Africa travel news
Here are some recent Africa travel news updates:
1. South Africa's Cape Town International Airport to reopen after renovations
Cape Town International Airport, one of Africa's busiest airports, is set to reopen after a major renovation project. The airport will feature a new terminal, improved security, and enhanced passenger facilities. (Source: Travel Weekly)
2. Kenya Airways to launch direct flights to the US
Kenya Airways is set to launch direct flights from Nairobi to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, making it the first African airline to operate a direct flight to the US. The flights will operate three times a week. (Source: The East African)
3. Morocco's Marrakech to host new luxury hotel
A new luxury hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech, is set to open in Marrakech, Morocco. The hotel will feature 160 rooms, a spa, and several dining options. (Source: Luxury Travel Magazine)
4. Tanzania's Serengeti National Park to introduce new conservation efforts
Tanzania's Serengeti National Park is introducing new conservation efforts to protect the park's wildlife and ecosystem. The efforts include the creation of a new wildlife corridor and the relocation of human settlements. (Source: The Guardian)
5. EgyptAir to launch new flights to Africa
EgyptAir is set to launch new flights to several African destinations, including Accra, Ghana; Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: African Business)
6. Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park to introduce new gorilla trekking rules
Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park is introducing new rules for gorilla trekking, including a limit on the number of tourists allowed to visit the park each day. The rules aim to protect the park's endangered mountain gorillas. (Source: The New Times)
7. Ghana's Cape Coast Castle to reopen as museum
Ghana's Cape Coast Castle, a former slave fort, is set to reopen as a museum after a major renovation project. The museum will feature exhibits on the transatlantic slave trade and the history of Ghana. (Source: Ghana Web)
8. Botswana's Okavango Delta to be protected as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Botswana's Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is set to be protected from human activities such as mining and drilling. The delta is home to a diverse range of wildlife and is considered one of Africa's most beautiful natural wonders. (Source: The Telegraph)
9. Morocco's Fez to host new cultural festival
Morocco's Fez is set to host a new cultural festival, the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, which will feature performances by musicians from around the world. (Source: Morocco World News)
10. South Africa's Kruger National Park to introduce new anti-poaching measures
South Africa's Kruger National Park is introducing new anti-poaching measures, including the use of drones and sniffer dogs, to combat poaching and protect the park's wildlife. (Source: News24)
These are just a few of the latest Africa travel news updates. I hope you find them helpful in planning your next trip to Africa!