Category: Africa

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group, has finalized all preparations to once again celebrate International Women’s Day by operating an All-Women Functioned Flight this time on Addis Ababa – Stockholm – Oslo route on March 08, 2019. The all-women flight will have as a theme of “All women functioned flight to operate from the continent of African to meet with their counterparts in Europe to show the power of women to the world” The historical flight will be operated by Ethiopian Airlines women professionals from flight deck all the way to the ground including airport operations, flight dispatch, load control, ... Read more

‘Miss Curvy Uganda’ organizer Anne Munogma explains the objective of the pageant to Speaker Rebecca Kadaga ‘Miss Curvy Uganda’ pageant is likely to happen as the organizers of the event got positive nod from the country’s speaker Rebecca Kadaga to go ahead with the event. Anne Mungoma, organizer of the pageant has visited the speaker along with the contestants of the event on Wednesday, appealing to give consent to conduct the event. Mungoma told the speaker that they felt offended when critics of the pageant, branded the event as one aimed at promoting sex tourism, which was not true. “We ... Read more

Situated off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands that will enchant you with its beauty. Blessed with pristine beaches and breathtaking natural beauty, Seychelles has a lot more to offer to the young adventure seekers. Topping it up with visa on arrival that is free of cost for tourists and direct flights from India, this paradise destination makes for a great getaway with your loved ones. Here are some fantastic reasons to visit the paradisiacal islands of Seychelles this year… Enjoy at some of the world’s most gorgeous ... Read more

Kenya is targeting 15 per cent growth in tourist arrivals from India in 2019, through various promotional activities, easy visa process and good connectivity. As per Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) director of market development Jacinta Nzioka, 1.25 lakh Indian tourists travelled to Kenya in 2018, making the country the fifth largest source market. Jacinta Nzioka, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Director United States of America (USA) is the biggest tourism source market for Kenya with 2.25 lakh travellers, accounting for 11.12 per cent market share, followed by Tanzania with 10.48 per cent market share. Uganda and United Kingdom (UK) are at the ... Read more

Uganda’s new beauty pageant ‘Miss Curvy Uganda’ has been creating mixed responses in the social media. The pageant was unveiled in Kampala on Tuesday by the State Minister for Tourism, Godfrey Kiwanda, as part of tourism promotion. Tourism Minister launches the pageant While announcing the event in Kampala, the tourism minister said, a beauty pageant ‘Miss Curvy Uganda’ has been launched to select sexy curvaceous women and the finalists will be selected in June. “We have naturally endowed nice looking women that are amazing to look at. Why don’t we use these people as a strategy to promote our tourism ... Read more

‘Tulambule Ne Fabiola’ (Let us tour with Fabiola)  is the new tagline as socialite and media personality Anita Kyarimpa Fabiola replaces Miss World Africa Quiin Abenakyo as the new Uganda Tourism Ambassador. Anita Kyarimpa Fabiola The former Miss Uganda West and first runner-up Miss Uganda 2013 becomes the third high profile female celebrity to take up the spot in the past three months. Zari Hassan was the first of the three and she took office in November 2018. She was replaced with Miss Africa World 2018 Quiin Abenakyo in late December. Anita Kyarimpa Fabiola, ready for the Eastern Tour However, ... Read more

“Continued economic growth in many African countries is driving greater interest in the continent from a tourism perspective but it’s interesting to see that Ghana, in particular, is proving increasingly attractive as a leisure tourism destination,” says Wayne Troughton, CEO of specialist global hospitality and tourism consultancy HTI Consulting. “In many ways this is not surprising,” he says, “particularly considering Ghana’s natural beauty and unspoiled coastline, its cultural and historical heritage as well as it’s relative political safety under the new government elected in December 2016,” he states. “But, in the past, these assets remained largely underexplored by foreign visitors, many ... Read more

