New Openings
Tsowa Safari Island Launches New Riverside Spa
Tsowa Safari Island has opened Tsowa River Spa, operated by Isibindi Africa Lodges.
Aggregated from Tourism Update · Read at Tourism Update ↗
Lead Story
Robin Pope Safaris Opens Kujana Camp in Lower Zambezi
Robin Pope Safaris has opened Kujana Camp in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park.
Aggregated from Tourism Update · Read full story at Tourism Update ↗
Journeys
Joining Nomads on Africa’s Ancient Migration Routes
Writer Jen Murphy joins a nomadic Berber family bringing herds from high grazing grounds to the Sahara.
Aggregated from Condé Nast Traveler · Read at Condé Nast Traveler ↗
Camp of the Week
SANParks Appoints New Restaurant Operators for Kruger Camps
SANParks has appointed new restaurant operators at selected camps in Kruger National Park.
Aggregated from Tourism Update · Read at Tourism Update ↗
Bush Telegraph
Kenya Mandatory Insurance Scheme Frustrates Operators
Kenyan tourism operators have criticized the abrupt implementation of mandatory travel rules.
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Industry
Licensing Relief in Sight for South African Tour Operators
SATSA has largely backed proposed amendments to South Africa’s National Land Transport Act.
Aggregated from Tourism Update · Read at Tourism Update ↗
Camps & Lodges
Can SAA recover Zimbabwe’s US$55m debt?
Aggregated from Tourism Update · Read at Tourism Update ↗
Quote of the Week
“If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa.”
— Beryl Markham · Curated by LSR
Destinations
The Natural Phenomenon Behind South Africa’s Colorful Salt Pans
South Africa’s salt pans turn striking shades of pink, orange, and red.
Aggregated from Getaway · Read at Getaway ↗
Conservation
Thailand Seizes Major Ivory Shipment Originating From Zambia
Authorities in Thailand have seized about 400 pieces of African elephant ivory in a timber shipment from Zambia.
Aggregated from Mongabay · Read at Mongabay ↗
Opinion
Op-Ed
In Defense of the Cheesy Tourist Photo
Why every traveler should embrace taking iconic tourist photos on their journeys.
Aggregated from Getaway · Read at Getaway ↗
Today's Briefs
Safaris
South Africa’s Great Animal Migrations Beyond Wildebeest
via Getaway ↗
Refurbishments
Slow Rollout Hinders South Africa’s Community Tourism Projects
via Tourism Update ↗
Wildlife
Giant Tortoise Population Outpaces Humans in Seychelles
via Tourism Update ↗
Style
HealthLab Launches to Support South African Traveler Wellness
via Getaway ↗
Heritage
Cape Town’s Historic Steenberg Manor House Restored
Steenberg Farm’s historic Manor House has been restored in Cape Town.
Aggregated from Getaway · Read at Getaway ↗