Why the baobab is so important to Africa
Oct 24, 2018
A recent study showed that climate change might be blamed for the deaths of some of Africa's oldest and biggest baobabs. In Senegal, local researchers estimate the nation has lost half its baobabs in the past 50 years to drought and development. One of the biggest developments in the country is outside Dakar, where Senegal's
Kenya Tourism Board partners with Google
Oct 24, 2018
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has partnered with Google to market Kenya digitally. The partnership will see KTB launch Google Street View on October 15, enabling visitors to explore Kenya's tourism sites. The first Google Street View was featured in Samburu National Reserve in 2015
Uganda to sponsor Bradt's Big Cat Festival 2019
Oct 24, 2018
Kamageo has confirmed both Zambia Tourism and Uganda Tourism as sponsors of Bradt's 2nd Annual 'Big Cat Festival'. The event celebrates the world's larger feline species and will be held on Saturday 13th April 2019 at the Royal Geographic Society in London. Speakers for 2019 include TV-Presenter, Chris Packham amongst other big names. Rich Whiston, Marketing Manager at Kamageo explained
New charter flights from Europe to Mombasa by Tui Fly
Oct 24, 2018
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala announced that Tui Fly, an international charter flight will launch two new flights into Mombasa from next week leading to an increase in number of tourists visiting the Kenyan Coast. Balala spoke while officiating at the opening of the 79th edition of the World Skal Congress at the
International Tourism maintains Strong Growth, says #UNWTO
Oct 24, 2018
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)'s latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017. All world regions enjoyed robust growth in tourist arrivals in January-June 2018. The increase was fuelled by strong demand from major source markets, supported by an upswing
UK aid to crack down on illegal wildlife trade
Oct 24, 2018
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced a new joint initiative with the Foreign Office, to target wildlife traffickers and criminal gangs, tackling the global scourge of the illegal wildlife trade. The UK aid project will launch investigations, seize assets and train law enforcement in East and Southern African countries and will be the largest
