Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: 2026 Update
(Posted 08th 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. Khartoum International Airport, has now been cleared of war?damaged aircraft and debris and is set to resume commercial operations from […]
Sarova Hotels announce the appointment of Geffry Ndayi
(Posted 08th January 2026) Sarova Hotels has announced the appointment of hospitality professional Geffry Ndayi, who joins the Group with more than 17 years of progressive experience across leading hotel brands in Kenya. Ndayi’s career spans eight properties and multiple disciplines within hotel operations and commercial strategy. He began his career as a […]
Poaching down but threats remain for forest elephants, recent population assessment finds
(Posted 08th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Spoorthy Raman, Mongabay (U.S), January 5, 2025 More than 145,000 African forest elephants roam the rainforests of Africa, according to a recent population assessment. Published in December by the African Elephant Specialist Group at the IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority, the survey […]
7 hopeful wildlife sightings that researchers celebrated in 2025
(Posted 08th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Shreya Dasgupta, Mongabay (U.S), January 6, 2026 Camera traps in Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park captured video of a large bull elephant named Ousmane, thought to be a hybrid of the critically endangered African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana). Researchers […]
TravelComments.com – TAZARA resumes Tanzania–Zambia passenger train services in February 2026!
(Posted 07th January 2026) Cross-border passenger train services between Tanzania and Zambia will resume on 10 February 2026, according to the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA). The announcement marks the return of a key regional rail link after services were suspended in June 2024 due to technical and operational constraints…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls in February: What to expect during the wet season!
(Posted 07th January 2025) Victoria Falls, located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, is one of Southern Africa’s most iconic natural landmarks. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”), the Falls change character throughout the year. February falls within the rainy season and offers visitors a powerful, water-rich view of the Zambezi River at work…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Visiting Etosha National Park in February: Wildlife, weather & travel tips!
(Posted 07th January 2026) February is deep into the green season in Etosha National Park, offering a safari experience that feels fresh, lush and surprisingly dynamic. While it differs from the classic dry-season game viewing, February rewards visitors with vibrant landscapes, excellent birding, newborn animals and fewer crowds…. READ MORE
The Last Giant: Craig’s death and the future of elephant conservation in a warming Africa
(Posted 06th January 2026) Kizito Makoye, Down To Earth (India), January 5, 2026 Before dawn broke over the tawny plains where Amboseli’s elephants gather each morning, an eerie silence settled across the park’s thorny swamps. Rangers from the Kenya Wildlife Service had spent a sleepless night watching a moribund lone elephant, its massive […]
KWS to Decide on Preservation of Legendary Super Tusker Craig After His Death
(Posted 06th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News James Murimi, Dawan Africa (Somali), January 3, 2026 The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is weighing options on whether to preserve the remains of Craig, one of Africa’s most iconic and oldest super tuskers, following his death in Amboseli National Park – a decision […]
Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54
(Posted 06th December 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Natasha Booty & Richard Kagoe, British Broadcasting Corporation (U.K.), January 3, 2026 A Kenyan elephant believed to have been one of Africa’s largest male tuskers has died of old age. The pachyderm, fondly known as Craig, died of natural causes on Saturday morning […]
More Cream Than Coffee Re-launches Website
(Posted 06th January 2026) The management of More Cream Than Coffee, a digital travel media/destination promotion company is proud to announce that front desk expert, Jumoke Okuromade has joined its editorial team. Jumoke (Jummy) is a hospitality professional and front desk expert with over four years of hands-on experience across hotel […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in February: What to expect from weather, wildlife and travel conditions!
(Posted 06th January 2026) February is the height of summer in Kruger National Park. The bush is lush and green, rivers and pans are full, and the park feels alive with birdsong, newborn animals, and dramatic summer skies. While wildlife sightings can require more patience than during the dry winter months, February rewards […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe Travel Update: VAT increase in 2026 – What visitors need to know!
(Posted 06th January 2026) Travellers planning a trip to Zimbabwe in 2026 should be aware of an important change that may affect trip costs. Since 01 January 2026, several tourism services that were previously zero-rated for Value Added Tax (VAT) now attract 15.5% VAT. As a result, many tourism operators are being forced to reprice confirmed and future bookings…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Johannesburg: OR Tambo International Airport back to normal after severe weather disruptions!
