TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls in March: Weather, water levels, activities & travel tips
(Posted 06th March 2026) March is a captivating month to visit Victoria Falls, the world-famous waterfall on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. With high water flow, lush scenery, and fewer crowds than peak season, this is the perfect time to experience the falls in all their glory. This guide covers weather and water levels, activities […]
Register Today | 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and 3rd African Safety Summit | 17 – 20 May | Johannesburg, South Africa
(Posted 06th March 2026) The AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 3rd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit are set to bring together Africa’s aviation leaders to Johannesburg – South Africa in May 2026. The Convention and Safety Summit are proudly being hosted by South African Airways under the high patronage […]
TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta in March: Weather, wildlife & safari travel tips
(Posted 06th March 2026) March is one of the Okavango Delta’s most underrated months. Sitting at the transition between the lush green season and the approaching dry winter, this period combines dramatic skies, fewer crowds, abundant birdlife, and excellent value. While the peak flood season is still months away, March offers a unique perspective […]
Final call for WTM Africa 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards entries
(Posted 06th March 2026) Step up and showcase your impact! World Travel Market (WTM) Africa is urging responsible tourism stakeholders to submit their entries for the Responsible Tourism Awards before the 20 March deadline. Free to enter and open to companies of all sizes, including emerging startups and individual entrepreneurs, the awards spotlight […]
TravelComments.com – Karoo National Park 4×4 routes closed after heavy rainfall
(Posted 05th March 2026) Karoo National Park has temporarily closed its popular 4×4 routes following recent rainfall that caused significant damage to sections of the rugged off-road tracks. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), the closures will remain in place until essential repairs and maintenance work have been completed…. READ MORE
Uganda Airlines enters into short term wetlease for a B787 with Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 05th March 2026) In a deal, which has Ato Girma Wake’s fingerprints all over it, has Uganda Airlines entered into a wetlease for a Boeing B787-8, to allow the airline resume some of their long haul flights which had to be cancelled due to both Airbus A339-800Neo’s out of service for maintenance. […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park Flood Update: Shingwedzi Rest Camp reopens on 06 March 2026
(Posted 05th March 2026) Infrastructure restoration efforts are continuing in the northern section of the Kruger National Park following the severe January 2026 floods. South African National Parks (SANParks) has officially announced that Shingwedzi Rest Camp will reopen on Friday, 6 March 2026…. READ MORE
IATA – Sustainability Digest March 2026
(Posted 05th March 2026) Air Passenger Slower Growth in January due to Timing of Lunar New Year Industry-wide Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) expanded by 3.8% year-on-year (YoY) in January, down from 5.8% in December. The industry?wide passenger load factor (PLF) reached a record high for the month of January at 82.0%. […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park Road Closures: 05 – 06 March 2026
(Posted 05th March 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary road and access closures within the main game viewing area of Addo Elephant National Park on Thursday, 05 March 2026, and Friday, 06 March 2026…. READ MORE
82nd IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit, 6-8 June 2026, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(Posted 05th March 2026) We are pleased to invite you to attend the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) from 6-8 June 2026 at the Windsor Oceanico Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group. The IATA AGM is the most senior gathering of […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route Update: Tsitsikamma suspension bridge rebuild underway
(Posted 05th March 2026) Visitors planning a trip to the iconic Tsitsikamma coastline should note that South African National Parks (SANParks) has commenced a planned reconstruction of the famous suspension bridge in the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park in the Western Cape. The upgrade is aimed at ensuring long-term structural integrity, visitor safety, and the preservation of one […]
Elephants become the latest threat to peace efforts in Kerio Valley as farmers threaten to wipe them out
(Posted 04th February 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Fabian Kibet, Radio47 (Kenya), March 2, 2026 Farmers in Kowow village, Elgeyo Marakwet County are counting heavy losses after elephants raided their mango farms over the weekend, destroying crops that were nearly ready for harvest. According to the residents, the destruction has severely affected […]
Air Seychelles offers relief flights as Middle East airspaces remain closed
(Posted 04th March 2026 Air Seychelles wishes to provide a recap of the additional services currently available from Seychelles to Paris, Charles de Gaulle: Seychelles to Paris (CDG): • Thursday 05 March at 0030 hrs • Friday 06 March at 0930 hrs • Saturday 07 March at 2200 hrs Also available […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa Weather Outlook March–July 2026: What travellers need to know
(Posted 04th March 2026) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has published its latest Seasonal Climate Watch for March to July 2026, providing essential guidance for travellers planning trips across South Africa during the autumn and early winter months…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Visiting Etosha National Park in April: Weather, wildlife & essential travel tips
(Posted 04th March 2025) April is one of the most underrated months to visit Etosha National Park in Namibia. As the rainy season draws to a close, the landscape remains green and dramatic, wildlife activity is high, and visitor numbers are lower than in peak dry-season months…. READ MORE
