Still considering a trip away from home this holiday season but envision a semi-private vacation with your partner? Ker & Downey Africa has launched a 12-day Stargazing Desert Safari in Namibia packed full of promises of a different kind of experience that is sure to delight and excite. “Nami…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: 5 Amazing Wine Destinations in Africa
When it comes to wine destinations, your first thought might be the French countryside, the valleys of California or even the hills of South America. But Africa should be on the radar of every wine connoisseur, too. The northern parts of the continent have produced wine since the Phoenician times…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Spectacular NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
Namibia, like every other country that depends heavily on tourism, has suffered huge losses due to the pandemic. However, with a decreased rate of new cases, the Southwestern African country has thrown open its gates to tourists, requesting only that everyone masks up and visitors present with a …
ASPIRE Special Release: Ongoing Protests in Nigeria, Namibia and Congo
Earlier in October, videos surfaced of a young man being shot at by members of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, commonly known as SARS, with the latter driving off in his car after the execution. This is not the first time images or videos of execution or brutality by this tactical group o…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: African Travel Inc Announces 2021 Safari Packages
In response to increasing demand for safaris in Africa, African Travel, Inc has announced new packages for 2021 that deliver unique experiences to guests in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. They are Platinum Botswana This 10-day package will see visitors exploring the Selinda Reserve, one of B…
When Outside Reopens: Visit Habitas Namibia
The brand-new concept, which is situated on a 123,500-acre wildlife reserve, offers a total of 15 custom lodges and one 10-person villa—each constructed to have minimal environmental impact. Aiming to shake up the traditional safari model, hospitality group Habitas has launched its second hotel i…
The Ultimate Adventure Tourist Stay in Exotic Namibia
Nestled deep in the heart of the world’s most ancient desert, the sands of Namib are an arid expanse (the world’s driest with only 2mm to 20mm rainfall per annum) and a complete escape from the rest of civilisation with only one point of exquisite habitability and hospitality – andBeyond’s Sossus…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Travel Trends for 2019 – Far Away From the Crowd
Many holidaymakers are looking to make a change to their travel plans in 2019 and find destinations that offer something a little different – away from the traditional options. ‘Second choice’ travel Whether it’s a result of “Capacity Crunch” or “FOMO Fatigue”, today’s forward-thinking travellers…
Best Places To Visit in Africa This Christmas
Every year at Christmas time thousands of tourists fly to various countries in Africa for exotic and relaxing holidays. Christmas in Africa is a time of outdoor fun, due to the warm summer weather. Moreover, tourists to Africa during this time will observe the magnificent scenery whether it’s alo…
Africa Enjoys Oil Boom as Drilling Spreads across the Continent
Africa is finally seeing the benefits from the recovery in crude prices as companies ramp up drilling from Algeria to Namibia. The rigs are returning and wildcatters are getting excited again after a years-long hiatus during the oil-price slump. From majors like Total SA to independents like Tull…