(Posted 05th January 2026) South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has confirmed that air traffic operations at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg are operating normally this morning, Monday, 05 January 2026. All services are continuing as scheduled, providing reassurance to travellers during one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season…. READ MORE
Airlink flights out of JNB impacted by yet another ATNS failure
(Posted 05th January 2026) Airlink apologizes to customers while ATNS remains silent in the wake of constant failures \ Airlink sincerely regrets the delays caused to its flights this afternoon and this evening. We are working to recover the schedule and ensure that all passengers reach their intended destinations as soon […]
Corridors, Not Culls, Offer Solution to Southern Africa’s Growing Elephant Population
(Posted 05th January 2026) Ryan Truscott, Mongabay (U.S.) via GMP Since being collared in Zambia two years ago, a young bull elephant known to researchers as Z16 has walked nearly 12,000 kilometers, or 7,500 miles — three times the distance between New York and Los Angeles. In that time, Z16 has traversed four […]
How Cooperation Secured the Future of South Africa’s Smallest Free-Roaming Elephant Herd
(Posted 05th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Brent Lindeque, Good Things Guy (South Africa) For more than a decade, a small elephant herd in KwaZulu-Natal has been walking a thin line between freedom and danger. Their story has been complicated, emotional and, at times, deeply uncertain. Recently, it took a […]
Kenya Wildlife Service Partners Global Conservation Forum On Technology Innovation
(Posted 05th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Roger A. Agana, News Ghana (Ghana) Kenya Wildlife Service confirmed its role as official conservation partner for the scheduled Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum, positioning Kenya as a regional hub for conservation innovation and environmental technology. The forum will bring together […]
Worry over sharp rise in Botswana’s wildlife hunting quotas, plans for year-round elephant hunting
(Posted 05th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyril Zenda, Down To Earth (India) Wildlife conservationists are alarmed by the sharp increase in elephants and other wildlife that Botswana continues to put on its annual hunting quotas, a move they say is detrimental to the long-term term survival of the species. […]
How Southern African farmers & elephants can both adapt to coexist
(Posted 05th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ryan Truscott, Mongabya (U.S.) Elephants are considered a sacred totem by many in northwestern Zimbabwe, but they also frequently raid villagers’ crops near harvest time, says Agripa Ngorima, who has studied attitudes toward conservation in Simangani. During his fieldwork, he presented residents with […]
Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa
. (Posted 05th January 2026) Ethiopian Airlines, the leading carrier in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, is proud to announce the successful completion of Africa’s first full strip- and-paint program of the Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two of its aircraft, marking a significant advancement in Ethiopian MRO’s capacity, technical expertise, […]
Rider arrested with 39.9 kilos of elephant tusks valued at Sh4 million in Samburu
(Posted 05th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya) A rider was arrested on Saturday evening in Wamba, Samburu County, while transporting approximately 39.9 kilograms of elephant tusks, valued at about Sh4 million. Authorities said the suspect told police he was taking the tusks to a potential buyer […]
Mana Pools restores hope for endangered elephants
(Posted 05th January 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Obert Siamilandu, News Day (Zimbabwe) Africa’s forest elephants remain critically endangered, but new data reveal a glimmer of hope where protection, science and community partnerships converge. Zimbabwe has stepped up conservation efforts, deploying six newly-graduated Akashinga Rangers to Mana Pools National Park in the […]
TravelComments.com – Travelling to South Africa this season? Here’s what the weather outlook suggests!
(Posted 04th January 2026) Travellers planning a holiday to South Africa over the coming summer and autumn seasons should take note of evolving climate patterns, as meteorologists indicate a likely transition toward a weak La Niña event later in the summer…. READ MORE
Nancy Chavi from Malawi takes office as new Editor in Chief of ‘More Cream than Coffee’
(Posted 02nd January 2026) The management of More Cream Than Coffee, a dynamic digital travel media and destination promotion company is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Chavi as the new Editor- in-chief of its flagship publication, Travels & Thrills magazine. With nearly a decade of experience in communication consulting, Nancy […]
Construction of ‘New Airport’ in Nairobi set for later this year
(Posted 02nd January 2026) Kenya’s President Ruto, in his address to the nation on New Year’s Day, announced that construction of a new airport facility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will commence later this year. He described the new facility as a: ‘modern, world?class airport at JKIA from 2026, a transformative investment […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Safety Update: 19 beaches open for swimming!
(Posted 02nd January 2026) The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that 19 of Durban’s 23 beaches are currently safe for swimming, following the latest coastal water quality test results released on 31 December 2025. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment, as festive season travel reaches its annual high and thousands of holidaymakers descend on KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Polokwane International Airport: Runway 05 Instrument Flight Procedure now operational!
(Posted 28th December 2025) The South African Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has confirmed on 27 December 2025 that the Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) for Runway 05 at Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Polokwane in Limpopo is now valid and fully operational…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Safety Update: 20 of 23 beaches cleared for swimming!
(Posted 29th December 2025) The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that 20 of Durban’s 23 beaches are currently safe for swimming, following the latest coastal water quality test results released on 24 December 2025. The announcement comes at a critical time as festive season travel reaches its annual peak, with thousands of visitors flocking to KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline…. READ MORE
Carnival Calabar at 20: Cobham Promises a Sharply Choreographed, World-Class Spectacle
(Posted 26th December 2025) As Carnival Calabar marks its 20th edition, the Cross River State Carnival Commission says the focus this year is not on expansion, but on refinement. In this interview, the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Austin Cobham, explains how early planning, tighter choreography and route re-calibration are shaping what he describes […]
