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.

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In March, Victoria Falls is loud, wet and unforgettable

African travel

March peak flow makes Victoria Falls a must-see

March marks one of the most striking moments to experience Victoria Falls, which sits on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. As the rainy season begins to ease, the Zambezi River runs full, sending vast sheets of water over the basalt edge and into the gorge below. The scale is immediate. Mist rises in thick columns, the sound carries across the forest, and rainbows often form by midmorning. It is a period when the falls feel less like a landmark…

Oluwatosin Alao February 9, 2026

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Mauritius’ Sun Limited posts nearly $90 million in 2026 half-year revenue

Mauritius’ Sun Limited reports $88 million in half-year revenue, boosted by hotels, resorts, and rising visitor arrivals.

Omokolade Ajayi February 9, 2026

The program combines executive workshops, specialised training, and peer-review benchmarking forums.

ACI Africa

Munich Airport launches program to modernize African airports

Munich Airport International (MAI), the consulting arm of Germany’s Munich Airport, has unveiled a new initiative to strengthen the capacity, efficiency, and global competitiveness of African airports. The Airport Manager Development Programme for Africa is designed to equip aviation leaders with practical skills and strategies to operate modern, sustainable, and commercially viable facilities. The program combines executive workshops, specialised training, and peer-review benchmarking forums. It draws inspiration from the Nigeria Airport Business Summit and aims to transfer Europe’s extensive experience…

Oluwatosin Alao February 9, 2026

African tourism

Zanzibar lands Essence of Africa’s 2026

After a successful second edition on Kenya’s coast, Essence of Africa has announced that its third edition will take place at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar from Oct. 20–22, 2026. The event continues its mission to showcase Africa’s top tourism destinations while connecting international buyers with African suppliers. The decision to host the forum in Zanzibar reflects growing global interest in the island. International tourist arrivals rose 10% in December 2025, highlighting Zanzibar’s appeal as a tropical destination just a short…

Oluwatosin Alao February 9, 2026

Egypt tourism real estate

Orascom Development Egypt gains from Red Sea tourism boom

Orascom Development Egypt is positioned to outperform as tourism growth, Red Sea land revaluation and hospitality exposure unlock fresh value.

Feyisayo Ajayi February 9, 2026

Egypt higher education investment

TMG expands education push with EFG Hermes-backed private university

Talaat Moustafa Group teams up with EFG Hermes-backed EEP to launch a flagship private university in Noor City, east of Cairo.

Feyisayo Ajayi February 8, 2026

African luxury travel

Why Namibia attracts high-net-worth adventurers

Namibia’s vast deserts, private safaris and tax advantages are reshaping its appeal to high-net-worth adventurers.

Timilehin Adejumobi February 8, 2026

This vast reserve is not only known for its size but for its natural beauty and diversity.

African deserts

Explore Namib-Naukluft, Namibia’s iconic conservation landscape

The Namib-Naukluft National Park ranks among the largest protected areas in the world, stretching from the highlands of central Namibia to the sweeping basin of the Namib Desert. It is a land defined by space, silence and a sense of scale that feels almost untouched by time. Across the park, wide plains meet distant mountain ranges, and shifting light paints the dunes in deep shades of orange and gold. At sunrise and sunset, the landscape takes on a calm, almost…

Oluwatosin Alao February 7, 2026