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Combining the Northern Serengeti with the Masai Mara literally gives you the best of both worlds.  The combination allows you to witness the Great Migration from two different perspectives and also maximizes your opportunity to spend time with the migratory herds. Each year, millions of wildebeest and plains game journey in a circular route from the north of the Serengeti...

Further to &Beyond’s statement of 23 May 2017, covering the proposed implementation of the increased concession fee by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA); we are yet to receive any confirmation from the government, following the industry’s lobbying efforts to postpone this change. With just 12 working days till the proposed implementation of this additional fee, we feel we, (and our...

Turkish Airlines has added its 120th country to its expanding network by launching services to Conakry. Conakry, the Capital of Guinea becomes Turkish Airlines’ 51st destination in Africa. It is thereby cementing its position as the carrier that flies to more countries than any other airline, with 296 destinations in 120 countries. Conakry joins a widening destination portfolio in West...

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing package of $159 million to partly finance Ethiopian Airlines’ expansion plan and fleet modernization program. The package comprises two tranches, with the first tranche (85% of the financing) being covered by African Trade Insurance, Africa’s export credit agency, which will be providing credit risk insurance...

Hotels in Africa keep leveling off their development in hot markets and exploring new areas, improving the accommodation supply and creating jobs in Africa. Hotels in Africa opening in 2012 Cote d’Ivoire Hotels Pullman Abidjan; opened in February 2012 Egypt Hotels The Nile Ritz Carlton Ethiopia Hotels Novotel Addis-Abeba Ibis Addis Abeba Mauritius Hotels Saint Regis Mauritius Resort; opened in September 2012 Morocco Hotels Riu Palace Tikida Agadir; opened in March...