Tourism

Experience the beauty of Africa through travel. Shore Africa showcases top destinations, cultural experiences, and tourism trends across the continent.

From Mauritius to Seychelles, city escapes, our Tourism category highlights the diversity and richness of Africa’s travel experiences.

Latest Tourism News

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge elevates luxury safari in Kenya

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Luxury meets the wild at JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge Kenya

Luxury travel in Kenya is entering a new phase with the opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, the brand’s first dedicated safari lodge. The property sits along the Talek River, bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most visited wildlife conservancies. The setting is deliberate. The Masai Mara remains central to Kenya’s tourism industry, drawing travelers eager to see the Big Five and the annual Great Migration. By planting its flag here, JW Marriott is tying its…

Oluwatosin Alao March 3, 2026

Zimbabwe outbound travel to South Africa

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Zimbabwe’s economic crisis fuels record travel to South Africa

Zimbabwe’s outbound trips to South Africa in 2024 underscore currency instability, inflation and weakening investor confidence.

Feyisayo Ajayi March 3, 2026

Heritage Awali

Mauritius’ Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort blends nature and luxury

Set on the quiet shores of Bel Ombre in southern Mauritius, Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort offers a polished take on the island’s luxury travel market. The five-star beachfront property pairs an all-inclusive model with a strong sense of place, appealing to travelers who want comfort without losing touch with local culture. Tourism remains a pillar of Mauritius’ economy, and competition among high-end resorts is intense. Heritage Awali sets itself apart by leaning into its African and Mauritian influences,…

Oluwatosin Alao March 2, 2026

Kenya Tourism

Maasai Mara reports surge in safari camps

The number of safari camps in Kenya’s Maasai Mara has surged, straining wildlife habitats and prompting legal action to enforce conservation rules.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 2, 2026

Giraffe Manor

Kenya’s Giraffe Manor sets the standard for safari luxury

Giraffe Manor redefines Kenya safari luxury.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 2, 2026

Atlantic Seaboard hotel

Inside Cape Town’s Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa luxury retreat

A luxury escape between mountains and sea on Cape Town’s coast.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 1, 2026

African safari travel

10 luxury tented camps driving Kenya’s tourism revenues

Exclusive tented camps power Kenya’s high-value tourism growth.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 1, 2026

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AfDB and AU urge visa-free travel across Africa to boost trade and tourism

Economic growth across Africa continues to be slowed by one simple but persistent obstacle: restricted movement. At a recent High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free Africa for Economic Prosperity, leaders from the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission called on countries to make visa-free travel a priority. They said easing movement would unlock trade, boost tourism, and encourage investment across the continent. The African Continental Free Trade Area, which aims to integrate markets across Africa, has long…

Oluwatosin Alao February 28, 2026