Bourke’s Luck Potholes is a magnificent natural attraction located along the Panorama Route, approximately 35km north of the town of Graskop, Mpumalanga in South Africa. This natural water feature is in the confluence of the Blyde River and the Treur River; thousands of years of water erosion have created a unique and otherworldly geological feature. Bourke’s Luck Potholes Here at the mouth of the Blyde River Canyon, the two rivers formed swirling eddies of water. Over time, this formed huge cylindrical potholes in the sandstone bedrock. The effect, seen from the crags above, is now a fascinating network of tunnels ... Read more

Recently people are interested to visit slums and areas where poor people dwell. The practice is getting popularity in Africa, where the organizers of such visits name it as ‘slum tourism’ or ‘poverty tourism’. However, most of the residents are against this practice as it is affecting their dignity. Some have already protested and said they feel like wildlife. Kibera Slum, Kenya Slum tourism actually dates back more than 150 years, when the upper Victorian class travelled from London to the east of the city to see how the lower class lived. It is said that slum tourism in Africa ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: Brenna Holeman Those who like to have some time to spend with Giraffes, visit Giraffe Manor in Nairobi in Kenya. The Giraffe Manor is owned by The Safari Collection and is an exclusive boutique hotel, set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. As one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings, Giraffe Manor has extraordinary appeal that heeds back to the 1930s when European visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris. With its stately fascia, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, guests ... Read more

Kenya Airways plans to launch flights from Nairobi to Rome, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland on its Boeing 787 Dream-liner four times a week starting in June this year. Kenya Airways previously operated to Rome and with the resumption of flights plus the addition of Geneva; this will bring the destinations Kenya Airways serves in Europe to 5. With this route, Kenya Airways will offer excellent connections from these two cities to its 43 destinations in Africa for business, diplomatic missions, and tourism. “The addition of flights to Rome and Geneva will be welcomed by both our leisure and business customers. ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: Ocean Beach Resort & Spa Malindi Malindi is one of the beautiful coastal towns in Kenya, steeped in rich heritage with several cultural and historic places to discover or re-discover. Its many beaches make the town an amazing setting for a perfect holiday or weekend getaway for lovers or families. Malindi has a wide variety of exciting activities due to its diverse landscapes and it is truly a paradise with serene beauty and unspoiled surroundings. Watamu National Marine Park Explore abundant underwater life at Watamu National Marine Park, Kenya’s first such park featuring over 600 species of colorful ... Read more

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ethiopia and the seventh in Africa. The 188-room property is centrally located on Meskel Square, near shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and tourist attractions, including the National Museum. “We are excited to celebrate the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa and to introduce the brand to Ethiopia. We are confident that our loyal World of Hyatt members and global travelers will feel welcomed the moment they arrive and we look forward to serving them delicious blends of local flavors, while also offering an ... Read more

Kenya’s tourism revenue crossed USD 1.55 billion during the year 2018, which is 31.26 per cent more than that of 2017 amounts. Najib Balala, cabinet secretary in the ministry of tourism and wildlife, said international visitor arrivals also increased by 37 per cent, counting around 2.02 million in 2018. “Kenya’s tourism performance for the year 2018 has seen a substantial improvement compared to 2017 in both tourism arrivals, domestic tourism performance and earnings,” said Balala who was presenting the tourism sector performance report 2018 to President Uhuru Kenyatta in Mombasa. He said that domestic tourism bed occupancy increased from 3.64 ... Read more

Ghanaian radio and TV presenter, Abeiku Aggrey Santana, who in 2016 was announced as a Tourism Ambassador for Ghana, suggest promoting sex as a tourism booster in the country. Santana says most tourists come to Ghana not only for the tourist sites, rich culture and history but to also to experience Ghana’s men and women. “Sex tourism is not a promotion of promiscuity, what we are saying is, let’s have interracial marriage or relationships. When foreigners come let them like you as a man or woman and when that happens they will tend to continue the relationship with you,” said ... Read more