As global tourism prepares for around 30 billion visits and a R296 trillion contribution to the economy by 2034, pressure grows to protect natural attractions. Boschendal Wine Estate/michael clarke stuff/Wikimedia Commons In response, Boschendal, South Africa’s 340-year-old heritage wine estate in Franschhoek, has achieved Green Key certification for its accommodation. It is the first wine…
The US State Department said Monday some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on migration. Starting later this month, the pilot program will require applicants from certain countries to pay a sum of “no less than $5,000”…
South Africa’s story is written not only in books, but in the land itself. From fossil-filled caves and flower-rich biomes to ancient kingdoms and political landmarks, these places reveal chapters of our human, ecological, and cultural legacy. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognised several South African sites for their…
Benin City — The owner of a hotel under construction at Idumoza community, Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, identified as Andrew Isesere, has been crushed to death after the building collapsed on him. It was gathered that more than 20 workers at the site narrowly escaped death, with some sustaining injuries. The remains…
Taking kids on safari might sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Across Southern Africa, a number of lodges and reserves have created experiences that are safe, exciting, and genuinely enriching for children. Whether it’s a malaria-free location, a fenced camp, or a flexible approach to game drives, these properties know how to balance…
Kenya is currently basking in pride as the iconic reserve earns its rightful place in the World Book of Records (London, United Kingdom), a milestone that speaks to its raw, unmatched beauty. A true natural wonder, the Mara is home to over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes that migrate across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in…
Posted on 1 August 2025 By Lee-Ann Steyn Tags:African safari, big cats, Great Migration, Lion Kills, Mara Magic, Masai Mara, Michael Laubscher, Nature Unfiltered, Once in a Lifetime, Predator vs Prey, Raw Nature, Safari Guide, Safari Moments, Wild Eye, Wildebeest Crossing, wildlife sightings Private guide Michael Laubscher just had what can only be described as…
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) has commended hospitality sector players for their role in equipping young Ugandans with practical skills through the ongoing tourism apprenticeship program. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Namanve, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ms. Doreen Katusiime–represented by Undersecretary Geoffrey Sseremba–reaffirmed government’s…
The Eastern Cape often flies under the radar when it comes to winter getaways — but those in the know head inland, where mountain peaks blush with snow, sheep farms steam in the frost, and old sandstone towns hum with heritage. Hole in the Wall, Wild Coast/Joshua Gaunt/Wikimedia This is a province of soulful silences…
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