The Management of Kruger National Park (KNP) has issued travel advisory warning to alert all visitors who are planning to arrive at the park this weekend to be mindful of the predicted rainfall across the region. This was contained in a press release issued today Friday 9 January 2026. According to the South African Weather…
The Keurbooms–Soetkraal area within the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park is currently being ravaged by wildfire, which has been burning for about two hours according to a report on from SANPark. Believed to have been caused by lightning, the fire is burning in very remote, mountainous terrain on SANParks-managed land, generally referred…
An agreement has been reached by Marriott International, Inc. and V&A Waterfront Holdings, as both announced on Thursday 18 December 2025, a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026. This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the debut of EDITION Hotels in Africa, bringing its signature taste-making design,…
South African National Parks (SANParks) has reminded day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities. Visitors are advised to book online at SANParks.org, for a non-refundable administration fee of R59 for adults and R29…
The appointment of a new Senior Manager: Visitor Safety & Protection Services for Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has been announced by South African National Parks (SANParks). The announcement of Mr. Heinrych Aylward was made today via a press release dated 15 December 2025. According to the release, this appointment follows extensive stakeholder engagements which…
Marriott has debuted its first Autograph Collection property in Cape Town. Morea House, Autograph Collection, which is inspired by the raw beauty, vibrant culture, and laid-back spirit of South Africa’s Mother city, Cape Town, has officially opened its doors in Camps Bay, according to a press release dated 11 December 2025. The new 90-room hotel…
New Year, New Adventures. From volcanic peaks to rushing rivers, here are 12 heart-pounding experiences to add to your wishlist. Your 2026 adrenaline rush starts here. 1. RIDE THE RAPIDS OF THE ZAMBEZI Feel the raw power of one of the world’s wildest rivers. Just below the magnificent Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River serves up…
Twenty-four (24) southern white rhino, in a significant demonstration of conservation collaboration, have been translocated to Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from South Africa. This marks an important step in restoring Garamba’s ecological integrity and its contribution towards securing a future for this iconic species in Central Africa. The translocation,…
East African nation, Uganda has received a major boost to its national rhino conservation efforts following the arrival of eight rhinos from Munyawana Conservancy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The translocation donated to the Government of Uganda by African Parks marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s wildlife protection and expanding its nature-based tourism offerings. The rhinos arrived at Entebbe…
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has convened the National Tourism Safety Forum in Johannesburg ahead of the festive season in a decisive effort to strengthen and coordinate tourism safety across the country. The information was made available via a media release dated 8 December 2025. This is the first sitting of the…