How Do Elephants Mourn? Inside the Silent Rituals Seen in the Wild
(Posted 03rd March 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Economic Times (U.S), March 2, 2026 When an elephant dies in the wild, the moment rarely passes unnoticed. Herd members often slow their steps. They circle the body. They reach out with their trunks and touch the face, the tusks, the bones. Some […]
Elephants may not debate in policy making, but they tell us how to get it right
(Posted 03rd of March 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Benson Okita-Ouma, The Standard (Kenya), March 2, 2026 A month ago, in January 2026, a Global Positioning System (GPS) collar signalled that a 24-year-old elephant matriarch, Liana, had left Samburu National Reserve. She moved west, then south, across the landscape linking the Samburu […]
IATA – Air Cargo Demand up 5.6% in January 2026
(Posted 03rd March 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.6% compared to January 2025 levels (+7.2% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.6% compared to January 2025 […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in April: Weather, wildlife, sightings & travel tips
(Posted 03rd March 2026) Kruger National Park remains one of Africa’s premier safari destinations year-round, and April is truly special. As the high summer heat dissipates and the landscape begins its transition toward the dry season, Kruger National Park showcases a vibrant mosaic of wildlife, waterholes teeming with activity, and landscapes still lush from summer rains. […]
IATA – 2026 Begins with 3.8% Air Passenger Demand Growth
(Posted 03rd March 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.8% compared to January 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 3.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.0% […]
TravelComments.com – South African Malaria Risk Map (Dec 2025) – Risk areas, season & advice
(Posted 03rd March 2026) The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of South Africa has published its updated South African Malaria Risk Map (December 2025) – an essential reference for anyone planning travel to the country’s north-eastern regions…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Mozambique Flood Update March 2026: National Parks, road access and tourism recovery after January floods
(Posted 02nd March 2026) Mozambique continues to recover from one of the most severe rainy seasons in recent years, with the official death toll from flooding and related weather events rising to at least 257 people and approximately 869,000 people affected nationwide since October 2025. As of 02 March 2026, the situation has […]
The Vanilla Islands win the “Best Creative Tourism Island Strategy” award at the 13th World Creative Tourism Awards
(Posted 03rd March 2026) The Vanilla Islands (Indian Ocean) have been honoured by the Creative Tourism Network® with the “Best Creative Tourism Island Strategy” award, at the 13th edition of the World Creative Tourism Awards. This international recognition comes in a record-breaking competitive context: the jury—made up of international experts in tourism marketing […]
Alain St.Ange cancels participation at ITB 2026 as Iran – US/Israel military action continues
(Posted 03rd March 2026) Due to ongoing military operations in Iran that is sadly affecting air travel, Alain St.Ange has unfortunately had to cancel his participation at the Berlin event to join colleagues and tourism leaders at ITB 2026. “This cancellation is entirely beyond my control as flights from the region has […]
Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya
(Posted 02nd March 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Xinhua News Agency (China), February 27, 2026 Elephants are pictured at the Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya. The orphanage, located on the outskirts of Nairobi, treats and rescues elephant “orphans” in various nature reserves in Kenya. Through treatment and training, it gradually restores the […]
The Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) Appoints Global Tourism Icon Dr. Alain St. Ange as President of the “Smile & Impact” Global Award
(Posted 02nd March 2026) Dr. Hossam Darwish, President of the Afro-Asian Union (AFASU), has officially announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed tourism leader and former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Alain St. Ange, as President of the AFASU “Smile & Impact” Global Award. […]
Inbound travel to East Africa massively impacted by Middle East airspace closures
(Posted 01st March 2026) The East African tourism destinations of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania including Zanzibar, Rwanda but also countries beyond such as Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and of course the West African tourism destinations are taking massive financial hits as flights normally filled to capacity, bringing tourists to beach […]
IATA – Seasonal Demand Spike Mirrors Western Holiday Highs
(Posted 01st March 2026) Seasonal Demand Spike Mirrors Western Holiday Highs Traffic volumes during the 2026 Lunar New Year period are expected to be 10.8% higher than levels observed so far this year for a regular day, underscoring the sustained strength of seasonal demand. This increase is broadly in line with the 11% […]
TravelComments.com – How the Middle East escalation is affecting flights to and from Southern Africa (Updated: 28 February 2026)
(Posted 29th February 2026) The renewed escalation in the Middle East, including US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has disrupted international aviation – forcing airspace closures and triggering flight cancellations and reroutes across the region and beyond. Iran’s retaliatory strikes and the resulting rise in regional military activity are also contributing to the heightened security […]
Helicopter crashes in Nandi County / Kenya
(Posted 28th February 2026) A Eurocopter AS 350B3 Ecureuil, owned and operated by Corporate Helicoptersz, registered as 5Y-DSB and MSN 7183, crashed earlier today near Mosop, Nandi County / Kenya. The flight had reportedly taken off from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and was enroute to an upcountry location. All six on board, including a […]
