Forest elephants turn farms into pharmacies
(Posted 21st January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sanjana Gajbhiye, Earth. Com (U.S) Jan 19, 2025 Across Gabon, a heavily forested country in western Africa, farmers often face a difficult morning surprise. Banana plants lie crushed. Papaya stems snap near ground level. Forest elephants frequently visit farms at night, leaving damaged crops […]
Dubai named ‘World’s Leading Sustainable City’ at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards
(Posted 21st January 2026) Dubai has been recognized with the title of ’World’s Leading Sustainable City 2025’ by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025, held at Terra, Expo City […]
TravelComments.com – Ramsar status secures Angola’s wetland that sustains the Okavango Delta!
(Posted 21st January 2026) Angola has designated Lisima Lya Mwono as its first Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention – an important step for protecting the Okavango Delta, Botswana’s most popular and internationally renowned tourism destination…. READ MORE
Dubai tenders Al-Maktoum international airport metro link
(Posted 21st January 2026) The 3km extension will connect Dubai Expo station with the Al-Maktoum International Airport’s West Terminal Tenders have now been issued for a new metro link to Al-Maktoum International Airport, marking another concrete step in the emirate’s long-term transport and aviation plans. Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) […]
Mother elephant saves baby from Kruger National Park floods
(Posted 21st January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Jacarandafm (South Africa), January 19, 2026 The historical flooding that has hit the Kruger National Park and other parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga has been declared a national disaster in South Africa. According to Jacaranda FM News, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional […]
World Travel Awards call for 2026 entries
(Posted 21st January 2026) The Call for Entries for the World Travel Awards 2026 is now open. Travel and tourism organisations worldwide are invited to submit their entries for the opportunity to win the industry’s most prestigious accolade. Organisations demonstrating market-leading excellence are encouraged to participate. All available categories can be viewed online. The […]
Auric Air announces that Siwandu Airstrip now open again
(Posted 20th January 2026) Auric Air is pleased to announce the resumption of flight operations to Siwandu Airstrip, located in Nyerere National Park. Following a period of inactivity, Siwandu Airstrip is now open, and flights are available for booking in our system. Available connections include: Zanzibar ? Siwandu Ruaha ? Siwandu […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Road between Kamqua–Mata Mata undergoes upgrading!
(Posted 20th January 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that sections of the road linking Kamqua and Mata Mata Rest Camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park will undergo scheduled upgrading from January 2026…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Safety Update: 22 of 23 beaches cleared for swimming!
(Posted 20th January 2026) The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that 22 of Durban’s 23 officially monitored beaches are currently safe for swimming, following the release of the latest coastal water quality test results dated 16 January 2026…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South African Airways and CemAir launch domestic codeshare partnership!
(Posted 20th January 2026) South African Airways (SAA) has entered into a strategic domestic codeshare agreement with privately owned South African airline CemAir, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity within South Africa. This partnership strengthens connectivity between major cities and niche destinations not previously served by SAA’s network…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Qatar Airways expands South Africa flights in early 2026!
(Posted 20th January 2026) The flag carrier airline of Qatar, Qatar Airways, is significantly expanding its flight services to South Africa in the first half of 2026, with increased frequencies and aircraft updates on routes between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha and Cape Town, Doha and Johannesburg, as well as Doha and Durban via Maputo in Mozambique. These changes are designed to deliver greater flexibility, improved connectivity and enhanced […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 2, 2026
(Posted 20th January 2026) 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. Ethiopian Aviation University, Africa’s largest aviation center of excellence, graduated 457 aviation professionals from 12 countries on 17 […]
2025: a travel year rich in stories and people on Diary of a Muzungu
(Posted 20th January 2026) It was a year of travel – for both fun and for research – with fascinating conversations across Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya on the award-winning East Africa Travel Podcast by Diary of a Muzungu. 2025 was a busy year for Diary of a Muzungu. If you missed a […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park access update: Gate closures and recommended routes!
(Posted 19th January 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an updated access advisory for the Kruger National Park following widespread flooding and infrastructure damage. Visitors are urged to take note of the current gate closures, restricted routes, and recommended access points when planning their travel…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park implements emergency gate quotas after overnight rain!
