TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in January – Weather, wildlife & essential travel tips!
(Posted 05th December 2025) January in Kruger National Park marks the height of the summer rainy season – a time when the landscape transforms into a lush, vibrant wilderness. While dense vegetation can make game viewing more challenging than during the dry winter months, the park rewards visitors with dramatic scenery, newborn animals, and exceptional birdlife. Here’s what awaits […]
Qatar Executive Announces Full-Fleet Starlink Installation for Unmatched Inflight Connectivity
(Posted 05th December 2025) Entire ultra-long-range fleet to feature high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi by early 2026 Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways Group, is proud to announce a major milestone in private aviation connectivity. By early 2026, every Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft type in the Qatar Executive fleet will be equipped with Starlink, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: North West Parks announces major 2025/26 tariff hikes – What local and international travellers need to know!
(Posted 05th December 2025) The North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) has announced substantial 2025/26 tariff increases across major provincial reserves, including Pilanesberg National Park, Madikwe Game Reserve, and Vaalkop Dam. Some fees will rise by over 500%, with the board arguing that the increases are essential to fund conservation work, infrastructure upgrades, and long-delayed maintenance…. READ MORE
More arrests in Kenya for illegal ivory possession
(Posted 05th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News A joint team of law enforcement officers drawn from Mbeere South-based detectives and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers has arrested three wildlife traffickers and recovered six elephant tusks. Michael Kariuki Kithaka, Morris Kariuki Njuki, and Margaret Syombua Mutua were arrested in Mbeere […]
Africa Leads: Rethinking Event Sustainability for 2026 and Beyond
(Posted 05th December 2025) In the global rush toward more sustainable business practices, the events industry is increasingly being challenged to look inward: are they still talking ‘goals and aspirations’, or is the sector finally delivering meaningful action? As climate pressures intensify and global audiences demand more responsible experiences, Africa’s events industry is […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town update: What Muizenberg beach visitors can expect this festive season!
(Posted 05th December 2025) The City of Cape Town has made significant progress on the Muizenberg beachfront redevelopment, now ten months underway. While major work on the new seawall and upgraded public amenities continues, temporary measures will ensure smooth access for holiday visitors…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Fuel shortage at Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp!
(Posted 04th December 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an important travel advisory for visitors to the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. The Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp fuel station is currently out of diesel until further notice, which may impact travellers relying on the facility for refuelling…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Summer 2025/26 weather outlook: What South Africa’s weak La Niña means for travellers!
(Posted 04th December 2025) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released its latest Seasonal Climate Watch for the period December 2025 to April 2026. According to the outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is still in a neutral state; however, it is closing in on transitioning to a weak La Niña state. Predictions indicate that South Africa is moving towards a […]
UN Tourism joins AWE in delivering practical solutions for more accessible and inclusive tourism
(Posted 04th December 2025) UN Tourism – in cooperation with the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – have released practical guidelines helping businesses from across the sector enhance their impact by increasing accessibility. Released on the occasion […]
Virunga National Park – From One Century to the Next
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Do numbers mean anything? Observations from Karamoja from Diary of a Muzungu
(Posted 04th December 2025) Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, Publisher of ‘Diary of a Muzungu’ From Kampala to Karamoja I flick through my notebook — the eponymous Diary of a Muzungu. How far we have travelled in one week! From Kampala, we drove to Jinja, Soroti, Amuria, Abim, Kotido, Kaabong and Moroto. Matoke […]
TravelComments.com – Johannesburg: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) issues travel advisory following runway closure!
(Posted 03rd December 2025) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued an important travel advisory for OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg after an aircraft experienced a tyre burst on one of the runways. The affected aircraft is currently being attended to by airline engineers, resulting in temporary single-runway operations at South Africa’s busiest airport…. READ MORE
FCO UK updates travel advisory for Uganda – for the better
(Posted 03rd December 2025) The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has finally amended their travel advisory for South Western Uganda as follows: Updated: 2 December 2025 Latest update: FCDO no longer advise against all but essential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the area immediately south-west of Kasese town, or to Semuliki […]
Airbus updates 2025 commercial aircraft delivery target
(Posted 03rd December 2025) Company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025, in light of recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow 2025 financial guidance remains unchanged Based on a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow, Airbus […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: All 23 beaches safe for swimming ahead of the 2025 festive season!
(Posted 03rd December 2025) The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that all 23 beaches along Durban’s coastline are safe for swimming as of 01 December 2025, following the latest round of water quality testing. With the festive season approaching and visitor numbers expected to increase, the announcement provides timely clarity for travellers planning trips to KwaZulu-Natal…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South African Airways & TAAG Angola Airlines launch new codeshare agreement to boost regional & global connectivity!
