SADC to host high-level dialogue on regional connectivity at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026
(Posted 08th May 2026) SADC Secretariat, Boundless Southern Africa and Tourism Alliance to host high-level dialogue on regional connectivity at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, Boundless Southern Africa, and the Southern Africa Tourism Alliance will convene a high-level side event at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, bringing […]
Kenya’s Ivory Smuggling Is Back And Its Wildlife Agency Is Why
(Posted 08th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Inside KE (Kenya), April 27, 2026 On the afternoon of March 28, 2026, Kenya Wildlife Service investigators arrested Nyamawi Rwanda Kulemba in Lunga Lunga. He was on a Haojin motorcycle with four elephant tusks loaded on the carrier. The haul weighed 39 […]
KWS Management Complicit in Ivory Trafficking, Court Monitor Finds
(Posted 08th May 20260 Courtesy of African Elephant News Inside KE (Kenya), April 27, 2026 When Kenyan authorities announced the arrest of two men carrying more than 110 kilograms of elephant ivory in the border town of Namanga in late January 2026, the headlines projected the familiar image of a state on the […]
TravelComments.com – Camdeboo National Park flooding forces closure of Lakeview Tented Camp and Nqweba Campsite
(Posted 08th May 2026) Travellers planning a stay at Camdeboo National Park should take note of temporary accommodation closures following heavy rainfall in the area. South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the excessive rain has resulted in the temporary closure of both the Lakeview Tented Camp and the Nqweba Campsite within the park…. READ MORE
Emirates Group Announces 2025-2026 Results
(Posted 08th May 2026) The Emirates Group today released its 2025-26 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels, despite a disruptive and challenging 12th month in its financial year. Emirates is the world’s most profitable airline in the 2025-26 reporting period. For the financial year ended 31 March 2026, […]
Auric Air offers a unique Masai Mara – Serengeti “All-Flying” Connection
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TravelComments.com – Top Urgent Travel Advice: Addo Elephant National Park closes gravel roads after heavy rain
(Posted 08th May 2026) Heavy rainfall has forced the closure of all gravel roads and game-viewing loops in both the Main Camp and Colchester sections of Addo Elephant National Park, South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed…. READ MORE
Ready to Upgrade Your Aviation Skills?
(Posted 08th May 2026) Overview of Performance-Based Navigation 10 hours The newly revamped Overview of Performance-Based Navigation (OPBN) self-paced course provides a structured and comprehensive foundation in ICAO’s Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) framework, enabling learners to support and contribute to the safe and harmonized implementation of PBN in accordance with the latest edition […]
TravelComments.com – Virgin Atlantic expands South Africa flights for Winter 2026/27
(Posted 08th May 2026) Travellers heading to South Africa during the 2026/27 northern winter season will have even more options, as Virgin Atlantic has announced a major increase in capacity on its popular London–South Africa routes…. READ MORE
Seychelles Shows Africa’s True Leadership Spirit: President Patrick Herminie Unites Nation Beyond Politics
(Posted 08th May 2026) As the Founder and Global Owner of Clevenard Groupe, I, Adefaratoluwa Osindero Olutimehin, believe that leadership is not only about winning elections or holding power, but about having the wisdom, maturity, and courage to unite a nation beyond political differences. Today, I proudly commend H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park flooding forces camp closures and activity suspensions
(Posted 07th May 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced widespread disruptions across the Garden Route National Park as relentless rainfall and severe weather continue to impact the region following an Orange Level 8 warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS)…. READ MORE
Stanford science reveals genetically distinct ‘ghost elephants’
(Posted 07th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Stanford Report (U.S), May 5, 2026 For more than a decade, conservation biologist Steve Boyes searched for “ghost elephants” – nocturnal giants rumored to roam a remote, high-altitude wetland in eastern Angola. When a motion-sensor camera finally captured their image in 2024, Boyes turned […]
Rethinking conservation through elephants’ sense of time and memory
(Posted 07th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mongabay (U.S), May 6, 2026 Historically, conservation has mostly focused on numbers like population and habitat size. However, in the mid-2000s, scientists started to investigate animal emotions, even trauma, when considering conservation success. In a recent Mongabay podcast, a geographer at the Max […]
Drama as officials confiscate ivory walking stick from Congolese passenger at JKIA
(Posted 07th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), May 6, 2026 Airport security at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has intercepted a suspected ivory trafficking attempt after confiscating a walking stick made from an elephant tusk from a passenger in transit. The Congolese traveller, who had originated from […]
Airbus A220 orders exceed 1000 aircraft as Air Asia signs up for 150 planes
(Posted 07th May 2026) Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone, underscoring the aircraft’s global market appeal. The contract was announced at a ceremony […]
AI – GITEX Kenya set for 19th to 21st of May in Nairobi
(Posted 07th May 2026) Less than two weeks to go The conversations shaping the next AI era are about to begin! This is where 150+ AI Tech Experts , investors, and founders from 75+ countries come together across 2 venues over 3 days to define the future Secure your pass today and […]
