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East Africa’s safari operator, SafariCo, plans $72 million lodge expansion in Tanzania

SafariCo plans $72 million lodge expansion in Tanzania, adding 184 rooms and enhancing guest experience and sustainability.

Omokolade Ajayi February 23, 2026

Nossob Rest Camp revamp signals new Safari era

Kalahari Desert

Nossob Rest Camp upgrade reshapes Kalahari safaris

South Africa’s Kalahari Desert is set for a measured upgrade as South African National Parks (SANParks) prepares to renovate one of its most sought-after safari bases. Nossob Rest Camp, located inside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, will undergo maintenance and improvement works beginning Feb. 25, 2026. The project is expected to last about four months. While construction will take place within the camp, the park itself will remain open to visitors, and existing bookings will be honored. SANParks said travelers may notice…

Oluwatosin Alao February 22, 2026

Zimbabwe’s park fee increase targets better visitor experience

conservation fees

Zimbabwe park fee hike signals tourism upgrade

Zimbabwe is raising park entry fees at some of its most visited attractions, a move that signals a strategic pivot toward high-value tourism and stronger conservation funding. The fee increases, led by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, take effect in 2026 and introduce value-added tax (VAT) across key tourism services. The changes will be felt most sharply at Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s top travel destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage site. As global tourism rebounds, Zimbabwe is…

Oluwatosin Alao February 21, 2026

Luxury safari at Cresta Mowana blending wildlife, comfort and riverside views.

African wildlife

Botswana’s Cresta Mowana blends luxury with wilderness

Luxury safari at Cresta Mowana on the Chobe River near Chobe National Park, blending wildlife, comfort and riverside views.

Oluwatosin Alao February 20, 2026

Arusha accommodations

Inside Kili Villa: Tanzania’s secluded luxury escape

Kili Villa rises from a private estate with open views of Mount Meru, Kili Villa offers a quiet alternative to the region’s busier safari lodges. The property sits a short drive from Arusha and about 40 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, with access to a private airstrip nearby. For many travelers, it serves as a calm starting point or final stop before heading into Tanzania’s national parks. The estate blends privacy with attentive service. Open lawns, mature trees and distant…

Timilehin Adejumobi February 20, 2026

Dembesh Hotel reopens in Juba, signaling private sector growth

Africa Tourism

Dembesh Hotel relaunch highlights South Sudan’s resilience

The reopening of Dembesh Hotel in Juba offers a rare piece of good news for South Sudan’s private sector. In a country still grappling with conflict, food insecurity and regulatory uncertainty, the return of one of the capital’s oldest hotels signals cautious business confidence. For years, investors have viewed South Sudan as a high-risk frontier market with limited infrastructure and uneven policy enforcement. Yet demand for quality accommodation in Juba has remained steady, driven by development agencies, humanitarian groups and…

Oluwatosin Alao February 20, 2026