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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New visa policies boost high-end travel to Africa

Visa reforms across Africa are unlocking high-end travel demand and boosting investment.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 26, 2026

Africa travel trends

Eswatini tourism rises as international arrivals jump 16%

Eswatini tourism rises 16.3% in February 2026, driven by strong regional demand.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 26, 2026

Air access lifts Victoria Falls tourism, boosts regional travel demand

African travel

Upgraded access boosts tourism outlook at Victoria Falls

Improved air access is lifting Zimbabwe’s tourism outlook, with Victoria Falls drawing renewed interest as a gateway for travel across Southern Africa. Operators say easier connections are already supporting bookings as more visitors plan trips that combine several destinations in one journey. The planned return of a direct Harare–London route is expected to deepen that recovery. The link would reconnect Zimbabwe to a key European market and make it simpler for long-haul travelers to reach one of Africa’s most visited…

Oluwatosin Alao March 25, 2026

African luxury travel

The Weinberg Windhoek: Namibia’s boutique luxury retreat

The Weinberg Windhoek stands out with heritage charm and contemporary luxury in Namibia’s tourism boom

Timilehin Adejumobi March 25, 2026

airline partnerships

Marriott Bonvoy, Ethiopian Airlines expand travel perks for members

Marriott Bonvoy and Ethiopian Airlines have launched a loyalty partnership that lets members earn and transfer points across hotel stays and flights.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 25, 2026

Safari adventure experience at the Zambia park

international visitors Zambia

Zambia targets $1 billion tourism revenue, 3 million visitors in 2026

Zambia targets 3 million visitors and $1billion tourism revenue by 2026 as it gears up for ZATEX, boosting growth and global profile.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 25, 2026

African wildlife

Conservation win as rare gorilla twins born in DR Congo reserve

In a rare and heartening development for wildlife conservation, a mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in Virunga National Park, one of Africa’s most important wildlife reserves. The births, confirmed by park authorities, offer a moment of hope for a species that has long faced the pressures of habitat loss, poaching, and regional conflict. Mountain gorilla twins are exceptionally rare, occurring in less than 1% of pregnancies, scientists say. The last known case in the Democratic Republic of Congo…

Oluwatosin Alao March 25, 2026

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti wins Africa’s best spa resort

Africa Luxury Travel

Serengeti’s Four Seasons Safari Lodge named Africa’s best spa resort

Luxury travel in Africa is changing as more visitors look for quiet, restorative stays tied closely to nature. Across the continent, safari lodges are adding wellness offerings, giving guests more reasons to stay longer and spend more. That demand is showing up in places long known for wildlife. In Serengeti National Park, operators are pairing game drives with spa treatments and slower, more personal experiences. One property now stands out. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has been named Best Spa…

Oluwatosin Alao March 24, 2026

Virgin Limited Edition, Marrakech Hotel-exterior

Luxury travel Morocco

Virgin Limited Edition to launch luxury Marrakech hotel in 2027

Virgin Limited Edition will open a 37-suite luxury hotel near Marrakech in 2027, blending Moroccan craftsmanship, Berber design, wellness retreats, and immersive cultural experiences.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 24, 2026