Dorine Reinstein

Ker & Downey says the safari camp's small footprint makes Kanana Nyana an ideal buyout option for families or small groups.

For decades, the travel industry sold a specific narrative: come to Africa, paint a school, bottle-feed a lion cub and save the world.

Global travel tech firm Aeronology launched in South Africa today, introducing the country's first fully agnostic travel distribution platform. The innovation gives travel advisors a single screen to search, book, ticket and service flights, ending the need to switch between disconnected systems to find and manage the best fares for clients.

Envoyage celebrated its top-performing agents, agencies and suppliers at its annual Awards event on 15 August 2026, held under the theme “Northern Lights”. The evening brought together the network's community to recognise the individuals and businesses that delivered outstanding results over the past year.

The Thermal Night Safari & Stargazing experience includes a nocturnal wildlife-tracking experience at three of the company's Greater Kruger properties in South Africa.

Each suite has a grass-planted roof that helps the building blend into the hillside, along with a private outdoor deck and an outdoor shower.

Newmark Hotels & Reserves will open the luxury Thitaka River Lodge in Namibia's Bwabwata National Park on Oct. 1, offering tented accommodations, local dining, and safari activities near Victoria Falls.

New activties include spear making and throwing, culinary experiences like harvesting vegetables and herbs and nocturnal wildlife viewing.

Operators across Africa's top safari destinations are increasingly touting the benefits of electric safari vehicles: quieter drives, closer sightings and lower emissions.

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