Tembo, The Place of Elephants

Last week we opened the doors, and tent flaps, of Tembo Plains, our latest Great Plains Zimbabwe offering. The question is why now, and why Zimbabwe? … Continue Reading

A Strategic Alliance Supporting Africa’s Future

Africa’s Tourism Leaders Identify Investments As Key To Sustainable Recovery

The African Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Cabo Verde to strengthen their cooperation and advance plans for recovery and sustainable growth. … Continue Reading

Malawi’s Borders Reopen

In a move much anticipated and widely welcomed by the tourism industry and prospective travellers, it was announced at the end of last week that Malawi’s borders will re-open to international travellers with immediate effect. Travel restrictions and quarantine requirements have been lifted. … Continue Reading

With Age And Some Hardship, Comes Authenticity, A Certain Knowing And Wisdom.

Age also embodies tenderness and compassion. When it comes to a camp like Zarafa, these qualities are embodied in the shine of thousands of hours of polish on the teak floors. At Mara Plains Camp, it is in the tree growth as it captures the sunlight and glows whilst enveloping the suites. … Continue Reading

Steyn City’s Ultimate Helistop – a first for residential developments in South Africa

Steyn City (www.SteynCity.co.za), an award winning and highly sought after residential estate strategically located between Sandton and Midrand in Gauteng, has recently cemented its status as one of the very best addresses in South Africa with the launch of their Ultimate Helistop. … Continue Reading

An Elephant Journey

China? What can I say? Well, what everyone usually says about China and Wildlife together is often very critical, but I sat up last week when CNN ran a piece called “Elephant herd is headed home”.  … Continue Reading

Are Smart Cities in Kenya Over-marketed Fairy Tales or an Opportunity?

The rate of urbanization has grown tremendously globally with nearly 66% of the world’s population predicted to be urban by 2050. … Continue Reading

Community Leader’s Online Workshop for Darfur Conflict Resolution

On July 30, The ‘HWPL Peace Advocates Workshop’ was held online in Sudan, which had significance for gathering local leaders from disputed regions to set the stage for dialogue under two themes: “Discussion on how to resolve disputes and how to build peace in Darfur.” … Continue Reading

Seychelles to welcome back cruise ships in November 2021

Launching the 2021-2022 cruise season on November 14, 2021, will be the MS Island Sky, the first cruise vessel to sail to Seychelles since the closure of the destination to cruise ships in March 2020. … Continue Reading