This article was first published by Afro Tourism in the Uganda edition of S.E.E. AFRICA® magazine under the title So Much In Murchison Falls National Park. ***** Situated in the northern part of the Albertine Rift Valley where the massive Bunyoro escarpment merges into the expansive palm-dotted Savannah of Acholi land is Murchison Falls National Park, the oldest and largest conservation area in Uganda, and…
Nov. 27, 2018 Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline is pleased to announce that it has won 2018 Best Airlines in Africa Award for the 7th year in a row from African Airlines Association (AFRAA). The award was given on November 27, 2018 in recognition of its exceptional…
Although the Marula fruit can be found throughout Africa, it is in Eswatini where it is found in abundance and is celebrated to the fullest. They have a vast range of uses for this juicy fruit from medicinal to the delightful (although very strong) Marula beer. Eswatini’s Marula Festival, celebrates the harvest of Marula Fruit,…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) would like to advise all partners, stakeholders, the media and the general populace that after wide consultations it has been decided to defer the hosting of the Harare International Carnival. The much anticipated annual national event which was pencilled for December 2018 will not be held this year and this…
Next in our series of ’50 Reasons to Visit Eswatini in 50/50 Year’ are numbers 37-40 that delve into Eswatini’s thriving culture that dates back centuries, and there is plenty to learn about the country from a number of museums and historic places of interest. 37. Eswatini’s National Museum (Umsamo Wesive) Eswatini’s (Swaziland’s) national museum, known…
Kampala, the bustling capital of the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is a city that never sleeps. If you’re a nocturnal creature on the prowl for a nocturnal adventure, Kampala offers you lots of places where you can unwind and catch your fun. One of such places is the Ndere Cultural Centre situated at Plot 4505 Kira Rd,…
Addis Ababa, Nov. 10, 2018 Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s Largest Cargo operator, has taken delivery of its 8th B777 freighter aircraft in its cargo fleet family, on November 10, 2018 at its home base at Bole International Airport. Maintaining its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion in the global cargo industry, Africa’s Largest Cargo Service provider…
The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has promised that his administration will pay more attention to tourism by developing some policy frame work to guide the process “Plateau was nicknamed ‘the home of peace and tourism because of the weather and the people’s hospitality, so we kept on calling it home of peace and tourism…
For a first hand and personal experience with Malawi’s thriving population of wildlife, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust have launched the ‘Malawi Conservation Experience’, offering participants an unbelievable opportunity to work up close with animals and contribute to the country’s conservation success. The Malawi Conservation Experience is the perfect getaway for animal lovers and adventure-seekers who want more than the…
Next in our series of ’50 Reasons to Visit Eswatini (Swaziland) in 50/50 Year’, numbers 31-36 focus on the country’s incredible scenic destinations to visit. ESWATINI’S SCENERY Stunning mountain scenery with rivers, waterfalls and gorges can be found across Eswatini (Swaziland). A variety of contrasting landscapes from unique rock formations, which are among the world’s…