(Posted 19th January 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect at the Kruger National Park (KNP) following intensified overnight rainfall that caused additional damage to park infrastructure. The measure has been introduced to prioritise visitor safety and ensure effective traffic management under challenging conditions…. READ MORE
Africa’s great elephant divide: countries struggle with too many elephants – or too few
(Posted 19th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sophy Roberts, The Guardian (U.K.), January 15, 2026 It is late on a January afternoon in the middle of South Sudan’s dry season, and the landscape, pricked with stubby acacias, is hazy with smoke from people burning the grasslands to encourage new growth. Even […]
Close shave as elephants stray into Lukenya University, prompt swift KWS response
(Posted 19th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Maureen Kinyanjui, Eastleigh Voice (Kenya), January 17, 2026 Lukenya University on Saturday witnessed a close call after students reported elephants entering areas frequently used for learning and recreation. Authorities and wildlife experts quickly acted to ensure the safety of both students and the elephants. […]
Conservationist urges stronger collaboration to stem elephant-human conflict in Cross River
(Posted 19th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Asare Asare, Daily Post (Nigeria), January 18, 2026 In recent times there have been reports of elephants sauntering into farmlands in Boki LGA of Cross River State, resulting in destruction of crops as well as human-elephant conflict. To stem this, the country director […]
Dr. Alain St. Ange set to speak at two key events in the UK
(Posted 19th January 2026) DR. ALAIN ST.ANGE TO SPEAK AT AN EVENT AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND A SECOND ONE AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY Dr. Alain St.Ange is the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports, and Marine, and a globally recognised tourism leader. Currently heading the“Saint Ange Consultancy, ” he previously […]
TravelComments.com – Day visitors to Kruger National Park to resume as weather conditions improve!
(Posted 19th January 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that day visitor access to the Kruger National Park (KNP) will resume from Monday, 19 January 2026, following a significant improvement in weather conditions across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, including areas within the park…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Flooding in Mozambique continues as conditions improve in South Africa!
(Posted 19th January 2026) Mozambique is facing widespread disruption following persistent heavy rainfall and flooding across several regions, with significant humanitarian, economic and tourism-related consequences. The situation, unfolding during the peak of the 2025/26 rainy season, highlights the country’s ongoing vulnerability to extreme weather events and climate-related risks…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta advisory: Crocodile spotted near Seronga Boat Station!
(Posted 18th January 2026) The Botswana Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has issued a public advisory following the confirmed sighting of a crocodile at the Seronga Boat Station, a key access point to the Okavango Delta. Visitors, residents, and tour operators are urged to remain vigilant and to exercise heightened caution when visiting the area…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Gonarezhou National Park shuts temporarily for rainy season!
(Posted 18th January 2026) The management of Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe has announced a temporary closure of the park to all visitors from 10 January 2026 until the end of February 2026. This annual short-term closure coincides with the peak of the rainy season, a period during which heavy rainfall can render certain access roads, […]
TravelComments.com – Norse Atlantic Airways confirms Cape Town–London Gatwick flights for 2026/27!
(Posted 28th January 2026) Norwegian low-cost, long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways has confirmed its third consecutive seasonal return to South Africa, operating nonstop flights between London and Cape Town from 10 September 2026 until 15 April 2027…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Safety Update: All 23 beaches open for swimming!
(Posted 18th January 2026) The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that all 23 of Durban’s officially monitored beaches remain safe for swimming, following the release of the latest coastal water quality test results dated 14 January 2026. The announcement offers reassurance to residents, visitors, and late-summer holidaymakers enjoying Durban’s coastline after the peak festive season…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – SANParks confirms continued suspension of Kruger National Park day visits due to ongoing rainfall and infrastructure damage!
(Posted 18th January 2026) Prolonged and intense rainfall continues to affect large areas of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, with multiple sections of the Kruger National Park (KNP) experiencing significant flooding and damage to critical infrastructure. Consequently, the suspension of day visitor access to Kruger National Park remains in place until further notice…. READ MORE
Urgent Notice to ATCNews Readers – Uganda restores internet access
(Posted 18th January 2026) Uganda’s internet restored after a 5 day outage ATCNews extends congratulations to His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election to the highest office in the land. Congratulations also go to the NRM party for once again securing a very strong majority in the newly elected […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga Travel Advisory: God’s Window, The Pinnacle and Bourke’s Luck Potholes closed!
(Posted 13th January 2026) The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced the temporary closure of God’s Window and The Pinnacle, following the earlier shutdown of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, as persistent heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of the Mpumalanga escarpment…. READ MORE
URGENT NOTICE TO READERS – UGANDA’S INTERNET TO BE SWITCHED OFF AHEAD OF ELECTIONS
(Posted 13th January 2026) Further to the information provided in the article below it is now confirmed that Uganda Communications Commission has directed all ISP’s to switch off access to internet services as of today, 13th January 2026 at 18.00 hrs / 6 p.m. local time. Uganda Election Update: Internet outages […]
Dr. Alain St. Ange to Deliver Keynote at Clevenard Open Project 2026 – Alicante, Spain
(Posted 13th January 2026) The Clevenard Open Project 2026, a landmark four-day international event, proudly announces the participation of Dr. Alain St?Ange, one of the world’s most influential tourism leaders, former Seychelles government minister, author, global consultant, and political leader. Taking place from 27–30 August 2026 at the Palau de Congressos d’Alicante, Avinguda […]
