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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,…
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…
For the ultimate in luxury on the lakeshore, The Makokola Retreat have now opened a set of brand new stunning lakeside suites and a sunset villa boasting terrific views of Lake Malawi, with state-of-the-art infinity pools for the perfect getaway. Built along the far side of the resort, pitched by the beach on the shores…
Last month, the celebrated festival of music and culture Lake of Stars returned to Malawi for its 15th anniversary event, smashing all previous festival records and delivering a 3-day extravaganza that left festival goers in awe. Despite challenges including high winds and sandstorms Lake of Stars shone brightly, proving it’s worth yet again as Malawi’s…
First published in LinkedIn Sept 5, 2016; two days after her death. Mel: Yeah. I miss y’all too. We all became family for two weeks.Me: We’re family… It was time to find each other. That’s why we met. (WhatsApp conversation after our Sanganai-Zimbabwe experience) M Today is Monday September 5, 2016… It’s two days now since the news…
This is post was first published on my LinkedIn page… ***** As a traveller, an Afrotourist at that, I get to see African cities and I’m kinda choosy about where I stay. I work hard, and there is nothing I cherish more than comfort, ease and a peaceful ambience after a hard day’s job. In Zambia on…
For over a decade, AKWAABA: Africa Travel Market has presented a unique opportunity for African professionals in travel, hospitality and related services to meet, network and conduct business with other industry players from around the world. In 2016, the travel expo marked its marks the 12th edition. The official tape cutting of the opening ceremony was performed by the…
Chief Mike Amachree has put in over five decades of active service in the tourism industry and is possibly the oldest tourism practitioner in the country. Recently at the 21st AGM of the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN), Chief Amachree was honored as the Father of Tourism in Nigeria. Back in March 2017 at…
What makes Eswatini tick? Let’s back up. What’s Eswatini? Is that some kinda electronic stuff, like email? You know, electronic mail… Okay, cut the bull… Eswatini is the new name of Swaziland, one of the few remaining absolute kingdoms in the world today. Sometime in April 2018, the King announced that the country was going to drop its…