(Posted 03rd December 2025) South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa, and Angola’s state-owned TAAG Angola Airlines have announced a new strategic codeshare agreement designed to strengthen regional and long-haul connectivity across Africa, Europe, and South America. Ticket sales are now open, with travel under the new partnership having commenced on 01 December 2025…. READ MORE
Africa’s Rising Passenger Air Traffic will spur Region’s Fleet to more than Double by 2044
(Posted 03rd December 2025) Africa’s passenger air traffic will average 6% annual growth through 2044, driven by a young population, growing middle class, rapid urbanization and airport and connectivity investments, Boeing [NYSE: BA] said today. The region’s commercial airplane fleet will more than double to 1,680 airplanes over the next two decades […]
Qatar Airways returns to Australia’s capital city of Canberra
(Posted 03rd December 2025) The World’s Best Airline reconnects the Australian capital to more than 170 global destinations, strengthening tourism, trade, and travel opportunities for the region Qatar Airways’ resumption flight to Canberra touched down on 2 December 2025, officially marking the return of its daily service to the Australian capital via Melbourne. Qatar […]
Marriott International Enters the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Opening of Two Hotels in Kinshasa
(Posted 03rd December 2025) The launch of these two distinct hotels introduces globally recognised brands to Kinshasa, offering tailored experiences for business and leisure travellers in one of Africa’s most vibrant and strategically important capital cities Marriott International has made its debut in The Democratic Republic of the Congo with the […]
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TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) restores jet-fuel supply after disruption!
(Posted 02nd December 2025) Travellers flying through Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town can now relax – the airport’s recent jet-fuel supply concerns have been fully resolved. According to the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), the Burgan Cape Terminal has officially reopened for jet-fuel deliveries, allowing airlines to uplift fuel as normal once again…. READ MORE
With over 500 elephants reintroduced, Malawi has seen reserves reborn, wildlife return, and scientists amazed by the rapid ecological recovery.
(Posted 02nd December 2025) Valdemar Medeiros, Click Petróleo e Gás (Brazil), November 27, 2025 Malawi is at the center of one of the most impressive stories of ecological restoration ever recorded in modern Africa. A small country, marked by decades of illegal hunting, wildlife loss, and virtually empty reserves, managed to reverse a […]
Survey raises estimate of African forest elephant numbers
(Posted 02nd December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Andrew Zinin, AFP (France) via Phys. Org, November 27, 2025 DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate—and higher—population estimate for the elusive animal, but the species remains critically endangered, a study showed. The new status […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Addo Tourism issues route advisory for safer access to Addo Elephant National Park!
(Posted 02nd December 2025) Addo Tourism, the regional tourism association representing more than 70 tourism businesses in the Greater Addo area, has issued a travel advisory for visitors heading to Addo Elephant National Park from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Travellers are strongly encouraged to avoid the R335 via Motherwell and instead use the Matyholweni Gate in Colchester or reach the Addo Main Gate via Paterson, both of which offer […]
Putting Data To Work For A Stronger Aviation Industry
(Posted 02nd December 2025) Did you know that an Airbus A320 burns an average of 54 kg of fuel just waiting on the ground, and a Boeing B777 can burn up to 200 kg? Across millions of flights, that adds up to hundreds of millions of dollars and significant CO? emissions—all while stationary. […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 48, 2025
(Posted 01st December 2025) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech you can read every week the arguably most comprehensive aviation updates available from all over Africa. Introduction. Airbus has issued an emergency technical advisory affecting the A320 family of aircraft worldwide following a serious incident, when a […]
Seven Simple Rules for Flying Safely with Lithium Batteries
(Posted 02nd December 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently launched its ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’ global safety campaign giving travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. “Lithium-powered devices are safe when handled properly, but they can pose a risk […]
Jinja Airstrip Closure – Important Update
(Posted 02nd December 2025) Greetings from AeroLink Uganda! We have received an update from UCAA via the attached NOTAM indicating that the closure of Jinja Airstrip has been extended until 30th April 2026. Consequently, we will be operating to Kakira Airstrip as the alternative on charter basis only. We thank you […]
TravelComments.com – /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park update: Sendelingsdrift pontoon ferry closed!
(Posted 01st December 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has temporarily closed the pontoon at the Sendelingsdrift border post in the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park due to high water levels in the Orange River. Visitors planning to enter the park are advised to use the Alexander Bay gravel road as an alternative route to reach Sendelingsdrift…. READ MORE
Airbus provides update on deployment of A320 Family precautionary fleet measures
(Posted 01st December 2025) Following the publication of an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) on 28 November calling for immediate precautionary action on a number of in-service A320 Family aircraft, Airbus is providing an update on the status of the deployment of these measures across the global fleet. Out of a total number of […]
