TravelComments.com – Sossusvlei access update: What travellers need to know from 15 December 2025!
(Posted 09th December 2025) Travellers heading to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, located in southern Namibia, within the Namib-Naukluft National Park, should be aware of important new access rules coming into effect on 15 December 2025. About Africa, the concession holder for the area, has issued a clarification confirming significant changes for all self-drive visitors…. READ MORE
AVIAssist – Your latest Safety Focus magazine & aviation updates are here
(Posted 09th December 2025) As the year comes to a close, we’d like to start by sending you warm season’s greetings and thank you for being part of our aviation safety community. Your support and engagement make all the difference in helping us achieve our mission. We wish you a joyful holiday […]
AFRAA Marks New Era of African Aviation as Free Route Airspace Takes Flight in West and Central Africa
(Posted 09th December 2025) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) heralds a transformative milestone in African aviation with the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace (FRA) in the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region, effective 30 October 2025. This landmark achievement, transitioning from successful trials initiated in November 2023, will allow any airline […]
Star Alliance Named World’s Leading Airline Alliance ay World Travel Awards in Bahrain
(Posted 09th December 2025) Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six – year winning streak . This year’s recognition reflects the Alliance’s continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey —–from booking and […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways and Turkish Airlines sign new codeshare agreement!
(Posted 09th December 2025) South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa, and Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, have officially signed a new codeshare agreement, strengthening connectivity between South Africa, Türkiye, and key global destinations. The partnership was formalized on 04 December 2025 during a ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, held alongside the Star Alliance […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 49, 2025
(Posted 09th 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. At the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Meeting in Angola, IATA, Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and AFRAA […]
IATA publishes their 2026 Events Calendar
(Posted 09th December 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its 2026 event calendar, bringing together industry and government leaders to focus on the air transport industry’s most pressing challenges. “Uniquely, IATA, through our global events, assembles the most influential voices across the industry to tackle air transport’s biggest challenges and opportunities. […]
TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta in January: Weather, wildlife & travel tips!
(Posted 09th December 2025) January in the Okavango Delta marks the height of Botswana’s green season, a time when the landscape transforms into a lush, shimmering mosaic of floodplains, tall grasses and vibrant skies. While many travellers associate the Delta with its winter flood peak, the summer months deliver an entirely different – and often deeply rewarding – safari […]
Tech tracking to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe
(Posted 08th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Kudzanai Musengi, AFP (France) via News Graphic, December 4, 2025 In the sun-scorched lands bordering Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife sanctuary, Takesure Moyo pedals through his village each morning on a mission to help his community coexist with the elephants and predators that roam nearby. […]
WTTC- SITA “Better Borders” report offers guidance to governments for reimagining borders as intelligent gateways for growth
(Posted 08th December 2025) The Better Borders report is a joint initiative by WTTC and SITA. It outlines how cutting-edge border technologies and progressive digital visa policies can transform traditional borders into seamless, secure, and strategic national assets. It includes case studies of pioneering nations that are reimagining their borders, not as defensive […]
Qatar Airways CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer replaced with immediate effect
(Posted 07th December 2025) Qatar Airways has earlier today appointed Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group CEO effective immediately, 07th of December 2025. He was formerly holding the position of Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport He is succeeding Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. This development follows in the footsteps […]
World Travel Awards honours global innovators in the Kingdom of Bahrain
(Posted 08th December 2025) Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation. Winners at the VIP reception included Maldives, voted ‘World’s Leading Destination’, and Athens, named ‘World’s Leading […]
Burundi’s Former Attorney General Arrested After Gold Bars, Elephant Tusks Found in Office
(Posted 07th December 2025) Amon Katungulu, Nile Post (Uganda), December 2025 Burundi’s former Attorney General, Léonard Manirakiza, has been detained by the National Intelligence Service (SNR) following the discovery of two gold bars, several elephant tusks, and close to one billion Burundian francs in his former office. Burundian media reported that Manirakiza […]
TravelComments.com – SANParks announces temporary shop hour changes at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in December 2025!
(Posted 07th December 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced adjusted operating hours for selected rest camp shops in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during December 2025. The temporary schedule is linked to routine monthly stocktaking and will affect shops at Nossob Rest Camp, Mata Mata Rest Camp and Twee Rivieren Rest Camp on specific dates…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls in January – Weather, water levels, activities & travel tips!
(Posted 07th December 2025) Visiting Victoria Falls in January offers a unique blend of rising water levels, lush green landscapes and dramatic tropical weather. Situated on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, the Falls during this time of year feel atmospheric, wild and refreshingly uncrowded. Here’s what to expect in January – and how to make the […]
UN wildlife summit rejects Southern African proposals on ivory, horn and giraffes
(Posted 07th December 2025) Sheree Bega, Mail & Guardian (South Africa) Attempts by several Southern African nations to relax international trade restrictions on giraffes, elephants and rhinos have been rejected at a major United Nations wildlife summit. Countries voted down all four proposals that sought to weaken existing protections at the 20th Conference […]
Buliisa (Uganda) Farmers Threaten to Demonstrate over Elephant Incursions
(Posted 07th December 2025) Alan Mwesigwa, Nile Post (Uganda), December 2025 Farming communities neighbouring Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) in Buliisa district have threatened to demonstrate during a presidential visit over repeated elephant incursions that have destroyed crops, killed livestock, and left some residents homeless. The concerns were raised during community engagements […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Etosha National Park in January – A green-season safari experience!
(Posted 06th December 2025) January brings a dramatic shift to Etosha National Park in Namibia. The parched, shimmering plains of the dry season transform into a lush, green landscape filled with new life, scattered water sources, and spectacular skies. While wildlife viewing becomes less predictable compared to winter, the rewards of a January visit are […]
Creatives Connect Afrika 2025 Wrap — Highlights, Impact & What’s Next
(Posted 06th December 2025) CREATIVES CONNECT AFRIKA 2025 MARKS A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE FOR AFRICA’S CREATIVE AND TOURISM ECONOMY. The Creatives Connect Afrika Forum and Festival 2025 took place from November 24 to 26, 2025, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. This groundbreaking event brought together creatives, investors, and industry […]
The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes global travel leaders for World Travel Awards Grand Final 2025
(Posted 06th December 2025) The World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, recognising the achievements of the world’s leading travel and tourism organisations, will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 6 December. Hosted at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the red carpet reception, organised in partnership with Official Host Destination Bahrain, will bring together […]
Airlink set for added flights to Nosy Be over the peak holiday season
(Posted 06th December 2025) From the 17th of December to the 07th of January, will Airlink operate an additional Wednesday flight to the tropical paradise of Nosy Be on the island of Madagascar.
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 […]
