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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African luxury lodges

Rwanda’s strategy to attract American luxury tourists

From gorilla trekking to five-star lodges, Rwanda is reshaping its tourism pitch for affluent Americans.

Timilehin Adejumobi January 13, 2026

Luxury culinary tours

Moroccan culinary experiences for elite travelers

From spice souks to rooftop terraces, Morocco redefines high-end travel with gourmet experiences.

Timilehin Adejumobi January 12, 2026

African luxury tourism

High-end tourism development in Botswana

Luxury tourism is driving Botswana’s shift from diamond dependence to high-end, experience-led travel.

Timilehin Adejumobi January 10, 2026

African wellness travel

African traditional healing experiences in South Africa

Explore transformative wellness tours with South Africa’s sangomas and ancestral healing traditions.

Timilehin Adejumobi January 9, 2026

Under the new framework, VAT will apply to a broad range of tourism products.

African travel

Tourism costs rise as Zimbabwe applies 15.5% VAT

At a Glance Travel to Zimbabwe will cost slightly more from 2026 after the government moved to broaden the application of value-added tax across the tourism sector. From Jan. 1, several services that were previously zero-rated will now attract a 15.5% VAT under measures outlined in the latest national budget. The change does not introduce a new tax. Instead, it alters how existing VAT rules are applied to tourism-related services, shifting a range of offerings into the taxable bracket. For…

Oluwatosin Alao January 9, 2026

Sunrise resorts & cruises, white hills resort

50 new hotels in Egypt

Minor Hotels, SUNRISE target Egypt with 50 Hotel openings

Minor Hotels and SUNRISE plan 50 new hotels in Egypt, blending luxury, culture, and modern experiences.

Timilehin Adejumobi January 8, 2026

Hidden safari retreats

10 hidden luxury retreats near Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls’ boutique lodges blend wildlife, privacy, and luxury for discerning travelers.

Timilehin Adejumobi January 8, 2026

Zebras, springboks, wildebeest and impalas roam freely, while elephants range farther to feed on fresh growth.

African wildlife

Etosha in February offers peak green-season wildlife viewing

At a Glance February gives Etosha National Park a different look and feel, one that rewards travelers who value space, color and a slower safari pace. As the green season settles across northern Namibia, the park sheds its dry-season dust and takes on fresh grass, open skies and softer light. For many visitors, this is Etosha at its most atmospheric. The crowds thin, the air feels cleaner after rain, and the landscape shifts daily. It is a month defined less…

Oluwatosin Alao January 8, 2026