“We are delighted to collaborate with Royal Balloon Rwanda to provide another fascinating product to Rwanda’s adventure tourism experiences,” RDB CEO Clare Akamanzi said of the new experience. “We are dedicated to continuing to forge new collaborations and enable additional investments in the tourist sector to satisfy travelers’ expectations while contributing to conservation in a sustainable manner,” she added. Akamanzi agreed with Atilla Turkmen, Managing Director of Royal Balloon Rwanda, who praised the organization’s collaboration with Akagera Management Company. Discover the first-ever hot air balloon experience in Rwanda in AkageraPark. “This is an excellent illustration of how conservation can improve…
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Caprivi is a beautiful strip in the beautiful continent of Southern Africa and is a narrow projection of Namibia towards the east from the region of Okavango and lies around 450 km between Angola and Zambia and Botswana. Caprivi has Kwando, Okavango, Zambezi, and Chobe rivers bordering it. The strip is today divided between the western Okavango region and the Eastern Caprivi region. With a lot of mineral resources and rich wildlife, Caprivi has a lot of tour delights and travel attractions. The Namibian government has given permission to access the River Zambezi and thus has a great trade connection…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday denounced Senegalese authorities for repressing opposition leaders, media and civil society, in a report published only five weeks before the West African nation holds its presidential election. Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 15:27 3 min HRW highlighted numerous concerns in its report, mostly concerning the lack of press freedom, repression against the opposition and arbitrary detention, including on politically motivated grounds.”President Macky Sall’s promise to hold free and fair elections is at odds with the reality that the authorities have been filling prisons for the last three years with hundreds of political opponents,” the report…
Namibia are rated 87 places lower than Tunisia according to FIFA’s rankings Ghana, Egypt and Nigeria have all already been shocked at the competition CHRIS SUTTON: Don’t wait! Sir Jim Ratcliffe must fire Erik ten Hag now – It’s All Kicking OffBy Dominic Hogan For Mailonline Published: 16:27 EST, 16 January 2024 | Updated: 18:32 EST, 16 January 2024 Namibia sealed their first ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday night with a huge shock over 2004 winners Tunisia. The Brave Warriors are currently ranked 115th in the world by FIFA, and have never before won a game at the…
The list of reasons to visit Tbilisi, Georgia’s breathtaking capital city, is evergrowing. The majestic mountains, rich culture and history, relaxed atmosphere, and, of course, its welcoming people are at the top of the list. Couple that with Georgia’s growing reputation as a hotspot for digital nomads, and you have a recipe for greatness. The superb living and working resources for people who choose to live their lives one country at a time don’t hurt either. In fact, if you’re looking for the next destination on your nomadic journey, then Tbilisi, one of the best places to live in Georgia,…
Droughts, floods and other climate impacts decimate crops. Where food is grown, farmers struggle to access markets. Roads and bridges are often destroyed or blocked, resulting in food loss as trucks are forced to take substantially longer routes to get from A to B. And easing pressures starts in the east? While it is important to recognize the unique dynamics in each region, addressing the issues in the conflict-riven provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu would contribute to improving the overall stability and development of the DRC. But this requires peace and the safe return and resettlement of…
How to collaborate with brands as a travel blogger Around 10 years ago, I was watching an interview with a local travel blogger on television, a rarity in South Africa at the time, and it inspired me to start my own blog. I’ve now been blogging for over 10 years and am grateful for all the opportunities and experiences I’ve had. I’ve done hundreds of collaborations including hotels and safari lodges – both local and international – tourism boards, sightseeing tours and attractions, restaurants, luxury trains, cruises and travel products. In the competitive world of travel blogging, collaboration is crucial…
Last Updated on January 19, 2024 by Augustine ToursEmbark on the ultimate Gorilla adventure tour itinerary to Uganda, Rwanda & DRC, a 10-day odyssey that transcends the ordinary wildlife and immerses you in the captivating beauty of East Africa. Prepare to witness the raw power and gentle majesty of gorillas in their natural habitats, exploring the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.10-Day Gorilla Adventure Tour Itinerary Outline Day 1-2: Enchanting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, UgandaBegin your journey in Kigali, Rwanda, where the air is infused…
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