East Africa Travel Podcast – #22 Behind the scenes with the award-winning podcast team
(Posted 07th May 2026) This article was originally published by Charlotte Beauvoisin on Diary of a Muzungu. #22 Behind the scenes with the award-winning podcast team Episode 22 now live This week a tropical garden in suburban Makindye, Kampala, Uganda is the location for a conversation with my sound recordist Bryan […]
BLACKLANE AND GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE PARTNER TO ELEVATE LUXURY TRAVEL
(Posted 07th May 2026) In a strategic move to enhance luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, have announced a partnership to offer benefits for travelers worldwide. Designed to elevate the way guests move and stay around the world, the […]
AeroTrails Africa: Week 18
(Posted 07th May 2026) Courtesy of Aero Trails ltd via LinkedIn We are now into Week 18 of 2026, and AeroTrail continues to track and document key #aviation developments shaping the African skies since the start of the year. This week’s spotlight: #Fleet Modernisation & Capacity Expansion 1 EGYPTAIR strengthens its fleet: […]
Radisson Unveils First Net Zero Hotels
(Posted 07th May 2026) Radisson Hotel Group’s 2025 Responsible Business Report demonstrates how the Group is turning its Net Zero transformation into real, measurable progress across its hotels and operations, and cares for people and communities The Radisson Hotel Group (remains committed to supporting careers and communities, as well as achieving Net […]
TravelComments.com – Urgent Travel Advice: Karoo National Park Flood Alert: Roads closed after heavy rainfall
(Posted 06th May 2026) Travellers planning a visit to South Africa’s Karoo National Park should be aware of significant disruptions following intense rainfall in the region. South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that all internal roads in the Karoo National Park are currently closed, with the only accessible routes being those connecting the entrance gate to the […]
Kenya set to spend 40 billion Shillings on new railway branch lines
(Posted 06th May 2026) The Kenyan government has announced plans to start construction and rehabilitation of new railway projects as part of the 2026/27 budget. The move is aimed at the provision of affordable and safe mass transport and logistics across the country. Among the funding allocations was Ksh20.84 billion set aside for […]
African Elephants May Be Using Farm Crops As Medicine
(Posted 06th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Dogo News (US), May 5, 2026 Farmers in Gabon, West Africa, often wake up to find their farms raided by elephants. In some cases, the animals feed on the leaves and stems of plants, but leave the fruit behind. Steeve Ngama, a local conservation […]
As wildlife trade expands, so do pathways for disease spillover to humans
(Posted 06th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cate Twining-Ward, Mongabay, May 4, 2026 Pandemics and novel diseases are perennial threats to human survival. People, wildlife and livestock carry a wide range of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Close contact creates opportunities for pathogens to jump between species. To assess public health […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in June: Weather, wildlife & safari guide (2026 update)
(Posted 06th May 2026) June marks the true beginning of winter in Kruger National Park—and with it, the start of the prime safari season. Cooler temperatures, thinning vegetation, and increased wildlife activity make this one of the best months to visit. Following the significant floods of early 2026, the park is also entering a unique recovery […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park update: Temporary closure of hiking trail activities in the Knysna section
(Posted 06th May 2026) Travellers along South Africa’s Garden Route should exercise extreme caution this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 warning for the eastern parts of the Garden Route (including George, Knysna, Bitou, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn), indicating a high likelihood of heavy rainfall, flooding, and dangerous conditions. An Orange Level 6 warning is in place over the Central Karoo and western parts of […]
Save the Date: AI in Airports 2026
(Posted 06th May 2026) AI in Airports: Mission Statement To bring together airport leaders and industry innovators to explore where and how AI can create real operational, commercial and strategic value across the airport ecosystem. AI in Airports mission The event will provide airport management with practical insight, case studies and frameworks to […]
Global RSOO/RAIO Forum for Aviation Safety
(Posted 06th May 2026) ICAO, in collaboration with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), is pleased to announce the ICAO/EASA Third Global RSOO/RAIO Forum for Aviation Safety, to be held on 29–30 September 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana. This high-level forum will bring together representatives of Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs), Regional Accident and Incident Investigation Organizations (RAIOs), […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park Flood Warning: Trail closures and travel disruptions (May 2026)
(Posted 05th May 2026) Travellers planning a visit to South Africa’s iconic Garden Route National Park should be aware of significant weather-related disruptions this week, as authorities warn of heightened flood risks across the region…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – East London Flights Disrupted: Weather and ILS outage impact King Phalo Airport
(Posted 05th May 2026) Travellers flying to or from East London should prepare for possible delays and schedule changes after Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed operational impacts at King Phalo Airport (ELS). The disruption is linked to a combination of adverse weather conditions and the temporary suspension of the airport’s Instrument Landing System (ILS) procedure…. READ MORE
