Sierra Leone introduces visa-on-arrival to promote tourism
Effective Sept 5, 2019 citizens of over 100 countries can now get visa on arrival for Sierra Leone.
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Visiting one of Africa’s natural wonders – Victoria Falls
Along with the Iguazu Falls at the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay; and Angel Falls in Venezuela, the Victoria…
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Tips for backpacking West Africa
The famous violinist, Eugene Fodor, once said that “you do not have to be rich to travel well” and backpacking…
Read MoreAir Kenya to halt operations on Masai Mara’s airstrip
Citing lack of minimum safety standards, Air Kenya will halt operations into the Masai Mara’s main airfield, Keekorok, with immediate…
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10 countries to visit, if you are seeking genuine experiences
What are the top 3 countries you recommend to travelers and why? I have been asked some variant of this…
Read MoreSouth Africans will require a visa to travel to Kenya
The Kenyan High Commission has announced that citizens of South Africa visiting Kenya will need a visa starting July 1,…
Read MoreBotswana safari camp builds elephant bunker
Senyati Safari Camp in Botswana has constructed an elephant bunker at their lodge near Kasane. It was a massive undertaking…
Read MoreRwanda will issue visa-on-arrival for all African nationals
Starting January 1, 2013, all African nationals will be issued visa on arrival in Rwanda. This spares them of the…
Read MoreTen African nations to get free incoming calls while roaming
Tourists and business travelers in ten African countries can now enjoy quick and substantial roaming savings while traveling from one…
Read MoreMount Nyamulagira volcano in Congo attracts tourists
An erupting volcano in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is turning the war-torn African country into…
Read MoreIncrease in Kenya’s park fees
Visitors to Kenya’s national parks now pay US$80 per person, per day to enter into the prime national parks across…
Read MoreSouth Africa revises Yellow Fever policy
The Department of Health has informed South African Society of Travel Medicine (SASTM) of the following amendments in its Yellow…
Read MoreTravel to world’s newest nation: South Sudan
African nation of Sudan recently broke up into two nations with the southern part claiming to be the world’s newest…
Read MoreEgypt opens seven Pharaonic tombs to visitors
Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities on Monday announced the opening of Pharaonic tombs to tourists after restorations had been completed. In…
Read MoreAir France & Emirates to begin direct flights to Cape Town
Air France will begin direct flights to Cape Town beginning November 2011. The new schedule will bring 3 flights per…
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