a seasoned snorkeller or…

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Cape Town attraction to close

Ratanga Junction, an amusement park in Century City, Cape Town, will close for redevelopment on April 30.This was confirmed by Rabie Property Group.Rabie Director, John Chapman, said although it was at an embryonic stage, he envisaged that the redevelopment would…

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New authentic African experience

Traditional African Homestays South Africa (TAHS-SA) will launch on August 29 in Limpopo, as well as an NGO, ‘Tshikhala’, made up of key community members.The new company was founded by Cameron Murray and Kylie Henn in conjunction with the Vhembe…

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Collot steps up to lead Banyan Tree Seychelles

Banyan Tree Seychelles has announced the appointment of Fabrice Collot to the role of general manager.Collot will be responsible for the overall running, administration and service standards at Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts.He joined the Banyan Tree group in 2007…

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Ethiopian Airlines introduces new Airbus to JNB-ADD route

Ethiopian Airlines has introduced one of its brand-new Airbus A350 aircraft to the Johannesburg-Addis Ababa route, replacing the Boeing-777. The current schedule of two daily flights remains unchanged.The carrier took delivery of five new A350s over the past year and…

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Peaceful polls bode well for Kenya tourism

Hotels, lodges and tented camps in Kenya are expected to receive more international guests from next month, following peaceful polls conducted on August 8.According to the new Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) Chairman, Mohammed Hersi, all the safari destinations and beach…

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UK updates Kenya travel advisory

The UK has updated its a travel advisory for Kenya, citing protests in a number of areas in the country since August 11.The advisory, which was updated by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on Sunday, read in part:…

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Chartered flights return to Kenya’s coast

The recent return of three Italian charter airlines to Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has brought hope for a revival of tourism at the Kenya coast.Hotels in Kenya’s north coast resort towns of Malindi and Watamu mainly depend on international tourists…

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